Like many state officials across the country, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) is expressing concern with President Trump’s executive order addressing state AI regulations. The NAIC points out the state insurance regulatory structure fosters consumer-focused regulation hat adapt to new technologies as they emerge. The NAIC contends the President’s executive order could be […]
Governor Ron DeSantis has proposed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Bill of Rights for Florida consumers. The Governor’s recent announcement also includes protection for Florida consumers against bearing substantial costs associated with the development of AI data centers. The Governor’s proposals include, “new legislation on artificial intelligence and AI data centers to protect Floridians’ privacy, security, […]
The new year will bring personnel changes at key insurance-related organizations in Florida. Perhaps most notably, Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier stepped down effective December 28, 2022. Commissioner Altmaier first joined the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation in 2008. He held several roles within the property and casualty financial oversight area, including Chief Analyst. He then […]
The Federal Insurance Office (FIO) of the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking public input on climate-related financial risks and their impact on the insurance industry. The RFI requests written comments from interested parties on or before November 15, 2021. As background, the FIO points out that […]
Florida Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier takes over as president of the NAIC effective January 2, 2021. Altmaier succeeds outgoing president Ray Farmer of South Carolina. Commissioner Altmaier has served as Florida’s Insurance Commissioner since 2016. He previously held held several positions within the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation including Chief Analyst of the Property and […]
In their recent fall meeting, members of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) elected Florida Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier as the NAIC’s next president. Altmaier succeeds outgoing president Ray Farmer of South Carolina. Commissioner Altmaier has served as Florida’s Insurance Commissioner since 2016. Prior to being named Florida’s commissioner, Altmaier has held several positions […]
Florida Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier has been named President-Elect of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), effective January 1, 2020. Commissioner Altmaier has been Vice President of the NAIC during 2019. “I am honored to have been chosen as President-Elect of the NAIC. This year, we have made significant progress on many key issues. […]
Florida Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier has been elected as Vice President of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), effective immediately. Commissioner Altmaier will continue to serve as Florida’s Insurance Commissioner. In a press release relating to his election, Commissioner Altmaier said, “It is my distinct honor and privilege to join such a distinguished group of individuals […]
Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Florida Association for Insurance Reform (FAIR) at its 2015 awards banquet. FAIR is a non-profit association that works to educate consumers and industry stakeholders about the effects of insurance public policy considerations. FAIR attempts to encourage dialogue among consumers, insurers, public adjusters, the trial […]
A recent report from the Kaiser Foundation indicated that health insurers will be required to issue millions of dollars in refunds because their medical loss ratios fall below new requirements. However, the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation issued a statement pointing out that the report might be drawing conclusions from data that was not intended […]