News and Alerts Archive
| All Title Agencies: Title Administrative Surcharge Reminder - Click here to view the Title Administrative Surcharge Information page - Deadline is January 30, 2021! |
| Bail Bond Rulemaking Workshop - December 10, 2020 at 10:00 AM [Agenda] |
| Bail Bond Agents/Agencies - See our Bail Bond Agency Primary Agent User Guide *NEW* |
| Chief Financial Officer Directive 2020-10 - CFO Patronis signed directive delaying enforcement of the submission of the 2020 Title Data Call until September 1, 2020 |
| Chief Financial Officer Directive 2020-08 - CFO Patronis signed directive extending waiver of certain restrictions to allow customer representatives to perform their work at home, if necessary |
| Chief Financial Officer Directive 2020-01 - CFO Patronis signed directive waiving certain restrictions to allow customer representatives to perform their work at home, if necessary, through May 8, 2020 |
| CFO Patronis to Travel Insurance Companies and Agents: Pay Claims Promptly in Wake of Coronavirus |
| Notice to Agents of Windhaven Insurance Company - Click here to see the Notice Regarding the Liquidation of Windhaven Insurance Company |
| Notice to Agents of Florida Specialty Insurance Company - Click here to see the Notice Regarding the Liquidation of Florida Sepcialty Insurance Company |
| *Email Phishing Alert*: Fake Emails Coming from the NAIC |
| Important Information Regarding Emergency Adjusters |
| Industry Warning: Contractors Adjusting Insurance Claims |
| List of Approved Navigator Registrations - Click here to see the list |
| Information on Navigators and Registering - Read more here |
| Title Insurance Agents and Agencies - Title Agency Fees |
| Final Adopted Version in F.A.C. Effective January 30, 2019 - Penalty Guidelines for Insurance Representatives |
| All Title Agencies, Title Administrative Surcharge Reminder - Click here to view the Title Administrative Surcharge Information page |
| To All Public Adjusters and the Public - Florida Statutes Regulating Public Adjusters |
| All Title Agencies - Data Call Due May 31 |
| Notice of Proposed Rule - Requirements for Replacement of Life and Health Coverage |
| Important Information Regarding the SERT Badge Program |
| Add and Remove Branch Insurance Agency Locations in MyProfile - Guide |
| Notice of Final Adoption in F.A.C. Effective April 12, 2017 - Continuing Education |
| Notice of Proposed Rule - Unlawful Inducements Related to Title Insurance Transactions |
| Notice of Change/Withdrawal - Continuing Education |
| Notice of Proposed Rule - Mediators |
| To All Property Insurers - Informational Memorandum OIR-16-07M Regarding Tropical Storm/Hurricane Hermine |
| Notice of Proposed Rule - Insurance Agent Penalties |
| Notice of Proposed Rule - Neutral Evaluators |
| Notice of Proposed Rule - Continuing Education |
| Notice of Proposed Rule - Anti-Coercion |
| Notice of Proposed Rule - Conduct of Public Adjusters |
| Notice of Development of Rulemaking - Conduct of Public Adjusters |
| Final Adopted Version in F.A.C. Effective March 31, 2016 - Prelicensing Education - Definitions |
| Final Adopted Version in F.A.C. Effective March 31, 2016 - Prelicensing Education - Providers |
| Final Adopted Version in F.A.C. Effective March 31, 2016 - Prelicensing Education - Instructors |
| Final Adopted Version in F.A.C. Effective March 31, 2016 - Prelicensing Education - Courses |
| Final Adopted Version in F.A.C. Effective March 31, 2016 - Prelicensing Education - Course Offering and Attendance Records |
| Final Adopted Version in F.A.C. Effective March 31, 2016 - Prelicensing Education - Certification of Students |
| Final Adopted Version in F.A.C. Effective March 31, 2016 - Prelicensing Education - Study Aids |
| Final Adopted Version in F.A.C. Effective March 31, 2016 - Prelicensing Education - Grounds for Disapproval, Suspension, or Revocation of Approval of a Provider, School Official, Supervising Instructor, or Instructor, Other Penaties |
