Articles by Michael Adams

Workers’ Compensation Cost Hike Sought in South Carolina

South Carolina employers could see their workers’ compensation premiums increase next year if state regulators go along with a proposed 7.3 percent increase in the state’s loss cost rates. The National Council on Compensation Insurance filed for the proposed increase …

Looks Like The Year for PIP Reform in Florida

Roughly halfway through Florida’s legislative session, state Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty expressed optimism that state lawmakers would find a way to substantially reform the state’s no-fault auto insurance law. Speaking on an invitation by the Put the Brakes on Accident …

North Carolina Continues Auto Insurance Deregulation Debate; Rates Stay Same for 2012

Auto insurers in North Carolina are once again divided over the prospect of changing how the state sets insurance rates with some insurers advocating for rate deregulation while others are supporting the status quo. The debate comes as state Insurance …

4 Executives Found Not Guilty in Florida Hurricane Fund Fraud Case

Four insurance executives of a now defunct Florida property insurer have been found not guilty of defrauding the state’s reinsurance facility of over $20 million in a case stemming from hurricane losses dating back to 2004. Judge Robert Lewis of …

Florida Insurance Commissioner: ‘This Is Year for PIP Reform’

Roughly half way through Florida’s legislative session, state Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty expressed optimism that state lawmakers would find a way to substantial reform the state’s no-fault auto insurance law. Speaking on an invitation by the Put the Brakes on …

North Carolina Continues Auto Regulation Debate As Rates Stay Same for 2012

Auto insurers in North Carolina are once again divided over the prospect of changing how the state sets insurance rates with some insurers advocating for rate deregulation while others are supporting the status quo. The debate comes as state Insurance …

Florida’s Citizens Eyes Risk Transfer

Florida’s Citizens Property Insurance Corp. has set the goal of moving at least $1 billion in risk back to the private capital markets while looking to lawmakers to make statutory changes that will assist the insurer in its depopulation efforts. …

Workers’ Comp Rate Hike Irks Florida Businesses

Florida small businesses seeing their second workers’ compensation rate increase in as many years are calling on the state to reduce the increase because they fear it will harm the economy. A small business group is asking that the increase …

Florida Senate Panel Clears PIP Fraud Bill But House Showdown Looms

Florida lawmakers are heading to a showdown over the state’s no-fault automobile insurance law with state Senate lawmakers seeking to reform current law as opposed to a House plan that would repeal the law in favor of a new insurance …

A.M. Best Downgrades Florida’s FFVA Mutual to A-

A.M. best has downgraded the financial ratings of FFVA Mutual Insurance Co. due to underwriting losses on its workers’ compensation line of business, especially in states where it expanded outside of Florida. A.M. Best downgraded FFVA Mutual from A (excellent) …