The absence of a major catastrophic event in Florida in recent years has not erased memories of the 2004 and 2005 hurricane seasons and the impact of the ensuing hard property insurance market.
Risk retention trade groups are urging prompt House action on legislation introduced last week that will allow their members to sell commercial property insurance.
The legislation will be introduced in advance of a Wednesday hearing on financial services regulation scheduled to be held by the Capital Markets Subcommittee of the House Financial Services Committee
Florida legislation approved over the weekend to cut property insurance costs could mean policyholders and taxpayers will bear a financial burden if a major hurricane hits this year, according to indu
"Realistically, insurance expenses may not be a major source of earnings disruption, but companies near the edge of consensus expectations may start to add rising insurance costs or weather-induced ea
"Realistically, insurance expenses may not be a major source of earnings disruption, but companies near the edge of consensus expectations may start to add rising insurance costs or weather-induced ea
Coastal property coverage: Where is it going, will it be available, how much will it cost, and who will write it? These are the major challenges facing insurers and consumers as the state prepares