| Final Adopted Version in F.A.C. Effective March 31, 2016 - Prelicensing Education - Duration of Suspension, or Revocation, and Effect of Suspension or Revocation upon Associated Authorizations |
| Notice of Development of Rulemaking - Unlawful Inducements Related to Title Insurance Transactions |
| Final Adoption of Rule Effective February 9, 2016 -Unlawful Inducements Related to Title Insurance Transactions |
| Notice of Development of Rulemaking - Pre-Licensing Education |
| Final Adoption of Rule Effective December 31, 2015 -Requirements for Replacement of Life and Health Coverage |
| Notice of Change/Withdrawal - Unlawful Inducements Related to Title Insurance Transactions |
| Notice of Change/Withdrawal - Requirements for Replacement of Life and Health Coverage |
| Final Adoption of Rule Effective October, 28 2015 - Escrow Disbursements |
| Notice of Development of Rulemaking - Pre-Licensing Education |
| Notice of Proposed Rule -Unlawful Inducements Related to Title Insurance Transactions |
| Notice of Development of Rulemaking - Continuing Education |
| Notice of Proposed Rule - Requirements for Replacement of Life and Health Coverage |
| Notice of Change/Withdrawal of Rule Effective September, 14 2015 -Escrow Disbursements |
| Final Adoption of Rule Effective September, 13 2015 - Penalty Guidelines for Insurance Representatives |
| Citizens Property Insurance Corporation - Latest Training Bulletin (with links to 3rd quarter training webinars) |
| Notice of Ancillary Receivership (Liquidation) Effective July 20, 2015 - National Insurance Company |
| Notice of Proposed Rule - Florida Insurance Premium Disclosure & Settlement Agent Certification |
| Notice of Change/Withdrawal - Information to be Provided When Recommending the Surrender of an Annuity or Life Insurance Policy with a Cash Value |
| 2015 Legislative Session - CS/CS/HB 1133 Signed |
| Notice of Development of Rule Making -Penalty Guidelines for Insurance Representatives |
| Final Notice of Rule Repeal Effective March 16, 2015 - Definitions (Repealed) |
| Final Notice of Rule Repeal Effective March 16, 2015 - Purpose (Repealed) |
| Final Notice of Rule Repeal Effective March 16, 2015 - Fees (Repealed) |
| Final Notice of Rule Repeal Effective March 16, 2015 - License to Sell Life Insurance to Fund Prearranged Funeral Services or Merchandise (Repealed) |
| Final Adopted Rule Effective March 10, 2015 - Sale of Certificates of Deposit |
| Final Adopted Rules Effective January 5, 2015 - Adjusters |
| Notice of Proposed Rule - Information to be Provided When Recommending the Surrender of an Annuity or Life Insurance Policy |
| Notice of Proposed Rule - Repealing Duplicative Sections of 69B-211 |
| Notice of Proposed Rule - Sale of Certificates of Deposit |
| Notice of Receivership with January 1, 2015 Liquidation - Florida Healthcare Plus |
| Citizens Alert - Training for Personal Lines PolicyCenter |
| Notice of Development of Rulemaking - Requirement for Replacement of Life and Health Coverage |
| Notice of Change - Adjuster Rules |
| Agent/Broker Behavior for Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plan Marketing |
| Notice of Development of Rulemaking - Sale of Certificates of Deposit |
| Notice of Proposed Rule Repeal - Funding of Preneed Contracts With Life Insurance or Annuities |
| Notice of Proposed Rule Repeal - Various Rules within "Agents" |
| Notice of Proposed Rule Repeal - Insurance in Connection with Installment Sales |
| 2014 Legislative Session - Final Analysis: CS/CS/HB 633 |
| Notice to Agents of Suspension of Ultimate Health Plans, Inc. |
| Notice of Proposed Rule - Return of Unearned Premium |
| Amended Rule Effective October 21, 2014 - Suitability and Disclosure in Annuity Investments - Forms Required |
| *ALERT* - Delay in Fingerprint Processing May Affect License Applicants |
| Notice of Proposed Rule - Group or Quasi-Group Implications |
| All Title Agencies - 2015 Title Administrative Surcharge Information |
| Notice of Correction - Suitability and Disclosure in Annuity Investments-Forms Required - DFS-H1-1980 (Proposed) - DFS-H1-1981 (Proposed) |
