Wolf v. Progressive American Insurance Co.

This is an appeal from a final summary judgment finding that Jerry G. Beckmeyer, Jr., was not entitled to uninsured motorist (“UM”) benefits under his automobile insurance policy in force when he was killed in a motorcycle accident by an uninsured driver. At issue is whether section 627.727(1), Florida Statutes (2006), required Progressive American Insurance Company (“Progressive”) to include information about UM coverage options in Mr. Beckmeyer’s six-month policy renewal notice. We review the trial court’s grant of summary judgment de novo, see, e.g., Volusia County v. Aberdeen at Ormond…