Florida Democrats want grand jury probe of allegations against property insurer
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida House Democrats are calling for a statewide grand jury to explore allegations that some Florida property insurers are altering damage assessments to underpay or even reject consumer claims.
In a letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis, House Minority Leader Fentrice Driskell spotlighted a new 60 Minutes report that suggests at least one insurer operating in Florida is undermining damage reports related to Hurricane Ian — a Category 4 storm that struck in 2022.
The 60 Minutes segment focused on Heritage Property & Casualty Insurance, a company the state confirms is under an active and ongoing fraud investigation.
“Although the case is still open, I can tell you that our invest...
