HB 471: Insurance
GENERAL BILL by Boyd
Insurance; Defines "authorized inspection agency"; revises & provides provisions relating to the state boiler inspection program; revises original appointment & renewal fees related to certain insurance representatives; revises specified time period applicable to certified examination that must be filed by foreign or alien insurer applying for certificate of authority; prohibits an insurance agency from conducting insurance business at location without designated agent in charge; provides agency license requirements; revises qualifications for approval as mediator by DFS; provides grounds for department to deny an application, or suspend or revoke approval of mediator or certification of neutral evaluator; authorizes department to adopt rules; revises date by which title insurance agencies & certain insurers must annually submit specified information to OIR; requirements relating to contractual liability policies that insure warranty associations.
Effective Date: 7/1/2014
Last Action: 1/8/2014 House - Withdrawn prior to introduction, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 291 (Ch. 2014-111), CS/CS/HB 321 (Ch. 2014-112), CS/CS/HB 633 (Ch. 2014-123), CS/HB 785 (Ch. 2014-131), CS/CS/CS/SB 542 (Ch. 2014-80), CS/CS/SB 708 (Ch. 2014-86), CS/CS/SB 1308 (Ch. 2014-101), CS/CS/SB 1344 (Ch. 2014-103), CS/CS/SB 1672 (Ch. 2014-104) -HJ 40
Bill Text: PDF
Last Action: 1/8/2014 House - Withdrawn prior to introduction, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 291 (Ch. 2014-111), CS/CS/HB 321 (Ch. 2014-112), CS/CS/HB 633 (Ch. 2014-123), CS/HB 785 (Ch. 2014-131), CS/CS/CS/SB 542 (Ch. 2014-80), CS/CS/SB 708 (Ch. 2014-86), CS/CS/SB 1308 (Ch. 2014-101), CS/CS/SB 1344 (Ch. 2014-103), CS/CS/SB 1672 (Ch. 2014-104) -HJ 40
Bill Text: PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/3/2014 | House |
• Filed |
| 1/8/2014 | House |
• Withdrawn prior to introduction, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 291 (Ch. 2014-111), CS/CS/HB 321 (Ch. 2014-112), CS/CS/HB 633 (Ch. 2014-123), CS/HB 785 (Ch. 2014-131), CS/CS/CS/SB 542 (Ch. 2014-80), CS/CS/SB 708 (Ch. 2014-86), CS/CS/SB 1308 (Ch. 2014-101), CS/CS/SB 1344 (Ch. 2014-103), CS/CS/SB 1672 (Ch. 2014-104) -HJ 40 |
Related Bills
| Bill Number | Subject | Filed By | Relationship | Last Action and Location | Track Bills |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H 291 (er) | Warranty Associations | Santiago | Compare |
Last Action: 6/13/2014 Chapter No. 2014-111
Location: Became Law |
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| H 321 (er) | Title Insurance | Passidomo | Compare |
Last Action: 6/13/2014 Chapter No. 2014-112, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 805 (Ch. 2014-132)
Location: Became Law |
|
| H 565 (e1) | Insurance | Santiago | Compare |
Last Action: 5/2/2014 S Died in returning Messages, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 291 (Ch. 2014-111), CS/CS/HB 321 (Ch. 2014-112), CS/CS/HB 633 (Ch. 2014-123), CS/HB 785 (Ch. 2014-131), CS/CS/CS/SB 542 (Ch. 2014-80), CS/CS/SB 708 (Ch. 2014-86), CS/CS/SB 1308 (Ch. 2014-101), CS/CS/SB 1344 (Ch. 2014-103), CS/CS/SB 1672 (Ch. 2014-104)
Location: In returning messages from House |
|
| H 581 | Flood Insurance | Ahern, Fitzenhagen | Compare |
Last Action: 5/2/2014 H Died in Insurance and Banking Subcommittee, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/SB 542 (Ch. 2014-80), SB 1262 (Ch. 2014-98)
