CALENDAR: Insurance-Related Legislative and Regulatory Meetings-January 2010
Dec 31, 2009
LEGISLATIVE INTERIM COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Week of January 11-15
Tuesday, January 12
Senate Committee on Banking and Insurance
The Florida Senate Committee on Banking and Insurance will hold an interim meeting on Tuesday, January 12 from 1:00 p.m. through 3:30 p.m. in Room 412 of the Knott Building, The Capitol, Tallahassee.
Wednesday, January 13
House Insurance, Business and Financial Affairs Policy Committee
The Florida House Insurance, Business and Financial Affairs Policy Committee will hold an interim meeting on Wednesday, January 13 from 1:00 p.m. through 5:00 p.m. in Room 212 of the Knott Building, The Capitol, Tallahassee.
Weekly Legislative Block Calendars
To view the complete House of Representatives calendar for January 11-15, click here.
To view the complete Senate calendar for January 11-15, click here.
Week of January 18 – 22
Tuesday, January 19
Senate Committee on Banking and Insurance
The Florida Senate Committee on Banking and Insurance will hold an interim meeting on Tuesday, January 19 from 4:00 p.m. through 6:00 p.m. in Room 412 of the Knott Building, The Capitol, Tallahassee.
Wednesday, January 20
House Insurance, Business and Financial Affairs Policy Committee
The Florida House Insurance, Business and Financial Affairs Policy Committee will hold an interim meeting on Wednesday, January 20 from 1:00 p.m. through 5:00 p.m. in Room 212 of the Knott Building, The Capitol, Tallahassee.
Weekly Legislative Block Calendars
To view the complete House of Representatives calendar for January 18-22, click here.
To view the complete Senate calendar for January 18-22, click here.
For additional information on Florida’s legislative process and terminology, click here.
INSURANCE REGULATORY MEETINGS
Week of January 4-8
Tuesday, January 5
NAIC Life and Health Actuarial Task Force Meeting
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) Life and Health Actuarial Task Force will meet via teleconference on Tuesday, January 5 at 2:00 p.m. (EST) to discuss the Valuation Method 20 exposure draft and related comments from the American Council of Life Insurers. The registration call-in number is: 412.317.6715.
Wednesday, January 6
Florida Insurance Consumer Advocate Claims Dispute Resolution Roundtable
Florida Insurance Consumer Advocate Sean Shaw will host the third in a series of claims dispute-related roundtable meetings on January 6. This meeting will focus on identifying complications with the current insurance appraisal process and formulating recommendations on how to improve appraisal as a viable dispute resolution process. Additional information can be viewed by clicking here.
Details of the roundtable are as follows:
Date: Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Time: 10:00 a.m. – Noon and 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Place: House Office Building, 4th Floor, Committee Room 404, The Capitol, Tallahassee
Call-in: 888.808.6959; conference code: 4132880
Webcast: Live on the Florida Channel at http://www.wfsu.org/tfc/index.php
Florida Agency for Health Care Administration Rule Hearing-Health Facility and Agency Licensing
The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration, Division of Health Facility and Agency Licensing has issued a Notice of Proposed Rule regarding proposed Rule Chapter 59A-35, entitled “Health Care Licensing Procedures.”
The proposed Rule Chapter is being developed to establish licensure requirements, application procedures and administrative proceedings for all health care providers licensed by the Agency for Health Care Administration.
If a Rule Hearing is requested in writing and not deemed unnecessary by the agency head, one will be held at the date, time, and place shown below:
Date: Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Place: Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Building 3, Conference Room A, Tallahassee
Thursday, January 7
Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation Rule Hearing-Professional Employer Organization Reporting Requirements
The Florida Department of Management Services, Agency for Workforce Innovation has issued a Notice of Proposed Rule regarding the following Rule:
- 60BB-2.025: Reports Required of Liable Employers; Filing of Reports by Electronic Means
The proposed Rule would conform sections of the existing Rule to amendments made by the 2009 Florida Legislature to Section 443.1216, F.S. The proposed Rule describes quarterly reporting requirements for certain employers and prescribes filing methods. It also incorporates the reporting format required by the United States Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics for its Multiple Worksite Report for Professional Employer Organizations.
