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Michael MolineDecember 5, 2016

Business leaders emphasized the risk rising workers’ compensation costs pose to Florida’s economic competitiveness during an Associated Industries of Florida-sponsored discussion Monday. “There are other governors competing against our governor for the next plant, the next manufacturing facility, the next high-tech jobs,” said Tom Feeney, president and chief executive officer of the business lobby. “They […]

Michael MolineNovember 29, 2016

The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation has appealed a trial court ruling blocking a 14.5 percent increase in workers’ compensation insurance premiums, putting that ruling on hold pending review by a state appeals court. The office filed its notice of appeal Monday with the 1st District Court of Appeal. Leon County Circuit Judge Karen Gievers ruled on […]

Michael MolineNovember 23, 2016

A circuit court judge Wednesday struck down a 14.5 percent increase in workers’ compensation insurance rates due to begin taking effect next month, ruling that a ratings agency violated the Sunshine Law in preparing its rate proposal. Judge Karen Gievers said the National Council on Compensation Insurance, or NCCI, failed to open its deliberations to the […]

Staff ReportsNovember 1, 2016

Associated Industries of Florida moved Tuesday to build public support behind a fix for rising workers’ compensation insurance rates that business interests see as a threat to the state’s economy. The lobby solicited comments from the public “on how Florida can restore a stable, self-executing, and affordable workers’ compensation system as the Florida Legislature intended,” […]

Michael MolineOctober 31, 2016

Hurricane Matthew-related insurance claims have surpassed 100,000, with losses valued at $606 million. According to information posted on the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation website Monday morning, the total claims filed as of Friday totaled 100,589. They included 85,473 residential property claims; 4,872 for commercial property; and 4,245 involving federal and private flood insurance. Claims […]

Michael MolineOctober 26, 2016

The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation has no plans to draft its own legislative fix for rising workers’ compensation rates, but that doesn’t mean regulators are ignoring the problem, Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier said Wednesday. “We expect to be actively involved in that conversation,” Altmaier told reporters as his office’s biannual industry conference wound down. […]

Michael MolineOctober 26, 2016

Cracking down on shady contractors and attorneys is the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation’s top priority for the 2017 legislative session, but officials made clear Wednesday they intend to protect consumers’ rights in drafting their proposals. “It’s our No. 1 priority, but we would like to fix it in a surgical way,” Caitlin Murray, the […]

Michael MolineOctober 25, 2016

The head of the National Flood Insurance Program conceded Tuesday the program has stumbled in responding to natural disasters, but said he has already begun changes intended to emphasize service to its customers. “If you want to know where the National Flood Insurance Program has stumbled, it’s when we no longer put the customer first,” […]

Michael MolineOctober 25, 2016

Florida Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier outlined his legislative priorities Tuesday during an industry conference, promising above all to work with industry stakeholders in drafting responses to market pressures. “One of my highest priorities — higher than any of the legislative initiatives I just mentioned — is to make sure as we move forward with those […]

Michael MolineOctober 24, 2016

The number of insurance claims following Hurricane Matthew has now surpassed 91,000, with estimated losses rising to $549 million. The grand total is 91,212, according to data posted Monday morning on the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation’s website. The numbers were good as of late Friday afternoon. Volusia County led in claims, at 26,664. Next came […]

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AIF emphasizes job-killing aspect of Florida’s workers’ comp increases

Insurance office appeals ruling blocking workers’ comp premium hike

Judge voids 14.5 percent workers’ comp rate increase

Associated Industries seeks public comment on workers’ comp rates

Hurricane Matthew insurance claims climb to $606 million

David Altmaier promises active role in workers’ compensation debate

Insurance regulators provide additional details of legislative priorities

Flood insurance chief concedes his program failed to put customers first

David Altmaier outlines legislative priorities at insurance conference

Hurricane Matthew insurance claims now worth nearly $550 million