Property insurers would face increased scrutiny and higher fines under bills unanimously passed by the Florida House and Senate that now await the governor's signature. Created after reports surfaced of insurers reducing adjusters' loss estimates after Hurricane Ian, the measures are also meant to address criticism that recent reforms were weighed too heavily in favor of insurance companies.
Property insurers would face increased scrutiny and higher fines under bills unanimously passed by the Florida House and Senate that now await the governor's signature. Created after reports surfaced of insurers reducing adjusters' loss estimates after Hurricane Ian, the measures are also meant to address criticism that recent reforms were weighed too heavily in favor of insurance companies.
After five years of tweaks to Florida's insurance and tort laws, all designed to reduce the vast amount of claims litigation and – eventually – bring down
Florida lawmakers in May approved scaling back a requirement to replace roofs. But seven months later, a contractor's group and a roofing company have gone to a state appeals court as they argue the change is unconstitutional.
Florida lawmakers in May approved scaling back a requirement to replace roofs. But seven months later, a contractor's group and a roofing company have gone to a state appeals court as they argue the change is unconstitutional.