DFS Rule Development

Jul 7, 2009

The Florida Department of Financial Services (“DFS”) Division of Workers’ Compensation has issued notices regarding the following Rules: 69L-7.602: Florida Workers’ Compensation Medical Services Billing, Filing and Reporting Rule. To view the Notice of Proposed Rule, click here. The purpose …

Capitol to Courthouse Headliners: Monday, July 6

Jul 6, 2009

To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Florida Regulators, State Farm Florida Appear Headed to Court Over Withdrawal Plan Negotiations between Florida regulators and State Farm Florida concerning the insurer’s plans to withdraw from the state’s property …

FWCJUA Solicits Quotes For Online Interactive System

Jul 6, 2009

The Florida Workers’ Compensation Joint Underwriting Association (“FWCJUA”) has issued a Quote Solicitation from technology firms, preferably those specializing in workers’ compensation systems, to assist the FWCJUA in implementing a Web-based interactive application process within a six-month period.  The processing …

CALENDAR: Insurance-Related Meetings–July 6-10

Jul 6, 2009

    Monday, July 6   NAIC Health Risk-Based Capital Working Group Meeting The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) Health Risk-Based Capital Working Group will meet via teleconference on Monday, July 6, starting at 11:00 a.m. (EST). The registration …

A.M. Best Reports on State Farm Florida Status

Jul 2, 2009

The stay applicable to the administrative appeal filed by State Farm from the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation’s conditional approval of its proposed property insurance withdrawal from Florida is currently set to expire on July 15th.  Unless this matter is …