12.15.2022 Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith

Insurers Take Note: New Changes to Florida Law Mean Changes in Claims Handling & Roof Repairs in the Sunshine State

Allan J. Rotlewicz Robert P. Barton

In an effort to reduce litigation and improve communications between insureds and insurers in the state of Florida, the legislature enacted changes to increase transparency throughout the claims handling process. RumbergerKirk attorneys Allan Rotlewicz and Robert Barton discuss legislative changes to Florida Statutes and what those changes mean moving forward for insurers beginning in January 2023.

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