To take public testimony regarding the use of credit scoring, credit history and credit models by insurers in the underwriting and setting of rates charged to consumers. The Office of Insurance Regulation is also seeking testimony and information ...

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
OIR – Insurance Regulation

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
69O-125.005: Use of Credit Reports and Credit Scores by Insurers
The Financial Services Commission, Office of Insurance Regulation announces a hearing to which all persons are invited.
DATE AND TIME: February 18, 2009, 9:00 a.m. – conclusion
PLACE: Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: To take public testimony regarding the use of credit scoring, credit history and credit models by insurers in the underwriting and setting of rates charged to consumers. The Office of Insurance Regulation is also seeking testimony and information regarding the adverse impacts credit scoring has on individuals based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, gender, income, national origin, or place of residence, as well as testimony regarding proposed rules which regulate the manner in which credit scoring models are approved by the Office.
A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Michael Milnes at [phone] or e-mail him at [e-mail].
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 48 hours before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Michael Milnes at [phone] or e-mail him at [e-mail]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).
For more information, you may contact: Michael Milnes at [phone] or e-mail him at [e-mail].