Emergency Rule: 69-BER-10 Issued in Wake of Hurricane Katrina

The Department of Financial Services has issued an Emergency Rule to provide requirements relative to public adjusting activities in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

You may view a copy of Emergency Rule DFS-69-BER05-10 at:
http://www.fslso.com/goto.aspx?ID=24

OIR Issues Informational Memorandum: OIR-05-013 on Citizens Assessment

The Office of Insurance Regulation has issued Informational Memorandum OIR-05-013M which addresses the assessment to cover the $515 million deficit from Citizens Property Insurance Corporation's High Risk Account.

The memorandum notes that the OIR has reviewed the calculations involved in determining the assessment and has approved the certification by order. The memorandum also states, "All assessable insurers are required to pay the assessment to Citizens within 30 days of receipt of an invoice from Citizens."

You may view a copy of OIR-05-013 at:
http://www.fslso.com/goto.aspx?ID=25

DFS Changes Testing Vendor

The Florida Department of Financial Services, Bureau of Licensing is transitioning its Examination and License issuance program from Thomson Prometric to Promissor (www.Promissor.com) beginning September 1, 2005. During this time, some applicants may experience a temporary delay in scheduling their examinations or getting their license id cards.

Anyone authorized between Aug 16th - Aug 29th to sit for an exam will have to wait until Aug 30th to contact Promissor to schedule an examination.

Thomson will continue administering examinations and issuing photo license cards through August 31st. Thomson's call center (800-343-6001) will be available through Aug 31st. However, availability to take an examination will be limited for the remainder of August. If you are unable to schedule your examination with Thomson, you will need to contact Promissor at www.promissor.com or by telephone at 888-274-2020 AFTER August 30th to schedule your examination.

If you are currently scheduled to take an examination with Thomson Prometric, you will need to cancel your appointment with Thomson at least 3 days prior to your scheduled examination. If you do not cancel your appointment during that time frame, you will forfeit your examination fee and you must apply for a re-exam with the Department. Then you must contact Promissor on Aug 30th. or after to schedule.

For further information, please visit the Department's Agent FAQs (http://www.fslso.com/goto.aspx?ID=26) for additional information and timelines regarding this transition.

Month-End Shutdown
FSLSO will stop importing files Wednesday, August 31, 2005, at 4:00 p.m. to begin month-end billing. Submissions will still be accepted via FTP, but they will not be imported and billed for this month's accounting period if not received by that time.