Fla. Admin. Code R. 69O-167.012 (2026)
Certificates of Security for Hurricane Deductibles
(1) The purpose of this rule is to specify the form for a Certificate of Security to be used pursuant to Section 627.701(5), F.S.
(2)(a) An insurer that elects to offer a policy with a secured hurricane deductible on a personal lines property insurance policy shall require the insured to provide a Certificate of Security or a verification that the insured has a 100% equity interest in the property to be insured.
(b) An insurer may not directly or indirectly require a secured hurricane deductible as a condition of issuing or renewing a policy.
(3) An insurer shall accept a Certificate of Security only when it uses form OIR-A1-1203 (8/96), Certificate of Security, which is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference. Form OIR-A1-1203 may be obtained from the Office’s website at http://www.floir.com/iportal.
Rulemaking Authority 627.701(6) FS. Law Implemented 624.424, 627.701(6) FS. History–New 4-29-97, Formerly 4-167.012.
Effective: 4/29/1997.