Insurance-Related Meetings for the Month of January 2009

Dec 31, 2008

 

 

Insurance-Related Meetings:  Month of January 2009

Week of January 5-9

Monday, January 5

FWCJUA Investment Committee Meeting

The Florida Workers’ Compensation Joint Underwriting Association (“FWCJUA”) will hold an Investment Committee meeting on Monday, January 5, starting at 10:00 a.m. via teleconference.  The call-in number for this meeting is:  866.866.2244; conference code:  9992361#.  To view the meeting agenda, click here.

 

OIR Rule Hearing

The Florida Department of Financial Services, Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIR”) has issued a Notice of Rulemaking Development regarding the following Rules:

The purpose of the proposed Rules is to comply with Florida law requiring the creation of standard risk rates.

Date:  Monday, January 5, 2008
Time:  2:00 p.m.
Place:  Room 116 of the Larson Building, 200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida

 

 

Tuesday, January 6

 

Citizens Mission Review Task Force Meeting

The Citizens Property Insurance Corporation (“Citizens”) Mission Review Task Force will hold a meeting on Tuesday, January 6, at the Tampa Airport Marriott, Tampa, Florida and via teleconference.  The call-in number for this meeting is:  866.855.4989.  To view the meeting notice, click here.

 

Workers’ Compensation Rule Hearing

The Florida Department of Financial Services, Division of Workers’ Compensation has issued a Notice of Development of Rulemaking regarding the following Rules:

The purpose of the proposed Rule Chapter is to establish uniform guidelines under which the Division of Workers’ Compensation will monitor, audit and investigate regulated entities to ensure compliance with statutory obligations and establish penalty assessment guidelines for failure to comply with the statutory requirements.

Statutorily-mandated obligations include:  requirements to provide timely payment of workers’ compensation benefits to injured workers, to timely pay medical bills to providers, timely reporting of workers’ compensation data to the Department of Financial Services.

Date:  Tuesday, January 6, 2008
Time:  10:00 a.m.
Place:  Room 104-J of the Hartman Building, 2012 Capital Circle S.E., Tallahassee, Florida

 

NAIC International Solvency and Accounting Working Group Meeting

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) will hold an International Solvency and Accounting Working Group meeting on Tuesday, January 6, from 9:00 through 10:30 a.m. (EST) via teleconference. The registration call-in number is:  412.317.6715.

 

 

Thursday, January 8

 

NAIC Catastrophe Modeling Subgroup Meeting

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) will hold a Catastrophe Modeling Subgroup meeting on Thursday, January 8, starting at 11:00 a.m. (EST) via teleconference. The registration call-in number is:  412.317.6715.

 

 

Friday, January 9

 

Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund Rule Hearing

The Florida State Board of Administration, Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund (“FHCF”) has issued a Notice of Development of Rulemaking regarding the following Rules:

  • 19-8.010:  Reimbursement Contract
  • 19-8.012:  Procedures to Determine Ineligibility for Participation in the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund and to Determine Exemption from Participation in the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund
  • 19-8.013:  Revenue Bonds Issued Pursuant to Section 215.555(6), F.S
  • 19-8.028:  Reimbursement Premium Formula
  • 19-8.029:  Insurer Reporting Requirements
  • 19-8.030:  Insurer Responsibilities

The purpose of the Rule development workshop is to discuss proposed amendments to the Rules governing the FHCF.  The Rule amendments address the following subject areas:  contract requirements, exemption and ineligibility, bonding, premium formula requirements, insurer reporting requirements for the 2009-2010 contract year, and insurer responsibilities.

Date:  Friday, January 9, 2009
Time:  9:00 a.m. through 12:00 p.m.
Place:  Room 116, Heritage Conference Room, 1801 Hermitage Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida

 

 

 

Week of January 12-16

 

Monday, January 12

 

Florida Department of Financial Services Rule Hearing

The Florida Department of Financial Services, Division of Consumer Services has issued a Notice of Development of Rulemaking regarding the following Rule:

  • 69J-166.031:  Mediation of Property Insurance Claims

Mediation of claims for the 2004 and 2005 hurricane season have been governed by Rule 69J-2.003, F.A.C.  There are few claims left to be mediated and therefore, the need for a special process to mediate those claims is no longer needed.  The proposed Rule amendment would modify Rule 69J-166.031, F.A.C. to handle those claims.

Date:  Monday, January 12, 2009
Time:  9:30 a.m.
Place:  Room 116 of the Larson Building, 200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida

 

 

Tuesday, January 13

 

Cabinet Meeting

The Florida Governor and Cabinet (“Cabinet”) will hold a meeting on Tuesday, January 13, starting at 9:00 a.m. in the Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida.

