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Staff ReportsAugust 13, 2018

Hurricane Irma should have been warning enough, but insurance regulators in Tallahassee are underscoring the imperative for homeowners to make sure they’re carrying enough insurance, including flood coverage. Most flood policies typically take effect 30 days after purchase, officials said in a written statement issued last week. With the 2018 hurricane season nearing its peak, there’s […]

Staff ReportsAugust 10, 2018

An alleged murder conspiracy in Tallahassee has spun off charges of insurance fraud. Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis has leveled three felony counts against Denise Williams, accused in the death of her husband, Mike Williams, nearly 20 years ago. “The Williams case is a tragedy that has shocked the Tallahassee community and reverberated across the nation,” […]

Staff ReportsAugust 9, 2018

The last of Florida’s 67 counties now have submitted applications for federal election security grants, which qualify them to receive $14.5 million of the $19 million allowed to the state, Gov. Rick Scott announced Thursday. “As we approach the 2018 election season, there is nothing more important than ensuring the security and integrity of Florida’s elections,” […]

Staff ReportsJuly 31, 2018

Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis cheered a U.S. Senate vote Tuesday extending the National Flood Insurance Program through Nov. 30, the traditional end date for the hurricane season. “The extension comes while talk continues about reforming the program,” Patronis said in a written statement. “Any discussion must include keeping rates affordable for Floridians. As the largest […]

Michael MolineJune 20, 2018

Citizens Property Insurance Corp.’s board of governors is putting off until December a decision on whether to seek premium increases of an average 7.9 percent on residential policies and 8.9 percent on commercial lines. Board members said Tuesday that they wanted to give Citizens staff time to resolve a large number of Hurricane Irma claims and […]

Staff ReportsJune 18, 2018

A contractor is facing charges in an alleged $140,000 assignment of benefits scam that targeted 19 homeowners. The Florida Bureau of Insurance Fraud named Timothy Matthew Cox, who operated Nationwide Catastrophe Services Inc. and Restoration Response Services Inc. “Criminals who prey on Florida families after a hurricane or tropical storm are some of the worst […]

Staff ReportsJune 13, 2018

Florida employers will save nearly $20 million in workers’ compensation premiums next year because of “sound financial management” of the state’s two compensation trust funds, Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis said Wednesday. “Just last month, we announced that a 1.8 percent decrease in workers’ compensation rates could mean a $79.5 million savings for Florida businesses,” […]

Staff ReportsMay 2, 2018

Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis has told the state’s insurer of last resort that those who lobby Citizens Property Insurance Corp. should be required to disclose their efforts. Patronis sent a letter to Citizens president and CEO Barry Gilway on Wednesday, with a copy to board chair Christopher Gardner. “Transparency should be a key component to […]

Staff ReportsNovember 10, 2017

The cost to buy worker’s compensation insurance is going down in the Sunshine State. Florida Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier on Thursday issued a final order granting approval to the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) for a statewide overall rate level decrease of 9.5 percent and premium level decrease of 9.8 percent, according to a press release. […]

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Irma memories spark call for homeowners to check their insurance

Tallahassee murder investigation now includes insurance fraud charges

Remaining counties file for federal elections security grants

Jimmy Patronis cheers extension of National Flood Insurance Program

Citizens Insurance board delays vote on new rates until year’s end

Charges filed in alleged insurance fraud scheme involving AOB agreements

Jimmy Patronis announces efficiency savings in workers’ comp oversight efforts

Jimmy Patronis calls for more transparency in lobbying Citizens Insurance

Workers’ comp costs going down