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Citizens Board Opposes Cat Fund Reduction

Citizens Board Opposes Cat Fund Reduction

The Board of Governors of Citizens Property Insurance Corporation voted 5-3 to oppose legislation designed to reduce the size of the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund.  The FHCF is Citizens’ primary source of reinsurance.  The FHCF has been promoting a plan to reduce its size through a combination of decreasing its maximum liability, increasing the co-participation requirement, and increasing […]

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OIR Memorandum Provides Guidance on Reinsurance Coverage

OIR Memorandum Provides Guidance on Reinsurance Coverage

OIR has issued an informational memo OIR-10-01M notifying property insurers of a modified approach to the OIR’s requirements for minimum reinsurance coverage for catastrophe reinsurance.  The memo states: “This year the Office of Insurance Regulation (Office) will be looking at the totality of the catastrophe risk from multiple storms and ultimately the insurer’s ability to […]

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