Summary
The rule governs the administrative requirements of section 627.7015, F.S. regarding the mediation of residential and commercial property insurance claims. The Department of Financial Services administers the program and has adopted rule 69J-166.031, F.A.C. This rule comprehensively addresses all aspects of the mediation program. OIR rule 69O-166.031, F.A.C. at one point was identical to the DFS rule. Over time, the DFS rule has been amended and is not identical to the OIR rule. Much of the OIR rule is redundant and is not necessary. The revised rule is being amended to merely cross reference the DFS rule and maintain the penalty for an insurer’s failure to appear at the mediation conference.