Gov. Scott, Cabinet to be briefed on PIP coverage
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Office of Insurance Regulation
New Life and Health Deputy Commissioner Starts Today
Michelle Robleto begins her new job as the Office of Insurance Regulation’s new Deputy Insurance Commissioner for Life and Health Insurance today. “Michelle Robleto is a consummate professional with an outstanding reputation in the health insurance industry, and as a public servant for the State of Florida,” remarked Commissioner Kevin McCarty. “I am confident she will […]
Regulators warn Jackson Health’s HMO
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Commissioner McCarty Issues Order Regarding NCCI Rate Request
The Office issued an order on October 24, 2011 advising NCCI that its request for an overall rate increase of 8.9% would be approved if the NCCI modified its methodology for factoring in dividends. The increase is to become effective January 1, 2011. NCCI – OIR Order on Rate Filing OIR press release
Rate Adjustment for Prescription Drug Reform Premature
The Office of Insurance Regulation has indicated that it is too early to adjust workers’ compensation rates for changes the Florida legislature might make next year to the manner in which workers’ compensation prescriptions are dispensed. The National Federation of Independent Business asked the OIR to cut 2.5% from the National Council on Compensation Insurance workers’ […]
Property insurer’s board ratifies rate increases
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OIR Hears NCCI Request for Rate Increase
NCCI filed a request for a statewide average rate increase of 8.9% and the OIR held a public hearing to gather testimony and evidence regarding the request. Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty chaired the panel listening to the presentation of the NCCI. He was joined on the panel by Belinda Miller (General Counsel), Richard Koon (Deputy […]
OIR Names New Deputy Commissioner for Life and Health Insurance
The Office of Insurance Regulation has named Michelle Robleto as its new Deputy Insurance Commissioner for Life and Health Insurance. “Michelle Robleto is a consummate professional with an outstanding reputation in the health insurance industry, and as a public servant for the State of Florida,” remarked Commissioner Kevin McCarty. “I am confident she will be a […]
OIR Issues Memorandum to Health Insurers and HMO’s
The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation has issued an informational memorandum to all health insurers and HMO’s. The purpose of the memorandum is to notify health insurers and HMO’s of a recent amendment to the federal interim final rules relating to Internal Claims and Appeals and External Review Processes. The OIR’s informational memorandum can be […]
Lloyd’s to operate in Florida as reinsurer
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