According to Harvey V. Cohen, Cohen Battisti Attorneys at Law, the original language proposed in Florida House Bill 909, which was designed to strip homeowners of their right to assign benefits, has been removed.

According to a press release, RIA believes that the use of an assignment of benefits (AOB) is in the best interest of the policy holder, and any prohibition will result in delaying work needed for the proper restoration of damage.

First Florida. Then, it could be the rest of the country.

On June 6, 2012, Colorado fundamentally altered the rules that apply to roofers and restoration contractors handling losses on residential property, according to a post on the Lawfirm Blog by Chipman Glasser.