(1) Each authorized residential property insurer conducting business in this state must certify and attest that the insurer’s current claims-handling manuals for residential property insurance comply with the requirements of the Florida Insurance Code, including the provisions of Florida Statutes § 627.4108(1)
    (2) This attestation and certification shall be submitted to the Office no later than May 1 of each year, on Form OIR-B3-495, effective 7/23, “”Annual Certification of Claims-Handling Manuals,”” incorporated herein by reference and available at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-16318. The form may be obtained from https://www.floir.com.
    (3) Upon request by the Office, insurer will provide the Office with a true and correct copy of any claims-handling manual requested within 5 business days as specified on Form OIR-B3-496, 7/23, “”Submission of Requested Claims-Handling Manuals,”” incorporated herein by reference and available at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-16319. The form may be obtained from https://www.floir.com. Such submission will be accompanied by a completed and signed copy of Form OIR-B3-496.
Rulemaking Authority 624.308, 627.4108, F.S. Law Implemented 627.4108, F.S. History – New 1-17-24.