Purpose
The proposed amendment is intended to promote clarity and efficiency in the mediation of property insurance claims. Rule 69J-166.002, F.A.C., governs the mediation of commercial residential property insurance claims. Rule 69J-166.031, F.A.C., governs the mediation of residential property insurance claims. Both rules are being amended to do the following:
• Cross reference the new rule for approval of mediators for the program.
• Clarify that an insurer must make a claim determination before submitting a claim to mediation.
• Change the start date for the 21 days to resolve a claim before a mediation conference is held.
• Identify the website at which the mediation request form may be obtained.
• Specify that a mediation conference will be held within 15 miles of the insured property unless agreed otherwise by the parties.
• Provide various additional clarifications and minor revisions.