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We have had over a year of not hugging each other, shaking hands, or being near friends and family. Some experts think this “cold” behavior has harmed many, including students who weren’t physically able to attend school. We reflected on …
The SolarWinds cyberattack on federal government agencies earlier this year, coupled with the recent Colonial Pipeline hack that led to gasoline shortages at the pump, has prompted a flurry of activity from the White House …
The Florida Department of Financial Services (DFS) has scored another set of arrests in recent Workers’ Compensation fraud cases against Florida contractors that collectively amount to nearly $1 million in rightfully owed but illegally avoided insurance premiums. …
Congressional hearings got underway recently on long-term reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and on what, if any, guidance Congress should give to FEMA on the NFIP’s new Risk Rating 2.0 pricing program set …
The strict rules of claim-engagement for insurance companies in Florida to protect policy holders have contributed to a larger problem. Not long ago, the universe of post-loss ‘Claim Makers’ began to deploy new, more coordinated, guerilla tactics …
Even with the Governor’s expected signature on property insurance reform, the bill’s effects will take 12-24 months to make their way through carriers’ books of business. In the meantime, some companies are reducing their Florida business …
Hurricanes are just one threat to Floridians and the property insurance companies that strive to protect them. Another is costly claims practices pushed by excessive litigation. It’s driving the price of insurance up by double-digits for most everyone. …
This past Friday, Florida’s Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie led an online discussion of ways Floridians can “get ready” for today’s June 1 start of hurricane season. Guthrie has 30 years of experience in Public Safety and Emergency Management, including …
Florida’s capacity for innovation is embodied in the individuals who have dedicated their lives to the improvement of our great Sunshine State and the general livelihood of its citizens. To commemorate their achievements, the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame has …
As a former insurance regulator, I can tell you that regulators are risk averse. It’s the true actuary in them perhaps. And for insurance commissioners, the political environment in which they must navigate at times, discourages …
