New law designed to speed up payments, stabilize market, ease confusion

Florida Gov. Jeb Bush last week signed into law legislation designed to clarify windstorm insurance coverage and speed up the claims process after a storm.

Under the legislation, known as SB 1486, insurers are required to offer plain-language policies, including financial disclosures and a checklist that details what is, and what is not covered.

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