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Florida Politics: Consumer Protection Coalition releases new video in AOB fight

March 26th, 2018|Daily News|

A coalition of businesses advocating for Assignment of Benefits reform released a new video Monday detailing the story of a Florida homeowner who was the victim of a shady contractor. Read more from Florida Politics and view the video here

Bloomberg: Storm-prone states ease up on building codes despite growing risks

March 20th, 2018|Daily News|

The showdown in the Florida statehouse last year had all the drama of a knock-down political brawl: Powerful industries clashing. Warnings of death and destruction. And a surprise last-minute vote, delivering a sweeping reform bill to the governor’s desk. Read more from Bloomberg via Insurance Business America by clicking here.

Palm Beach Post: AOB lawsuit-for-profit scheme can’t be ignored

March 12th, 2018|Daily News, Opinion Pieces|

Another year with home insurance rate increases and no real action by the Florida Senate regarding assignment of benefits (AOB) reform. Despite overwhelming evidence of rising water claims and lawsuit-for-profit schemes, the Florida Senate continues to ignore the real insurance problem and refuses to properly fix this ongoing, devastating issue. There is no denying these [...]

News Service of Florida: ‘Cat Fund’ Change Moves Forward in Senate

February 21st, 2018|Daily News|

Over the objections of some of the largest business associations in the state, the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee on Tuesday approved a bill that would eliminate the state's ability to collect $222.4 million in additional premiums for the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund. Read more from the News Service of Florida here

Insurance Journal: Florida Agents March on State Capitol in Lawmaker Push to Reform AOB

January 25th, 2018|Daily News|

Insurance agents from across Florida marched together on the state’s capitol Wednesday to deliver a message to Florida lawmakers: It’s time for assignment of benefits (AOB) reform. Read more from Insurance Journal here

Sun-Sentinel: Claims abuse reform bill advances, but senators want attorneys, insurers to compromise

January 24th, 2018|Daily News|

Score one for the trial attorneys in their long-running battle with Florida’s property insurers over third-party claims assignments, but this year’s war is far from over. Read more from the Sun-Sentinel here

The Wall Street Journal: Protecting Legal Fraud in Florida

January 22nd, 2018|Daily News|

Florida’s Legislature is in session, and for the sixth straight year reform-minded Republicans are trying to shut down a trial-bar scheme that’s bleeding property insurers and sending Sunshine State premiums skyrocketing. Read more from the Wall Street Journal here

Daytona Beach News-Journal: Ormond Heritage condos languish under a legal cloud

January 19th, 2018|Daily News|

Paramount Disaster Recovery offered its potential clients a deal after Hurricane Matthew: Sign over your insurance claim and we’ll take care of the rest. Read more from the Daytona Beach News-Journal here

Florida Politics: In first week of Session, Florida House took big steps toward insurance reform

January 16th, 2018|Daily News|

Right out of the gate, the Florida House took several major steps toward statewide insurance reform during the first week of the 2018 Legislative Session. Read more from Florida Politics here

Tampa Bay Times: Shaw expected to announce for AG

January 12th, 2018|Newsroom|

Look for state Rep. Sean Shaw, D-Tampa, to announce next week he's running for state attorney general. Shaw has been considering the race for months. According to sources close to Shaw, he plans to make an announcement of his decision in Tallahassee Tuesday, the day after Martin Luther King Day.  Read more from the Tampa [...]