| Notice of Rule Development - Information to be Provided When Recommending the Surrender of an Annuity or Life Insurance Policy |
| Amended Rule Chapter Effective September 10, 2014 - Penalties for Violations by Navigators |
| Notice of Proposed Rule - Adjusters |
| Amended Rule Chapter Effective September 1, 2014 - Prelicensing Education |
| Notice of Change - Suitability and Disclosure in Annuity Investments |
| Notice of Change - Registration of Navigators |
| Notice of Change - Penalties for Violations by Navigators |
| Notice of Change - Pre-licensing Education |
| Notice of Proposed Rule - Suitability and Disclosure in Annuity Investments |
| Important Notice to Public Adjusters Regarding Recent Severe Weather and Flash Flooding - Declaration of Emergency - Executive Order 14-144 |
| Annual Report of Certain Insurance Examinations for 2013 published |
| Notice of Proposed Rule - Pre-licensing Education |
| Notice of Proposed Rule - Registration of Navigators |
| Notice of Proposed Rule - Penalties for Violations by Navigators |
| Notice of Rule Development - Public Adjuster Apprentices |
| Notice of Rule Development - Adjusters |
| Amended Rule Effective March 24, 2014 - Penalties for Violation of Section 626.621, F.S. |
| Reminder - The 5-Hour CE Course Requirement |
| Notice of Proposed Rule Development - Suitability and Disclosure in Annuity Investments - DFS-H1-1980 (Proposed) - DFS-H1-1981 (Proposed) |
| Notice of Proposed Rule - Penalties for Violation of Section 626.621, F.S. |
| Notice of Proposed Rule Development - Pre-licensing Education |
| Notice of Proposed Rule Development - Penalties for Violations by Navigators |
| Notice of Proposed Rule Development - Registration of Navigators |
| All Title Agencies - 2014 Title Administrative Surcharge Information |
| All Title Agencies - Title Insurance Agency Data Call Information |
| Tips for Health Agents/Brokers - CMS has issued a guide for Helping Consumers Complete an Enrollment Starting December 1st. |
| Interactive tutorial for using MyProfile - Click here to see it |
| VISA-branded Cards Now Accepted for Applications - Read more here |
| Title Agencies - Notice of Final Public Hearing |
| Notice of Change - Powers of Attorney |
| Notice of Proposed Rule - Forms for Limited Surety (Bail Bond) Agents |
| Pre-licensing Education Rules has a new chapter - 69B-227, F.A.C. |
| Temporary Bail Bond Agent Employment Reporting revised rule effective November 6, 2013 |
| Notice of Proposed Rule - Title Insurance Statistical Gathering |
| Notice to Agents of Suspension of AGIC, Inc. |
| Notice of Withdrawal - Adjusters |
| Notice of Proposed Rule - Powers of Attorney |
| Notice of Proposed Rule - Criminal Proceedings |
| Notice of Rule Development - Penalties for Violation of Section 626.621, F.S. |
| Amendments to Chapter 69B-228, F.A.C. effective on August 4, 2013 |
| All Public Adjusters: Important Notice Regarding Laws Effective July 1, 2013 |
| Depawix Health Resources, Inc. - Ordered into Receivership (Liquidation) effective June 11, 2013 |
| Notice of Additional Public Hearing - 5-Hour Course Update (Bail Bond) |
| Notice of Rule Development - Temporary Permit to Operate a Bail Bond Agency |
| Notice of Rule Development - Sample Power of Attorney |
| Annual Report of Certain Insurance Examinations for 2012 published |
| Notice of Rule Development - Criminal Proceedings |
| Notice of Proposed Rule - Adjusters |
| Universal Health Care Insurance Company, Inc. was Ordered Into Rehabilitation effective March 22, 2013 |
| Universal Health Care, Inc. was Ordered Into Rehabilitation effective March 21, 2013 |
| Title Insurance Agencies - Proposed Statistical Data Call Rule, Affidavit, and Data Collection Form |
| Education Providers Conference Call - March 5, 2013 at 2:00pm ET - Materials can be found in Education Central |
| Amendments to Continuing Education Rule - Notice of Proposed Rule |
| Amendments to Continuing Education Rule - Notice of Rule Development |
| K.E.L. Title Insurance Group, Inc. was Ordered Into Rehabilitation effective October 30, 2012 |
| All Title Agencies: 2013 Title Administrative Surcharge Reminder |
