Florida insurance regulation News

Florida OIR Wants Enhanced Hurricane Ian Data by Sept. 27. Claims Have Topped 740,000

The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation is reminding carriers that additional information about Hurricane Ian claims is due no later than Sept. 27. By law, the office is required to collect data after hurricanes. Simple data was required in the …

Florida Lawmakers Pass Homeowners’ Rights Bill With Credit Restriction

Insurers in Florida could not use credit information to deny a claim or cancel a policy under a bill now headed to the desk of Florida Gov. Rick Scott. The Florida House voted unanimously for a bill that would also …

Florida Extends Fast-Track Policy Form Approval Until Year-End

Florida regulators, citing a backlog in property/casualty form filings and the need to train new staff, have extended a fast-track approval process for personal lines forms until the end of the year. Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty this week ordered …