Under Florida’s no-fault system, drivers are required to carry $10,000 in PIP coverage to cover their own medical expenses regardless of fault in an accident. However, critics argue that the $10,000 limit, unchanged since 1979, is insufficient to cover modern medical costs.
The owner of the business, German Portillo, expressed shock and disbelief in an interview with local media. A longtime Lake Wales resident and active community member, Portillo has led the Univista Insurance franchise for nearly eight years. He is also a pastor at Iglesia Bautista Nuevo Amanecer and operates a separate small business in satellite communications….
At the heart of the proposal is a state-administered insurance pool, funded through a combination of legislative appropriations (capped at $25 million), fees from participating managers, and interest income. Liability coverage would be limited exclusively to prescribed burns conducted by certified individuals, with exclusions for workers’ compensation, automobile liability, and other professional liabilities. Source link
Lloyd’s 2024 results Gross written premium for the year, meanwhile, rose to £55.5 billion, up from £52.1 billion in 2023, representing a 6.5% increase. The growth was driven primarily by an 8.5% rise in volume, including 7.6% from existing syndicates and 0.9% from new entrants. Source link
