1. (1) A reciprocal insurer may merge with another reciprocal insurer or be converted to a stock or mutual insurer, by filing Form OIR-C1-153, “Application for Merger or Conversion Reciprocal Insurer,” incorporated by reference in Rule 69O-136.100, F.A.C.

2. (2) A retaliatory application fee shall be submitted pursuant to section 624.5091, F.S. The retaliatory fee is the greater of:

   1. (a) The amount that the applicant’s domiciliary state or country would charge a Florida domestic insurer making application in the applicant’s state or country of domicile; or
   2. (b) The Florida application fee pursuant to section 624.501(1)(a), F.S.

Rulemaking Authority 624.308(1), 629.291(2), 629.525 FS. Law Implemented 624.501, 624.5091, 629.291 FS. History – New 3-31-25.