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05 Aug NOAA Updates 2021 Hurricane Season Forecast to Include More Named Storms

Posted at 23:37h in 2021, Commercial Insurance, Flood Insurance, hurricane season, Personal Insurance, Safety

By Anita Byer, Setnor Byer Insurance & Risk The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration updated its 2021 hurricane season outlook and is now predicting more named storms than previously forecast. This is significant because the 2021 season is already breaking records—Hurricane Elsa became the earliest 5th...

08 Jul Legislative Update: Multiple Amendments to Florida’s Condominium Act Took Effect July 1st

Posted at 14:27h in 2021, Commercial Insurance, Condominium Governance, Directors & Officers, Risk Management

By Anita Byer, Setnor Byer Insurance & Risk Did you know that multiple changes to Florida’s Condominium Act went into effect July 1, 2021? As a result, board members have an obligation to find out if and how these new and amended laws may affect their...

25 Jun This is What Businesses Need to Know About Florida’s COVID-19 ‘Vaccine Passport’ Ban

Posted at 21:41h in 2021, Commercial Insurance, COVID-19, Risk Management

By Anita Byer, Setnor Byer Insurance & Risk Florida’s ban on so-called COVID-19 ‘vaccine passports’ begins July 1, 2021. Unlike guidance issued by public health authorities like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Florida’s ban on COVID-19 vaccine passports is mandatory, not voluntary. Those who...

18 Jun Florida Condominiums Must Now Provide Notice of Late Assessment to Collect Attorney’s Fees

Posted at 16:23h in 2021, Commercial Insurance, Condominium Governance, Risk Management

Florida’s Condominium Act has a new notice requirement. This may come as welcome news to probably no board members, but it involves the collection of past due assessments, so it’s important. Beginning July 1, 2021, condominium associations may not demand or collect attorney’s fees related...

04 Jun This Is What Businesses Need To Know About Florida’s COVID-19 Liability Protection Law

Posted at 20:59h in 2021, Commercial Insurance, COVID-19, Professional Liability, Risk Management, Safety

Florida’s COVID-19 liability protection law should help businesses avoid baseless coronavirus-related liability claims. After all, COVID-19 taught us that it’s virtually impossible to avoid a highly-contagious virus in the midst of a global pandemic. Virus-free zones are an illusion. The risk of exposure and infection...

03 May How Will the NFIP’s New Pricing Model Affect Your Flood Insurance Premiums?

Posted at 19:27h in Commercial Insurance, Flood Insurance, Personal Insurance, Risk Management

Are you ready for Risk Rating 2.0? The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is rolling out the first major update to its rating and pricing methodology in 50 years. This is a big deal because the NFIP provides about $1.3 trillion of flood insurance coverage...

28 Nov Florida Employers Will Be Paying Less for Workers’ Compensation Insurance in 2019

Posted at 16:14h in Commercial Insurance, Labor & Employment Law

Great news for Florida employers! The Office of Insurance Regulation approved a statewide overall workers’ compensation rate level decrease of 13.8 percent for new and renewal policies starting January 1, 2019. This will be the second consecutive year that rates have gone down in Florida. The...

10 Jul Condominium Associations Must Go Green Under Florida’s New EV Charging Station Law

Posted at 20:07h in Condominium Governance, Risk Management

Do unit owners have the right to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in their reserved parking spaces? In the past, Florida condominium associations essentially had the power to answer this question as they saw fit. Not anymore. As of July 1, 2018, unit owners may...

16 Mar May I Install Hurricane Shutters? A Loaded Question for Condominium Association Boards

Posted at 19:29h in Condominium Governance, Risk Management, Safety

In the State of Florida, what right does a condominium board have to prohibit a unit owner from installing hurricane shutters? Florida Condo Training Get convenient and affordable online training for condominium association leaders. When determining a condominium board's right to limit or otherwise restrict a unit owner...

14 Mar 8 Ways to Protect Your Home from Flooding

Posted at 18:09h in Personal Insurance, Risk Management, Safety

Flooding has become a serious threat to both coastal and inland areas, especially in Florida. Learn 8 important ways to protect your home for flooding.

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