The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation is scheduled to discuss the following Rules:

 

Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund Advisory Council

The Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund Advisory Council has scheduled a meeting to be held on Tuesday, January 13, 2009.  To view the meeting Notice, click here.

The Advisory Council will consider public comments made at the January 9, 2008 Rule workshop.

Date:  Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Time:  1:00 p.m. through 5:00 p.m.
Place:  Room 116, Heritage Conference Room, 1801 Hermitage Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida

 

 

Wednesday, January 14

 

Workers’ Compensation Rule Hearing

The Florida Department of Financial Services, Division of Workers’ Compensation has issued a Notice of Development of Rulemaking regarding the following Rule:

  • 69L-7.602: Florida Workers’ Compensation Medical Services Billing, Filing and Reporting Rule

The proposed Rule amendments would provide enhanced medical data submission and facilitate the Department of Financial Service’s ability to monitor and promote compliance by insurers and submitters with the requirements associated with electronic submission, filing, and reporting of data to the Division of Workers’ Compensation.

Date:  Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Time:  10:00 a.m.
Place:  Room 104-J of the Hartman Building, 2012 Capital Circle S.E., Tallahassee, Florida

 

Louisiana Senate Interim Insurance Committee Meeting

The Louisiana Senate Insurance Committee will hold an interim meeting on Wednesday, January 14, starting at 1:00 p.m.  The live Internet broadcast may be viewed by clicking here and selecting the television icon. 

Items scheduled to be discussed include Senate Study Request 7 (SSR 7) by Senator Donald Cravins.  This study addresses all aspects of insurance producer licensing requirements, inasmuch as the Louisiana Congress has issued various proposals that would preempt State regulation. 

 

 

 

Week of January 19-23

 

Tuesday, January 20

 

NAIC Casualty Actuarial Statistical Subgroup Meeting

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) will hold a Casualty Actuarial Statistical Subgroup meeting on Tuesday, January 20, starting at 12:00 p.m. (EST) via teleconference. The registration call-in number is:  412.317.6715.  To view the meeting agenda, click here.

Items scheduled to be discussed include:

 

 

Wednesday, January 21

 

Workers’ Compensation Rule Hearing

The Florida Department of Financial Services, Division of Workers’ Compensation has issued a Notice of Development of Rulemaking regarding the following Rules:

  • 69L-56.001: Forms and Instructions
  • 69L-56.002: Definitions
  • 69L-56.100: Proof of Coverage (POC) Electronic Reporting Requirements
  • 69L-56.110: Technical Requirements for POC EDI Transmissions
  • 69L-56.200: Policy Cancellation or Non-Renewal Requirements
  • 69L-56.210: Time Periods for Filing Electronic Policy Information
  • 69L-56.300: Claims EDI Reporting Requirements and Implementation Schedules
  • 69L-56.301: Electronic First Report of Injury or Illness
  • 69L-56.3012: Electronic Notice of Denial and Rescinded Denial
  • 69L-56.3013: Electronic Periodic Claim Cost Reports
  • 69L-56.304: Electronic Notice of Action or Change, Including Change in Claims Administration, Required by the Insurer’s Primary Implementation Schedule
  • 69L-56.3045: Electronic Notice of Action or Change, Suspensions, and Reinstatement of Indemnity Benefits Required by Insurer’s Secondary Implementation Schedule
  • 69L-56.307: Electronic Cancellation of Claim
  • 69L-56.310: Technical Requirements for Claims EDI Transmissions
  • 69L-56.330: Electronic Formats for Reporting the Employee’s 8th Day of Disability and the Claim Administrator’s Knowledge of 8th Day of Disability

The proposed changes would:

  • Amend the Rule Chapter to incorporate by reference revised forms, instructions, manuals and implementation guides for use by insurers in the electronic reporting of proof of coverage and claims information to the Division of Workers’ Compensation
  • Add a Rule specifying insurer reporting proof of coverage requirements for a professional employer organization or employee leasing company and its client companies
  • Add a definition for “Cancellation/Non-Renewal Date”
  • Delete redundant language
  • Change the Rule Chapter title
  • Concurrently upon adoption of the proposed amendments, repeal Rule 69L-56.330, which has become obsolete

Date:  Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Time:  10:00 a.m.
Place:  Room 104-J of the Hartman Building, 2012 Capital Circle S.E., Tallahassee, Florida

 

NAIC Personal Lines Market Regulatory Framework Working Group Meeting

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) will hold a Personal Lines Market Regulatory Framework Working Group meeting on Wednesday, January 21, starting at 12:00 p.m. (EST) via teleconference. The registration call-in number is:  412.317.6715.  To view the meeting agenda, click here.

