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Industry Insight: King Tides Flood Coastal Homes, What PAs Should Know

King tides flooded homes and businesses on both U.S. coasts. Here is what public adjusters and policyholders should know about flood coverage and claim deadlines.

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Case Law Update: Ware v. Commissioner — Florida Federal Court Remands SSDI Denial Over Unexamined Mild Mental Limits

On Oct. 29, 2026, a Florida federal court remanded the SSDI denial in Ware v. Commissioner, No. 8:25-cv-02710, holding the ALJ did not properly evaluate mild mental limitations.

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Industry Insight: South Florida King Tide Flooding and Property Claims

Higher king tides, wind and rain threaten South Florida this week. What public adjusters and policyholders should know about flood coverage and documentation.

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Case Law Update: Florida Supreme Court Rules 2021 Presuit Notice Not Retroactive

The Florida Supreme Court held section 627.70152's presuit notice requirement does not apply retroactively to policies issued before July 1, 2021.

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Case Law Update: Dawson v. Generac — Tampa Federal Court Denies Class Certification for Florida Generator Owners' Hurricane Warranty Claims

On Oct. 21, 2026, Judge Mizelle (M.D. Fla.) denied class certification in Dawson v. Generac, No. 8:24-cv-2412: Florida owners' storm-failure warranty claims need individual proof.

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Industry Insight: Florida Property Premiums Fall as Multifamily Liability Rises

Florida multifamily property premiums have fallen sharply since the reforms, but liability pricing has climbed. What the data mean for public adjusters and policyholders.

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Case Law Update: Fonollosa v. American Integrity — Third DCA Affirms Dismissal of Bad-Faith Claim Over Deficient Civil Remedy Notice

On Oct. 22, 2026, Florida's Third DCA affirmed judgment for American Integrity in Fonollosa v. American Integrity, No. 3D24-1777, citing § 624.155's civil remedy notice specificity rules.

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Case Law Update: Hughes Limits Pre-Suit Notice to Post-July 2021 Policies

The Florida Supreme Court held in Universal v. Hughes that the property insurance pre-suit notice requirement does not apply to policies issued before July 1, 2021.

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Industry Insight: Florida AG Subpoenas Velocity Over Public Adjuster Limits

Florida's Attorney General subpoenaed Velocity Risk Underwriters over possible agreements restricting policyholders from hiring licensed public adjusters.

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Case Law Update: Posada v. Commissioner — Florida Federal Court Rejects All Seven Challenges to SSDI Denial

On Oct. 21, 2026, a Florida federal court affirmed the SSDI denial in Posada v. Commissioner, No. 2:25-cv-634, rejecting seven challenges, including job-number objections not raised at the hearing.

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Industry Insight: Florida OIR Orders Unlicensed Warranty Firms to Cease

Florida's insurance commissioner ordered iDeal Auto and First Premier Home Warranty to stop operating without licenses. What policyholders and PAs should know.

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Industry Insight: Florida AG Probes Anti-Public Adjuster Policy Endorsements

Florida's Attorney General says his office is investigating anti-public adjuster endorsements in insurance policies. What PAs and policyholders should know now.

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Case Law Update: Ex-Trident CEO Ordered to Pay $468K in Arbitration Fees

An arbitrator ordered Trident Reciprocal's former CEO to pay hundreds of thousands in attorney and arbitrator fees. What it means for Florida PAs and policyholders.

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Industry Insight: Isaias Produces 47,000 Florida Claims, $582M Loss

Hurricane Isaias has produced about 47,000 Florida claims and $582M in insured losses, per OIR. What the data means for public adjusters and policyholders.

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Industry Insight: Fatal Alligator Attack at Lake Apopka and Liability Issues

A fatal alligator attack at Lake Apopka raises wildlife risk and liability questions. What Florida PAs and policyholders should know.

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Industry Insight: The Villages Plans $180M Debt Deal to Build More Homes

The Villages plans a $180M bond to build 3,860 homes. What growth in Florida's largest retirement community means for property claims and PAs.

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Industry Insight: Florida OIR Ends American Mobile Exchange's Authority

Florida's OIR forced American Mobile Insurance Exchange to surrender its certificate of authority. Here is what PAs and mobile home owners should know.

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Case Law Update: Dolan v. Ford — Court Rejects Most of Ford's Confidentiality Claims Over 10R80 Transmission and Warranty Documents

On Oct. 7, 2026, a Virginia federal court in Dolan v. Ford, No. 3:23-cv-512, rejected most of Ford's confidentiality claims over 10R80 transmission and warranty documents.

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Case Law Update: Barlow v. American Bankers — Court Says 2023 Letter Started One-Year Flood Claim Deadline, Dismisses Suit

On Oct. 5, 2026, a Florida federal court dismissed Barlow v. American Bankers, No. 2:26-cv-2189, holding a 2023 letter began the one-year deadline to sue over a flood claim.

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Case Law Update: Falance v. FCA US — Court Orders FCA to Answer Warranty Discovery and Pay Motion Fees

On Oct. 16, 2026, a New Mexico federal court ordered FCA US to answer discovery in Falance v. FCA US, No. 1:26-cv-00185, a Magnuson-Moss warranty suit, and pay motion fees.

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