Rule Hearings and Workshops

Listed below are the Administrative Rules currently under development.

Rule Number/Title	Summary of Rule	Notice	Workshop/Hearing
69O-137.014 Notice of Temporary Discontinuance of Writing New Residential Property Insurance Policies	Rule 69O-137.014 “Notice of Temporary Discontinuance of Writing New Residential Property Insurance Policies” is being created to enact the provisions of Section 624.4301, F.S., as created by Section 7 of Chapter 2023-172, L.O.F. The subsection requires that insurers temporarily suspending the writing of new residential property insurance policies notify the office of such action on a form approved by the office and adopted by rule. The required form, OIR-A1-1500, “Notice of Temporary Discontinuance of Writing New Residential Property Insurance Policies” is incorporated by refence in this rule.	Notice of Development of Rulemaking Publish Date: 7/28/2023 Notice of Proposed Rule Publish Date: 9/19/2023	If requested within 21 days of the date of the notice, a hearing will be scheduled and announced in the Florida Administrative Register.

Rule Number/Title	Summary of Rule	Notice	Workshop/Hearing
69O-192.008 Multiple-Employer Welfare Arrangement Application	Rule 69O-192.008, F.A.C., is being amended to update form OIR-C1-983 “Application for Certificate of Authority Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangement”. The purpose of these changes is to remove the invoice from the form which is no longer needed due to changes in payment processing. In addition, changes are made to update addresses.	Notice of Development of Rulemaking Publish Date: 7/24/2023	If requested in writing and not deemed unnecessary by the agency head, a rule development workshop will be noticed in the next available Florida Administrative Register.

Rule Number/Title	Summary of Rule	Notice	Workshop/Hearing
69O-137.001 Annual and Quarterly Reporting Requirements 69O-137.004 Reports of Information by Health Insurers Required	Rule 69O-137.001 is amended to adopt the current versions of these NAIC instructions and manuals. Rule 69O-137.004, F.A.C., promulgates the current version of Form OIR-B2-1094, and creates Form OIR-B3-494, to collect information required by Section 637.9175, F.S.	Notice of Development of Rulemaking Publish Date: 7/24/2023 Notice of Proposed Rule Publish Date: 9/19/2023	If requested within 21 days of the date of the notice, a hearing will be scheduled and announced in the Florida Administrative Register.

Rule Number/Title	Summary of Rule	Notice	Workshop/Hearing
69O-143.0465 Group-wide Supervision of Internationally Active Insurance Groups	The Office of Insurance Regulation is amending rule 69O-143.0465, to reinstate the definition of the term “insurance holding company system.” It also replaces the term “group-wide” with “groupwide” to conform with Section 628.804, F.S.	Notice of Development of Rulemaking Publish Date: 7/24/2023 Notice of Proposed Rule Publish Date: 10/02/2023	If requested in writing and not deemed unnecessary by the agency head, a rule development workshop will be noticed in the next available Florida Administrative Register.

Rule Number/Title	Summary of Rule	Notice	Workshop/Hearing
69O-144.002 Reinsurance Application Procedures	The proposed amendment to Rule 69O-144.002, F.A.C., promulgates a revised version of Form OIR-C1-923, “Application for Accredited Reinsurer Status,” The version revises the directions to accurately describe where the applicant should submit their completed application packet and what email addresses they should use for assistance. Also, a typo is being corrected.	Notice of Development of Rulemaking Publish Date: 7/24/2023 Notice of Proposed Rule Publish Date: 10/02/2023	If requested in writing and not deemed unnecessary by the agency head, a rule development workshop will be noticed in the next available Florida Administrative Register.