Items scheduled to be discussed include:

 

 

Thursday, January 22

 

Workers’ Compensation Rule Hearing

The Florida Department of Financial Services, Division of Workers’ Compensation has issued a Notice of Proposed Rule regarding the following Rule:

  • 69L-6.028: Procedures for Imputing Payroll and Penalty Calculations

The purpose of the proposed Rule amendment is to provide the Department of Financial Services alternative means and methods by which it may calculate an employer’s imputed payroll and penalty, to clarify the timeframe within which such imputation may occur, and to define the meaning of “non-compliance” within the Rule.

Additionally, the proposed Rule amendment would delete language regarding penalty assessments for periods of noncompliance that occurred prior to October 1, 2003.

Date:  Thursday, January 22, 2009
Time:  10:00 a.m.
Place:  Room 104-J of the Hartman Building, 2012 Capital Circle S.E., Tallahassee, Florida

 

 

 

Week of January 26-30

 

Wednesday, January 28

 

Florida Surplus Lines Service Office Board of Governors Meeting

The Florida Surplus Lines Service Office Board of Governors will hold a meeting on Wednesday, January 28, starting at 9:00 a.m. at 1441 Maclay Commerce Drive, Suite 200, Tallahassee, Florida.

 

 

Thursday, January 29

 

Citizens Finance and Investment Committee Meeting

Citizens Property Insurance Corporation (“Citizens”) will hold a Finance and Investment Committee meeting on Thursday, January 29, starting at 8:00 a.m. via teleconference.  The call-in number for this meeting is:  888.277.7951.

 

Citizens Board of Governors Meeting

Citizens Property Insurance Corporation will hold a Board of Governors meeting on Thursday, January 29, starting at 9:00 a.m. via teleconference.  The call-in number for this meeting is:  888.295.6211.

 

 

Thursday, January 29 through Friday, January 30

 

Florida Commission on Hurricane Loss Projection Workshop

The Florida Commission on Hurricane Loss Projection Methodology will hold the following workshops on Thursday, January 29 and Friday, January 30 to discuss commercial residential and short-term frequency models:

  • Thursday, January 29–9:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m.
  • Friday, January 30–9:00 a.m. through 12:00 p.m.

 

Friday, January 30

 

FWCJUA Investment Committee Meeting

The Florida Workers’ Compensation Joint Underwriting Association (“FWCJUA”) will hold an Investment Committee meeting on Friday, January 30, starting at 10:00 a.m. via teleconference.  To view the meeting agenda, click here.

 

 

FLORIDA LEGISLATURE

 

Florida Legislature Special Session

The Florida Legislature will hold a Special Session from January 5-16, 2009 to address the State’s estimated $2 billion-plus shortfall in the current fiscal year’s budget.  To view House Speaker Sansom’s schedule, click here.

The Special Session schedule is as follows:

  • Monday, January 5 at 11:00 a.m.–Special Session Convenes
  • Monday, January 5 from 1:00 p.m. through 5:00 p.m.–Budget Committee Meetings
  • Tuesday, January 6 from 8:00 a.m. through Noon and 1:00 p.m. through 5:00 p.m.–Budget Committee Meetings
  • Wednesday, January 7 at 8:00 a.m.–Full Appropriations Councils Notice
  • Wednesday, January 7 at 3:00 p.m.–Appropriations Council Meetings
  • Thursday, January 8 at 8:00 a.m.–Members Receive Budget Reduction Bills
  • Thursday, January 8 at 3:00 p.m.–House in Session, Budget Bills Heard on Second Reading
  • Friday, January 9 at 8:00 a.m.–House in Session, Budget Bills Heard on Third Reading
  • Friday, January 9 through Sunday, January 11–Joint House and Senate Budget Conference
  • Tuesday, January 13 at 8:00 a.m.–Conference Report Placed on Members’ Desks
  • Tuesday, January 13 through Thursday, January 15–Regular House Interim Meetings
  • Friday, January 16–House Convenes for Final Consideration of Budget Reduction Bills

 

Florida House of Representatives

Upcoming Florida House Interim Committee Meetings:

  • January 5-8–Interim Committee Meetings
  • January 12-15–Interim Committee Meetings
  • February 2-5–Interim Committee Meetings
  • February 9-12–Interim Committee Meetings
  • February 16-20–Interim Committee Meetings

 

Florida Senate

Upcoming Florida Senate Interim Committee Meetings:

  • January 5-9–Interim Committee Meetings
  • January 12-16–Interim Committee Meetings
    • January 14 from 9:00 a.m. through 11:30 a.m.–Senate Banking and Insurance Committee
  • February 2-6–Interim Committee Meetings
  • February 9-13–Appropriations Committees only, if needed
  • February 16-20–Interim Committee Meetings

 

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