For the fifth year in a row, Florida -- considered a major segment of "hurricane alley" -- has avoided the devastating damages that come with the vicious storms.
Newly elected Florida Gov. Rick Scott's theme for his campaign was "Let's get to work!" He is correct. It is time for Florida's policy makers to get to work rebuilding the economy, including insurance markets, one of the critical components.
For several years, Florida consumers have enjoyed relatively low auto insurance rates and have had their pick of reputable auto insurers fighting for their business.
On Nov. 16, Florida legislators returned to Tallahassee for a quick three-hour special session during which many hoped they would take up measures dealing with both workers' compensation and property insurance.
Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty discussed the Office of Insurance Regulation's Report on Review of the 2010 Sinkhole Data Call at the Cabinet meeting today in Tallahassee.
A new report from the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation appears to confirm what insurers in the state have been saying about the problem that sinkhole claims have become.
Citizens Property Insurance Corp. has launched a broader Inspection and Outreach Program to ensure that personal and commercial policyholders are receiving accurate wind mitigation credits.
As the 2010 Hurricane Season wanes, another non-weather-related cost driver has been eroding what should have been a positive bottom line for Florida's property insurance industry.
Citizens Property Insurance Corp. -- under fire for its handling of contracts -- will make some substantial changes to the way it does business by the end of the year.