DEMAND MANAGED REPAIR REFORM
YOU'RE PAYING MORE FOR LESS INSURANCE THAN EVER BEFORE
URGENT FLORIDIAN CALL TO ACTION
Two calls will help stop the Conflict of Interest with Insurance Company Managed Repair
Demand Common Sense Solutions
Demand Common Sense Solutions
EDUCATIONManaged Repair Programs, where an insurance company controls the repair process rather than paying the policyholder for their losses, are becoming more common. Insurance companies will either own the repair company themselves or enter into contracts with contractors and restoration companies to control the repair process. Neither scenario is good for policyholders and neither should be allowed.
But Citizens Property Insurance, the insurer of last resort, has taken the anti-consumer managed repair position to a new level….read more |
MANAGED REPAIR PROGRAM CONFLICT OF INTEREST“Use my contractor, or else”. Insurance companies are not general contractors and should not be forcing anyone to use any particular contractor “or else” make due with a pre-set, capped, claim payment.
Citizens President, Barry Gilway, was quoted as saying that at least 25% of Citizens policyholders would be affected by what is largely considered to be an anti-consumer proposal. |
WHY IS THIS HAPPENING?
Citizens blames higher rates on non-storm related claims such as water losses – one of the most common causes of loss across the country. “More water damage is caused by events such as a pipe bursting, or plumbing or appliance issues, than from the weather.”
While abuse does exist, there are common sense solutions that have been rejected by Citizens and other insurers in Florida. Rather than attempting to control the abuse legislatively, they are holding all their policyholders accountable. Even if you’ve never had a claim, if the Office of Insurance Regulation approves the Citizens proposed language, you will be affected too.
Even Mr. Gilway has been quoted as saying “The bottom line is these policy changes (restrictions for water loss claims) and clarifications are necessary first steps to keep premiums as low as possible while protecting our policyholders who have legitimate claims. However, they in no way fix the assignment of benefits cost-driver that must be addressed by statute.”
Barry Gilway, Citizens President, CEO and Executive Director.
Even Mr. Gilway has been quoted as saying “The bottom line is these policy changes (restrictions for water loss claims) and clarifications are necessary first steps to keep premiums as low as possible while protecting our policyholders who have legitimate claims. However, they in no way fix the assignment of benefits cost-driver that must be addressed by statute.”
Barry Gilway, Citizens President, CEO and Executive Director.
SOLUTIONS
WE CAN ALL AGREE ON ASSIGNMENT OF BENEFITS SOLUTIONS
Everyone in the insurance industry agrees – the use of an assignment of benefits of insurance proceeds needs to be regulated to avoid abuse. At the recent Insurance Consumer Advocate Water Loss Forum testimony was heard from a variety of stakeholders as well as policyholders. We are asking Florida’s legislature to support the following consumer protections that everyone agrees to:
- Prevent financial inducements relating to insurance claims with strict limitations or a ban on referral fees paid by contractors, etc.
- Requiring contractors, etc. provide policyholders with an estimate before they can enter into an AOB agreement,
- Clarification on the prohibitions against the unlicensed practice of public adjusting,
- Licensing and regulation of remediation companies, emergency restoration companies and all others involved in the insurance claim repair process.
- Providing a right of rescission to give policyholders a chance to step back and make sound financial decisions,
- Limiting the scope of AOB's to work actually performed by the party receiving the AOB
While these common sense fixes that have been agreed to by all stakeholders continue to be ignored, insurers like Citizens, are taking advantage of the opportunity to carve out more exclusions to coverage for homeowners in Florida. You’re paying more for less insurance than ever before. If this seems wrong - it’s because it is.
CONTACT THE FLORIDA OFFICE OF INSURANCE REGULATION
Call the Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) at 877-MY-FL-CFO (877-693-5236).
You will want to express your concern and ask why the OIR would consider approving managed repair programs that are an inherent conflict of interest and not good for policyholders.
You will want to express your concern and ask why the OIR would consider approving managed repair programs that are an inherent conflict of interest and not good for policyholders.
CONTACT YOUR LEGISLATOR
You should identify yourself as a constituent and express your concern and opinion. You will likely speak to an assistant or legislative aide. It’s better to speak to a person than leave a voice message. Thank them for their time. Many legislators tally the number of constituents that call to support or oppose various issues. Your call is important.
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RESOURCES
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MANAGED REPAIR
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Articles
-Homeowners blame insurer for rodent disaster, Insurance Business, February 2017
-Citizens to Policyholders - "Take It or Leave It", June 22, 2017
-Set Record Straight on Citizens Managed Repair Program, June 28, 2017
-Better Call Behnken gets results for Clearwater family dealing with leaky roof nightmare, June 30, 2017
-Opinion: Floridians Will Pay More For Less Under Citizens Managed Repair Program by Donald Phillips, July 6, 2017
-Point of View: Managed Repair Programs Help Avoid the Middleman, July 23, 2017
-Point of View: Managed repair programs by Florida Insurers a Bad Idea by Don Phillips, July 31, 2017
-Insurance Companies Forcing Their Way Into Policyholder’s Homes, August 18, 2017
-Citizens to Policyholders - "Take It or Leave It", June 22, 2017
-Set Record Straight on Citizens Managed Repair Program, June 28, 2017
-Better Call Behnken gets results for Clearwater family dealing with leaky roof nightmare, June 30, 2017
-Opinion: Floridians Will Pay More For Less Under Citizens Managed Repair Program by Donald Phillips, July 6, 2017
-Point of View: Managed Repair Programs Help Avoid the Middleman, July 23, 2017
-Point of View: Managed repair programs by Florida Insurers a Bad Idea by Don Phillips, July 31, 2017
-Insurance Companies Forcing Their Way Into Policyholder’s Homes, August 18, 2017
Documents
Videos
-Major Insurer's New Program Will Restrict Choice for Some Property Claims
-Policyholders question new trend in insurance, managed repair
-Homeowner sues insurance company over alleged deceptive practices
-ABC 3WearTV – Right to Repair – Insurance Policy Interfering with Repair
-Locked Out of Repairs: a clause that may impact your home insurance claim
-Homeowner sues insurance company over alleged deceptive practices
-Insurance Companies claim managed repair clauses protect consumers, some policyholders disagree
-Policyholders question new trend in insurance, managed repair
-Homeowner sues insurance company over alleged deceptive practices
-ABC 3WearTV – Right to Repair – Insurance Policy Interfering with Repair
-Locked Out of Repairs: a clause that may impact your home insurance claim
-Homeowner sues insurance company over alleged deceptive practices
-Insurance Companies claim managed repair clauses protect consumers, some policyholders disagree
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