Vegetation seemingly helped counter storm surge
A final report on Hurricane Ian submitted to the Florida Building Commission contains conclusions and recommendations that provide new insight on the Category 5 storm’s damage and what changes may be needed to the …
Storm surge, rather than wind caught communities off-guard
An interim report submitted to the Florida Building Commission on May 10 says that Southwest Florida coastal communities impacted by last September’s Hurricane Ian were “ill-prepared” for the storm surge and flooding, …
Plus, the new building code & Lake O repairs
A proposed super-boost to Florida’s highway projects funding, a new state building code is on the way, Lake Okeechobee’s protective dike is now officially fixed, and Florida’s orange crop has set …
Plus, new roof financing
The Restoration Association of Florida (RAF) is continuing to fight property insurance consumer reforms, filing two lawsuits in state court taking aim at the latest reforms passed by the Florida Legislature in its recent special session. …
Recap of Week 9: End of 2022 Regular Session
from the LMA Newsletter of March 14, 2022

The Florida Legislature will adjourn this afternoon after passing the over $112 billion budget for next year. The legislature did NOT pass substantive …
Recap of Week 9: End of 2022 Session

The Florida Legislature will adjourn this afternoon after passing the over $112 billion budget for next year. The legislature did NOT pass substantive insurance consumer protections, even though the Florida Senate sent …
Recap of Week 8 & Preview of Week 9 of Session

The Florida Legislature is scheduled to end its 60-day session on Friday and while the Senate has passed substantive insurance consumer protections, it’s frankly doubtful that the House will …
Recap of Week 7 & Preview of Week 8 of Session

With just two weeks remaining in the Florida legislative session, most insurance bills seem back on track. The log jam broke last week, with the House Commerce Committee passing …
Recap of Week 6 & Preview of Week 7 of Session

With three weeks left in the scheduled Florida legislative session, property reform bills are now in their last Senate committee meetings but where is the House on reform? Time …
Recap of Week 5 & Preview of Week 6 of Session

With four weeks remaining in the Florida legislative session, bills are making steady progress that would open the insurance market to more surplus lines companies, help check the rapidly …