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Tallahassee, Fla. - The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) has established the 2021 personal property insurance rates for Citizens Property Insurance Corporation (Citizens). The OIR held a virtual public rate hearing on March 15, 2021, to receive testimony from Citizens in support of its rate recommendations and provide members of the public an opportunity to comment on the rate filings. Following a review of the complete record, the OIR has established the rates for Citizens personal lines and coastal accounts. The effective date for both new and renewal policies is August 1, 2021.

The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation will conduct a virtual rate hearing to hear testimony from National Specialty Insurance Company and receive public comment on their proposed rate filing. WHEN: Thursday, March 25, 2021 10:00 AM

The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation will conduct a virtual rate hearing to hear testimony from Citizens Property Insurance Corporation and receive public comment on their proposed rate filings. The hearing information is available here. WHEN: Monday, March 15, 2021 9:00 AM The record is open for public comment through March 26, 2021. Public comment may be submitted at the rate hearing or emailed to emailed to ratehearings@floir.com with the subject line “Citizens Property Insurance Corporation.”

​Tallahassee, Fla. - The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) released the following statement today in support of Governor DeSantis’ 2021-2022 budget recommendations: “This budget demonstrates Governor DeSantis’ strong dedication to the state of Florida. During these unprecedented times, I am grateful for the Governor’s leadership and support, which allows OIR to maintain a steady focus on cultivating a stable insurance market for Florida consumers and businesses,” said Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier.

The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) is recognizing the significant efforts it has made to protect Floridians in 2020. “In an unprecedented year, thanks to Governor DeSantis’ decisive leadership, the Office of Insurance Regulation was able to act quickly to take proactive steps to protect consumers,” said Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier. “I remain resolute in my commitment to consumer protection, and while 2020 has provided challenges, we have risen to meet them. As we move forward, OIR will continue its work to promote a stable and competitive insurance market for Floridians." The following items highlight the actions taken by OIR in 2020.

The Florida Health Insurance Advisory Board will hold a public meeting via conference call to conduct regular and general business of the Board. WHEN: Friday, December 18, 2020 2:00 PM

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier has issued a Final Order granting approval to the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) for a statewide overall decrease of 6.6% for Florida workers’ compensation insurance rates. This applies to both new and renewal workers’ compensation insurance policies effective in Florida as of January 1, 2021.

The Florida Health Insurance Advisory Board will hold a public meeting via conference call to conduct regular and general business of the Board. WHEN: Tuesday, November 17, 2020 2:00 PM

The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (Office) today announced agreements with three Bermuda-based reinsurers to participate in Florida's insurance marketplace under modified regulatory terms: Ace Tempest Reinsurance Ltd. (Ace Tempest Re), Hiscox Insurance Company [Bermuda] Limited (Hiscox), and Partner Reinsurance Company Ltd. (Partner Re). The three companies are not affiliated with each other.

Florida Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier has issued an Order​ to the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) requesting an amended rate filing to further reduce workers’ compensation rates for 2021.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier has issued an Order to the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) requesting an amended rate filing to further reduce workers’ compensation rates for 2021.

The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation will conduct a rate hearing to hear testimony from Centauri Specialty Insurance Company and receive public comment on their proposed homeowners’ insurance rate change. WHEN: Wednesday, October 14, 2020 10:00 AM

The Florida Health Insurance Advisory Board will hold a public meeting via conference call to conduct regular and general business of the Board. WHEN: Wednesday, October 14, 2020, 11:00 AM ET

The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation will conduct a rate hearing to hear testimony from NCCI and receive public comment on their proposed workers' compensation insurance rate change for all new and renewal workers’ compensation insurance policies written in the voluntary market in Florida, effective January 1, 2021. WHEN: Tuesday, October 13, 2021 1:00 PM