Late Amendment Filed To CS2 1381 Relating To Insurance Representatives

Now on the House Special Order Calendar as of today, April 25, 2007, CS/CS/HB 1381 relating to Insurance Representatives had a late amendment filed by Representative Richter this morning.

A copy of the bill and the late-filed amendment 385013 are attached for your review.

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On the web:  http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Bills/billsdetail.aspx?BillId=36482&

CS/CS/HB 1381 – Insurance Representatives GENERAL BILL by Policy & Budget Council and Jobs & Entrepreneurship Council and Richter

Insurance Representatives: Provides exemption from required written examination to applicants for licensure as claims adjuster; authorizes specified programs to offer correspondence courses to applicants for licensure as life insurance agent; authorizes specified programs to offer correspondence courses to applicants for licensure as health insurance agent; authorizes licensed agents to be agent in charge of branch locations; requires public adjusters to maintain surety bond unimpaired for specified period; authorizes extension of time to complete continuing education requirements for public adjusters; designatese DFS as agency responsible for disciplinary action against public adjusters; makes DFS responsible for approval of surplus lines agent manual; revises requirements for identification of insurers, agents, & insurance contracts; specifies absence of liability & prohibits causes of action against agents for insolvency of specified entities; requires DFS & FSC to adopt rules prohibiting use of unfair & deceptive practices in sales of insurance to members of U.S. Armed Forces.

 

Last Event: Amendment 385013 filed late on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 9:59 AM