Discussion: Open/Expired Permits
Mon, Aug 06, 2018
Cam Fentriss, FRSA LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL
We have a monkey on our back. It’s called open or expired permits. This is a problem that needs a solution. Even if we cannot fix all the ways a permit can remain pending, I am pretty sure we can take a f... Read More
Public Insurance Adjusters
Fri, Jul 06, 2018
Cam Fentriss, FRSA LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL
Public insurance adjusters are a fiery group. Over the years, there has been a lot of fighting over what a public adjuster can or cannot do, and there has also been a lot of fighting by public adjusters to try ... Read More
In Search of a New Florida Governor and Cabinet
Tue, Jun 05, 2018
Cam Fentriss, FRSA LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL
This year, Florida will elect a new governor and cabinet. Although I am sure we have already seen plenty of campaignads, it doesn’t really count until we see who actually files to run for office and that ... Read More
AOB: It's Like Workers' Comp All Over Again
Thu, Mar 29, 2018
Cam Fentriss, FRSA LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL
I am having déjà vu in Tallahassee. The AOB abuse issue is taking the same path as the workers’ compensation crisis a number of years ago.
Sixteen years ago, we fought the war for workers&r... Read More
2018 Legislative Session
Mon, Jan 29, 2018
Cam Fentriss, FRSA LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL
The 2018 legislative session is right here, right now. This session is early and in an election year. A safe guess is that the priority of many politicians is to hit the campaign trail. But before that, there w... Read More
Post Irma, Recognition Stronger Building Codes Work
Thu, Dec 21, 2017
Cam Fentriss, FRSA LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL
I recently attended the Florida Chamber of CommerceInsurance Summit. It was a good program and a good opportunityto show that the roofing industry wants to be part ofthe solutions.
From this conference, here i... Read More
Deciding Workers’ Comp Rates for 2018
Sun, Oct 29, 2017
Cam Fentriss, FRSA LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL
Well, it’s late summer/early fall so that means time for football and a workers’ comp rate filing. It’s time for discussion and decision on what your rates will be for the next year. This year... Read More
Insurance 101
Mon, Aug 28, 2017
Cam Fentriss, FRSA LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL
Since we are in between legislative sessions and other government things, maybe it’s a good time to consider a more general topic: insurance. I am thinking about all kinds of insurance and the philosophy ... Read More
The Return of the Florida Building Code
Thu, Jun 22, 2017
Cam Fentriss, FRSA LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL
It was an uphill battle, but we won a big victory in the 2017 legislative session that ended May 5, 2017. The victory is passage of HB 1021 by Representative Bryan Avila, Republican from Hialeah, that contains ... Read More
A Guide to Politics in Tallahassee
Sun, May 28, 2017
Cam Fentriss, FRSA LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL
At this writing, we are halfway through the 2017 legislative session. By the time you read this, session will be over and we will know how the story ends (if it ends – we are expecting special sessions th... Read More
