Rule 69J-2.003, F.A.C., is being repealed. Since the number of disputed residential insurance claims being mediated through that program has significantly diminished, there is no longer a need for this rule. Rule 69J-166.031, which establishes a ...

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
Division of Consumer Services

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
69J-2.003: Mediation Procedures for Resolution of Disputed Personal Lines Insurance Claims Arising from the 2004 and 2005 Hurricanes and Tropical Storms
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Rule 69J-2.003, F.A.C., is being repealed. Since the number of disputed residential insurance claims being mediated through that program has significantly diminished, there is no longer a need for this rule. Rule 69J-166.031, which establishes a mediation program administered by the Department, will replace this rule.
SUMMARY: Rule 69J-2.003, F.A.C., is repealed.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared.
Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 624.308, 626.9611, 627.7015(4) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 624.307(1), (2), (5), 624.317, 624.318, 624.324, 626.859, 626.874, 626.877, 626.9541(1)(a), (e), (u), 626.9561, 626.9641(1)(g), 627.7015 FS.
IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE,TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW(IF NOT REQUESTED, THIS HEARING WILL NOT BE HELD):
DATE AND TIME: Monday, April 6, 2009, 3:00 p.m.
PLACE: Room 116, Larson Building, 200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida
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 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Ellen Simon, [phone] or [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).
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Ellen Simon, Chief Counsel, Division of Legal Services, Department of Financial Services, 200 E. Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0333; [phone] or [e-mail]

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

69J-2.003 Mediation Procedures for Resolution of Disputed Personal Lines Insurance Claims Arising from the 2004 and 2005 Hurricanes and Tropical Storms.

Specific Authority 624.308, 626.9611, 627.7015(4) FS. Law Implemented 624.307(1), (2), (5), 624.317, 624.318, 624.324, 626.859, 626.874, 626.877, 626.9541(1)(a), (e), (u), 626.9561, 626.9641(1)(g), 627.7015 FS. History–New 7-26-06, Amended 12-25-08, Repealed________.

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Ellen Simon, Chief Counsel, Division of Legal Services, Department of Financial Services
NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Alex Sink, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Financial Services
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: March 04, 2009