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The Communications Office acts as a liaison with the media and general public to address insurance matters related to the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR).
Recent Press Releases
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OIR Approves Further Reduction in Workers' Compensation Insurance Rates for Eighth Consecutive Year
Published: Nov 18, 2024Florida Insurance Commissioner Mike Yaworsky issued a Final Order granting approval to the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) for a statewide overall workers’ compensation insurance rate decrease of 1.0 percent. -
Florida’s Insurance Commissioner Encourages Policyholders to Contact OIR if Policies are Cancelled or Nonrenewed
Published: Nov 13, 2024Floridians seeking assistance regarding cancellation or nonrenewal of policies should email copies of pertinent documents to OIR at HU-PCMR@FLOIR.com. -
Amendment of Hurricane Helene Emergency Order & Hurricane Milton Emergency Order
Published: Oct 16, 2024Extension of Grace Periods; Limitations on Cancellations and Nonrenewals -
Florida’s Insurance Commissioner Provides Update on Continued Property Insurance Market Stabilization
Published: Oct 10, 2024Today, after Hurricanes Helene and Milton made landfall along Florida’s coast, Insurance Commissioner Michael Yaworsky announced additional encouraging developments related to the state’s strengthening property insurance market. The news follows announcements by Progressive, and State Farm and the approval of multiple new property insurers since the state’s 2023 landmark reforms. -
NOTICE TO INDUSTRY: Florida Law Reminder for Early Prescription Refills
Published: Oct 6, 2024This notice is a reminder that all health insurers, managed care organizations, pharmacy benefit managers and other health entities must comply with provisions of section 252.358, Florida Statutes, which allows for early prescription refills in the event the Governor issues an Executive Order declaring a State of Emergency. This mandate remains in effect until the Governor’s Executive Order is rescinded or expires.
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Insurance Consumer Helpline
To request assistance with an insurance question or to file an insurance-related complaint, contact the Department of Financial Services, Division of Consumer Services at:
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