CALENDAR: Insurance-Related Meetings for the Week of March 30-April 3
Mar 30, 2009
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Tuesday, March 31
Florida House of Representatives General Government Policy Council
The Florida House of Representatives General Government Policy Council will meet on Tuesday, March 31, 8:30-11:15 a.m., Room 17 of the House Office Building, The Capitol, Tallahassee. Among the insurance-related bills on the agenda are:
- CS/HB 351 relating to Sinkhole Loss Prevention Ordinances by State Representative John Legg (R-Port Richey)
To view the meeting notice, click here.
Florida Senate Committee on Community Affairs
The Florida Senate Committee on Community Affairs will meet on Tuesday, March 31, 9:00-11:00 a.m., Room 412 of the Knott Building, The Capitol, Tallahassee. Among the insurance-related bills on the agenda are:
- SB 2282 relating to First Responder Services by State Senator Mike Bennett (R-Bradenton)
To view the meeting notice, click here.
Florida House of Representatives Session
The Florida House of Representatives will hold Session on Tuesday, March 31, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., House Chambers, The Capitol, Tallahassee. Among the insurance-related bills on the agenda are:
- HB 741 relating to Insurance Premium Financing by State Representative Pat Patterson (R-DeLand)
- CS/HB 903 relating to Attorney’s Fees in Workers’ Compensation Cases by the House General Government Policy Council
Wednesday, April 1
Florida Senate Committee on Finance and Tax
The Florida Senate Committee on Finance and Tax will meet on Wednesday, April 1, 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in Room 301 of the Senate Office Building, The Capitol, Tallahassee. Among the insurance-related bills on the agenda are:
- CS/SB 1310 relating to Tax Credits/Nonprofit Scholarship-Funding Organizations by State Senator Andy Gardiner (R-Orlando)
To view the meeting notice, click here.
Florida Senate Committee on Judiciary
The Florida Senate Committee on Judiciary will meet on Wednesday, April 1, 1:30-3:30 p.m. in Room 110 of the Senate Office Building, The Capitol, Tallahassee. Among the insurance-related bills on the agenda are:
- SB 1894 relating to Surplus Lines Insurers by State Senator Mike Bennett (R-Bradenton)
- SB 2072 relating to Attorney’s Fees/Workers’ Compensation Cases by State Senator Garrett Richter (R-Naples)
- SB 2158 relating to Public Records/Claims Files and Medical Records by State Senator Mike Haridopolos (R-Melbourne)
To view the meeting notice, click here.
Florida Senate Committee on Banking and Insurance
The Florida Senate Committee on Banking and Insurance will meet on Wednesday, April 1, 4:00-6:00 p.m. in Room 412 of the Knott Building, The Capitol, Tallahassee. Among the insurance-related bills on the agenda are:
- SB 1950 relating to Insurance by State Senator Garrett Richter (R-Naples)
- SB 2252 relating to Professional Liability Insurance by State Senator Carey Baker (R-Eustis)
To view the meeting notice, click here.
Florida Senate Committee on Commerce
The Florida Senate Committee on Commerce will meet on Wednesday, April 1, 4:00-6:00 p.m. in Room 401 of the Senate Office Building, The Capitol, Tallahassee. Among the insurance-related bills on the agenda are:
- SB 2402 relating to Negligence/Slip on Transitory Foreign Substance by Senator Andy Gardiner (R-Orlando)
To view the meeting notice, click here.
Thursday, April 2
Florida Senate Session
The Florida Senate will hold Session on Thursday, April 2, 9:00 a.m.-Noon, Senate Chambers, The Capitol, Tallahassee.
Weekly Legislative Block Calendars
To view the complete Senate calendar for the week of March 30-April 3, click here.
To view the complete House calendar for the week of March 30-April 3, click here.
For additional information on Florida’s Legislative Process and terminology, click here.
