Florida News
‘Tender Your Limits’: Plaintiff Lawyers Step Up Demands As Fla. Reform Heads to Gov’s Desk
With the Florida Senate passing a take-no-prisoners tort-reform bill on Thursday, plaintiffs lawyers moved to file tens of thousands of lawsuits before the new restrictions kicked in yesterday. The ...
Florida Citizens’ CEO Gilway Announces Retirement
He waited until the Florida Legislature had passed long-sought reforms, but now Citizens Property Insurance Corp. CEO Barry Gilway is ready to retire after almost 11 years at the helm. Gilway ...
Florida Special Session on Insurance Slated for Dec. 12-16
It hasn't been made official by the governor's office, but Florida legislative leaders have set a date for a second special session to tackle property insurance issues ...
From Roof Building Codes to ‘Matching’ Limits, Some Changes Underway in Florida
Property insurance companies and roofers in Florida don't often see eye-to-eye. Insurers have frequently blamed unscrupulous contractors for jacking up claims, and roofing companies have sued ...
After Months of Decline, Florida Claims Litigation Rose Sharply in January
Just when insurers saw signs that last year's reform legislation may be having an impact on claims litigation, bad news appeared in the inbox Wednesday. CaseGlide, the maker of litigation management ...
Florida Policies in Limbo Over Proposed Insolvency Surcharge
The Florida Insurance Guaranty Association is urging insurers to hold off on sending homeowners policy renewals until state regulators decide if they will approve a surcharge on premiums to help ...
Florida Property Lawsuits Encompass 76% of Insurer Litigation in U.S.: NAIC Data
New information from Florida's insurance regulator paints a stark picture of the extent of litigation facing the state's domestic insurers. The information comes as numerous stakeholders push for ...
Florida Property Insurers Raise Rates by Double Digits, Driven by Multiple Factors
Florida property insurers are jacking up rates by double-digit percentages, blaming the hikes on lingering damage from past hurricanes, a wave of litigation, and a law that encourages lawyers to sue ...