Florida's Supreme Court declined Wednesday to intervene in the dispute between Allstate and the state Office of Insurance Regulation that had led to the insurer's suspension.
When Allstate balked at supplying documents subpoenaed by the OIR, the firm was suspended by Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty--a move he ultimately reversed. The material was requested so OIR could examine Allstate claims handling and rate setting practices.
In its decision, the court said it "determined that it should decline to accept jurisdiction," and ordered Allstate's petition for review to be dismissed.
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