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FL H1327
Bill
Status
1/11/2016
Primary Sponsor
Regulatory Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
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Authorizes insurers to offer limited sinkhole coverage insurance for personal residential properties, covering only building stabilization and foundation repairs (not contents or additional living expenses), with a minimum policy limit of $50,000
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Requires domestic insurers offering only limited sinkhole coverage to maintain $7.5 million in surplus funds, compared to $15-50 million required for standard residential property insurers
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Prohibits Citizens Property Insurance Corporation from issuing limited sinkhole coverage insurance policies
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Requires applicants to sign acknowledgment statements in 12-point bold uppercase type confirming they understand the "repair-only" nature of coverage and potential out-of-pocket expenses
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Allows insurers to use limited sinkhole coverage forms without Office of Insurance Regulation approval and to set rates allowing reasonable return through October 1, 2019, with 30-day notification to the office for rate changes
Legislative Description
Limited Sinkhole Coverage Insurance
Last Action
Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 1274 (Ch. 2016-197)
3/7/2016