Florida Property & Casualty Association Member Insurance Companies Ready to Assist Floridians after Hurricane Dorian

September 6th, 2019|News Releases|

As our state begins to recover from the impact of Hurricane Dorian, the member companies of the Florida Property & Casualty Association (FPCA), an industry trade group comprised of Florida-based homeowners insurance companies, are prepared to help their customers. “Floridians are fortunate that Hurricane Dorian remained offshore, although some east coast areas experienced tropical storm [...]

Florida Insurers Prepared for Hurricane Dorian

August 30th, 2019|News Releases|

Florida Property & Casualty Association member companies ready to serve Floridians post-storm Tallahassee, FL – As Floridians prepare for Hurricane Dorian, the member companies of the Florida Property & Casualty Association (FPCA), an industry trade group comprised of Florida-based homeowners insurance companies, are also prepared to help customers in the aftermath of the storm. Individuals [...]

Passage of AOB Reform is a Step Forward for Floridians

April 25th, 2019|News Releases|

After witnessing several years of rapidly escalating fraud, the Florida Property & Casualty Association commends the Florida Legislature for passing meaningful assignment of benefits (AOB) reform legislation this year. The passage of HB 7065 signals a significant step in addressing the AOB abuse that has plagued our state, resulting in some of the highest home [...]

Senate Committee Workshop Demonstrates the Need for Assignment of Benefits (AOB) Reform

February 4th, 2019|News Releases|

Consumers, state leaders provide compelling evidence on impact of AOB abuse TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Feb. 4, 2019) – Testimony provided by consumers during today’s Senate Banking and Insurance Committee demonstrates a clear need to pass Assignment of Benefits (AOB) reform to protect consumers from rising insurance costs and abuse brought on by out-of-control litigation, the Consumer [...]

Demotech: Hurricane Michael — Ferocious and Focused, yet Finite

October 19th, 2018|News Releases|

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Hurricane Michael was the third-most intense Atlantic hurricane to make landfall in the United States, if measured by pressure. Only the 1935 Labor Day hurricane and Hurricane Camille in 1969 had higher pressure. Michael was also the strongest hurricane in terms of maximum sustained wind speed to strike [...]

Florida Property & Casualty Association Member Insurance Companies Ready to Assist Homeowners after Hurricane Michael

October 12th, 2018|News Releases|

In the aftermath of Hurricane Michael, the member companies of the Florida Property & Casualty Association (FPCA), an industry trade group comprised of Florida-based homeowners insurance companies, are prepared to help their customers. “After ensuring that everyone in your home is safe, and that your property is secure, we advise you to contact your insurance agent [...]

Consumer Protection Coalition urges homeowners, automobile owners to beware of dangers of signing an AOB to repair hurricane damage

October 9th, 2018|News Releases|

With Hurricane Michael rapidly approaching Florida, the Consumer Protection Coalition has launched a series of digital ads warning homeowners and insured drivers to beware of the dangers of signing an Assignment of Benefits (AOB) to start repairs for damage caused by the storm. The CPC urges consumers to beware of requests from home repair vendors [...]

Consumer Protection Coalition Launches Interactive Digital Guide to Avoiding Contractor Fraud and Abuse

August 15th, 2018|News Releases|

Coalition Warns of AOB Scams During Peak Hurricane Season TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Consumer Protection Coalition today launched an interactive digital guide designed to help Floridians avoid Assignment of Benefits (AOB) abuse that continues to plague consumers across the state. According to the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI), this online tool is a [...]

Consumer Protection Coalition welcomes new members to help end Assignment of Benefits abuse

August 7th, 2018|News Releases|

Addition of members signals start of push for AOB reform in 2019 legislative session TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Consumer Protection Coalition today announced the addition of new members to join in its efforts to stop Assignment of Benefits (AOB) abuse during the upcoming legislative session. Joining the coalition are the Insurance Information Institute (III), the [...]

Insurance agents gather in South Florida to discuss need for Assignment of Benefits (AOB) reform

August 1st, 2018|News Releases|

Insurance agents gather in South Florida to discuss need for Assignment of Benefits (AOB) reform Latin American Association of Insurance Agencies convention taking place Aug. 1-4 HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (Aug. 1, 2018) – Insurance agents from across the state are gathering at the Latin American Association of Insurance Agencies’ annual convention to discuss top issues facing [...]