Florida may soon be the 28th state to adopt legislation that enables insurers to conduct all policyholder transactions over the internet. The State Legislature has passed House Bill 273, which allows policyholders to receive their insurance documents via email as opposed to regular mail delivery provided they choose this option.
The bill now goes to Governor Scott and would become effective July 1, 2015 if he signs the legislation.
“This is great for Florida consumers and it helps insurers meet policyholder’s demands by offering them flexibility with e-delivery,” said Logan McFaddin, PCI’s state government relations manager. “It also frees policyholders from having to keep track of paper renewal notices and other important insurance documents, which is a real win for Floridians.”
Florida would follow Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Ohio, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming, which enacted similar legislation in 2014 that allows electronic delivery of documents and notices.
McFaddin said this project has been a priority for PCI in several states. “Not only does it meet the needs of our digital-age consumers, but it promotes an environmentally friendly alternative to the over production of paper documents.”
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