Despite declining ranks, a decade of reform and record level prosecutions, news of dishonest public adjusters hasn’t abated. Prompting one subscriber to comment on my “failure” to report recent arrests. A bit strong I thought. Frequency, after all, can jeopardize classifying some occurrences as news. Besides most public adjusters are honorable. [Read more…] about PA’s & CHIP MERLIN; “…until proven guilty!”
Wilbur Jones & the Killer in the Keys!
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!
Peoples Trust…some very good questions!
My postings on this blog site are often driven by my opinions. Opinions based on facts from everywhere and input from anyone in command of those facts.
In this report on Peoples Trust (PTIC) I’ll stick only to the facts and comments (good and bad) from others and refrain from personal speculation, (yes, it’s possible).
You decide what it all means, if anything. Feel free to share your thoughts with a published response below or an email to me directly. [Read more…] about Peoples Trust…some very good questions!
Public Adjusters…fee caps & red herrings!
Red herring, definition: noun; from the practice of drawing a red herring across a trail to confuse hunting dogs; something that distracts attention from the real issue; something unimportant that is used to stop people from noticing or thinking about something important. [Read more…] about Public Adjusters…fee caps & red herrings!
Palm Beach Post…two sides, one story!
I don’t know why I’m surprised when the Palm Beach Post lives up to expectations. [Read more…] about Palm Beach Post…two sides, one story!
An Op-ed on No-fault…
A while back I posted something intended to emphasize the futility of reforming no-fault and begging instead for its repeal. Many seemed to agree when I said reform was “All About Wasted Time.” [Read more…] about An Op-ed on No-fault…
Policyholder Rights & a 10% PA fee cap!
You’ve read my posts on the abuse of Assignment of Benefits (AOB) by emergency remediators, contractors, roofers, et.al. Emerging legislative shenanigans might be better understood if you read them again–especially one titled “Another Rip-Off”. [Read more…] about Policyholder Rights & a 10% PA fee cap!
PA FEE’S…Florida Consumers pay too much!
I’m sure you picked up on it. The proposed 15% cap on public adjuster (PA) fee’s in HB-743 is precisely midpoint between the existing 20% for non-catastrophic claims and 10% for catastrophe claims. (See NOTE #1 below)
The archetypal compromise. Between some PA’s and some insurer’s avoiding a fight by agreeing to reduce a cap they both know is too high–the highest in the entire United States. [Read more…] about PA FEE’S…Florida Consumers pay too much!
Public Adjusters Fee’s… consumer advocates fail consumers!
Improving legal or regulatory landscapes often requires a careful survey. Who wants to change? What change do they want? And, the always elusive political query… who is willing to go on the record one way or the other?
Such is the case with Florida’s statutory cap on public adjuster fee’s. [Read more…] about Public Adjusters Fee’s… consumer advocates fail consumers!
NO-FAULT…Where Politics & Reason Collide!
It won’t matter to those favoring no-fault regardless of facts supporting its’ repeal, but…a recent study may prove instructive for those with minds still open.
The question at hand. Whether to repeal Florida’s no-fault (PIP) law in favor of a more traditional system operating in 38 states, or; keep it, hoping recent reforms yielding a paltry 3.4% savings won’t erode, as they consistently have, over the last forty years. (closed minded phrasing intended).
[Read more…] about NO-FAULT…Where Politics & Reason Collide!