commercial lines deregulation News

Florida Commercial Lines Deregulation Law Takes Effect

Commercial insurers in Florida will no longer have to seek prior approval from state regulators before changing some of the rates they charge under a new law that took effect October 1. Earlier this year, Florida lawmakers enacted a law …

New York Approves Deregulation of Large Commercial Insurance Products

New York insurers and insurance agents are applauding lawmakers for giving final approval to a bill that eases regulations on commercial insurance products and rates. The bill exempts insurance policies written for large commercial businesses from most rate and form …

Florida Advances Workers’ Compensation, Commercial Deregulation Bills

The Florida House Subcommittee on Insurance and Banking has approved a bill that would codify the Florida Workers’ Compensation Joint Underwriting Associations’ current rating plan and create the position of Worker’s Compensation Administrator within the Office of Insurance Regulation. Additionally, …

Florida Senate Looking to Expand Commercial Deregulation

The Florida Senate and Banking Insurance Committee has approved a bill that would deregulate a variety of commercial lines of insurance by allowing insurers to offer the coverage without first obtaining the Office of Insurance Regulation’s approval for its rates. …