The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) today released an analysis entitled, “One Year Later: Hurricane Michael’s Impact on Florida,” providing a current narrative of the impact of Hurricane Michael on Florida. [Read more…] about OIR Releases Hurricane Michael Analysis
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Florida Law Reminder for Early Prescription Refills
Following Governor DeSantis’ Executive Order 19-190 expanding the state of emergency to all 67 counties in Florida as the state prepares for Hurricane Dorian, the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) issued the following notice to all health insurers, managed care organizations and other health entities licensed by OIR: [Read more…] about Florida Law Reminder for Early Prescription Refills
OIR Receives Annual Workers’ Compensation Rate Filing
The Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) has received the 2020 Florida workers’ compensation rate filing by the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI), which proposes a statewide average premium decrease of 5.4%. [Read more…] about OIR Receives Annual Workers’ Compensation Rate Filing
OIR Issues Orders Establishing 2019 Rates for Citizens
The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) has established the 2019personal and commercial property insurance rates for Citizens Property Insurance Corporation (Citizens). [Read more…] about OIR Issues Orders Establishing 2019 Rates for Citizens
Commissioner Altmaier Applauds FY 2019-2020 Budget
Florida Office of Insurance Regulation Commissioner David Altmaier released the following statement today following the Governor’s signature of Senate Bill 2500, General Appropriations Act, securing Florida’s 2019-2020 FY Budget: [Read more…] about Commissioner Altmaier Applauds FY 2019-2020 Budget
When it Comes to Flooding, Florida’s Risk is Real
All Floridians are subject to flooding – one of the costliest types of disasters
As Floridians are approximately 30 days from the start of the 2019 Atlantic Hurricane Season, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis and Florida Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier are reminding consumers to start preparing now, if they haven’t already. [Read more…] about When it Comes to Flooding, Florida’s Risk is Real
After Years of Compounding Abuse, Policyholders Gain Protections
Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier issued the following statement following today’s passage of HB 7065, sponsored by Senator Doug Broxson and Representative Bob Rommel, limiting one-way attorney’s fees related to assignment of benefits (AOB) agreements: [Read more…] about After Years of Compounding Abuse, Policyholders Gain Protections
Commissioner David Altmaier: It’s Time to Protect Consumers and Start Recovering from Years of Compounding Abuse
Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier issued the following statement following today’s Senate Rules Committee’s vote on SB 122 limiting one-way attorney’s fees in related to assignment of benefits (AOB) agreements: [Read more…] about Commissioner David Altmaier: It’s Time to Protect Consumers and Start Recovering from Years of Compounding Abuse
Commissioner Altmaier Applauds Passage of HB 7065
Absent Legislative Reform, Florida’s Unique AOB Crisis is Here to Stay
Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier issued the following statement following today’s passage of HB 7065 reforming one-way attorney’s fees related to assignment of benefits (AOB) agreements: [Read more…] about Commissioner Altmaier Applauds Passage of HB 7065
Commissioner David Altmaier Applauds Florida’s Leaders for Keeping Consumers at Forefront of AOB Discussions
Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier issued the following statement following the recent advancement of assignment of benefits (AOB) reform efforts in the House Insurance and Banking Subcommittee and the Senate Judiciary Committee: [Read more…] about Commissioner David Altmaier Applauds Florida’s Leaders for Keeping Consumers at Forefront of AOB Discussions