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Florida Bill Eliminating the Surplus Lines Diligent Effort Requirement and a Discussion on Surplus Lines Regulation Trends

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On June 13, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 1549 into law. Among other things, the bill has removed the “diligent effort” requirement applicable to surplus lines agents....more

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How Insurers Takeout Policies with State Insurance Programs

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State insurance programs serve as critical safety nets. When residents struggle to obtain coverage from private insurers, these programs step in. Private insurers can find a different type of opportunity when willing to take...more

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5 Steps to Florida Insurance Takeouts

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Insurers today are in a highly competitive market. To receive greater market share, expansion to new locations and new business strategies may be required. Insurance takeouts are one such strategy in the state of Florida that...more

Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP

Third District Court Of Appeal Joins Debate Over Retroactive Application Of Florida Statute 627.70152’S Presuit Notice Provision

On February 14, 2024, Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal, in Fernando Cantens and Ana Marie Cantens v. Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s London, No. 3D22-0917 (Fla. 3d DCA Feb. 13, 2024), joined Florida’s Fourth District...more

Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP

Insurers May be on-the-hook for Pre-Suit Attorney’s Fees, but Can Avoid Them by Considering Pre-Suit Settlement

Tendering policy limits to an insured in response to a Notice of Intent to Litigate, under section 627.70152, Florida Statutes (2021), precludes insureds from recovering pre-suit attorney’s fees from their property insurers...more

Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP

Florida Law Requiring Property Claims-Handling Attestation Takes Effect Tuesday, August 1, 2023

The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation has issued an important memorandum to the insurance industry about the new Florida law that requires each authorized residential property insurer to submit, annually, an attestation...more

Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP

Florida Federal District Court: Florida Law Governs Property Insurance Disputes Involving Florida Real Property Owned by Florida...

Bucking a general consensus that had emerged over the last decade, a South Florida federal district court ruled recently that Florida law would govern a property insurance dispute involving Florida real property, even though...more

Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP

What You Need to Know About Recent Changes to Florida Property Insurance Law Affecting Admitted and Surplus Lines Insurers

Having been called back to the capitol by Florida’s governor for a special session to address issues within the property insurance market, the Florida Legislature passed two property insurance bills, SB 2-D and SB 4-D, both...more

Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP

Personal Injury Protection Coverage: A Thing Of The Past In Florida?

Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage was first enacted in Florida in 1971.  PIP is also known as no-fault insurance, and it allows drivers and passengers to obtain insurance benefits for medical treatment and wage loss,...more

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