Sean Kevelighan, CEO of the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I), said that Florida residents are now witnessing the benefits of a more stable insurance market.
On March 5, Jerry Theodorou, Finance & Insurance Policy Director for the R Street Institute, said that two years after tort reform in Florida, abusive litigation has decreased by 40%, homeowners insurance rates have dropped by 5.6%, and new...
Yaël Ossowski, Deputy Director of the Consumer Choice Center, said that the tort reforms in HB 837 have helped reduce Florida’s reputation as a litigious hotspot while promoting accountability in the civil justice system.
The Cambo Ferry Law Firm has publicly opposed House Bill 1551, asserting that the proposed legislation could reverse recent reforms and destabilize Florida's property insurance market.
Matthew Lavisky, a partner at Butler Legal, said that although Florida has not yet fully experienced the impact of recent insurance reforms, there are already significant improvements in the market.
The Florida Justice Reform Institute announced that Florida has attracted 11 new insurers in the past month, crediting the 2023 tort reforms and Governor Ron DeSantis's leadership for this achievement.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody has initiated legal proceedings against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The lawsuit addresses DHS's refusal to verify immigration records for Florida, which aims to ensure the integrity of its voter rolls.
Florida TaxWatch has released its 2024 Voter Guide for the six constitutional amendments appearing on Florida's November general election ballot. The guide provides an independent analysis and voting recommendations for these proposed amendments.
Historically, the unemployment rate among deaf individuals in the U.S. remains nearly double that of the general population, with only 55% of deaf Americans employed. Despite persistent challenges like communication barriers and underemployment, initiatives from companies like Uber have helped create more inclusive work opportunities for Florida’s deaf and hard of hearing community through accessible technologies.
Uber Technologies, Inc. has announced the first major redesign of its driver app since 2018, aimed at improving the user experience for its millions of drivers and couriers.
Hurricane Milton has prompted one of the largest multi-agency activations in Florida National Guard history. The Florida Air National Guard (FLANG) mobilized over 900 Airmen to prepare for and respond to the storm, which required significant coordination among various teams.
The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) has announced the launch of Operation Blue Roof, a program run by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Jacksonville District. This initiative is designed to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Milton by providing temporary roofing solutions.