The Florida Cabinet consists of the state’s Chief Financial Officer, Attorney General and Commissioner of Agriculture. Together with the Governor, these officers serve as the agency head for several Florida agencies including the Office of Insurance Regulation and Office of Financial Regulation. Florida is in a unique position this year because Election Day guarantees to […]
Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink has announced that Terry Butler will serve as the interim Interim Insurance Consumer Advocate. Terry has worked as an attorney in various insurance regulatory capacities throughout his career, including as the Senior Attorney in the Office of the Insurance Consumer Advocate since August 2007. “Terry’s legal experience and expertise in standing up for Florida’s […]
The Consumer Advocate released his report to the legislature entitled “Claims Dispute Resolution Roundtable and Alternative Dispute Resolution Roundtable.” The report follows two separate “roundtable” discussions held by the Consumer Advocate, the first regarding claims disputes and the second pertaining to alternative dispute resolution. The report notes the appraisal process has become very costly and […]
The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation announced in late 2010 that it was withdrawing the insurer report card rule. This announcement was viewed favorably by many members of the industry because they had commented throughout the workshop and hearing process that the grading formula presents serious concerns. Although the OIR indicated at the time it […]