Published by Earl I. Higgs, Jr.
at February 2, 2018 A new provision of Florida’s public adjuster law took effect on January 1, 2018 and has significant ramifications for unlicensed contractors, roofers, restoration, and mitigation companies who act as public adjusters or otherwise prepare, complete or file an insurance claim on behalf of an insured. Florida has regulated the public adjusting industry for years, but the new law provides 626.854(19): (19) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, no person, except an attorney at law or a public adjuster, may for money, commission, or any other thing of value, directly or indirectly: (a) Prepare, complete, or file an insurance claim […]