Rule Number/Title	Summary of Rule	Notice	Workshop/Hearing
69O-151.001 Purpose 69O-151.002 Definition of Replacement 69O-151.003 Other Definitions 69O-151.004 Exemptions 69O-151.005 Duties of Agent 69O-151.006 Duties of Replacing Agent 69O-151.007 Duties of Replacing Insurers 69O-151.008 Duties of the Existing Insurer 69O-151.009 Penalties 69O-151.010 Approved Forms 69O-151.012 Separability 69O-151.101 Purpose 69O-151.102 Scope 69O-151.106 Violation 69O-151.107 Effective Date 69O-151.201 Purpose and Scope 69O-151.202 Requirements 69O-151.203 Adoption of Form OIR-D0-1180	Rules 69O-151.002, 69O-151.003, 69O-151.004, 69O-151.007, 69O-151.008, 69O-151.010, 69O-151.102, 69O-151.201, 69O-151.202, are being amended to update form references, remove duplicative language, update citations to the laws implemented, and make grammatical and stylistic changes to improve readability. Rules 69O-151.001, 69O-151.005, 69O-151.006, 69O-151.009, 69O-151.012, 69O-151.101, 69O-151.106, 69O-151.107, and 69O-151.203, are being repealed.	Notice of Development of Rulemaking Publish Date: 7/24/2023 Notice of Proposed Rule Publish Date: 10/02/2023	If requested in writing and not deemed unnecessary by the agency head, a rule development workshop will be noticed in the next available Florida Administrative Register.

Rule Number/Title	Summary of Rule	Notice	Workshop/Hearing
69O-157.023 Reporting 69O-157.111 Reporting Requirements	The Office of Insurance Regulation is updating Rules 69O-157.023 and 69O-157.111 to correct form titles and revision dates.	Notice of Development of Rulemaking Publish Date: 7/24/2023 Notice of Proposed Rule Publish Date: 10/02/2023	If requested in writing and not deemed unnecessary by the agency head, a rule development workshop will be noticed in the next available Florida Administrative Register.

Rule Number/Title	Summary of Rule	Notice	Workshop/Hearing
69O-166.031 Mediation of Property Insurance Claims	Implements the changes made to Section 627.7015, F.S., by removing language that is now obsolete and revising language regarding fine amounts.	Notice of Development of Rulemaking Publish Date: 7/24/2023 Notice of Proposed Rule Publish Date: 10/02/2023	If requested in writing and not deemed unnecessary by the agency head, a rule development workshop will be noticed in the next available Florida Administrative Register.

Rule Number/Title	Summary of Rule	Notice	Workshop/Hearing
69O-191.027 Application for Certificate of Authority	Rule is amended to update Forms OIR-C1-942 and OIR-B2-1093, by removing the invoices, improving formatting, updating instructions, correcting typographical errors, and updating addresses. Form OIR-C1-1263 is being repealed as obsolete.	Notice of Development of Rulemaking Publish Date: 7/24/2023	If requested in writing and not deemed unnecessary by the agency head, a rule development workshop will be noticed in the next available Florida Administrative Register.

Rule Number/Title	Summary of Rule	Notice	Workshop/Hearing
69O-196.007 Annual Reports 69O-196.015 Application for and Issuance of License and License Continuance	Rules 69O-196.007, and .015, F.A.C., are amended to update forms OIR-A3-107, OIR-C1-958, OIR-A3-453, OIR-C1-454, and OIR-A3-1563, removing invoices, improving formatting, and updating addresses. References to Forms OIR-C1-144, OIR-C1-1423, and OIR-C1-957 are being corrected.	Notice of Development of Rulemaking Publish Date: 7/24/2023	If requested in writing and not deemed unnecessary by the agency head, a rule development workshop will be noticed in the next available Florida Administrative Register.

Rule Number/Title	Summary of Rule	Notice	Workshop/Hearing
69O-198.011 Application for and Issuance of License and License Continuance 69O-198.012 Annual Statement	Rules 69O-198.011, and .012, F.A.C., are amended to update forms OIR-C1-977, OIR-A3-110, OIR-C1-989, OIR-A3-955, and OIR-A3-458, removing invoices, improving formatting, and updating addresses.	Notice of Development of Rulemaking Publish Date: 7/24/2023	If requested in writing and not deemed unnecessary by the agency head, a rule development workshop will be noticed in the next available Florida Administrative Register.

