Proposed Rule Hearing on Health Rate Filings Cancelled

Oct 18, 2007

The Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIR”) scheduled a hearing on Proposed Rules 69O-149.003-.005 and .007 (Health Rate Filings) on October 18, 2007.  However, the Hearing was cancelled because the OIR had mistakenly published the wrong version of the Proposed Rules.  …

Meeting Recap: FHCF Advisory Council

Oct 18, 2007

In a meeting earlier this week, the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund (“FHCF”) Advisory Council (“Council”) was advised that the FHCF reorganization proposal by Florida’s Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) Alex Sink is intended to increase the ability of the FHCF to …

Legislation On Public Adjusters

Oct 18, 2007

It has come to our attention that a few lawmakers may be filing legislation regarding Public Adjusters.  That said, we would like to submit your ideas and/or legislative proposals to those that may be in the midst of drafting legislation …

OIR Notices Proposed PIP Rule

Oct 17, 2007

The Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIR”) has just released a Notice of Proposed Rule Development for Rule 69O-170.0155(n), titled “Personal Injury Protection Provider Certification of Eligibility Form.” If requested in writing, a Rule Development Workshop will be held on November …

Capitol to Courthouse Headliners: Wednesday, Oct. 17

Oct 17, 2007

Click on a headline to read the complete story:    White House Now Backs TRIA Extension WASHINGTON—The Bush administration late yesterday effectively threw in the towel to its opposition to an extension of legislation providing federal support for insurers after …

Meeting Recap: Florida Cabinet – October 16, 2007

Oct 17, 2007

On October 16, 2007, the Florida Cabinet (i.e., Governor Charlie Crist, Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink, Attorney General Bill McCollum and Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson) met in Tallahassee, Florida.  The Cabinet heard from several government organizations within its jurisdiction.  Below …

Citizens Reminder: Policy Assumption Dates and OIR Deadlines

Oct 17, 2007

Citizens Property Insurance Corporation(“Citizens”) is reminding insurers and agents of the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIR”) deadlines and requirements for pending assumption dates.  In order to participate in the assumption process, all required material must be submitted to the OIR …