Recent News About Personal Insurance Federation of Florida
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Bill that aims to end assignment-of-benefits litigation sent to Gov. DeSantis
Senate Bill 1002 is also known as the Windshield Repair Bill -
Florida governor signs 'watershed' tort-reform bill into law
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a comprehensive bill aimed at rooting out excessive, abusive litigation in what the measure’s supporters said was “a watershed moment” in the history of tort reform. -
'Most consequential' tort reform bill in decades introduced in Florida Legislature
A bill containing tort reforms that a trial attorney association says will threaten Floridians’ right to jury trials was introduced in the Florida Legislature last week with the backing of the governor and legislative leaders. -
'Fix the Cracks' campaign warns Floridians about abusive auto glass lawsuits
Insurance and tort reform groups have launched a campaign to warn consumers about the explosive growth in auto glass litigation in Florida – a phenomenon that some observers say contributes to rising claims costs and insurance policy rates. -
Hurricane Ian's destruction adds new challenges for Florida's property insurance market
Florida’s estimated $25 billion to $40 billion in insured losses caused by Hurricane Ian will place more financial pressures on an already stressed property insurance market, those in the industry warn. -
Citizens moves to boost attorney spending to resolve property insurance claims
Citizens Property Insurance Corp. has approved a total of $100 million for the year 2022 to pay attorneys to litigate the rising number of disputed claims, raising new concerns about the struggling Florida insurance industry. -
Arbitration mandates seen as way to reduce litigated property insurance claims in Florida
Florida insurance officials have reacted positively to the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation’s (FOIR) recent decision to allow a property insurance company to mandate mediation or arbitration in claims disputes in return for homeowner rate reductions. -
Personal Insurance Federation of Florida CEO: House Bill 7071 helps ‘homeowners lower their windstorm risk’
Legislation that would in part provide sales tax relief to Floridians preparing for disasters, is being praised by the president and CEO of the Personal Insurance Federation of Florida (PIFF). -
Industry relieved after governor vetoes no-fault auto insurance repeal
Insurance industry representatives expressed relief this week over Gov. Ron DeSantis’ veto of a proposal to repeal the state’s no-fault auto insurance system, saying that Senate Bill 54 would have led to rate increases. -
DeSantis signs bill addressing insurance litigation and other cost drivers
Business groups thanked Gov. Ron DeSantis Friday for signing a bill that they say will help to clamp down on both property insurance rate hikes and costly insurance litigation in Florida.