Rule Number/Title	Summary of Rule	Notice	Workshop/Hearing
69O-199.008 Application for License and License Renewal	Rule 69O-199.008, F.A.C., is being amended to update form OIR-A3-1073, removing the invoice, improving formatting, and updating addresses.	Notice of Development of Rulemaking Publish Date: 7/24/2023	If requested in writing and not deemed unnecessary by the agency head, a rule development workshop will be noticed in the next available Florida Administrative Register.

Rule Number/Title	Summary of Rule	Notice	Workshop/Hearing
69O-200.004 Application for License and License Renewal	Rule 69O-200.004, F.A.C., is being amended to update forms OIR-C1-994, and OIR-A3-467 LR, removing invoices, improving formatting, updating instructions, correcting typographical errors, and updating addresses.	Notice of Development of Rulemaking Publish Date: 7/24/2023	If requested in writing and not deemed unnecessary by the agency head, a rule development workshop will be noticed in the next available Florida Administrative Register.

Rule Number/Title

Summary of Rule

Notice

Workshop/Hearing

69O-201.008
Application for Certificate Authority and Annual Renewal

69O-201.012
Annual Statement and Quarterly Statements

Rules 69O-201.008, and .012, F.A.C., are being amended to update forms OIR-C1-480, OIR-A3-478, OIR-A3-1077, OIR-A3-479 “Annual Statement Legal Expense Insurance Corporation,” and OIR-A3-481, removing invoices, improving formatting, updating instructions, correcting typographical errors, and updating addresses. Form OIR-C1-995 is being repealed as obsolete and cross references to Rule 69O-136.100 are being added.

Notice of Development of Rulemaking
Publish Date:
7/24/2023

If requested in writing and not deemed unnecessary by the agency head, a rule development workshop will be noticed in the next available Florida Administrative Register.

Rule Number/Title

Summary of Rule

Notice

Workshop/Hearing

69O-203.020
Prepaid Limited Health Service Organization Application

69O-203.210
Discount Plan Organization Application

69O-203.215
Annual Reports

Rules 69O-203.020, .210, and .215, F.A.C., are being amended to update Forms OIR-C1-1119, OIR-C1-1606, and OIR-A1-1671, by removing invoices, improving formatting, and updating addresses.

Notice of Development of Rulemaking
Publish Date:
7/24/2023

If requested in writing and not deemed unnecessary by the agency head, a rule development workshop will be noticed in the next available Florida Administrative Register.

Rule Number/Title	Summary of Rule	Notice	Workshop/Hearing
69O-193.003 Applications and Management Change	Rule is amended to update Forms OIR-C1-471, OIR-C1-473, OIR-C1-2218, OIR C1-2219, and OIR-C1-2220, by removing the invoices, improving formatting, updating instructions, correcting typographical errors, and updating addresses.	Notice of Development of Rulemaking Publish Date: 7/27/2023	If requested in writing and not deemed unnecessary by the agency head, a rule development workshop will be noticed in the next available Florida Administrative Register.

Rule Number/Title	Summary of Rule	Notice	Workshop/Hearing
69O-138.001 NAIC Financial Condition Examiners Handbook Adopted	Rule 69O-138.001 is amended to adopt the 2022 and 2023 National Association of Insurance Commissioners Financial Condition Examiners Handbooks.	Notice of Development of Rulemaking Publish Date: 7/24/2023 Notice of Proposed Rule Publish Date: 9/19/2023	If requested within 21 days of the date of the notice, a hearing will be scheduled and announced in the Florida Administrative Register.

Rule Number/Title

Summary of Rule

Notice

Workshop/Hearing

69O-138.003
Market Conduct Exam Methodology

69O-138.004
Risk-Based Selection Methodology for Scheduling Financial Examinations

Rules 69O-138.004 “Risk-Based Selection Methodology for Scheduling Financial Examinations” and 69O-138.003 “Market Conduct Exam Methodology” are being created to enact the provisions of Sections 4 and 5 of Chapter 2023-172, L.O.F.

Notice of Rule Development
Publish Date:
07/21/2023

Notice of Proposed Rule
Publish Date:
9/19/2023

If requested within 21 days of the date of the notice, a hearing will be scheduled and announced in the Florida Administrative Register.

