Florida Insurance Calendar–August 11-15, 2014

 

Following is a listing of Florida insurance-related regulatory events for the week of August 11-15, 2014.  All times are shown in Eastern Time.

Additional information is available via hyperlink where noted in bold type.

 

FLORIDA INSURANCE REGULATORY EVENTS   

 

Wednesday, August 13

• Florida Division of Workers’ Compensation Proposed Rule Hearing; 9:30 a.m.  Proposed amendments to Rule 69L-6.012, “Election to be Exempt,” would conform to applicable provisions of Chapter 440, F.S. relating to the process by which corporate officers may apply to be exempt from Florida’s workers’ compensation coverage requirements.  The proposed Rule would also revise online Form DFS-F2-DWC-250 (Notice of Election to Be Exempt) in order to accommodate application by non-construction industry employers.  To view the Hearing notice, click here.
• Florida Workers’ Compensation Joint Underwriting Association (“FWCJUA”) Investment Committee meeting; 10:00 a.m.  To view the meeting notice, click here.  To view the agenda, click here.

Thursday, August 14

• FWCJUA Operations Committee meeting; 10:00 a.m.  To view the meeting notice, click here.  To view the agenda, click here.
• FWCJUA Audit Committee meeting; 11:00 a.m.  To view the meeting notice, click here.  To view the agenda, click here.

 

LOOKING AHEAD

 

Monday, August 18

• Florida Citizens Property Insurance Corporation (“Citizens”) Market Accountability Advisory Committee meeting; 10:00 a.m.  Teleconference:  (866) 361-7525; conference ID:  7849939192.  To view the meeting notice, click here.

Tuesday, August 19

• Florida Cabinet meeting; 9:00 a.m.  To view the agenda, click here.
  • State Board of Administration
    • Request reappointment of Lorilee Medders as Chair of the Florida Commission on Hurricane Loss Projection Methodology
    • Request approval of Alan B. Edwards as the Insurance Agent member of the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund Advisory Council
• Florida Self-Insurers Guaranty Association Board of Directors meeting; 2:30 p.m.  Orlando, Florida.

Wednesday, August 20

• Florida Division of Administrative Hearings Proposed Rule Hearing; 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.; Orlando, Florida.  Revisions to Chapter 60Q-6, F.A.C. relating to procedural rules for adjudication of workers’ compensation claims would modify definitions, implement mandatory electronic filing, streamline service of pleadings and promote timely resolution of attorneys’ fees and costs, among other changes.  To view the Hearing notice, which includes the complete text of all proposed Rules under this Chapter, click here.
• Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund (“FHCF”) Rule Development Workshop; 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.  Discussion of proposed amendments to Rule 19-8.010, “Reimbursement Contract,” relating to the 2015-2016 FHCF Contract Year.  To view the Workshop notice, click here.

Thursday, August 21

• Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIR”) Public Rate Hearing:  Citizens; 10:00 a.m.  Tallahassee, Florida.  To view the meeting notice, click here.
• FWCJUA Reinsurance Committee meeting; 2:00 p.m.  To view the meeting notice, click here.  To view the agenda, click here.

Wednesday, August 27

• FWCJUA Rates and Forms Committee meeting; 2:00 p.m.  To view the meeting notice, click here. 

Tuesday, September 9

• Florida Cabinet meeting; 9:00 a.m.
  • OIR agenda
    • A repeal of Rules 69O-123.001, “Purpose” and 69O-123.002, “Procedure,” relating to the filing of civil remedy notices is proposed because the Florida Department of Financial Services (“DFS”) administers the applicable statutory requirements by Rule 69J-123.002. F.A.C.  The OIR does not enforce the provisions of the filing requirements, therefore the Rules are deemed as unnecessary. 
    • A repeal of Rule Chapter 69O-228 relating to continuing education requirements of insurance representatives is proposed, inasmuch as the OIR does not exercise authority over insurance representatives.  Rather, this is the role of the DFS.
    • Consideration of proposed amendments to Rule 69O-148.001, which addresses requirements for insurance policies that fund annuities and preneed contracts.  Currently, the Rule caps the maximum face amount at $7,500 and the statute caps it at $12,500.  The proposed Rule would remove the dollar amount cap and refer instead to the statute, thereby conforming the Rule with current law.

Wednesday, September 10

• FWCJUA Annual Membership and Board of Governors meeting; 10:00 a.m.  To view the meeting notice, click here.

Wednesday, September 17

• Florida Workers’ Compensation Insurance Guaranty Association (“FWCIGA”) Board of Directors meeting; 3:00 p.m.  Tallahassee, Florida.  To view the meeting notice, click here.

Wednesday, September 24

• Citizens Board of Governors meeting; 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  Orlando, Florida.  Teleconference:  888-942-8686; access code: 5743735657#.  To view the meeting notice, click here.

 

 

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