# FL Lawmakers Unveil Anti-Fraud Bills 

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Two Florida lawmakers, reportedly keenly aware of how insurance fraud is hurting consumers, have filed legislation designed to crack down on fraud perpetrators in the state.

Sen. Bill Posey (R, Dist. 24) and chairman of the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee, and Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R, Dist. 48) both introduced anti-fraud bills this week in response to ongoing attention to auto and medical insurance fraud in Florida.

"We‘re pleased to see lawmakers take such a proactive stance against this pernicious problem, which strains law enforcement resources and costs Florida consumers millions of dollars in higher premiums,"James Taylor, southeastern regional manager of the National Association of Independent Insurers (NAII), said.

Sources:
- Insurance Journal (http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/newswire/national/2003/02/28/26626.htm)