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Insurer Accountability Bill Increases Regulatory Requirements

Insurer Accountability Bill Increases Regulatory Requirements

The 2023 Florida Legislature passed SB 7052, commonly referred to as the insurer accountability bill. The bill came as a surprise to some after the legislature adopted meaningful property insurance reforms in a December 2022 special session and enhanced those reforms earlier in the 2023 session. Some observers commented that SB 7052 will reduce the […]

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Questions Remain After Property Bill Passes Late in Session

Questions Remain After Property Bill Passes Late in Session

The 2021 Florida Legislature spent several months evaluating property insurance reform proposals.  The committee hearing process included testimony from Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier, Citizens Property Insurance Corporation CEO Barry Gilway and many others.  Despite these months of analysis, the primary property insurance reform bill (SB 76) was amended several times in the last week of […]

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Law Change Removes Managing General Agency License Requirement

Law Change Removes Managing General Agency License Requirement

A law change adopted in the 2018 legislative session and affecting managing general agents took effect July 1, 2018.  With this law change, the Florida Department of Financial Services will no longer issue managing general agents’ licenses.  However, individuals and firms currently holding licenses will be allowed to keep them. Going forward, individuals acting as […]

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