Category: Insurance Regulatory News
Jan 11, 2010
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 …
Jan 11, 2010
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 …
Jan 8, 2010
The Florida Department of Financial Services, Division of Agent and Agency Services will hold a Rule Development Workshop on January 28 to update regulations governing the license suspension and revocation of insurance adjusters, agents, customer and service representatives. The following …
Jan 8, 2010
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Florida Insurance Consumer Advocate, Florida Public Interest Research Group and Florida Consumer Action Network: Don’t deregulate insurance–Consumers only ‘choice’ would be bad Two legislators, Sen. Mike Bennett, R-Bradenton, …
Jan 8, 2010
The Miami Herald published this article on January 9, 2010. The Associated Press State Farm Fire and Casualty Co., Louisiana’s largest homeowners insurer, has asked insurance regulators for a rate increase that would average 19.1 percent statewide. The Louisiana Department …
Jan 8, 2010
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA published this article on January 7, 2010. By KATHLEEN HAUGHNEY THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, Jan. 7, 2010……..Six candidates ranging from well known local activists to up-and-coming lawyers are vying to fill the seat of state …
Jan 8, 2010
Insurers seeking limited apportionment company (“LAC”) status for 2010 must petition the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIR”) within the first 90 days of 2010. Applications received after this deadline will not be considered. Companies that had LAC status in …
Jan 7, 2010
On January 6, 2010, the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (“AHCA”) held a Rule Hearing on proposed Rule Chapter 59A-35 regarding health care facility licensing procedures. This proposed Rule Chapter would establish licensure requirements, application procedures and administrative proceedings for …
Jan 7, 2010
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Blog: Insurers and public adjusters wrangle over claims delays Representatives of Florida’s insurance industry and public adjusters — who represent policyholders in claims disputes — fiercely debated …
Jan 7, 2010
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA published this article on January 7, 2010. By DAVID ROYSE THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, Jan. 6, 2010….Former Rep. Dennis Baxley left the House in 2008 known as one of the staunchest social conservatives in the Legislature, …