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SB 1448FLORIDA · STATEWIDESession 2026dead

Proposed Changes to the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund

Original title: Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund

March 13, 2026

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What this does

The bill changes the financial obligations and reimbursement calculations for insurance companies operating in Florida, which directly impacts the state's hurricane insurance market stability and the fund's reserve management.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Insurance companies

Insurers must adhere to new reimbursement contract terms, loss adjustment expense caps, and premium calculation formulas.

State Board of Administration

The board is tasked with updating reimbursement contracts and premium formulas to comply with the new statutory requirements.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Background

  • The Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund is a state-mandated reinsurance program designed to provide insurance companies with reimbursement for a portion of their hurricane losses. context

Summary

This bill proposes updates to how the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund calculates insurance company reimbursements and premiums. It adjusts the formula for and sets the fund's '' to zero for the 2026-2027 contract year.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

The bill changes the financial obligations and reimbursement calculations for insurance companies operating in Florida, which directly impacts the state's hurricane insurance market stability and the fund's reserve management.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 'cash build-up factor'?
It is a percentage added to the premium formula to increase the fund's cash reserves; the bill mandates this factor be zero for the 2026-2027 contract year.
How does this affect insurance companies?
It changes how they are reimbursed for and how their levels and premiums are calculated by the State Board of Administration.

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