West Palm Beach, Feb. 10, 2017 – Jeff Atwater of North Palm Beach announced Friday he plans to step down as the state’s chief financial officer in the middle of his second four-year term to take a post with Florida Atlantic University. In doing so, Atwater leaves open an elected job with big sway over…
Legislative Days in Tallahassee are set! On March 14, our FAIR delegation will visit members of the Florida House and Senate to share critical insurance issues on our legislative agenda. On March 15, our delegation is focused on legislation affecting PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy). We hope you’ll join us to make your voices heard.…
Fort Lauderdale, Feb. 9, 2017 – Looming ratings downgrades for six to eight Florida-based property insurers could affect about 250,000 policyholders statewide, forcing some to find new insurers, according to sources familiar with an advisory issued this week by ratings agency Demotech. The company, whose Financial Strength Ratings (FSNs) determine which insurers are acceptable to…
FORT LAUDERDALE, Dec. 19, 2016 – A three-judge panel is slated to hear appeal arguments just after the new year in the simmering “trade secrets” dispute between State Farm Florida and state insurance regulators. At issue is a recent verdict rendered by 2nd Judicial Circuit Court Judge James Hankinson where he issued an injunction blocking…
A program enabling homeowners to finance energy efficiency and storm hardening improvements through assessments on their tax bills is ripe for abuse by predatory contractors, several consumer watchdog organizations are warning. Several programs have been rolling out in South Florida over the past two years offering the ability to finance major improvements for up to…
FAIR (Florida Association for Insurance Reform) is seeking a low to moderate income condominium community to benefit from a Residential Construction Mitigation Program (RCMP) grant from the Florida Division of Emergency Management. The $194,000 grant will be used to supplement the cost of wind mitigation improvements that increase community safety and reduce insurance premiums and…
TALLAHASSEE, FL, November 23, 2016 – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has granted an additional 30-day extension for National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policyholders to file claims associated with Hurricane Hermine and an additional 60-day extension to file claims associated with Hurricane Matthew. Typically, NFIP policyholders have 60 days to file a “Proof of…
FAIR’s 4th annual awards dinner recognized contributions that positively impact policyholders Fort Lauderdale, FL. October 3, 2016: Thomas J. Jerger, a pioneer in the Florida insurance industry, was recognized with the Founder’s Award by FAIR, the Florida Association for Insurance Reform, for his role in helping stabilize the Florida insurance market. Also honored as Consumer…
Hurricane Matthew could be the first major test of claims-handling capabilities by numerous young insurance companies created since the 2004-05 run of hurricanes that ended with Wilma. And with Matthew’s path still uncertain but looking likely to impact the state, insurers are urging policyholders to protect themselves and their properties while assuring they stand ready…
Kovens Conference Center at Florida International University 3000 NE 151st St, N. Miami, FL 33181 This annual gala event recognized and honored dynamic leaders whose contributions have made a meaningful impact on the lives of policyholders in Florida. It was attended by 120 leaders representing the Florida insurance industry, local government, the Florida legislature, and other…