OIR ORDER PROTECTS WILMA VICTIMS

Two protective orders, one protecting consumers from being dropped by their insurers while repair work is being done, and a second prohibiting insurance companies from canceling or non-renewing any insurance policy until after Nov. 19, have been signed in Tallahassee, Fla., by Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty.

The order, prohibiting policies from being canceled or non-renewed, was in effect until Nov. 19, and likely to be extended. It covers policyholders in the 20 Florida counties affected by Wilma including Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties.