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 LawSubjectDate Received by GovernorDeadline for Action by GovernorAction by GovernorEffective Date
CS CS HJR 37Health Care Services 5/20/2010 6/4/2010  
CS CS CS HB 159
(Ch. 2010-49)
Guaranty Associations4/30/20105/15/2010 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 Insurers4/30/20105/15/2010 Approved 7/1/2010
CS CS HB 885
(Ch. 2010-61)
Life Insurance4/30/20105/15/2010 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 1253Continuing Care Facilities 5/21/2010 6/5/2010  
CS/SB 1460
(Ch. 2010-10)
Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund4/9/20104/15/2010Approved4/15/2010
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.

Financial Regulatory Reform: A New Foundation

White Paper

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.