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OIR Issues Guidance on PPACA Filings

OIR Issues Guidance on PPACA Filings

The Office of Insurance Regulation has provided the following overview is intended to assist the industry in understanding the PPACA filing process and deadlines, as well as, to provide insight into how the Office will allocate resources to meet federal timeframes. PPACA Filing Deadlines According to the final United States Department of Health & Human […]

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Citizens Emergency Assessment Ends by July 1

Citizens Emergency Assessment Ends by July 1

The Office of Insurance Regulation has issued an order to insurers advising that the Citizens Property Insurance Corporation emergency assessment relating to a 2005 plan year deficit will end effective July 1, 2015.  The OIR’s order follows action by the Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Board of Governors relating to the defeasance of bonds issued in […]

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CFO Calls for Insurance Company Stress Test

CFO Calls for Insurance Company Stress Test

Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater recently called for an insurance company stress test designed to give consumers confidential that Florida’s residential property insurers are well-managed and will be able to deliver when Florida next experiences a hurricane.  Atwater believes the results should be made public and should show the process the insurers, particularly smaller insurers, […]

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OIR Proposes Rules on Certified Reinsurers

OIR Proposes Rules on Certified Reinsurers

The Office of Insurance Regulation has followed up on a 2014 rule development workshop by now proposing two rules related to credit for reinsurance.  Proposed rule 69O-144.005 “Credit for Reinsurance” and proposed rule 69O-144.007 “Credit for Reinsurance from Certified Reinsurers” will provide guidance to reinsurers seeking to maintain reduced collateral and to domestic ceding insurers.  […]

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Office of Insurance Regulation Report Finds Workers’ Compensation Market Competitive

Office of Insurance Regulation Report Finds Workers’ Compensation Market Competitive

The Office of Insurance Regulation has released its 2014 annual report on the state of the Florida workers’ compensation insurance market.  The report concludes that the market currently is competitive, well-capitalized, and robust.  The report points out that six of the 10 largest workers’ compensation insurers in Florida are Florida-domiciled, up from four in the […]

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Citizens Policies up to $1 Million Remain Eligible in Miami-Dade and Monroe

Citizens Policies up to $1 Million Remain Eligible in Miami-Dade and Monroe

The Office of Insurance Regulation has determined there is not a “reasonable degree of competition” in Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties for homeowners with dwelling limits exceeding $900,000 or for condominium unit owners with combined dwelling and contents limits over $900,000.  As a result, Citizens Property Insurance Corporation will continue to make coverage available to these […]

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2014 Saw Significant Property and Casualty Issues

2014 Saw Significant Property and Casualty Issues

As 2014 comes to a close, several of the issues that commanded considerable attention during the year reached their resolution and set the framework for 2015 ahead.  When we all return from the holidays, the legislative committee weeks will be upon us and the 2015 legislative session will begin before we know it.  However, before […]

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