FIC: AOB Bill Signed

By:  Katrina Callaway, FIC General Counsel Governor Ron DeSantis signed the AOB reform bill, HB 7065, on May 23, 2019, one day after receiving the bill on his desk.  The bill makes significant changes to assignment of benefit agreements in an effort to curb costs and litigation in property insurance claims.  One of the most…

Commissioner Altmaier Applauds Governor DeSantis for Signing AOB Reform

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 23, 2019Contact Info: Karen Kees, (850) 413-2515, press@floir.com Commissioner Altmaier Applauds Governor DeSantis for Signing AOB Reform TALLAHASSEE, Fla. —Today, Florida Office of Insurance Regulation Commissioner David Altmaier released the following statement following the Governor’s signature of House Bill 7065: “Governor DeSantis continues to demonstrate his strong commitment to Florida consumers…

OIR Notice: Submissions to OIR’s P&C Forms and Rates section will be conducted through the IRFS

Notice to all Property and Casualty Insurers Starting May 16, submissions to OIR’s Property and Casualty Forms and Rates section will be conducted through the Insurance Regulation Filing System (IRFS).  Upon launch, all new filings will be submitted through IRFS and filers will be prevented from accessing the “submit new filing” option in IFile.  Filings…