CALENDAR: Insurance-Related Meetings–November 2009

Nov 3, 2009

 

 

 

LEGISLATIVE INTERIM COMMITTEE MEETINGS

 

 

Week of November 2-6

 

 

Monday, November 2

 

Joint Legislative Auditing Committee

The Florida Joint Legislative Auditing Committee held an interim meeting on Monday, November 2 from 4:00 p.m. through 6:00 p.m. in Room 309 of the Capitol Building, Tallahassee.  The agenda included a discussion on the following insurance-related report:

To view the complete meeting packet, click here.

 

 

Tuesday, November 3

 

Florida Senate Committee on Banking and Insurance

The Florida Senate Committee on Banking and Insurance held an interim meeting on Tuesday, November 3 from 1:00 p.m. through 3:00 p.m. in Room 412 of the Knott Building, The Capitol, Tallahassee.  Insurance-related agenda items included:

To view the complete meeting packet, click here.

 

Florida Senate Committee on Commerce

The Florida Senate Committee on Commerce held an interim meeting on Tuesday, November 3 from 1:00 p.m. through 3:00 p.m. in Room 401 of the Senate Office Building, The Capitol, Tallahassee.  The agenda included discussion on the following insurance-related reports:

 

Florida Senate Committee on Regulated Industries

The Florida Senate Committee on Regulated Industries held an interim meeting on Tuesday, November 3 from 1:00 p.m. through 3:00 p.m. in Room 110 of the Senate Office Building, The Capitol, Tallahassee.  The agenda included a discussion on the following insurance-related report:

To view the complete meeting packet, click here.

 

Florida House Health Care Appropriations Committee

    The Florida House Health Care Appropriations Committee will hold an interim meeting on Tuesday, November 3 from 1:00 p.m. through 5:00 p.m. in Room 212 of the Knott Building, The Capitol, Tallahassee.  Representatives from the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration will give an update on federal health care reform.  To view the complete meeting packet, click here.

     

    Florida House Government Operations Appropriations Committee

    The Florida House Government Operations Appropriations Committee will hold an interim meeting on Tuesday, November 3 from 2:00 p.m. through 5:00 p.m. in Room 116 of the Knott Building, The Capitol, Tallahassee.  The following insurance-related issue is scheduled to be discussed:

    • Florida Office of Insurance Regulation Schedule VIII-B Priority Listing of Budget Issues for Possible Reduction for Legislative Budget Request Year 2010-11

    To view the complete meeting packet, click here.

     

     

    Wednesday, November 4

     

    House Roads, Bridges and Ports Policy Committee

    The Florida House Roads, Bridges and Ports Policy Committee will hold an interim meeting on Wednesday, November 4 from 8:00 a.m. through 9:45 a.m. in Room 404 of the House Office Building, The Capitol, Tallahassee.  The following insurance-related issue is scheduled to be discussed:

    • Presentation by the Florida Department of Safety and Motor Vehicles on 2010 Legislative Proposals

     

    Florida Senate Committee on Children, Families and Elder Affairs

    The Florida Senate Committee on Children, Families and Elder Affairs will hold an interim meeting on Wednesday, November 4 from 1:00 p.m. through 3:00 p.m. in Room 401 of the Senate Office Building, The Capitol, Tallahassee.  The following insurance-related issue is scheduled to be discussed:

     

    Florida Senate Committee on Health Regulation

    The Florida Senate Committee on Health Regulation will hold an interim meeting on Wednesday, November 4 from 1:00 p.m. through 3:00 p.m. in Room 412 of the Knott Building, The Capitol, Tallahassee.  The following insurance-related issue is scheduled to be discussed:

     

    Florida 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, November 4 from 2:00 p.m. through 3:30 p.m. in Room 212 of the Knott Building, The Capitol, Tallahassee.  The following insurance-related agenda items are included:

    • Presentation on the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund (“FHCF”) by Dr. Jack Nicholson, FHCF Chief Operating Officer
    • Overview of the financial industry by Florida Office of Financial Regulation Commissioner Tom Cardwell
    • Presentation on Citizens Property Insurance Corporation (“Citizens”) by Susanne Murphy, Citizens Executive Vice President of Corporate Operations

     

    Weekly Legislative Block Calendars

    To view the complete House of Representatives calendar for November 2-6, click here.

    To view the complete Senate calendar for November 2-6, click here.

    For additional information on Florida’s legislative process and terminology, click here.

     

     

    INSURANCE REGULATORY MEETINGS

     


    Week of November 2-6

     

     

    Monday, November 2

     

    DFS Rule Workshop

    The Florida Department of Financial Services (“DFS”), Division of Insurance Agents and Agency Services has issued a Notice of Rulemaking Development regarding the following Rule:

    • 69B-211.320:  Curriculum Standards for Special Designation

    The proposed Rule amendment would establish curriculum standards for the training of certified adjusters.  A Rule Development Workshop was held on November 2, but no comments were provided.

