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Just because a car wreck isn’t your fault doesn’t mean your won’t pay more.

Some insurance companies are charging new customers more because they have been victims of no fault car collisions. Florida’s Insurance Commissioner asked the state cabinet to freeze the accident surcharge. The governor approved the motion, but none of the other three members would support his call. Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson says he needs more time to review the law before he makes a decision.

“It will come up again. I don’t think it’s going to have any major effect on the insurance industry or the consumers one way or another for the next few weeks. I’m sure we’ll probably take a look at it again. I want to get better acquainted with that provision. I am still unsure about that, that’s why I never seconded. I can’t speak for the other two,” said Bronson.

The next cabinet meeting is scheduled for May 27th.