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Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Still Vulnerable to Underfunding

Posted on May 11, 2017 by

By Chad Thomas Florida’s Citizens Property Insurance Corporation (Citizens) is a state-run insurer of last resort for commercial and residential property owners unable to afford a policy in the private market. Citizens tends to insure wealthy homeowners along the coast, … Continue reading →

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Citizens Property Insurance Corporation is Regressive and Risky

Posted on September 28, 2015 by

By Matt Kelly Citizens Property Insurance Corporation was formed by the Florida Legislature in 2002 for the purpose of serving Florida’s residual property insurance market. Its creation was justified by the argument that middle-income residents have a tough time purchasing … Continue reading →

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Florida Legislators Seek To Clarify Ridesharing Regulations

Posted on March 24, 2015 by

By Matt Kelly The ridesharing technology company Uber has created quite a controversy overthe past year for its unprecedented disruption of the traditional taxi industry. Users praise the California-based company for shorter wait times and cheap fares, along with features … Continue reading →

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Depopulation of Citizens Property Insurance Should Continue

Posted on March 5, 2015 by

By Matt Kelly On February 17th, 2015, Florida state Senator Anitere Flores filed SB 1006, which would place restrictions on shifting insurance policies from state-backed Citizens Property Insurance Corporation to private sector insurers. Citizens’ policyholders would be notified before being … Continue reading →

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Florida’s Dysfunctional Property Insurance System

Posted on February 17, 2015 by

By Matt Kelly Many readers will remember the hurricane season of 2004 as a chaotic time to be a Florida resident. The Sunshine State received four torrential storms that year, causing $45 billion in losses. School was cancelled, streets were … Continue reading →

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Obamacare Opens Up New Opportunities for Profit

Posted on December 3, 2013 by

Original post date: December 03, 2013 Article by: Anonymous The Affordable Care Act has many flaws and critics, but entrepreneurial individuals have found a way to profit from the law, and investors are eager to take advantage of these openings. … Continue reading →

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Preliminary Prices on Obamacare Exchanges Exceeds Estimates

Posted on October 30, 2013 by

Original post date: October 30, 2013 Article by: Anonymous Now that October 1 has passed, the online marketplaces for health insurance under Obamacare are open for business. Individuals are free to browse the site and choose any policy available to … Continue reading →

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