Resources
DFS Informational Memorandum – DFS-02-2010
This informational memorandum and order set the assessment rate for the Workers’ Compensation Administration Trust Fund for Calendar Year 2011.
Informational Memorandum – OIR-10-04M
This informational memorandum notifies all health insurers and HMOs of the recently enacted federal program, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).
Special Session 2010C Proclamation
Governor Crist’s call for a Special Session to address the gulf oil crisis.
GAO Report – Catastrophe Ins Coverage Remains a Challenge
The Government Accountability Office released their report entitled Natural Catastrophe Insurance Coverage Remains a Challenge for State Programs in May, 2010
2010 Florida Legislative Session – The Governor’s Pen
The 60-day Florida Regular Legislative Session has concluded for 2010. We continue to monitor the fate of those bills that made it through the process and one by one make their way to the Governor’s desk for his consideration.
| Bill Number/Chapter Law | Subject | Date Received by Governor | Deadline for Action by Governor | Action by Governor | Effective Date |
| CS CS HJR 37 | Health Care Services | 5/20/2010 | 6/4/2010 | ||
| CS CS CS HB 159 (Ch. 2010-49) | Guaranty Associations | 4/30/2010 | 5/15/2010 | Approved | 7/1/2010 |
| HB 545 (Veto Letter) | Residential Property Sales | 5/17/2010 | 6/1/2010 | Vetoed | 6/1/2010 |
| HB 661 (Ch. 2010-56) | Surplus Requirements/Mortgage Guaranty Insurers | 4/30/2010 | 5/15/2010 | Approved | 7/1/2010 |
| CS CS HB 885 (Ch. 2010-61) | Life Insurance | 4/30/2010 | 5/15/2010 | Approved | 5/11/2010 |
| CS CS SB 926 (Ch. 2010-172) | Trusts | 5/17/2010 | 6/1/2010 | Approved | 7/1/2010 |
| CS/CS/CS/SB 1196 & 1222 (Ch. 2010-174) | Community Associations (Condo Glitch Bill) | 5/17/2010 | 6/1/2010 | Approved | 7/1/2010 |
| CS HB 1253 | Continuing Care Facilities | 5/21/2010 | 6/5/2010 | ||
| CS/SB 1460 (Ch. 2010-10) | Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund | 4/9/2010 | 4/15/2010 | Approved | 4/15/2010 |
| CS/CS/SB 2044 (Veto Letter) | Property Insurance | 5/17/2010 | 6/1/2010 | Vetoed | 6/1/10 |
| CS/SB 2046 (Ch. 2010-126) | Employee Leasing Companies | 5/17/2010 | 6/1/2010 | Approved | 7/1/2010 |
| CS/CS/SB 2176 (Ch. 2010-175) | Insurance (Commercial Deregulation/Save Our Seniors) | 5/17/2010 | 6/1/2010 | Approved | 6/1/10 Except as Otherwise Provided |
| HB 7089 (Ch. 2010-72) | OGSR/Florida Self-Insurers Guaranty Association | 4/30/2010 | 5/15/2010 | Approved | 10/1/2010 |
| HB 7119 (Ch. 2010-89) | OGSR/Hurricane Loss Projection Methodology | 4/30/2010 | 5/15/2010 | Approved | 10/1/2010 |
| HB 7121 (Ch. 2010-137) | OGSR/Hurricane Loss and Exposure Data | 5/17/2010 | 6/1/2010 | Approved | 10/1/2010 |
| HB 7217 (Ch. 2010-141) | Hurricane Catastrophe Fund Emergency Assessments | 5/17/2010 | 6/1/2010 | Approved | 5/27/2010 |
Penalty Guidelines for Insurance Representatives – Draft
Rule Development Workshop Scheduled for January 28, 2009
Order Approving Extension of Variance
Office of Insurance Regulation issued a variance from its travel underwriting rule (69O-125.003) on 12/17/09 to permit companies to underwrite applicants for travel to the countries of Afghanistan and Iraq.
2009 – 2010 Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund Capacity
Report detailing the impact of the 2009 legislative changes on the FHCF capacity and the coverage selections made by insurers.
Final Report – Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Mission Review Task Force
Pursuant to Senate Bill 2860, the Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Mission Review Task Force was created and charged to analyze and compile available data and to develop a report setting forth the statutory and operational changes need to return Citizens to its former role as an insurer of last resort.
