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Guest AuthorSeptember 4, 2018

Nearly two-thirds of Florida residents say they have taken precautions in advance of the 2018 Hurricane Season, according to a poll by SurveyMonkey on behalf of the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI). A year ago, Hurricane Irma made landfall in the Florida Keys, inflicting major damage and leaving more than 15 million residents […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 31, 2018

While distracted driving from smartphone use is leading to even more car accidents and deaths, Florida remains one of only four states in the U.S. where texting-while-driving is a secondary offense, meaning law enforcement officers can just cite a motorist if they’ve committed another moving violation. Legislation making way through the Florida Legislature this Session […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 23, 2018

A Senate bill that would allow police to pull over motorists they see texting while driving has already cleared two committee stops, and on Tuesday a coalition of law enforcement, business, local governments and individuals is urging its final committee stop to approve give it the final stamp of approval before its ready for the […]

Drew WilsonJanuary 17, 2018

The Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee voted unanimously Tuesday for a bill by Sen. Lauren Book (SB 376) that would include in the Worker’s Compensation Law benefits for first responders who sustain mental or nervous injuries such as PTSD in the line of duty. The forward momentum for the bill got the attention of CFO […]

Staff ReportsDecember 5, 2017

Insurance industry expert Donovan Brown is the newest vice president at the burgeoning boutique government affairs firm Suskey Consulting. Brown, who most recently lobbied for GDB Group in Tallahassee, is a former partner at Colodny Fass and served as Southeast state government relations counsel for the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America. “I am excited […]

Staff ReportsSeptember 13, 2017

If Irma flooded your car, don’t try to start it. You could do even more damage than the storm did. That advice Wednesday from the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America, or PCI, a trade association representing a broad swath of the auto, homeowners, and commercial markets. Comprehensive auto policies typically cover water damage to […]

Staff ReportsSeptember 11, 2017

Insurers are offering recovery advice to Floridians in the wake of Hurricane Irma, now a tropical storm continuing to batter north Florida and southern Georgia with wind and rain. “As the effects of Hurricane Irma continue to plague Florida, PCI encourages Floridians to safely and thoroughly assess their home, business and auto damage,” said Logan […]

Staff ReportsJuly 31, 2017

The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI) “stands ready to help with any insurance related questions as the Tropical Storm Emily begins to make impact along the coast,” the group said in a Monday press release. PCI and other industry groups work closely with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, assisting Florida homeowners and business owners […]

Drew WilsonMarch 29, 2017

The Associated Industries of Florida and the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America didn’t mince words after a bill by Republican Sen. Greg Steube cleared its final committee stop Wednesday. “AIF opposes legislation that would make it more expensive for businesses to operate in our state, and that is exactly what SB 334 would do,” […]

Jim RosicaJanuary 11, 2017

Online car services such as Uber and Lyft got a preliminary win in Florida after favorable legislation was filed Wednesday in the Legislature. The bills (SB 340 and HB 221), which would apply to ridebooking companies like Uber and Lyft, combine parts of previous measures that have been introduced but not passed over the last few years. Still, “transportation […]

Tag: Property Casualty Insurers Association of America

Logan McFaddin: To weather future storms, now is time to prepare, plan

Brett Favre cuts PSA warning against distracted driving in Florida

Coalition calls on final committee to advance texting while driving ban

Capitol Reax: Workers’ comp, payday loans, vacation rentals, train safety, AOB

Personnel note: Lobbyist Donovan Brown moving to Suskey Consulting

Auto insurance likely covers flood damage to cars; FEMA also can help

Florida insurers offer guidance after Irma

Insurers say they’re ready for Tropical Storm Emily

AIF, PCI blast Greg Steube’s prejudgment interest bill

Legislation covering Uber, Lyft filed for 2017