Although Florida’s property insurance bill SB 408 became law May 17 upon the signature of Gov. Rick Scott, not all the provisions became effective that day.

The 2011 Florida legislative session left us a bit more battered and bruised than we had anticipated. PIP reform ended up in a ditch, and a property insurance bill addressing cost drivers was watered down. However, all was not a total loss.

Florida Gov. Rick Scott’s approval rating has reached a new low, with 57 percent of survey participants not happy with the job the new governor is doing; only 29 percent approve.

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Florida Gov. Rick Scott has signed into law a major property insurance reform bill aimed at addressing certain cost drivers in the market.

Florida Gov. Rick Scott has signed into law a major property insurance reform bill aimed at addressing certain cost drivers in the market.

The Florida Legislature passed bills that significantly remake the state’s Medicaid program.

The Florida Legislature passed bills that significantly remake the state’s Medicaid program.