Rule Number/Title

Summary of Rule

Notice

Workshop/Hearing

69O-136.013
Advisory Organizations

69O-136.014
Rating Organizations

The applications for rating organizations and advisory organizations are updated.

Notice of Rule Development
Publish Date:
07/27/2023

Notice of Proposed Rule
Publish Date:
09/25/2023

If requested within 21 days of the date of the notice, a hearing will be scheduled and announced in the Florida Administrative Register.

Rule Number/Title

Summary of Rule

Notice

Workshop/Hearing

69O-136.002

Foreign and Alien Insurers Filing for a Certificate of Authority

69O-136.004

Surplus Lines

69O-136.005

Captive Insurers

69O-136.006

Domestic Insurers Filing for an Application for Permit

69O-136.007

Redomestication Procedure

69O-136.011

Domestic Insurers Filing for a Certificate of Authority

69O-136.012

Forms Adopted

69O-136.015

Procedure to Amend an Existing Certificate of Authority to Add a New Line of Business

69O-136.018

Determination of Eligibility to Operate as an Alien Insurer in Florida

69O-136.031

Registration as a Purchasing Group

69O-136.032

Registration as a Risk Retention Group

69O-136.034

Uniform Certificate of Authority Expansion Application

69O-136.080

Mergers and Acquisitions of Controlling Stock of a Florida Domestic Insurer

69O-136.090

Merger, Consolidation, or Acquisition of Controlling Stock, Ownership Interests, Assets, or Control of a Specialty Insurer

69O-136.100

Forms Incorporated by Reference

The forms and rules for applications are amended and updated. The manner to submit applications to the Office has been updated. Rules 69O-136.012 and 69O-136.034 are repealed.

Notice of Rule Development
Publish Date:
07/21/2023

Notice of Proposed Rule
Publish Date:
09/25/2023

If requested within 21 days of the date of the notice, a hearing will be scheduled and announced in the Florida Administrative Register.

Rule Number/Title	Summary of Rule	Notice	Workshop/Hearing
69O-149.005 Reasonableness of Benefits in Relation to Premiums	Rule 69O-149.005 is amended to clarify certain tables are also applicable to paid family leave policies.	Notice of Rule Development Publish Date: 07/24/2023	If requested in writing and not deemed unnecessary by the agency head, a rule development workshop will be noticed in the next available Florida Administrative Register.

Rule Number/Title

Summary of Rule

Notice

Workshop/Hearing

69O-186.014
Title Insurance Statistical Gathering-Title Insurance Underwriters

The amendments to the rule remove obsolete directions for filing the form in 2015 using data from calendar year 2014. In addition, it incorporates the latest version of form “Title Insurance Statistical Gathering-Title Insurance Underwriters” and is now comprised of three forms. The forms revise schedule P, includes fewer additional worksheets, and is streamlined to be easier to understand and make reporting easier for the insurers. The manner for submission of the forms by companies has been revised.

Notice of Rule Development
Publish Date:
07/24/2023

Notice of Proposed Rule
Publish Date:
09/25/2023

If requested within 21 days of the date of the notice, a hearing will be scheduled and announced in the Florida Administrative Register.

Rule Number/Title

Summary of Rule

Notice

Workshop/Hearing

69O-238.001
Application and Renewal

Rule 69O-238.001 is amended to remove a form from the rule and update the payment method for the registration.

Notice of Rule Development
Publish Date:
07/24/2023

Notice of Proposed Rule
Publish Date:
9/19/2023

If requested within 21 days of the date of the notice, a hearing will be scheduled and announced in the Florida Administrative Register.

Rule Number/Title

Summary of Rule

Notice

Workshop/Hearing

69O-197.001

Application for Certificate of Authority as an Insurance Administrator and Pharmacy Benefit Manager Renewal

69O-197.004

Remittance Requirements

69O-197.005

Independent Professional Examiners

69O-197.006

Insurance Administrator Annual Report

OIR-C1-1075 (Effective 7/2023)
OIR-A3-975 (Effective 7/2023)

Rule 69O-197.001 is created to incorporate the application for a certificate authority as an insurance administrator. Rules 69O-197.004 and 69O-197.005 are created to implement Chapter 2023-29, Laws of Florida. Rule 69O-197.006, F.A.C., is amended to update parts of the annual statement filed an insurance administrator.

