There are currently three bills that are working their way through the Florida Legislature which are designed to deal with the cost of homeowner roofing claims, attorney’s fees as well as problems with insurance carriers being notified regarding lawsuits. The goal of this legislation is to help lower Florida homeowners insurance cost which has become […]
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Citizens Insurance in Florida using RICO Act to Fight Fraud
21
Jan
Citizens Property Insurance Corp and Heritage Property and Casualty in Florida have started going after alleged fraudsters who submit fraudulent claims with a legal tool that was developed to help prosecutors convict organized crime members. In recent lawsuits, Citizens Property Insurance Corp. and Heritage Property & Casualty have claimed that certain repair contractors and their legal partners […]
Increased Insurance Rates due to Insurance Fraud
02
Nov
Like most scams, insurance scams are designed to separate you and your money. Even if you have never been the victim of insurance fraud, you are probably paying for it via a higher premium. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the average U.S. family pays between $400 and $700 per year in increased insurance […]