DFS Rule Hearing

Jun 16, 2009

The Florida Department of Financial Services (“DFS”), Division of Agent and Agency Services has issued a Notice of Proposed Rule regarding the following Rule: 69B-162.011: Suitability and Disclosure in Annuity Contracts-Forms Required The proposed Rule would adopt an Annuity Suitability …

Citizens Claims Committee Meeting Report: June 15

Jun 15, 2009

The Citizens Property Insurance Corporation (“Citizens”) Claims Committee (“Committee”) met via teleconference on Monday, June 15, 2009. In a follow-up to a discussion held during the Committee’s March 31, 2009, meeting, member Lance Malcolm presented an update of the non-catastrophe …

Louisiana Citizens Depopulation Portal Closed

Jun 15, 2009

On Monday, June 15, 2009, the Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation (“Citizens”) closed its Web site portal used by insurance agents to transfer policies from Citizens to private insurers. In 2007, the Louisiana Legislature created the Insure Louisiana Incentive Program …

Capitol to Courthouse Headliners: Monday, June 15

Jun 15, 2009

To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Citizens raises roof on policies Thousands of homeowners in Volusia and Flagler counties could lose their wind-only home insurance if their roofs are too old or damaged.   Insurance rates …

NAIC Summer 2009 National Meeting

Jun 13, 2009

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) will hold its Summer 2009 National Meeting on Saturday, June 13, through Tuesday, June 16, at the Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis. To view the meeting preview, click here. PLEASE NOTE: The Suitability of …

Florida DFS Issues Insurance Agency License Renewal Instructions

Jun 12, 2009

The Florida Department of Financial Services (“DFS”), Division of Agent and Agency Services issued a notice providing instructions for insurance agency license renewals. Florida Law requires all licensed insurance agencies to renew their license every three years.  Agency licenses must …