If a Rule Hearing is requested in writing and not deemed unnecessary by the agency head, one will be held at the date, time, and place shown below:
Date: Thursday, January 7, 2010
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Place: Agency for Workforce Innovation, 107 East Madison Street, Conference Room 114, Tallahassee
Week of January 11-15
Monday, January 11
DFS Rule Hearing-Sinkhole Database
The Florida Department of Financial Services (“DFS”), Division of Consumer Services has issued a Notice of Proposed Rule regarding the following Rule:
- 69J-9.001: Database of Information Relating to Sinkholes
The DFS is required by law to consult with the Florida Geological Survey and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to implement a statewide electronic database of sinkholes and related activity.
If adopted, the proposed Rule would provide the form and content of the database, which may include: standards for reporting and investigating sinkholes, requirements for insurers to report the receipt of sinkhole claims, past sinkhole claim activity and ground settling-related information.
If a Rule Hearing is requested in writing and not deemed unnecessary by the agency head, one will be held at the date, time, and place shown below:
Date: Monday, January 11, 2010
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Place: Room 116 of the Larson Building, 200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee
SBA Rule Workshop-FHCF 2010 Reimbursement Contract and Reporting Requirements
The Florida State Board of Administration (“SBA”) has issued a Notice of Rulemaking Development regarding the following Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund (“FHCF”) Rules:
- 19-8.010: Reimbursement Contract
- 19-8.012: Procedures to Determine Ineligibility for Participation in the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund and to Determine Exemption from Participation in the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund due to Limited Exposure
- 19-8.013: Revenue Bonds Issued Pursuant to Section 215.555(6), F.S
- 19-8.028: Reimbursement Premium Formula
- 19-8.029: Insurer Reporting Requirements
- 19-8.030: Insurer Responsibilities
Proposed amendments to the existing Rules would relate to the FHCF Reimbursement Contract, as well as to FHCF insurer exemption and ineligibility, bonding for revenue generation, reimbursement premium formula requirements, insurer reporting requirements and insurer responsibilities for the 2010 FHCF contract year.
If a Rule Development Workshop is requested in writing and not deemed unnecessary by the agency head, one will be held at the date, time, and place shown below:
Date: Monday, January 11, 2010
Time: 2:00 p.m. through 4:00 p.m.
Place: Room 116 (Hermitage Conference Room), 1801 Hermitage Boulevard, Tallahassee
Tuesday, January 12
Cabinet Meeting
Florida Governor Charlie Crist and the Cabinet (“Cabinet”) will meet on Tuesday, January 12 at 9:00 a.m. in the Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee.
FHCF Advisory Council Meeting
The FHCF Advisory Council will meet on Tuesday, January 12 from 1:00 p.m. through 5:00 p.m. in Room 116 (Hermitage Conference Room), 1801 Hermitage Boulevard, Tallahassee. The purpose of the meeting is to review any suggestions provided by the public at the FHCF Reimbursement Formula Rule Development Workshop held on January 11, 2010.
Thursday, January 14
NAIC Workers’ Compensation Model Law Review Working Group Meeting
The NAIC Workers’ Compensation Model Law Review Working Group of the Workers’ Compensation Task Force will meet via teleconference on Thursday, January 14 at 3:00 p.m. (EST) to discuss Model 960, which is also known as the “Twenty-Four Hour Coverage Pilot Project Model Act.” The registration call-in number is: 412.317.6715.
Friday, January 15
FCHLPM Windstorm Mitigation Committee Meeting
The Florida Commission on Hurricane Loss Projection Methodology (“FCHLPM”) Windstorm Mitigation Committee (“Committee”) will hold the first of two January meetings on Friday, January 15 from 9:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the Committee’s draft report of recommendations for improving the process of assessing, determining and applying windstorm mitigation discounts, credits, rate differentials and other appropriate reductions in insurance deductibles.
