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…
Workers’ Comp – A case of the fox guarding the henhouse in Florida? FAIR advocates ending monopoly For over a hundred years, some form of “grand bargain” – in the form of workers’ compensation insurance – has been faithfully kept not only in the U.S. but also throughout the developed world. This insurance provides workers…
Costs could start to fall for Florida consumers who want to finance energy efficiency improvements with no money down and no credit check. That’s the optimistic view from Paul Handerhan, a principal of the new Fort Lauderdale-based company, Clean PACE Inc., created to promote and certify program providers in the Property Assessed Clean Energy program.…
“If you don’t read the newspaper, you are uninformed. If you do read the newspaper, you are misinformed.” Although the author is unknown, this comment is often attributed to Mark Twain or Thomas Jefferson. Having spent more than 27 years of my professional career reviewing and rating the financial stability of insurance companies, including the…
An influential insurance industry watchdog has announced a new mission: promoting and keeping tabs on the growing market for certain energy-efficiency improvements. Principals of the nonprofit Florida Association for Insurance Reform have formed a separate company to build consumer confidence in the Property Assessed Clean Energy program, a unique strategy for financing energy-efficiency and storm-hardening…
Fort Lauderdale, FL – The FAIR Foundation is hosting a Climate Resilience workshop on Tuesday July 26, 9:30am – 3:15pm at the Long Key Nature Center in Davie. The INVITATION-ONLY workshop is hosted by Representative Holly Raschein and includes participation by the Southeast Florida Regional Compact for Climate Change and its members (representing Monroe, Miami-Dade,…
Fort Lauderdale, FL – As an organization that advocates strongly for mitigation and energy savings programs, the Florida Association for Insurance Reform (FAIR) welcomes the Federal Housing Administration’s (FHA) announcement of guidance for Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) programs. The broad-reaching initiative opens the door for millions of homeowners in Florida and countrywide to finance…
FAIR believes that it’s critically important for communities to recover quickly after disasters and catastrophic events. People need to be able to go about their day-to-day lives and live safely and comfortably in their homes; businesses need to open their doors to customers and quickly become operational again to service their communities. Solar provides a…
Monday, July 11, in Clearwater and Tuesday, July 12, in Tarpon Springs and Wednesday, July 13, in Treasure Island, 6:00 – 9:00pm: Tampa Area property-owners learned about flood mitigation and had their flood insurance policies reviewed by Flood Risk Evaluator, potentially saving hundreds of dollars in premiums. Supported by the City of Tarpon Springs and…