Few disagree with my prediction that if public adjusters succeed in overturning caps on their contingency fee’s there will be more of them with more incentive to file even more claims, justified or not. [Read more…] about Public Adjusters, Public Image–Believe Your Eye’s & Ears!
PUBLIC ADJUSTER’S…Some say “Lower Our Fee’s!”
Yep, you read the title correctly.
After my blog reporting that New Jersey regulators uncovered abuse of the state’s public adjuster(PA) contingency fee system, I learned of legislation to fix the problem by limiting their fees to 12.5% for catastrophe claims only. [Read more…] about PUBLIC ADJUSTER’S…Some say “Lower Our Fee’s!”
A Citizens Clearinghouse and a Private Option!
No doubt you’ve heard the idea of a clearinghouse for Citizens new applications and possibly even, renewals. It began making the rounds as early as last October and is now on the minds of lawmakers, Citizens and the industry as something that would not only help with the so called “Citizens problem” but, which might even be politically feasible. [Read more…] about A Citizens Clearinghouse and a Private Option!
Public Adjuster Fee’s & Public Policy!
They certainly don’t need any more bad press. Still…recent stories about public adjusters are instructive and may even warn of real challenges ahead for Florida’s tenuous property market. [Read more…] about Public Adjuster Fee’s & Public Policy!
FLOOD REFORM–Icing on the Cake!
This post may not sit well with some of my industry friends–Write Your Own (WYO) carriers and their agents ensconced in the current National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) approach as prescribed by federal law.
But…those taking umbrage may find comfort knowing that, like all my other good idea’s, this one will be totally ignored by anyone in a position to implement it. [Read more…] about FLOOD REFORM–Icing on the Cake!
Freedom of Speech & the USA!
After my last blog providing a list from Citizens of public adjusters handling over $46 million in claims, I received slightly more than the usual number of comments. Most seemed to agree that, just like attorneys and Citizens employee’s, public adjusters would be a good addition to a Citizens Inspector General’s work plan.
Distracting from that point, however, was a threat from one public adjuster to file suit because I said the name of his firm and one other “…seem intended to make policyholders think they are with the government…” [Read more…] about Freedom of Speech & the USA!
Citizens Inspector General & Public Adjusters
It’s not just law firms that should be added to a Citizens Inspector General’s list of who to oversee or inspect, it’s also Public Adjusters (PA’s)!
Whether you look at the Case of the Yellow Hammer, when PA Jorge Espinosa revealed how threats and intimidation were used to fuel the worst kitchen fire epidemic in Florida history, or; the case of PA Alina Nunez who organized arson rings of “straw renters” (See NOTE #1 below), the results were similar–millions stolen from premium payers to benefit a greedy fringe. [Read more…] about Citizens Inspector General & Public Adjusters
Citizens Inspector General…Follow the Money!
As I said in last week’s post about making sure any “watchdog” of Citizens is a “real Tiger”, Governor Scott was correct recommending an inspector general for Citizens management and internal affairs. Chief Financial Officer, Jeff Atwater, was also on the mark requesting that an “independent Inspector General” report directly to the Financial Services Commission (FSC), which is composed of Cabinet members and the Governor. [Read more…] about Citizens Inspector General…Follow the Money!
Citizens–What’s Needed, A Watchdog or a “Real Tiger”?
Ever hear the story about the German Shepherd that was more interested in playing with burglars than scaring them off? My family had such a “watchdog”–we made jokes about him wagging his tail at intruders and we nick named him “Tiger.” [Read more…] about Citizens–What’s Needed, A Watchdog or a “Real Tiger”?
BAD ACTORS!…A Letter From “John Rollins”
The following letter from Citizen’s board member and actuary, John Rollins, speaks for itself and in my opinion is what Floridians need more of, the truth. It’s a response to Sean Shaw, but…to those who claim to care about what’s driving the underlying costs of Florida’s insurance system, the question will be…“What does this letter say to You?” [Read more…] about BAD ACTORS!…A Letter From “John Rollins”