INSURANCE REGULATORY MEETINGS
Monday, March 30
Florida Department of Financial Services Rule Hearing
The Florida Department of Financial Services, Division of Consumer Services has issued a Notice of Rulemaking Development regarding the following Rule:
- 69J-7.003: Inspections
The proposed Rule would implement the Section of Florida law that created the My Safe Florida Home Program by setting forth the procedure for applying for a free wind inspection and criteria for eligible homeowners, as well as detailing the information required to be in the inspection report provided to the homeowner.
If requested in writing and not deemed unnecessary by the agency head, a Rule Development Workshop will be held at the time, date, and place below:
Date: Monday, March 30, 2009
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Place: Room 143 of the Larson Building, 200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee
Monday, March 30 and Tuesday, March 31
FIGA Annual Board of Directors Meeting
The Florida Insurance Guaranty Association (“FIGA”) will hold the following meetings on Monday, March 30 and Tuesday, March 31, at the Tampa Airport Marriott in Tampa:
- Finance and Audit Committee–Monday, March 30, starting at 4:30 p.m.
- Board of Directors–Tuesday, March 31, starting at 9:00 a.m.
Tuesday, March 31
OIR Rule Hearing
The Florida Department of Financial Services, Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIR”) has issued a Notice of Proposed Rule Development for the following Rule:
- 69O-189.003: Workers’ Compensation Application and Audit Procedures
The proposed Rule would allow electronic signatures in an application for workers’ compensation coverage, but not require them. The proposed Rule explicitly specifies those audit procedures that, under the old Rule, were incorporated by reference to National Council on Compensation Insurance publications. Additional audit procedures also are added.
If requested in writing and not deemed unnecessary by the agency head, a Rule Development Workshop will be held at the time, date, and place below:
Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Place: Florida Office of Insurance Regulation, Larson Building, 200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee
NAIC Statistical Subgroup of the Casualty Actuarial Statistical Task Force Meeting
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) Statistical Subgroup of the Casualty Actuarial Statistical Task Force will hold a meeting on Tuesday, March 31, starting at 2:00 p.m. (EST) via teleconference. The registration call-in number is: 412.317.6715. To view the meeting agenda, click here.
Citizens Claims Committee Meeting
Citizens Property Insurance Corporation (“Citizens”) will hold a Claims Committee meeting on Tuesday, March 31, starting at 3:30 p.m. The call-in number for this meeting is: 888.302.3367.
Wednesday, April 1
OIR Rule Hearing
The Florida Department of Financial Services, Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIR”) has issued a Notice of Proposed Rule Development Regarding the following Rules:
- 69O-186.003: Title Insurance Rates
- 69O-186.005: Premium Schedule Applicable to “Truth in Lending” and Other Endorsements
The purpose of the proposed Rules is to set appropriate rates for junior loan title insurance.
If requested in writing and not deemed unnecessary by the agency head, a Rule Development Workshop will be held at the date, time, and place shown below:
Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Place: Room 116 of the Larson Building, 200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee
Thursday, April 2
NAIC Catastrophe Modeling Subgroup Meeting
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) Catastrophe Modeling Subgroup of the Casualty Actuarial Statistical Task Force will hold a meeting on Thursday, April 2, starting at 2:30 p.m. (EST) via teleconference. The registration call-in number is: 412.317.6715.
Thursday, April 2 and Friday, April 3
Citizens Meetings
Citizens Property Insurance Corporation (“Citizens”) will hold the following meetings on Thursday, April 2, and Friday, April 3:
- Board of Governors Workshop–Thursday, April 2, starting at 9:00 a.m.–The Wall of Wind, Florida International University.
- Market Accountability Advisory Committee–Thursday, April 2, starting at 12:30 p.m.–Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Airport Hotel. The call-in number for this meeting is: 866.526.0550.
- Audit Committee–Thursday, April 2, starting at 2:30 p.m.–Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Airport Hotel. The call-in number for this meeting is: 866.277.7951.
- Finance and Investment Committee–Thursday, April 2, starting at 4:00 p.m.–Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Airport Hotel. The call-in number for this meeting is: 866.277.7951.
- Board of Governors–Friday, April 3, starting at 9:00 a.m.–Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Airport Hotel. The call-in number for this meeting is: 888.295.6211.
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