Market Insights

Agents, brokers, carriers, and the occasional regulator generally agree that Florida's insurance code is probably the most detailed and complex in the country. As a result, agents and brokers

Taking center stage is the question of restricting whether Citizens Property Insurance Corp. can require agents to take continuing education classes. "The continuing education bill was our main

When the legislature takes the formal step of titling a bill, it is usually trying to keep the public's attention focused on the positive aspects of the bill while downplaying some of its

Governor Charlie Crist finally got his Kodak moment a few hours before the Florida legislature wrapped up its 2008 session. The House and Senate passed the governor's plan to provide low-cost,

How an insurer handles billing tells customers a lot about the company. Statements that are easy to understand can generate business, rather than confuse the customer and drive business away. Is your

Although the ongoing soft market has affected program business just as it has all other market segments, the current cycle actually presents some opportunities for program administrators, MGAs, and retail agents and brokers. "When