     

    NAIC Rate Filing Guideline Subgroup Meeting

    The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) Rate Filing Guideline Subgroup of the Life and Health Actuarial Task Force met via teleconference on Monday, November 2 at 2:00 p.m. (EST).

     

     

    Tuesday, November 3

     

    Continuing Care Advisory Council Meeting

    The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIR”) held its annual Continuing Care Advisory Council meeting on Tuesday, November 3 at 10:30 a.m. in Room B23 of the Larson Building, 200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee.  The agenda included appointing a new chairperson and vice chairperson and a discussion of issues currently facing the continuing care industry. 

     

    NAIC VM PBR Scenarios Subgroup Meeting

    The NAIC Valuation Method Principle-Based Reserve Scenarios Subgroup of the Life and Health Actuarial Task Force met via teleconference on Tuesday, November 3 at 2:00 p.m. (EST) to discuss the American Academy of Actuaries (“AAA”) Economic Scenario Work Group’s December 2008 Report and the AAA Economic Scenario Work Group September 2009 Report.

     

     

    Wednesday, November 4

     

    NAIC Accident and Health Working Group Meeting

    The NAIC Accident and Health Working Group of the Life and Health Actuarial Task Force will meet via teleconference on Wednesday, November 4 at 1:00 p.m. (EST) to discuss the Pension Protection Act.  The registration call-in number is:  412.317.6715.

     

    DFS Rule Workshop

    The DFS, Division of Consumer Services has issued a Notice of Rulemaking Development regarding the following proposed 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 identified in the state.  The proposed Rule provides 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 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:  Wednesday, November 4, 2009
    Time:  2:00 p.m.
    Place:  Room 116 of the Larson Building, 200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee 

     

     

    Thursday, November 5

     

    NAIC Financial Condition Committee Meeting

    The NAIC Financial Committee will meet via teleconference on Thursday, November 5 at 11:00 a.m. (EST) to discuss the Fraternal Risk-Based Capital Model Law Request Form.  The registration call-in number is:  412.317.6715.

     

    NAIC VM PBR Life Subgroup Meeting

    The NAIC Valuation Method Principle-Based Reserve Life Subgroup of the Life and Health Actuarial Task Force will meet via teleconference on Thursday, November 5 at Noon (EST) to discuss Valuation Method-20:  Requirements for Principles-Based Reserves for Life Products.  The registration call-in number is:  412.317.6715.

     

    NAIC Joint Executive Committee and Plenary Meeting

    The NAIC Executive Committee and Plenary will meet jointly via teleconference on Thursday, November 5 at 2:00 p.m. (EST) to consider a proposal from the Financial Condition Committee regarding the regulatory treatment of residential mortgage-backed securities.  To register, call:  412.317.6715.

     

     

    Friday, November 6

     

    NAIC Financial Condition Committee Joint Meeting

    The NAIC Financial Condition Committee will meet jointly with its Accounting Practices and Procedures Task Force and Statutory Accounting Principles Working Group via teleconference on Friday, November 6 at 11:00 a.m. (EST) to discuss Revisions to SSAP Number 10-Income Taxes.  The registration call-in number is:  412.317.6715.

     

    NAIC Medicare Supplement Refund Formula Subgroup Meeting

    The NAIC Medicare Supplement Refund Formula Subgroup of the Life and Health Actuarial Task Force will meet via teleconference on Friday, November 6 at 1:00 p.m. (EST).  To register, call:  412.317.6715.

     

     

    Week of November 9-13

     

     

    Monday, November 9

     

    NAIC Health Insurance and Managed Care Committee Meeting

    The NAIC Health Insurance and Managed Care Committee will meet via teleconference on Monday, November 9 at 1:00 p.m. (EST).  To view the meeting materials, click here.  The registration call-in number is:  412.317.6715.

     

    NAIC VM PBR Reinsurance Subgroup Meeting

    The NAIC Valuation Method Principle-Based Reserve Reinsurance Subgroup of the Life and Health Actuarial Task Force will meet via teleconference on Monday, November 9 at 2:00 p.m. (EST) to discuss Valuation Method-20:  Requirements for Principles-Based Reserves for Life Products.  To register, call:  412.317.6715.

     

     

    Tuesday, November 10

     

    OIR Public Rate Hearing

    The OIR will hold a public rate hearing to discuss the recent high-risk account rate filing made by Citizens Property Insurance Corporation.

    Date:  Tuesday, November 10, 2009
    Time:  9:00 a.m.
    Place:  Room 401 of the Senate Office Building, The Capitol, Tallahassee

     

    OIR Rule Workshop

    The OIR has issued a Notice of Rulemaking Development regarding the following proposed Rules:

    The purpose of the proposed Rule changes is to incorporate a new category of Motor Vehicle Service Agreement Companies called “Motor Vehicle Manufacturers” into existing related regulations.

