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HCI unit signs agreement to assume policies from Florida's Citizens Property Insurance
HCI Group, Inc.
- Homeowners Choice Property & Casualty entered an Assumption Agreement with Citizens Property Insurance Corp. to assume policies under Florida's depopulation program.
- Agreement effective Sept. 26, 2023, covers Assumptions from Jan. 1, 2023, through Dec. 31, 2023; Insurer must offer coverage for at least three years.
- Assumptions require approval from the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation; Insurer must maintain compliance with all conditions.
- If Insurer default occurs (e.g., regulatory action), Citizens may prohibit further Assumptions; Insurer bears costs of audits.
- Insurer must appoint or have limited servicing agreements with agents of record for selected policies and pay commissions per Florida law.