| AvaHealth, Inc., d/b/a Key Insurance Plan was Ordered Into Liquidation effective August 31, 2012 |
| Amended Rule Effective August 27, 2012 - Effect of Law Enforcement Records on Applications for Licensure |
| Amendments to Rules Regarding Customer Representatives - Effective July 30, 2012 |
| Amendments to Appointment Renewal Procedures Rule - Effective July 30, 2012 |
| AvaHealth, Inc., d/b/a Key Insurance Plan was Ordered Into Rehabilitation effective July 2, 2012 |
| Notice of Change - Effect of Law Enforcement Records on Applications for Licensure |
| Notice of Change/Correction - Customer Representatives |
| Known Issues with MyProfile - We Are Working Quickly To Resolve |
| Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - Effect of Law Enforcement Records on Applications for Licensure |
| Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - Appointment Renewal Procedures |
| Annual Report of Life Insurance Examinations for 2011 published |
| Important Changes to MyProfile - Taking Place the Evening of April 27, 2012 *IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ*" |
| April 26-29, 2012: Delay in Fingerprint Processing Will Affect License Applicants |
| Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - Customer Representatives |
| All General Lines Agents - Florida Alert to Agents Concerning Unauthorized Insurance Activity - Mike Ward and JRSO, Inc. |
| Notice of Rule Development - Adjusters |
| Our Online Licensing System, MyProfile, Will Be Down - February 22 - 24, 2012 |
| Rule Chapter 69B-241, F.A.C., effective February 23, 2012 - Penalty Guidelines for Bail Bond Agents |
| Notice of Rule Development: Appointment Renewal Process |
| Electronic Payment Issue: has been resolved |
| Verify and Update Your Email Address in MyProfile: Help can be found here *ALERT* |
| Notice of Rule Development: Amendments to Rule Chapter 69B-213, F.A.C. regarding Customer Representatives |
| All Appointing Entities: Important Changes Regarding Appointments Beginning on January 18, 2012 |
| CE Providers: Memo Regarding Suitability of Annuities and Life Insurance Transactions for Seniors Courses |
| All Public Adjusters: Important Notice Regarding Laws Effective January 1, 2012 |
| All Title Agencies: 2012 Title Administrative Surcharge Reminder |
| Southern Eagle Insurance Company was Ordered Into Liquidation effective December 16, 2011 |
| Southern Eagle Insurance Company was Ordered Into Rehabilitation effective December 6, 2011 |
| Notice of Rule Development - Amending 69B-211.041 and 69B-211.042, F.A.C. |
| HomeWise Insurance Company was Ordered Into Liquidation effective November 18, 2011 |
| Quality Health Plans, Inc. - Ordered Into Receivership |
| Rule 69B-215.235, F.A.C., effective November 16, 2011 - Use of Designations |
| Rule 69B-221.010, F.A.C., effective November 13, 2011 - Temporary Orders of Suspension of Bail Bond Agents |
| HomeWise Preferred Insurance Company was Ordered Into Liquidation effective November 4, 2011 |
| NIPR Services Unavailable October 28 - 31, 2011 |
| Notice of Proposed Rule - Repealing Sections of Rule Chapter 69B-157, F.A.C. |
| Notice of Proposed Rule - Repealing Sections of Rule Chapter 69B-166, F.A.C. |
| National Group Insurance Company was Ordered Into Liquidation effective October 10, 2011 |
| Notice of Proposed Rule - Repealing Rule 69B-162.009, F.A.C. |
| Notice of Proposed Rule - Repealing Sections of Rule Chapter 69B-175, F.A.C. |
| Notice of Proposed Rule - Repealing Sections of Rule Chapter 69B-177, F.A.C. |
| Notice of Proposed Rule - Repealing Sections of Rule Chapter 69B-156, F.A.C. |
| Notice of Proposed Rule - Forms for Limited Surety (Bail Bond) Agents |
| Notice of Proposed Rule Development - Temporary Orders of Suspension of Bail Bond Agents |
| National Group Insurance Company was Ordered Into Rehabilitation effective August 1, 2011 |
| Notice of Proposed Rule - Repeal of rule regarding Credit Report Use |
| Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - Design and Content of Annuity Contract Cover Pages |
| Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - Forms for Limited Surety (Bail Bond) Agents |
| Notice of Proposed Rule - Repeal of Adjuster Ethical Requirements Subsection |
| May 12-17, 2011: Delay in Fingerprint Processing Will Affect License Applicants |
| Annual Report of Life Insurance Examinations for 2010 published |
| Notice of Rule Development - Repeal of Adjuster Ethical Requirements Subsection |
| Amendments to rule regarding bail bond forms effective April 18, 2011 |
| Appointment System Down April 9-10, 2011: The ability to initiate, renew, or terminate any appointment(s) will be available |
| Seminole Casualty Insurance Company was Ordered Into Liquidation |
| AequiCap Insurance Company was Ordered Into Liquidation |
| AequiCap Insurance Company was Ordered Into Rehabilitation |
| Public Adjusters: - Announcement regarding recent DCA ruling |
| Commercial Insurance Alliance was Ordered Into Liquidation |
| Systems Down January 23: No application, appointment, or education info will not be available |
| Title Agencies: The 2011 title administrative surcharge is due by January 30, 2011 |
| Systems Down December 17 - 22, 2010: No applications, appointments, or re-exams can be made |
| Notice of Proposed Rule Development - Bail Bond Forms |
| Century Service Systems, Inc. was Ordered Into Liquidation |
| Notice of Proposed Rule Development - Annuity Contract Cover Pages |
| Systems Down November 7: No application, appointment, or education info will be available |
| Amendments to the licensure of emergency adjusters become effective November 9, 2010 |
| Notices of Additional Public Hearing - Unlawful inducements in general insurance and title insurance |
| To All Life and Annuity Insurers and Agents - Informational Memorandum OIR-10-7M reminding of the creation of Section 627.4605, F.S. and amending of Sections 627.464, 627.552 and 627.5575, F.S. as enacted in the 2010 Regular Session of the Florida Legislature |
| Notice of Proposed Rule Development - Use of Designations and Certifications in the Marketing of Insurance Products |
| To All Health Insurers and HMOs - Informational Memorandum OIR-10-6M regarding the federal interim final rule relating to Internal Claims and Appeals and External Review Processes |
| Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - Amending Photo Provision on Identification Cards |
| Amendments to the Penalty Guidelines for Insurance Representatives become effective August 12, 2010 |
| To All Residential Property Insurers and Interested Parties - Informational Memorandum OIR-10-5M Regarding Legislative Changes to the Uniform Mitigation Verification Inspection Form |
| Coral Insurance Company was Ordered Into Liquidation |
| License IDs to be issued electronically |
| To All Adjusters: Notice of Proposed Rule Amendments affecting adjusters |
| To All Bail Bond Agents - Notice of Proposed Rulemaking relating to penalty guidelines for bail bond agents |
| Magnolia Insurance Company was Ordered Into Receivership for Purposes of Liquidation |
| Annual Life Insurance Examination Report for Calendar Year 2009 released |
| Northern Capital Insurance Company was Ordered Into Receivership for Purposes of Rehabilitation and Subsequent Liquidation |
| To All Bail Bond Agents - Notice of Proposed Rule Development relating to temporary orders of suspension of bail bond agents |
| All Title Insurance Agencies: The 2010 Title Administrative Surcharge is due January 30, 2010. |
| To All Registered Sellers of Travel: Informational Bulletin regarding licensure requirements to sell travel insurance and verify that the insurance company is authorized in Florida. |
| Intercontinental Marine Service Corporation d/b/a First Warranty Group of Florida (“IMSC”) was Ordered into Liquidation |
| Notices of Petition for Emergency Variance from Rule 69B-162.011, F.A.C. - Updated Dec. 18, 2009 |
| To Insurers and Agents: Notice regarding annuity disclosure forms effective December 25, 2009 |
| American Keystone Insurance Company was Ordered Into Liquidation |
