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FL S1460

Bill

Status

Passed

4/15/2010

Primary Sponsor

Garrett Richter

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Redefines "contract year" as the period from June 1 of one calendar year through May 31 of the following year, replacing the previous mixed schedule that included a partial 2010 year.

  • Increases the maximum financial obligation of the State Board of Administration from $15 billion to $17 billion per contract year, with an exception allowing up to $34 billion if sufficient estimated claims-paying capacity exists for both current and subsequent years.

  • Establishes deadlines for board adoption of reimbursement contracts by February 1 of the preceding contract year and insurer execution by March 1 of the preceding contract year to provide greater certainty before reinsurance negotiations.

  • Extends optional coverage provisions and temporary increase in coverage limit (TICL) options through the 2013-2014 contract year, with decreasing numbers of TICL options (from 10 down to 2) across successive years.

  • Requires the board to publish maximum statutory coverage limits and aggregate fund retention in the Florida Administrative Weekly by January 1 of the preceding contract year to assist insurers in estimating their coverage.

Legislative Description

Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund/Contract Year [WPSC]

Last Action

Approved by Governor -SJ 00617; Chapter No. 2010-10

4/15/2010

Committee Referrals

Banking and Insurance2/3/2010

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