Northerners flocking to the Sunshine State
The coronavirus pandemic and the resulting economic readjustment is creating another boon for Florida real estate. Brokers, especially in South Florida, report a big increase in out-of-state inquiries over the winter – a continuation …
By Melissa McMillan Sims, Esq.
In February, the US District Court for the Southern District of Florida addressed the issue of an insured’s duty to comply with post-loss conditions even after a demand for appraisal is made.
In Treasure Cay …
Recap of Week 1 & Preview of Week 2 of Session

The 2021 Legislature officially started on last Tuesday, March 2 with a much smaller number of onlookers because of continued COVID concerns. House and Senate members are battling the …
Not enough to stop repopulation
So what of these concerns that fraud, excessive litigation, and growing reinsurance costs are causing market contraction among property insurance companies and forcing more homeowners into Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, the state’s taxpayer-backed “insurer of …
Ratings chief makes the case
Another person who really knows about Florida’s property insurance market is Joe Petrelli. He’s President and Co-Founder of Demotech, a financial analysis and actuarial services firm that rates 42 insurance carriers that focus on Florida’s …
Florida is fortunate to have an engaged Insurance Consumer Advocate and leader in Tasha Carter. She is known for her tremendous work ethic, common sense, and accessibility even during COVID when most state offices were closed. I have worked with …
Whether at home, at the office, or at the work-from-home office, keeping our spaces organized and free of clutter can be a difficult task all on its own. The pandemic has created challenges for thousands of employees in every state. …
FEMA now reimbursing at 100%
FEMA has implemented new cost sharing adjustments with governments who’ve made COVID-19 declarations, paying Public Assistance projects at a 100% federal cost share. There’s also another dismissal of a business interruption (BI) insurance coverage lawsuit …
By Laura M. Gregory, Esq., CPCU
In February, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, addressed the impaired property exclusion, an exclusion contained in most commercial general liability and business owners policies. Despite its inclusion in these …
Second complaint goes to court
Last week the Florida Bar’s second of four complaints against suspended South Florida plaintiff insurance attorney Scot Strems was the subject of a lengthy hearing. This case addresses alleged misconduct in representing elderly client Margaret …