Commentary: Reforms Needed to Protect Florida Policyholders
June 7, 2018, Story by Jay Neal Like thousands of other Floridians, I recently received my homeowner’s insurance renewal statement only to learn that my premium was increasing by a…
Finally, a bit of good news about insurance rates: ‘Once in a while, Florida gets lucky’
June 4, 2018, Story by Ron Hurtibise Contact Reporter South Florida Sun Sentinel There hasn’t been much good insurance news to report for Florida property owners over the past several years.…
FAIR wants ‘home hardening materials’ included in sales tax holiday
February 1, 2018, Florida Politics, Peter Schorsch The Florida Association for Insurance Reform said Thursday items such as impact-resistant windows and doors should be included in the disaster preparedness sales…
Security First Insurance Aligns with FAIR Foundation to Set the Stage for a Safer New Year
Jan. 19, 2018, Ormond Beach, Fla. – Each year Security First Insurance Company advises Floridians to be proactive in the lead up to hurricane season. This year the company has…
FAIR Days in Tallahassee Takes Consumer Issues Directly to Legislators
FAIR delegation advocates for and against bills that impact policyholders Fort Lauderdale, FL. January 29, 2018: The Florida Association for Insurance Reform (FAIR) hosted FAIR Days in Tallahassee, January 23-24,…
Sun Sentinel Features FAIR’s Work to Prep for Storms
Insurance wonks Jay Neal and Paul Handerhan want to make hurricane and flood readiness cool. The duo, who have been working together since 2011 as principals of the Fort Lauderdale-based…
FAIR Open House
Come meet the FAIR team at our Open House! Tuesday, January 31, 2017 5:00pm – 7:00pm Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306 Learn FIRST-HAND about our 2017 public policy, consumer protection, and…
Former State Insurance Chief Tom Gallagher joins People’s Trust as Chief Operating Officer (via Sun Sentinel)
Fort Lauderdale, Jan. 13 2017 – Former Florida Insurance Commissioner Tom Gallagher has joined Deerfield Beach-based People’s Trust Insurance Co. as chief operating officer, the company announced Friday. Gallagher, 72,…
Lawmakers set to take another stab at fixing insurance claims abuses (via Sun Sentinel)
Fort Lauderdale, Jan. 6 2017 – Groundhog Day isn’t until Feb. 2, but two legislative meetings scheduled next week in Tallahassee will likely have a “been-there, done-that” feel to many…
FAIR Board member Melissa Burt Burt DeVriese earns 40 under 40 award
Congratulations to FAIR Board member, Melissa Burt DeVriese! She was recognized with a 40 Under 40 award by the Daytona Beach News-Journal as one of Volusia County’s outstanding young professionals.…