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September 16, 2022

Florida's insurance litigation problem stares deep into an abyss

The dire situation stems from a complex set of circumstances, says an industry analyst, while the need for policy-driven reforms remains urgent.

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By Louis Llovio
September 16, 2022

Industry insiders: A not-so-sunny outlook for Florida's property insurance market

A foursome of insurance insiders agree the industry is chaos. Consensus on other issues, from who to blame — lawyers or insurance companies or both — to how to solve it, aren’t as apparent.

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By Business Observer Staff
July 21, 2022

Insurance sector sets hot pace of acquisitions

The second quarter of 2022, new report shows, was particularly busy.

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By Business Observer Staff
June 23, 2022

Flood policies change hands as local insurers strike deal

UPC Insurance has agreed to sell its book of flood insurance business to Wright National Flood Insurance Co.

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By Business Observer Staff
March 11, 2022

Clearwater insurance firm continues rapid growth with acquisition

Clearwater, Florida, insurance firm AmeriLife Group LLC has continued its rapid growth with the acquisition of Philadelphia-based BGA Insurance Group.

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By Business Observer Staff
March 1, 2022

Tampa insurtech startup acquires $400M in premiums from defunct company

Slide, a Tampa insurtech startup, has acquires $400M in premiums from Orlando-based St. Johns Insurance Co. after it went defunct.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Brian Hartz
February 10, 2022

Slide rule: Investors flock to innovative insurance exec's latest venture

Investors are flocking to Slide, innovative insurance executive Bruce Lucas's latest venture. The company has already raised more than $100 million in venture capital.

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By Brian Hartz
February 10, 2022

Employee benefits firm takes on big rivals with proactive, innovative approach

Tampa, Florida-based Benicomp embraces change while keeping its mission front of mind: Save businesses big bucks on health insurance claims.

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By Brian Hartz
February 10, 2022

Creative license: Insurtech startup brings fresh perspectives to market

St. Petersburg, Florida-based Kin Insurance is a lean, tech-driven industry disruptor. Throw some ‘Florida Man’ hijinks into the mix and anything’s possible.

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By Louis Llovio
February 8, 2022

Property insurance market crisis looms over Florida

High litigation fees are public enemy No. 1 in the complex marketplace, say multiple industry leaders and officials.

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By Stephen W. Hall, CEBS CPBS, CSFS, CHRP
November 19, 2021

The Right Benefits Can Help Boost Employee Health and Productivity

Insurance

Why It’s Important to Regularly Review Your Employee Benefits Program

For the health of your business.

Industries

Acquisitions provide big boost for small insurance firm

Recent deals have expanded Iron Ridge Insurance Services' size by more than 65%. But its CEO maintains the deals will be for naught without providing employees a great place to work.