Top Officials Hail State's 6.6% Rate Decrease

Some of Florida's top elected officials are highlighting a 6.6% average decrease in workers' compensation rates for 2021, almost a month after it was approved by the state's insurance commissioner. “This decrease in workers’ compensation rates will serve as welcome relief for our employers,” Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a news release Wednesday. The rate decrease “is a major win for Florida businesses as we work to rebuild our economy and ensure job creators have the ability to get Floridians back to work,” Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis sai...