The property insurance market was already in crisis when two hurricanes hit Florida. Lawmakers are looking to expand reforms passed in special sessions.
As Florida lawmakers get ready for a special session on the state's property insurance crisis, lawmakers are looking over litigation issues to relieve rates.
The Fla. Legislature is expected to address attorney fees in property insurance cases – a change supported by Florida Realtors – during next week’s special session.
Some of the doubts were voiced from within the ruling GOP caucus in Tallahassee. Jim Boyd cautioned his colleagues this week. The Bradenton Republican, who also is an insurance agent, attempted to speed up the relief by proposing amendments to his bills on Tuesday that would expedite rulemaking and rate hearings.