Florida Insurance & Legal Digest
Thursday, September 24, 2026 | 8 items
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Today’s Florida developments in first-party property, bad faith, appraisal, SIU and fraud, auto, premises, title, and subrogation, selected for carrier-side counsel and claims professionals.
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Editor's brief
1. Florida Supreme Court affirmed exhaustion of PIP limits, clarifying coverage obligations in auto insurance claims. Read
2. Florida Supreme Court agreed to review Citizens’ mandatory arbitration, potentially impacting claims dispute resolution. Read
3. Florida farm manager pleaded guilty to crop insurance fraud, underscoring ongoing enforcement against fraudulent claims. Read
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Case Law and Opinions
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Automobile Insurance
District Court of Appeal of Florida, 3D2025-1902, 2026-09-23
Affirmed decision regarding exhaustion of personal injury protection (PIP) policy limits under Florida automobile insurance law.
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Why it matters: This ruling clarifies PIP benefit exhaustion, impacting how carriers handle and litigate PIP claims in Florida automobile insurance cases.
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CourtListener (Fla. Sup. Ct., DCAs, M.D./S.D./N.D. Fla.) | Sep 22, 2026 |
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Legislation and Regulation
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First-Party Property Litigation Defense
Florida Supreme Court agreed to review whether Citizens Property Insurance can require binding arbitration for claims disputes.
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Why it matters: The decision will affect dispute resolution processes for Citizens claims, impacting litigation and claims handling strategies for Florida carriers.
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First-Party Property Litigation Defense
Report finds Florida Latinos pay significantly higher home insurance premiums, raising concerns about potential discriminatory practices.
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Why it matters: Highlights potential exposure for carriers regarding fair pricing and regulatory scrutiny in Florida homeowner insurance.
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First-Party Property
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First-Party Property Litigation Defense
Florida legislators David Jolly and Byron Donalds presented plans to address Florida property insurance issues.
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Why it matters: Potential legislative changes could affect underwriting, claims handling, and litigation strategies for Florida property insurers.
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SIU/Fraud Investigations
A Florida farm manager pleaded guilty to crop insurance fraud, facing prison and restitution, highlighting ongoing fraud enforcement in the state.
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Why it matters: This case underscores the importance of fraud detection and investigation efforts in Florida’s agricultural insurance sector for carriers and SIU teams.
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Daily/Catastrophe Claims
The National Hurricane Center issued an updated forecast discussion for Tropical Storm Fay, tracking its position and intensity near Florida.
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Why it matters: This advisory provides critical information for claims professionals and insurers to prepare for potential property damage and claims activity related to Tropical Storm Fay in Florida.
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National Hurricane Center (Atlantic) | nhcwebmaster@noaa.gov (NHC Webmaster) | Sep 23, 2026 |
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First-Party Property Litigation Defense
Florida’s Office of Insurance Regulation approved four homeowner policy rate decreases averaging 7%, affecting 62,000 policies at renewal.
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Why it matters: Rate reductions reflect regulatory and market changes that influence underwriting and claims strategies for Florida homeowner insurers.
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Commercial Property Claim Investigation
Florida’s effort to implement a clearinghouse for Citizens Property Insurance commercial policies faces delays due to regulatory and board concerns.
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Why it matters: Delays in the clearinghouse affect how commercial property claims are processed and managed for Citizens policies in Florida.
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