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When Policy Forms Don’t Do What You Think They Do

November 7, 2021 - Opinions by Scott Johnson Leave a Comment

 

Johnson Strategies is pleased to provide another article from one of the premier insurance educators in America on form, coverage, and technical issues; founder and director of the Big “I” Virtual University; Retired Assoc. VP of Education and Research from Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America and JS Expert Contributor, Bill Wilson CPCU, ARM, AIM, AAM. [Read more…] about When Policy Forms Don’t Do What You Think They Do

Filed Under: General/Miscellaneous

AOB UNDER ATTACK…Happy New Year!

January 9, 2020 - Opinions by Scott Johnson Leave a Comment

How predictable for 2020 to kick off with attacks on 2019’s starlight insurance reform, Assignment of Benefits (AOB).  [Read more…] about AOB UNDER ATTACK…Happy New Year!

Filed Under: Advocacy, General/Miscellaneous

Kevin McCarty…Right Man, Right Time!

January 18, 2016 - Opinions by Scott Johnson Leave a Comment

After twelve years working for three governors, Florida’s tenth insurance commissioner has resigned his post effective May 2, 2016. Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater, Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam and Attorney General Pam Bondi will struggle mightily to fill the void. Governor Scott will offer up a name and if Atwater agrees, the entire Cabinet will vote to replace the irreplaceable Kevin McCarty. [Read more…] about Kevin McCarty…Right Man, Right Time!

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The Post…at any cost!

September 2, 2014 - Opinions by Scott Johnson Leave a Comment

In an understandable attempt to close a painful chapter of ethical missteps, The Palm Beach Post editorial titled “Too much hot air in inflated homeowners market assessment”, gets it wrong….again.

And…AGAIN! [Read more…] about The Post…at any cost!

Filed Under: Citizens, General/Miscellaneous

The Palm Beach Barn Burners!

August 13, 2014 - Opinions by Scott Johnson Leave a Comment

Those with barrels of ink never really get their comeuppance.

But…when a major Florida daily that fancies itself an advocate for insurance consumers is accused by a leading advocate for insurance consumers of mistreating an insurance company, well…that’s about as close as it gets. [Read more…] about The Palm Beach Barn Burners!

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Wilbur Jones & the Killer in the Keys!

May 12, 2014 - Opinions by Scott Johnson Leave a Comment

This following story is timely for two reasons: one, hurricane season begins in a few weeks and; two, the National Hurricane Center just officially reclassified the Great Labor Day Hurricane of 1935 as the mightiest storm in history.  It replaces Hurricane Camille long thought worthy of such distinction.

I knew long ago the 1935 storm was the strongest ever. I knew because I interviewed one of its few survivors.  In my first book, “From Cartels to Competition”, I wrote about 24 year old Wilbur Jones.   Trapped inside an overturned rail road car,  he and others also were pinned beneath Henry Flagler’s rescue train.

I’ve just read that Jones,  formerly an insurance agent and well connected public figure, celebrated his 101st birthday. Perhaps his 1935 brush with death tells how fortunate we are today to have a Hurricane Center with advance warning systems.

Perhaps it’s a horrifying reminder of what mother nature may have in store beginning this June 1.  Enjoy! [Read more…] about Wilbur Jones & the Killer in the Keys!

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1st AMENDMENT…The Freedom to be Wrong!

January 27, 2014 - Opinions by Scott Johnson 2 Comments

I was forwarded an article by Jeff Barnard of the AP opining on a recent Federal Court decision from the 9th Circuit regarding the 1st Amendment–the very first federal appellate ruling affording bloggers, such as myself,  legal protections similar to those of journalists generally.

While I’ve been threatened, to no result, multiple times, with lawsuits and other random attempts to dull my pen, this decision impacts beyond my desk to anyone giving wide circulation about an injustice, or an opinion on a “public issue.” [Read more…] about 1st AMENDMENT…The Freedom to be Wrong!

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FACT & FALLACY…Such A Deal!

June 5, 2013 - Opinions by Scott Johnson Leave a Comment

Going back to May of 2011, I have researched, written and posted an average of one article every week on this blog site.  If that doesn’t sound like much, remember…I’m not only retired but, postings at Johnson Strategies, LLC are not your typical blogs–merely rephrasing press releases or meeting announcements.

I opine on controversial subjects and always try to provide a new way of looking at existing, often complicated matters, simplifying them so that those who want to, including the media, can see another perspective.

I also go out on a limb occasionally and am proud to say that, in just two years, I’ve been threatened with two lawsuits.

 That’s once a year–I must be doing something right!   [Read more…] about FACT & FALLACY…Such A Deal!

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A CLAIMS FORUM…via the ICA’s office!

March 20, 2013 - Opinions by Scott Johnson Leave a Comment

Beginning Thursday, March 21st, 2013,  Florida’s Consumer Advocate, Robin Westcott and the DFS Director of Consumer Services, Tasha Carter, will conduct the first in a series of eight local forums to hear directly from consumers on how their Florida property claims are being handled. [Read more…] about A CLAIMS FORUM…via the ICA’s office!

Filed Under: General Property Issues, General/Miscellaneous

A RUBIKS CUBE: Post Claims Underwriting & FS-627.409

November 7, 2012 - Opinions by Scott Johnson 1 Comment

Last Tuesday the state Insurance Consumer Advocate (ICA) dispatched a letter to Insurance Commissioner, Kevin McCarty, requesting an investigation of Universal Property & Casualty’s claim practices.     Citing  examples of claim denials due to material misrepresentations on the original application, the letter states:

In the three cases that have been handled in my office, the policyholders have had insurance coverage with Universal Property and Casualty Insurance Company (Universal) for at least 18 months and up to four years and have had their policies cancelled or rescinded as of the original policy’s effective date for misrepresentation after they filed a claim.  All cases involved previous financial issues such as bankruptcy or a lien which occurred up to four years before the consumer applied for insurance coverage with Universal. [Read more…] about A RUBIKS CUBE: Post Claims Underwriting & FS-627.409

Filed Under: General/Miscellaneous

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