TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Residents who have been impacted by the recent storms and received a notice of nonrenewal or notice of cancellation of their insurance are advised to call the Office of Insurance Regulations.

Florida Insurance Commissioner Mike Yaworsky is encouraging policyholders to call OIR if they received a notice that will or already have taken effect between Sept. 26 and Dec. 10, because emergency orders are in place that prohibit the cancellation.

According to the Florida Office of Insurance, the emergency order is in effect until Dec. 10 which prohibits the cancellation or nonrenewal of a policy in an affected area.

OIR amended emergency orders that extend the grace periods for policies and protect Floridians affected by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton.

“We will not allow consumers to be treated unfairly during the recovery process of recent storms. Our office is closely monitoring claims handling practices and stands ready to take administrative action if necessary. If you receive a cancellation or nonrenewal notice, please reach out to our office so we can assist you,” said Mike Yaworsky Insurance Commissioner.

To protect policyholders, OIR issued an emergency order to protect policyholders. Insurance agencies or other regulated entities cannot cancel, non-renew, or issue a notice of cancellation or nonrenewal of a policy or contract, unless at the written request of the policyholder.

Residents who need assistance regarding cancellation or nonrenewal of policies can email copies of pertinent documents to OIR at HU-PCMR@FLOIR.com.

Floridians can call the Office of Insurance Regulation at 850-413-3140.