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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 employers knew a significant increase in workers’ compensation premiums was coming. That didn’t soften the blow that landed Tuesday, when the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation approved a 14.5 percent average premium hike on new and renewal policies, effective Dec. 1. “Since the decision by the Florida Supreme Court on the Castellanos case to […]

Michael MolineAugust 31, 2016

Hermine’s coming. Got your homeowner’s insurance policy handy? You might want to, said Logan McFaddin, Florida regional manager for the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America. Gov. Rick Scott declared a state of emergency across a broad swath of the state Wednesday because of a tropical depression in the Gulf of Mexico, forecast to hit the Gulf […]

Guest AuthorAugust 25, 2016

The 2016 Atlantic Hurricane Season could become very active soon if forecasters are correct. While the season has been fairly quiet so far, with just five named storms forming, NOAA recently increased its storm season prediction and is now calling for 12-17 named storms. So, as residents stock up on back-to-school supplies, it may be […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 16, 2016

The second quarter of 2016 remained busy for the government affairs teams at several prominent law firms. Law firms posted strong earnings during the three-month reporting period. Firms are required to file compensation reports each quarter, and the most recent reports were due Aug. 14. The reports typically include compensation ranges. Reports show Colodny Fass, […]

Drew WilsonMarch 11, 2016

The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America said it was disappointed lawmakers capped off the 2016 Legislative Session without passing insurance regulations for Uber and Lyft drivers. “Twenty-nine other states have passed legislation addressing insurance coverage requirements for TNCs, and it is past time for Florida to do the same,” the group said in a […]

Staff ReportsFebruary 18, 2016

The Senate Appropriations Committee voted 11-2 to approve a bill that specifies minimum insurance requirements for ride-sharing companies like Uber and Lyft. Logan McFaddin, the state government relations manager for the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America, said in a statement: “Transportation Network Companies (TNCs), like Uber and Lyft, have skyrocketed in popularity among consumers […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorFebruary 17, 2016

The Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday postponed a vote on a measure that would regulate homeowners’ ability to sign over their right to collect insurance benefits to third parties. Logan McFaddin, state government relations manager for the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI), issued this statement: “Assignment of Benefits (AOB) abuse is a critical […]

Staff ReportsFebruary 1, 2016

A measure that regulating homeowners’ ability to sign over their right to collect insurance benefits to third parties is moving through the state House. The proposal (HB 1097), sponsored by Rep. Matt Caldwell, cleared the state House insurance and banking subcommittee 12-0 on Jan. 25. The bill limits homeowners ability to sign assignment of benefits […]

Staff ReportsJanuary 27, 2016

State lawmakers on Wednesday OK’d two bills aimed at improving literacy rates. Among other things, the House measure (HB 7021) requires teachers who teach retained third graders to hold a reading certificate and calls on the Department of Education to review certification. Included in the Senate proposal (SB 1068) are provisions that call on districts […]

Tag: Property Casualty Insurers Association of America

Insurance group joins campaign for assignment-of-benefits reform

Florida business up in arms about 14.5 percent worker comp rate hike

Florida insurers say they’re ready as Hermine nears

Logan McFaddin: Peak hurricane season: Insurers say don’t wait

Lobby teams at top law firms reported strong second quarter earnings

Property Casualty Insurers “disappointed” by failure to pass ride-sharing regulation

Capitol Reax: Ride-sharing insurance requirements, incentives

Assignment of benefits bill postponed; insurers group urges action

Capitol reax: Assignment of benefits, balanced billing

Capitol reax: Literacy initiatives, the Pastor Protection Act, Uber