Florida Insurance Calendar: January 2 – 6
Dec 30, 2011
Following is a listing of insurance-related Florida legislative and regulatory events for the week of January 2-6, 2011:
All times are Eastern Time (“ET”). Additional information is available via hyperlink where noted in bold type.
FLORIDA INSURANCE LEGISLATIVE EVENTS
There are no insurance-related legislative events scheduled for the week of January 2, 2011.
LOOKING AHEAD
Monday, January 9
- Senate Committee on Governmental Oversight and Accountability; 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- SB 446 relating to Open Government Sunset Review/Insurance Claim Data Exchange Information/Past Due Child Support by Senate Committee on Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
- Senate Committee on Banking and Insurance; 3:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Wednesday, January 11
- House Insurance and Banking Subcommittee; 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Thursday, January 12
- Senate Committee on Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities; 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
- SB 416 relating to Use of Wireless Communications Devices While Driving by Senator Nancy Detert
FLORIDA INSURANCE REGULATORY EVENTS
Tuesday, January 3
- Florida Surplus Lines Service Office (“FSLSO”) meeting; 10:00 a.m. A meeting of either the FSLSO Board of Governors or National Clearinghouse Committee is scheduled. To view the meeting notice, click here.
Thursday, January 5
- FSLSO meeting; 10:00 a.m. A meeting of either the FSLSO Board of Governors or National Clearinghouse Committee is scheduled. To view the meeting notice, click here.
LOOKING AHEAD
Monday, January 9
- Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund (“FHCF”) Rule Development Workshop; 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Proposed amendments to the following Rules relating to insurer exposure and loss reporting requirements for the 2012/2013 FHCF Contract Year, premium formula requirements and insurer responsibilities. To view the hearing notice, click here. To view Workshop materials, click here.
Tuesday, January 10
- Florida Division of Agent and Agency Services Rule Development Workshop; 9:30 a.m. Proposed Rules 69B-211.041 “Definitions” and 69B-211.042 “Effect of Law Enforcement Records on Applications for Licensure” would incorporate 2011 statutory changes to Section 626.207, F.S., which altered the way an insurance representative licensure applicant’s criminal history affects the application. To view the hearing notice, click here.
- FSLSO meeting; 10:00 a.m. A meeting of either the FSLSO Board of Governors or National Clearinghouse Committee is scheduled. To view the meeting notice, click here.
Thursday, January 12
- Florida Office of Insurance Regulation Public Rate Hearing: Southern Oak Insurance Company; 9:00 a.m. Southern Oak Insurance Company has requested a 19.1 percent overall rate increase for its dwelling fire line of coverage. The proposed rate increase would be effective February 15, 2012 for new business and July 31, 2012 for renewal business. The requested rate increase is not uniform; some areas are subject to a higher rate increase. To view the meeting notice, click here.
- FSLSO meeting; 10:00 a.m. A meeting of either the FSLSO Board of Governors or National Clearinghouse Committee is scheduled. To view the meeting notice, click here.
- FHCF Advisory Council meeting; 2:00 p.m. Obtain approval for the filing of a Notice of Proposed Rule for 19-8.029, F.A.C., entitled “Insurer Reporting Requirements” and 19-8.030, F.A.C., entitled “Insurer Responsibilities.” Teleconference: (888) 808-6959; conference code 4765251363. To view the meeting notice, click here.
Tuesday, January 17
- FSLSO meeting; 10:00 a.m. A meeting of either the FSLSO Board of Governors or National Clearinghouse Committee is scheduled. To view the meeting notice, click here.
Thursday, January 19
- FSLSO meeting; 10:00 a.m. A meeting of either the FSLSO Board of Governors or National Clearinghouse Committee is scheduled. To view the meeting notice, click here.
Monday, January 23
- FSLSO Board of Governors Quarterly Business Meeting; 1:00 p.m. To view the meeting notice, click here.
Wednesday, January 25
- Florida Board of Employee Leasing Companies (“BELC”) Board meeting; 10:00 a.m. Teleconference: (888) 808-6959; conference code: 9226020. To view the meeting notice, click here.
Thursday, January 26
- FSLSO meeting; 10:00 a.m. A meeting of either the FSLSO Board of Governors or National Clearinghouse Committee is scheduled. To view the meeting notice, click here.
Tuesday, January 31
- FSLSO meeting; 10:00 a.m. A meeting of either the FSLSO Board of Governors or National Clearinghouse Committee is scheduled. To view the meeting notice, click here.
Friday, February 10
- Florida Workers’ Compensation Joint Underwriting Association (“FWCJUA”) Investment Committee meeting; 10:00 a.m. To view the meeting notice, click here.
Wednesday, February 15
- BELC Board meeting; 10:00 a.m. Teleconference: (888) 808-6959; conference code: 9226020. To view the meeting notice, click here.
Friday, February 17
- FWCJUA Rates and Forms Committee meeting; 1:00 p.m. To view the meeting notice, click here.
Thursday, February 23
- Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Board of Governors meeting. Additional information is forthcoming.
- FWCJUA Board of Governors meeting; 1:00 p.m. To view the meeting notice, click here.
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