Florida Insurance Commissioner Mike Yaworsky announces the upcoming 2026 OIR Insurance Summit in Tallahassee for industry leaders and regulators

Tallahassee, Florida – Florida Insurance Commissioner Mike Yaworsky has announced the upcoming 2026 OIR Insurance Summit, a key event designed to bring together regulators, consumer advocates, and insurance industry leaders to discuss the state’s evolving insurance market. Scheduled for April 15-16, 2026, in Tallahassee, the Summit promises to be a vital gathering for professionals seeking to understand current regulatory trends and contribute to shaping the future of insurance in Florida. Early registration for the event is set to open in January, with further details to be released in the coming weeks.

“Florida has one of the most complex insurance markets in the world and our upcoming Insurance Summit will bring together top experts, consumer advocates and regulators to discuss Florida’s evolving market,” Commissioner Yaworsky said. “We have seen great success in Florida’s market recently, and we hope to build on this momentum. Our Summit will be an unparalleled opportunity to engage in additional forward-thinking solutions to stabilize the market, national insurance perspectives, the importance of resiliency, critical oversight components and more. I encourage the industry to save the date and plan to join us this Spring in Tallahassee.”

The two-day event will feature high-level speakers from the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR), who will provide attendees with important insights on regulatory oversight, compliance requirements, and market monitoring. Participants will gain firsthand knowledge of the mechanisms the OIR employs to ensure transparency, enforce statutes, and maintain stability within Florida’s insurance sector.

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In addition to state-specific content, the Summit will include national perspectives from insurance regulators across the country. This broader view will allow attendees to compare regulatory approaches, discuss emerging industry challenges, and explore innovative strategies to strengthen the resilience of Florida’s insurance market. Experts will also address key trends affecting consumers, insurers, and policyholders, providing valuable context for those navigating a rapidly changing landscape.

Industry professionals—including executives, actuaries, legal counsel, and government affairs personnel—are expected to benefit from the sessions, panel discussions, and networking opportunities. The Summit will serve as a forum for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and problem-solving, allowing participants to bring insights back to their organizations while contributing to discussions on public policy and regulatory effectiveness.

The OIR emphasizes the importance of this event as a platform to engage stakeholders in forward-looking conversations about market stability, resiliency, and best practices in oversight. By connecting state and national perspectives, the Summit aims to foster innovative solutions for challenges such as hurricane exposure, claims processing, consumer protection, and the broader financial health of Florida’s insurance market.

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The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation, which oversees compliance, enforcement, and industry monitoring, encourages all interested parties to save the date for April 15-16, 2026. Registration information will be made available in early January, and attendees can expect an agenda filled with expert-led presentations, interactive sessions, and opportunities for professional engagement.

For more information about the Summit or the OIR’s regulatory initiatives, interested parties can visit the Office’s website or follow the agency on X at @FLOIR_comm. Commissioner Yaworsky’s announcement underscores the Office’s commitment to transparency, innovation, and collaboration as Florida continues to navigate one of the most complex insurance markets in the nation.

The 2026 OIR Insurance Summit represents a critical opportunity for industry stakeholders to gain insight, share expertise, and work collectively toward a stronger, more resilient insurance market that benefits both consumers and providers across the state.