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In a recent op-ed published by the Lakeland Ledger and Winter Haven News Chief, former Congressman Dennis Ross highlights how the federal “Made in America” tax plan could further harm Florida’s property insurance market. [Read more…] about Biden’s Made in America plan puts insurance market at risk
As Congress debates the “Made in America” tax plan, it’s important to consider how the policy effort will affect Florida’s property insurance market and homeowners who rely on a stable reinsurance market. [Read more…] about Bermuda Reinsurers pay more than $400 Billion in Damages Since 1997
In a recent op-ed published by the Orlando Sentinel, Carolyn Johnson, Senior Director of Business, Economic Development and Innovation Policy at the Florida Chamber of Commerce, showcases how the “Made in America” tax plan could do further damage to Florida’s property insurance market. [Read more…] about Tax plan amounts to hurricane tax on property insurers
In a recent op-ed published by the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, Brewster Bevis, Senior Vice President of Associated Industries of Florida, urges Floridians to prepare for the Atlantic hurricane season, which began on June 1. [Read more…] about Prepare now for Florida’s hurricane season
In a recent column published by the Florida Times-Union, Vivian Young, Communications Director for the statewide nonprofit 1000 Friends of Florida, writes while many rightfully fear flooding during hurricane season, our state has become more vulnerable to flooding and erosion as a result of sea level rise, which now affects our state even when the tropics are quiet. [Read more…] about Build resilience for a stronger, safer Florida
In a recent opinion piece published by the Gainesville Sun, President of the Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Julio Fuentes, discusses critical issues around reopening during hurricane season, with a focus on Hispanic Floridians. [Read more…] about Reopening Florida in the midst of hurricane season
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently revised its forecast for the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season to “extremely active.” [Read more…] about 2020 Atlantic hurricane season will be ‘extremely active,’ NOAA says in updated forecast
In a recent opinion piece published by the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Executive Vice President of the Florida Chamber of Commerce David Hart cautions that Florida could be facing a higher-than-average active hurricane season complicated by the economic downturn the state has experienced due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [Read more…] about Florida faces potential “double whammy” this hurricane season
In an opinion piece published by the Tampa Bay Times, President and CEO of the Florida Wildlife Federation Preston Robertson reminds us that in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, we must do what is necessary to prepare for the Atlantic hurricane season, which began yesterday. [Read more…] about Get ready for hurricane season
In an opinion piece published by the Palm Beach Post, Florida Consumer Action Network deputy director Bill Newton calls upon the Florida Legislature to consider stronger building codes, especially in Florida’s Panhandle where the building code is far weaker (built to withstand 120 mph winds) than in South Florida where buildings are built for 175 mph winds. [Read more…] about Florida Consumer Action Network op-ed: Florida lawmakers should encourage strengthening our homes
