Proposed NC Rule Would Require More Flood History Disclosure on Homes for Sale February 23, 2023 By William Rabb North Carolina home buyers may soon have access to more information about a property’s flooding history, a rule that could...
Orderly Runoff Didn’t Work; Florida’s United P&C Now Insolvent, Headed for Liquidation February 20, 2023 By William Rabb Just days after some 90,000 policies from troubled United Property & Casualty Insurance Co. were transferred to Slide Insurance as...
Insurer Can’t Object to Asbestos Makers’ Bankruptcy, Despite Fraud Concerns February 17, 2023 By William Rabb A liability insurer has no standing to object to its insured’s bankruptcy plan, even if the carrier feels that the...
Fla. Tort Bill Brings it: Limits Damages, Ends Fee Multipliers, Discloses LOPs – and More February 16, 2023 By William Rabb Outside of insurance attorneys, plaintiffs’ lawyers and some doctors, few people in Florida may be familiar with what are known...
Trial Lawyers Push Back Against Florida Plan for More Insurance Tort Reform February 15, 2023 By William Rabb It’s now clear what the regular session of the Florida Legislature will focus on when lawmakers convene March 7: More...
Governor Names Yaworsky New Florida Insurance Commissioner February 13, 2023 By William Rabb Florida’s governor has named the insurance department’s former chief of staff as new insurance commissioner, filling a position that has...
Insurers’ Files, Adjuster Notes Not Always Discoverable, Says Florida Appeals Court February 10, 2023 By William Rabb Insurance companies in Florida may have to disclose their financial relationships with expert witnesses, but they don’t have to turn...
Brown & Brown Won’t Get Change of Venue in Coverage Gap Lawsuit by Property Firm February 8, 2023 By William Rabb Daytona Beach-based Brown & Brown Insurance, often called one of the largest and fastest-growing insurance brokerages in the United States,...
Appeals Court Upholds Sanctions Against Florida Insurance Defense Attorney February 6, 2023 By William Rabb A Florida appeals court has issued a sharp rebuke to an insurance defense attorney, upholding sanctions and charging that he...
Florida Citizens’ Endorsement Now in Effect: Disputes to be Heard by Admin Judges February 6, 2023 By William Rabb As of this month, most Florida Citizens Property Insurance Corp. claims disputes will now be heard and decided by the...