Notice of Rule Development
Publish Date:
07/19/2023

Notice of Proposed Rule
Publish Date:
9/19/2023

If requested within 21 days of the date of the notice, a hearing will be scheduled and announced in the Florida Administrative Register.

Rule Number/Title	Summary of Rule	Notice	Workshop/Hearing
69OER-23-2 Claims-Handling Manuals OIR-B3-495 (Effective 7/2023) OIR-B3-496 (Effective 7/2023)	Emergency Rule 69OER23-2, creates a new rule in order to incorporate two forms required to implement the newly created Section 627.4108, F.S., regarding claims-handling manuals.	Notice of Emergency Rule Publish Date: 07/17/2023	The Legislature expressly authorized the promulgation of emergency rules to implement the provisions of Section 18 of Chapter 2023-172, Laws of Florida. This rule takes effect upon being filed with the Department of State, unless a later time and date is specified in the rule.

Rule Number/Title	Summary of Rule	Notice	Workshop/Hearing
69N-121.003 Organization Structure of the Office	This rule amendment reorganizes the Office Insurance Regulation to provide for greater efficiency and responsiveness. The changes include adding a Division of Market Regulation to the existing Division of Property and Casualty and the Division of Life and Health. The amended rule also provides additional information about the organizational units that exist within the Office.	Notice of Development of Rulemaking Publish Date: 05/09/2023	If requested in writing and not deemed unnecessary by the agency head, a rule development hearing will be noticed in the next available Florida Administrative Register.

Rule Number/Title	Summary of Rule	Notice	Workshop/Hearing
69O-137.009 Filing Procedures for Commercial and Personal Residential Property Supplemental and Quarterly Report	A rule development workshop is being held regarding the Office's proposed amendments to Rule 69O-137.009.	Notice of Development of Rulemaking Publish Date: 1/23/2023	A rule development workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 3 p.m. via conference call. To join, call 850-328-4354 and enter conference ID# 547-225-683.

Rule Number/Title

Summary of Rule

Notice

Workshop/Hearing

69O-144.001

Purpose

69O-144.002

Approval Procedures

69O-144.005

Credit for Reinsurance

69O-144.006

Credit for Reinsurance: Reinsurers Maintaining Trust Funds

69O-144.007

Credit for Reinsurance from Certified Reinsurers

69O-144.009

Credit for Reinsurance: Other Requirements and Provisions

69O-144.010

Accounting Requirements: Life and Health Reinsurance Agreements

69O-144.011

Credit for Reinsurance from Reinsurers Domiciled in Reciprocal Jurisdictions

69O-144.012

Term and Universal Life Insurance Reserve Financing

A rule hearing is being held for public comments regarding the Office’s proposed rules and the Notice of Change filed by the Office for Rules 69O-144.002, 69O-144.007, 69O-144.009, 69O-144.011, and 69O-144.012.

Notice of Development of Rulemaking
Publish Date:
10/1/2021

Notice of Meeting
Publish Date:
7/6/2022

A hearing is scheduled for Monday, July 25, 2022 at 3 p.m. via conference call. To join, call 850-328-4354 and enter conference ID# 464-485-375.

Rule Number/Title	Summary of Rule	Notice	Workshop/Hearing
69O-191.021 Scope 69O-191.027 Application for Certificate of Authority 69O-191.028 Standards for Fingerprint Cards for New Applicants and Acquisition Applications 69O-191.075 Annual and Quarterly Reports 69O-191.085 Fees 69O-191.097 Change of Ownership 69O-191.107 Prescribed Forms	A rule hearing is being held for public comments regarding the Office’s proposed rules and the Notice of Change filed by the Office for Rule 69O-191.027.	Notice of Meeting Publish Date: 7/6/2022	A hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at 10 a.m. via conference call. To join, call 850-328-4354 and enter conference ID# 748-376-759.

