31037592, 69J-166.031 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 31037592

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

Division:

Division of Consumer Services

Chapter:

PROPERTY INSURANCE CLAIMS

Overview

RULE:

69J-166.031

Mediation of Residential Property Insurance Claims

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the proposed amendments is to standardize and streamline the administration of the Department’s three property insurance claim mediation programs.

SUMMARY:

The proposed amendments will clarify the procedures for requesting mediation and conducting a mediation conference; add definitions; incorporate the 2025 version of the Florida Rules for Certified and Court-Appointed Mediators by reference; and make other necessary changes for the Automobile, Commercial Residential, and Residential insurance claim programs.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

624.308, 626.9611, 627.7015, 627.745 FS.

LAW:

624.307, 626.9541, 626.9561, 626.9581, 626.9641, 627.7015 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

6/22/2026 Vol. 52/120

COMMENTS:

From 6/22/2026 To 7/13/2026 (21 Days)

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

Ref-19703 Florida Rules for Certified and Court-Appointed Mediators (Effective 010126)

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