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OIR Memorandum Addresses Trade Secrets in I-File

OIR Memorandum Addresses Trade Secrets in I-File

| Written By: Travis Miller | Insurance

The Office of Insurance Regulation has issued informational memorandum OIR-14-02M notifying insurers of changes to the I-File system relating to the handling of trade secret documents.  The I-File system accepts, tracks and makes publicly available insurers’ form and rate filings.  However, certain required documents might be trade secrets, which can be protected in the I-File system and […]

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SB 542 Aims to Encourage Private Flood Insurance Programs

SB 542 Aims to Encourage Private Flood Insurance Programs

| Written By: Travis Miller | Insurance

The Florida legislature adopted SB 542 intended to encourage admitted market insurers to write personal residential flood insurance programs.  If approved by the Governor, the bill will make changes to Florida’s rating law and modeling review process to facilitate private flood products. Section 627.062, Florida Statutes, lists factors to be considered by the Office of […]

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An Experienced Leader Returns

An Experienced Leader Returns

| Written By: Travis Miller | Insurance

Rich Robleto has agreed to return to OIR as Life and Health Deputy Commissioner.  The OIR announced his return in a release dated March 12, 2014.  He will officially begin the job on March 24. The announcement quoted Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty stating:  “Rich Robleto is a seasoned professional with more than 30 years of […]

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