Archives for April 2015

AOB Reform…Good & Bad News!

April 20, 2015 - Opinions by Scott Johnson Leave a Comment

Last week’s bad news was disappointing but, not unexpected. Legislation reforming Assignment of Benefits (AOB) in 2015 is dead, having failed to even muster a hearing in the Senate Judiciary Committee chaired by Senator Miguel Diaz de la Portilla-R. The House version has languished in the Regulatory Affairs committee chaired by Representative Jose Felix Diaz-R. Neither committee is scheduled to meet again this session.

Again, bad news. [Read more…] about AOB Reform…Good & Bad News!

AOB…the woods are on fire!

April 2, 2015 - Opinions by Scott Johnson 2 Comments

In a recent telephone discussion with the Division of Insurance Fraud (DIF) concerning Florida’s nearly 50,000 annual AOB lawsuits, I was told they’re investigating nearly 200 complaints of AOB abuse from roofers–many are likely to become full blown fraud investigations, all from the same part of the state. [Read more…] about AOB…the woods are on fire!

Don Brown
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Collapse of an Evil Empire

Fraud and greed pushed home insurers to the brink. Something bold had to be done. This is the story of the disbarment of Florida’s most prolific litigator leading to the most comprehensive tort reforms in Florida, and perhaps American, history.

What's Past is Prologue

Lessons from the Worst Insurance Crisis in Florida’s History... ASSIGNMENT OF BENEFITS

Fact & Fallacy

Essays & Opinions on Florida's Most Controversial Insurance Topics.

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From Cartels to Competition

The Evolution of Insurance and the History of Florida’s Independent Agent

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