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Thursday, August 15, 2019

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Florida NFIB supports DeSantis' approach to civil litigation reforms

Florida’s National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) director Bill Herrle is pleased with the direction Gov. Ron DeSantis is taking in changing the civil litigation environment throughout the state.

By Colin Froment | Aug 9, 2019

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Third party civil litigation funding needs review by lawmakers next session, says Florida Chamber of Commerce

TALLAHASSEE -- Third party funding of civil litigations is under the microscope as the Florida Chamber of Commerce seeks regulation.

By Kayla Elder | Aug 5, 2019

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Insurance group: Transparency is needed in third party litigation funding

By Kayla Elder | Jul 31, 2019

TALLAHASSEE -- With Florida’s third party funding of civil litigation under the microscope, a Florida Association of Insurance Agents official cautions that the growing industry could potentially be increasing frivolous filings.

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NFIB calls for transparency regarding litigation funding in Florida; Will support legislative reforms next session

By Christopher Mobley | Jul 30, 2019

TALLAHASSEE – Civil litigation funding has become an increasingly lucrative business for third parties in Florida and elsewhere, raising concern about the effect this may have on the justice system and questions about whether more regulation is needed to keep the industry in check.

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Florida expects higher insurance rates due to 'riskier drivers'

By Kayla Elder | Jul 27, 2019

TALLAHASSEE -- The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation puts the responsibility of attaining lower automobile insurance in the hands of the drivers after the release of a national study by The Zebra shows Florida among the top three states with the highest rates.

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Reforms need to curb Florida's rising auto insurance rates, American Property Casualty Insurance Association says

By Kayla Elder | Jul 26, 2019

The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) is among those groups calling for reforms following a report that said Florida's automobile insurance rates are the third highest in the nation.

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Florida Chamber of Commerce: Litigation increases cost of auto insurance

By Kayla Elder | Jul 26, 2019

TALLAHASSEE-- The Florida Chamber of Commerce believes a potential reform could provide a solution to high automobile insurance rates in the state.

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Associated Industries of Florida: DeSantis 'has done great job on litigation reform'

By Carrie Bradon | Jul 24, 2019

TALLAHASSEE – Supporters of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis say the new governor has made great strides at litigation reform since taking office earlier this year.

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Insurance office foresees difficult road ahead of new assignment of Florida benefits law

By Mario Marroquin | Jul 20, 2019

TALLAHASSEE -- Although Florida’s assignment of benefits reform came into effect July 1, the state’s Office of Insurance Regulation sees a long road ahead before changes in the state’s insurance policy will trickle down to consumers.

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NFIB, CALA report variances in statewide tort costs

By Mario Marroquin | Jul 19, 2019

Two special interest groups, the National Federation of Independent Business and Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse, recently published a study in which they allege direct lawsuit costs to the Sunshine State of approximately $7.8 billion. According to NFIB Executive Director Bill Herrle, Florida’s direct cost of litigation has an estimated $11.8 billion in gross state product across 12 metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs).

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NFIB applauds Florida assignment of benefits reform, eyes tort reform in 2020

By Mario Marroquin | Jul 19, 2019

The passing of the assignment of benefits reform at this year’s Florida legislative session will have a far bigger impact than just tort reform according to lobbying firm National Federation of Independent Business. For Bill Herrle, the group’s executive director, the passing of the legislation means Florida state can move past a necessary, but time-consuming milestone, and eye broader and much-needed reform in 2020.

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Florida auto insurance rates rise despite attempts at reform

By Sarah Downey | Jul 15, 2019

Litigation and fraud are among several factors behind Florida having the third highest auto insurance rates in the nation.

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Legal watchdog: Blame Florida’s no fault insurance mandate for state's high auto rates

By Zeta Cross | Jul 15, 2019

TALLAHASSEE -- Florida residents pay the fourth highest auto rates in the nation — an average of $2,059 a year, a 2019 report has found. Watchdog group the Florida Justice Reform Institute (FJRI) says PIP, Florida’s personal injury protection mandate, bears much of the blame for the state's high rates.