    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:  Tuesday, November 10, 2009
    Time:  9:30 a.m.
    Place:  Room 116 of the Larson Building, 200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee 

     

    FWCIGA Investment Committee Meeting

    The Florida Workers’ Compensation Insurance Guaranty Association (“FWCIGA”) will hold an Investment Committee meeting via teleconference on Tuesday, November 10 at 10:00 a.m.  The meeting agenda will be provided when available.

     

    NAIC Suitability of Annuity Sales Working Group Meeting

    The NAIC Suitability of Annuity Sales Working Group of the Life Insurance and Annuities Committee will meet via teleconference on Tuesday, November 10 at 12:30 p.m. (EST) to discuss the Draft of Proposed Revisions to the Suitability of Annuity Sales Transactions Model Regulation.  The registration call-in number is:  412.317.6715.

     

    NAIC VM PBR Process and Coordination Subgroup Meeting

    The NAIC Valuation Method Principle-Based Reserve Process and Coordination Subgroup of the Life and Health Actuarial Task Force will meet via teleconference on Tuesday, November 10 at 1:00 p.m. (EST) to discuss Valuation Method-00:  Valuation Manual and Valuation Method-01:  Definitions for Terms in Requirements.  To register, call:  412.317.6715.

     

    DMS Rule Workshop

    The Florida Department of Management Services (“DMS”), Agency for Workforce Innovation has issued a Notice of Rulemaking Development regarding the following Rule that relates to the reporting format required by the United States Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Multiple Worksite Report for Professional Employer Organizations:

    • 60BB-2.025: Reports Required of Liable Employers; Filing of Reports by Electronic Means

    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:  Tuesday, November 10, 2009
    Time:  2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    Place:  Conference Room G-022 of the Agency for Workforce Innovation, 107 East Madison Street, Tallahassee

     

     

    Thursday, November 12

     

    NAIC VM PBR Life Subgroup Meeting

    The NAIC Valuation Method Principle-Based Reserve Life Subgroup of the Life and Health Actuarial Task Force will meet via teleconference on Thursday, November 12 at Noon (EST) to discuss Valuation Method-20:  Requirements for Principles-Based Reserves for Life Products.  The registration call-in number is:  412.317.6715.

     

     

     

    Week of November 16-20

     

     

    Tuesday, November 17

     

    Cabinet Meeting

    Florida Governor Charlie Crist and the Cabinet (“Cabinet”) will meet on Tuesday, November 17 at 9:00 a.m. in the Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee.

     

    FWCJUA Executive Compensation Committee Meeting

    The Florida Workers’ Compensation Joint Underwriting Association (“FWCJUA”) Executive Compensation Committee will meet via teleconference on Tuesday, November 17 at 10:00 a.m.  The meeting agenda will be provided when available.

     

    Board of Employee Leasing Companies Meeting

    The Florida Board of Employee Leasing Companies will meet on Tuesday, November 17 at 1:00 p.m. at the Casa Monica Hotel, 95 Cordova Street, St. Augustine.

     

     

    Wednesday, November 18

     

    Claims Dispute Resolution Roundtable

    Florida Insurance Consumer Advocate Sean Shaw will host the second insurance and homebuilders’ industry roundtable on Wednesday, November 18, at which streamlining and facilitating the State’s homeowners insurance claims dispute resolution process will be discussed.

    Details of the roundtable are as follows:

    Date:  Wednesday, November 18, 2009
    Time:  9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    Place:  House Office Building, 4th Floor, Committee Room 404, The Capitol, Tallahassee

     

    OIR Rule Workshop

    The OIR has issued a Notice of Rulemaking Development regarding the following Rules:

    The purpose of the proposed Rule amendments is to publish the new long-term care insurance rates that will become effective in 2010.

    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:  Wednesday, November 18, 2009
    Time:  9:30 a.m.
    Place:  Room 142 of the Larson Building, 200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee

     

    FWCJUA Audit Committee Meeting

    The FWCJUA Audit Committee will meet via teleconference on Wednesday, November 18 at 10:00 a.m.  The meeting agenda will be provided when available.

     

    FWCJUA Reinsurance Committee Meeting

    The FWCJUA Reinsurance Committee will meet via teleconference on Wednesday, November 18 at 2:00 p.m.  The meeting agenda will be provided when available.

     

     

    Week of November 23-27

     

     

    Monday, November 23

     

    FWCJUA Operations Committee Meeting

    The FWCJUA Operations Committee will meet via teleconference on Monday, November 23 at 10:00 a.m.  The meeting agenda will be provided when available.

     

     

    Week of November 30-December 4

     

     

    Monday, November 30

     

    FWCJUA Investment Committee Meeting

    The FWCJUA Investment Committee will meet via teleconference on Monday, November 30 at 10:00 a.m.  To view the meeting agenda, click here.

     

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