Rule Number/Title

Summary of Rule

Notice

Workshop/Hearing

69O-192.001
Purpose and Scope

69O-192.008
General Eligibility

69O-192.048
Annual Report

69O-192.058
Forms Incorporated by Reference

A rule hearing is being held for public comments regarding the Office’s proposed rules and the Notice of Change filed by the Office for Rule 69O-192.008.

Notice of Rule Development
Publish Date:
2/8/2022

Notice of Meeting
Publish Date:
7/6/2022

A hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at 11 a.m. via conference call. To join, call 850-328-4354 and enter conference ID# 348-840-648.

Rule Number/Title	Summary of Rule	Notice	Workshop/Hearing
69O-194.001 Scope 69O-194.002 Definitions 69O-194.003 Application 69O-194.005 Prepaid Health Clinic Contact 69O-194.009 Reporting Requirements 69O-194.010 Fees 69O-194.030 Forms Incorporated by Reference	A rule hearing is being held for public comments regarding the Office’s proposed rules and the Notice of Change filed by the Office for Rules 69O-194.003 and 69O-194.009.	Notice of Meeting Publish Date: 7/6/2022	A hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at 10 a.m. via conference call. To join, call 850-328-4354 and enter conference ID# 961-835-10.

Rule Number/Title

Summary of Rule

Notice

Workshop/Hearing

69O-200.001

Purpose and Scope

69O-201.002

Definitions

69O-200.004

Qualification to Obtain and Hold a License

69O-200.006

Contractual Liability Insurers

69O-200.009

Form Filings

69O-200.014

Exemption From Financial Examination

69O-200.015

Forms Incorporated by Reference

69O-200.017

Annual Reports

A rule hearing is being held for public comments regarding the Office’s proposed rules and the Notice of Change filed by the Office for Rule 69O-200.004.

Notice of Rule Development
Publish Date:
2/9/2022

Notice of Meeting
Publish Date:
7/6/2022

A hearing is scheduled for Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 3 p.m. via conference call. To join, call 850-328-4354 and enter conference ID# 639-400-484.

Rule Number/Title	Summary of Rule	Notice	Workshop/Hearing
69O-203.010 Scope 69O-203.013 Definitions for the Purpose of these Rules 69O-203.020 Application for Certificate of Authority 69O-203.021 Standards for Fingerprint Cards for New Applicants and Acquisition Applications 69O-203.065 Reinsurance (Excess Loss Insurance) 69O-203.070 Annual and Quarterly Reports 69O-203.078 Fees 69O-203.093 Change of Ownership 69O-203.100 Prescribed Forms 69O-203.210 Forms Incorporated by Reference 69O-203.215 Annual Reports	A rule hearing is being held for public comments regarding the Office’s proposed rules and the Notice of Change filed by the Office for Rules 69O-203.020, .070, and .210.	Notice of Meeting Publish Date: 7/6/2022	A hearing is scheduled for Monday, August 1, 2022 at 3 p.m. via conference call. To join, call 850-328-4354 and enter conference ID# 944-377-788.

Rule Number/Title

Summary of Rule

Notice

Workshop/Hearing

69O-171.011
Property Claims Litigation Data Call

Reporting Form Template (8/2022)

Reporting Form Template
(6/2022)

Reporting Form Template
(3/2022)

Reporting Form Template
(2/2022)

As a result of the passage of SB 76 during the 2021 Legislative Session, codified as section 624.424(11), Florida Statutes., each authorized insurer issuing personal lines or commercial lines residential property insurance policies shall report to the Office of Insurance Regulation, for specified lines of insurance, an annual Florida Property Claims Litigation data call on a form prescribed by the Financial Services Commission detailing closed claim experience.

Notice of Change

Publish Date:

8/10/2022

Notice of Change

Publish Date:

7/14/2022

Notice of Proposed Rule

Publish Date:

6/27/2022

Notice of Rule Development

Publish Date:

10/29/2021

A hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, July 19 at 9 a.m. in Room 116 of the Larson Building (200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399). To register and participate online, click here. To participate via telephone, dial 1-877-309-2074 and enter access code 114-481-133.