Americans are driving more, thanks to rising employment and cheaper gasoline. But that also means they’re getting into more accidents — and that’s leading to higher insurance rates. Of course, it’s not just a matter of more people cruising the roads. Unsafe behavior also may be contributing to a national accident problem, according to research […]
According to an old saying, “April showers bring May flowers” but something else that May brings is wedding season! Depending on where you live, May has the perfect weather to get hitched in. Although South Florida is not known for bad weather, you can always count on those wedding invitations popping up for a date […]
Florida’s insurance regulators have determined that a ridesharing company’s automobile commercial liability policy meets state regulations, but legislative action is likely necessary to clarify whether that entitles the company to legally operate in the state. Ridesharing firm Uber has been at odds with the state of Florida since its arrival. Uber, and its similarly operated […]
Florida Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater announced the arrest of five individuals on grand theft and insurance fraud charges for their involvement in an alleged staged accident. Officials said the alleged scam resulted in fraudulent Personal Injury Protection (PIP) billings totaling nearly $40,000. The Department of Financial Services’ Division of Insurance Fraud said its investigators […]
A new bill that could raise the speed limit on Florida highways could also end up increase auto insurance cost for drivers in the Sunshine State. Senate Bill 392 would legally raise the speed limit by 5 miles per hour in highways like Interstate 95. But some insurance agents feel that might set in motion […]