Assignments of benefits, commonly referred to as AOBs, are not fraudulent, and its use is not a crime. Yet in Florida, AOBs are the fastest-moving vehicles for fraudulent activity in homeowners’ insurance claims. While AOBs have been used in personal injury protection (PIP), auto glass, and health insurance claims for years, they are appearing with increasing frequency in water-related claims.

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