The future of “robotaxis”
Those that follow our work know that we’re enthusiastic followers of the developing automated vehicles (AV) technology and the terrific progress the state of Florida has made in becoming a leader in bringing these vehicles to …
Authorities fighting back
Imagine preparing to sell your home or property only to discover that you no longer own it! That’s what’s happening to a growing number of Floridians caught in a pervasive consumer fraud scam. There’s a new focus …
High tides & high expectations
The U.S. and Florida continue to break records for high-tide flooding, the so-called “sunny day flooding,” according to the latest report from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). And there’s new research showing a …
Citizens’ repopulation concerns
Leadership of Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, the state’s insurer of last resort, are expressing concerns that the Surfside Tower collapse could have a series of negative consequences on the Florida marketplace and lead to an unwelcome repopulation …
Surfside condo rubble cleared
As recovery efforts finished up this past week at the collapsed Champlain South Tower in Surfside, Florida, the Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) finished its data call of insurance companies. The information will provide a comprehensive …
(Lisa’s note: Our readers are accustomed to our newsletters’ inspirational openings and this story from Cynthia “Cindy” Hoehn is extraordinarily inspirational. Enjoy!)
My trade is working as a Property and Casualty Insurance Agent. My calling is the volunteer work that …
As the country has started its slow return to normalcy, many workplaces will reopen their offices for employees. According to a survey conducted by The Conference Board, 72% of companies surveyed report that employees will be able to return to …
Florida volunteers building resilience
Those who follow our newsletter will remember the series of stories we did on Hurricane Dorian’s destruction in the Bahamas. Now, 22 months after Dorian hit as a Category 5 storm that devastated parts of the …
The strong recovery continues
The Florida economy is growing as hot as our summer heat, with monthly revenues topping expectations for the 10th month in a row, a strong housing market with the highest prices in 15 years, and …
Governor vetoes repeal
Within hours of the release of our June 28 edition of the LMA Newsletter, SB 54 sponsored by Senator Danny Burgess of Pasco County, was presented to the Governor and subsequently vetoed. The voices around this …