| To All Agents Who Sell Flood Insurance - Notification of Changes to National Flood Insurance Program |
| To All Life & Health Insurers: Informational Memorandum regarding legislative changes to Section 627.638, Florida Statutes, enacted in the 2009 Legislature |
| How To Update Your Email Address in MyProfile follow these helpful steps. |
| First Commercial Insurance Company and Subsidiary was Ordered Into Liquidation |
| Intercontinental Marine Service Corporation d/b/a First Warranty Group of Florida (“IMSC”) was Ordered into Receivership for Purposes of Rehabilitation |
| To All Title Agents: Division of Insurance Fraud Asks Agents To Become Fraud Fighters |
| To All Prepaid Limited Health Service Organizations (PLHSOs) And Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs): Informational Memorandum Regarding the legislative changes to Sections 636.035 and 641.315, Florida Statutes (F.S.) |
| To All Life & Health and Property & Casualty Insurance Agencies: Important notice regarding Insurance Agency License Renewal |
| To Providers and Other Interested Parties: Notice of Proposed Hearing – Continuing Education Rule 69B-228.030 and 69B-228.220 |
| To All Resident Life Insurance Agents - New Continuing Education Requirements Beginning January 1, 2009 |
| To All Pre-Licensing Providers - Notice of Hearing in Reference to Rule Development Concerning Requirements and Standards for Pre-Licensing Courses (69B-211 F.A.C.) |
| To All Public Adjusters - Florida Statutes Regulating Public Adjusters |
| To All Health Insurers and Health Maintenance Organizations - Emergency Order Pertaining To Extension of Open Enrollment for Employee Health Care Access Act and Tropical Storm/Hurricane Fay |
| To All Health Insurers, HMOs and Other Entities Regulated By The Office of Insurance Regulation That May Cover Prescription Medications - Emergency Order Pertaining to Early Prescription Refills and Tropical Strom/Hurricane Fay |
| Emergency Adjuster Licensing Notice |
| To All Public Adjusters and the Public - Executive Order Triggers Rule Capping Public Adjuster Fees |
| To All Life Agents - Adoption of Rule 69B-240 Regarding Military Sales Practices (Effective Date July 28, 2008) |
| To All Life and Health Insurers - Informational Memorandum OIR-08-7M Regarding Credit Life and Credit Disability Insurance |
| To All Life and Health Insurers and All Health Maintenance Organizations - Informational Memorandum OIR-08-5M Regarding Dependent Coverage |
| To All Life and Health Insurers - Informational Memorandum OIR-08-4M Regarding Long Term Care Secondary Addressee |
| To All Life and Health Insurers and All Health Maintenance Organizations - Informational Memorandum OIR-08-3M Regarding Bone Marrow Transplant Procedures and ID Cards |
| Allstate Agents: Notice OIR Suspends Allstate Companies From Writing New Insurance Business In Florida Read More |
| Contractor Warning: Public Adjuster license required to assist with insurance claims - From DBPR Fall '07 Contractor Newsletter Read More |
| Auto Dealerships: Unlicensed Selling of Insurance Now A Third Degree Felony Read more |
| Title Agents and Agencies: Informational Memorandum DFS-12-2007 Regarding New Requirements - October 1, 2007 Read More |
| Insurance License Applicants: Informational Memorandum Regarding The Reduction of Fingerprinting Fees Read More |
| Agents: Stay Informed, Stay Legal - Verify Before You Sell - September 12, 2007 Read More |
| Insurance Agents Selling, Soliciting or Negotiating Long-Term Care Insurance: Informational Memorandum DFS-10-2007 Read More - August 28, 2007 |
| Appointed Agents of Penn Treaty Network America Insurance Company: Their Certificate of Authority Has Been Suspended - June 4, 2007 Read More |
| Sinkhole Neutral Evaluator Information and Application Read More |
| Cease and Desist Final Order for National Foundation of America Pertaining To All Insurance Business In Florida - April 13, 2007 Read More |
| Florida Agents: Warning Regarding Unauthorized Entities - March 27, 2007 Read More |
| C.E. Requirement: Premium Discount for Hurricane Loss Mitigation - Course Outline Read More |
