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Staff ReportsDecember 14, 2016

The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America has thrown its weight behind the drive to control assignment-of-benefits fraud against insurance companies. The organization said in a written statement that it “will be encouraging public policymakers to explore ways to protect consumers better from contractor fraud and litigation abuses that frequently occur following major storms.” The statement […]

Michael MolineSeptember 27, 2016

Florida’s property insurer of last resort fears lingering damage from Hurricane Hermine — in the form of third-party claims officials and business leaders blame for escalating premiums. Thus far, of 837 Hermine-related insurance claims, third-party public adjusters filed seven — and five involved assignment of benefits agreements, or AOBs, staff members told a Citizens Property […]

Michael MolineSeptember 8, 2016

If you get an email from Florida Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier, don’t reply. Do notify the Department of Insurance Regulation hotline at 877-693–5236. The department issued an alert Thursday warning that somebody is sending emails over Altmaier’s name, seeking to rip off consumers. “A fraudulent email, appearing to be sent from OIR Commissioner Altmaier, has […]

Michael MolineSeptember 8, 2016

A business coalition warned Florida homeowners Thursday against signing away their insurance claims for Hurricane Hermine damage to dodgy contractors or attorneys. The warning came amid a gathering campaign against such assignment-of-benefits agreements — sometimes known as AOBs. The effort promises to figure prominently when the Legislature meets next year. “Sadly, storms bring out scam […]

Guest AuthorJanuary 19, 2016

Florida lawmakers are being asked to consider what appears to be a small change in an existing law, but one that carries a big, negative, and costly impact on consumers — reason enough to oppose this bad idea. For almost 30 years, Florida consumers have been well-protected by a law requiring certain used cars to […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 19, 2016

Florida lawmakers are being asked to consider what appears to be a small change in an existing law, but one that carries a big, negative, and costly impact on consumers — reason enough to oppose this bad idea. For almost 30 years, Florida consumers have been well-protected by a law requiring certain used cars to […]

Tag: insurance fraud
A nice warm evening in Tallahassee on a very busy street while taking this shot.

Insurance group joins campaign for assignment-of-benefits reform

Citizens Insurance braces for third-party Hermine claims

Scam artists impersonating Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier [update]

Hermine enlisted in business campaign against insurance rackets

Jennifer West: Legislature should keep consumer protection from auto fraud

Jennifer West: Legislature should keep consumer protection from auto fraud