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Hurricane Michael

Officials Focus on Open Michael Claims

Officials Focus on Open Michael Claims

| Written By: Travis Miller | Insurance

The Florida Department of Financial Services (DFS) and Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) encouraged insurers again this week to redouble efforts to resolve Hurricane Michael claims.  Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis asked Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier to update the status of the insurance industry’s Michael response.  Commissioner Altmaier responded that about 15 percent of the […]

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FHCF Maintains $17 Billion Single-Season Capacity

FHCF Maintains $17 Billion Single-Season Capacity

| Written By: Travis Miller | Insurance

The Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund (FHCF) continues to anticipate it will be able to meet its $17 billion in contracted single-season capacity if the need arises.  The FHCF projects its year-end 2019 fund balance will be $12.4 billion. Adding $1.7 billion in pre-event notes and an expected $1.0 billion in risk transfer (reinsurance), the FHCF projects […]

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Hurricane Michael Changes Regulatory Focus

Hurricane Michael Changes Regulatory Focus

| Written By: Travis Miller | Insurance

Hurricane Michael has prompted several changes in the Office of Insurance Regulation’s recent and upcoming schedule.  The OIR’s early focus has been on assisting policyholders in the affected areas.  In addition, the OIR implemented its post-event loss reporting process.  Insurers must report their numbers of claims and estimated loss amounts on a daily basis in […]

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