Week of January 18-22
Monday, January 18 through Tuesday, January 19
FSLSO Board and Committee Meetings
The Florida Surplus Lines Service Office (“FSLSO”) will hold the following Board and Committee meetings on Monday, January 18 and Tuesday, January 19 at 1441 Maclay Commerce Drive, Suite 200, Tallahassee:
- Compensation Committee – Monday, January 18 at 4:00 p.m.
- Board of Governors – Tuesday, January 19 at 9:00 a.m.
- Audit Committee – Tuesday, January 19 at 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, January 19
Citizens Actuarial and Underwriting Committee Meeting
The Citizens Property Insurance Corporation (“Citizens”) Actuarial and Underwriting Committee will meet via teleconference on Tuesday, January 19 at 1:00 p.m. The call-in number for this meeting is: 866.631.2413.
Wednesday, January 20
Board of Employee Leasing Companies Meeting
The Florida Board of Employee Leasing Companies will hold a Board meeting via teleconference on Wednesday, January 20 at 10:00 a.m. The call-in number for this meeting is: 888.808.6959; conference code: 9226020.
NAIC Casualty Actuarial and Statistical Task Force Meeting
The NAIC Casualty Actuarial and Statistical Task Force of the Property and Casualty Committee will meet via teleconference on Wednesday, January 20 at 2:00 p.m. (EST). The registration call-in number is: 412.317.6715.
Week of January 25-29
Monday, January 25
FCHLPM Windstorm Mitigation Committee Meeting
The FCHLPM Windstorm Mitigation Committee (“Committee”) will meet for the second time in January on Monday, January 25 from 9:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to adopt the Committee’s report of recommendations for improving the process of assessing, determining and applying windstorm mitigation discounts, credits, rate differentials and other appropriate reductions in insurance deductibles.
Citizens Committee and Board of Governors Meetings
Citizens will hold the following meetings will via teleconference on Monday, January 25:
- Finance and Investment Committee – 9:00 a.m. The call-in number for this meeting is: 888.277.7951
- Board of Governors – 10:15 a.m. The call-in number for this meeting is: 888.295.6211
Complimentary AAMGA Chinese Drywall Webinar On January 25 Features Colodny Fass Insurance Litigator Joel Fass
Colodny Fass Shareholder Joel Fass, a noted Chinese drywall expert and insurance litigator, will lead a Webinar on Chinese drywall issues hosted by the American Association of Managing General Agents (“AAMGA”) on Monday, January 25, 2010 at Noon (12:00 p.m. EST).
The Webinar, entitled “A Primer on Chinese Drywall Issues: Background Facts, Insurance Coverages & Litigation,” is complimentary and will include discussion on federal and state issues, Chinese drywall litigation and information for insurers, among other issues. To view the Webinar agenda, click here.
Details of the Webinar are as follows:
Date: Monday, January 25, 2010
Time: Noon (12:00 p.m. EST)
Meeting Number: 573 085 779
Password: join
To register, click here.
Monday, January 25 and Tuesday, January 26
Florida Division of Administrative Hearings-FFVA Mutual Insurance Co. v. OIR and FSC
A hearing regarding Florida’s excessive profits law has been set for Monday, January 25 and Tuesday, January 26 at 9:30 a.m. before the Florida Division of Administrative Hearings in case of FFVA Mutual Insurance Company v. Florida Office of Insurance Regulation and Financial Services Commission.
Date: Monday, January 25 and Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Place: Division of Administrative Hearings in the DeSoto Building, 1230 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee
Tuesday, January 26
Cabinet Meeting
Florida Governor Charlie Crist and the Cabinet will meet on Tuesday, January 26 at 9:00 a.m. in the Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee.
NAIC Casualty Actuarial and Statistical Task Force Meeting
The NAIC Casualty Actuarial and Statistical Task Force of the Property and Casualty Committee will meet via teleconference on Tuesday, January 26 at 3:30 p.m. (EST). The registration call-in number is: 412.317.6715.
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