Lawmakers continue discussions on Florida homeowners insurance
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TALLAHASSEE – Florida lawmakers continue bouncing an insurance bill back and forth between the House and Senate as homeowners across the state face double digit increases.
Key provisions on roof replacements and attorney fees continue to be sticking points. The legislation sets limits on roof replacements.
The older the roof, the less the policy will pay, unless you opt for more expensive coverage.
“Ultimately, you are paying for your neighbor’s roof through higher premiums,” said State Sen. Jeff Brandes.
The exact formula is still being worked out, but both chambers are working with a sense of urgency.
Negotiations continue on Florida homeowners insurance fix WCJB Staff
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (CAP NEWS/WCJB) - Lawmakers in the State Capitol continue bouncing an insurance bill back and forth between the House and Senate as homeowners across the state face double digit increases.
Key provisions on roof replacements and attorneys fees continue to be sticking points.
The older the roof, the less the policy will pay, unless you opt for more expensive coverage.
“Ultimately, you are paying for your neighbors roof through higher premiums,” said State Senator Jeff Brandes.
Bill to undermine Key West cruise ship limit âis deadâ
The bill began as a broad attempt to prohibit local governments from restricting maritime commerce at Floridaâs 15 deep-water ports.
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Updated 6 hours ago
TALLAHASSEE â After having second thoughts about the constitutionality of his bill to undermine three ordinances approved by Key West voters, the House sponsor of the measure said Tuesday he has concluded âthe billâs deadâ for the session.
âI donât see a path forward,â said Rep. Spencer Roach, the North Fort Myers Republican who, along with Sen. Jim Boyd, attempted to pass a bill that would have used a state law to preempt three new ordinances adopted by more than 60 percent of voters in Key West in November. But, he added, âanything can happen between now and when the hankie drops.â
Florida lawmakers eye changes to property insurance in wake of soaring rates
The bill would reduce the time to file a claim from three years to two.
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The Florida Legislature created state-run Citizens Property Insurance Corp. to serve property owners who couldn t find coverage elsewhere.
Updated Apr. 28
TALLAHASSEE â In a scramble to stop Floridaâs soaring homeowners insurance rates, state lawmakers are close to passing a bill that would reduce the amount of time to file a claim and allow Citizens Property Insurance to raise its rates above 10 percent.
The Florida House voted 74-43 on Wednesday on a bill that would reduce the time to file a property insurance claim from three years to two years and stop contractors and public adjusters from soliciting homeowners to file a claim.
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