Florida Legislature 2023 News

Fla. Solons Pass Accountability Bill, Banning Unexplained Changes to Adjuster Reports

After years of chipping away at incentives for lawsuits against property insurers, the Florida Legislature has approved the Insurer Accountability Act, codifying some best practices in claims handling and requiring more reporting by carriers and regulators. Senate Bill 7052 passed …

Update: Florida Bill to End AOBs in Windshield Repair Inches Closer to Finish Line

Auto insurance and tort-reform groups are keeping their fingers crossed after a second Florida House subcommittee approved a bill that would ban assignment-of-benefits agreements for windshield repairs, a measure that proponents hope will stem a flood of litigation aimed at …

Florida Senate Committee Approves Tort-Reform Bill, but Changes Are Possible

A Florida bill that aims to further limit injury and insurance litigation and attorney fees passed a state Senate committee Tuesday after heavy debate – but with few amendments at the opening day of the state’s 2023 legislative session. Senate …