Location: In committee/council (IBS) |
|
| H 633 (er) | Division of Insurance Agents & Agency Services | Ingram | Compare |
Last Action: 6/13/2014 Chapter No. 2014-123, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 708 (Ch. 2014-86)
Location: Became Law |
|
| H 743 (c2) | Property Insurance | Hood | Compare |
Last Action: 4/29/2014 H Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 708 (Ch. 2014-86), CS/CS/HB 633 (Ch. 2014-123) -HJ 851
Location: Laid on Table |
|
| H 759 | Insurance Claims | Moraitis | Compare |
Last Action: 5/2/2014 H Died in Insurance and Banking Subcommittee, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 633 (Ch. 2014-123), CS/CS/SB 708 (Ch. 2014-86)
Location: In committee/council (IBS) |
|
| H 785 (er) | Workers' Compensation | Albritton | Compare |
Last Action: 6/13/2014 Chapter No. 2014-131
Location: Became Law |
|
| H 879 (c2) | Flood Insurance | Hooper | Compare |
Last Action: 4/25/2014 H Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/SB 542 (Ch. 2014-80), SB 1262 (Ch. 2014-98) -HJ 764
Location: Laid on Table |
|
| H 1271 (c2) | Insurer Solvency | Ingram | Compare |
Last Action: 4/29/2014 H Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 1308 (Ch. 2014-101), CS/CS/SB 1300 (Ch. 2014-100) -HJ 853
Location: Laid on Table |
|
| S 462 | Title Insurance Rates | Bradley | Compare |
Last Action: 5/2/2014 S Died in Banking and Insurance, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 321 (Ch. 2014-112)
Location: In committee/council (BI) |
|
| S 496 | Warranty Associations | Simpson | Compare |
Last Action: 4/3/2014 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 291 (Ch. 2014-111) -SJ 385
Location: Laid on Table |
|
| S 542 (er) | Flood Insurance | Brandes | Compare |
Last Action: 6/13/2014 Chapter No. 2014-80, companion bill(s) passed, see SB 1262 (Ch. 2014-98)
Location: Became Law |
|
| S 570 (c2) | Title Insurance | Galvano | Compare |
Last Action: 4/3/2014 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 321 (Ch. 2014-112), CS/CS/HB 805 (Ch. 2014-132) -SJ 433
Location: Laid on Table |
|
| S 708 (er) | Insurance Claims | Bean | Compare |
Last Action: 6/13/2014 Chapter No. 2014-86, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 633 (Ch. 2014-123)
Location: Became Law |
|
| S 952 (c2) | Workers' Compensation | Simpson | Compare |
Last Action: 4/24/2014 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 785 (Ch. 2014-131) -SJ 599
Location: Laid on Table |
|
| S 1210 (c1) | Division of Insurance Agents and Agency Services | Bean | Compare |
Last Action: 4/23/2014 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 633 (Ch. 2014-123), CS/CS/SB 708 (Ch. 2014-86) -SJ 569
Location: Laid on Table |
|
| S 1260 (c2) | Insurance | Brandes | Compare |
Last Action: 5/1/2014 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 291 (Ch. 2014-111), CS/CS/HB 321 (Ch. 2014-112), CS/CS/HB 633 (Ch. 2014-123), CS/HB 785 (Ch. 2014-131), CS/CS/HB 7005 (Ch. 2014-216), CS/CS/CS/SB 542 (Ch. 2014-80), CS/CS/SB 708 (Ch. 2014-86), CS/CS/SB 1308 (Ch. 2014-101), CS/CS/SB 1344 (Ch. 2014-103), CS/CS/SB 1672 (Ch. 2014-104) -SJ 913
Location: Laid on Table |
|
| S 1308 (er) | Insurer Solvency | Simmons | Compare |
Last Action: 6/13/2014 Chapter No. 2014-101, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 1300 (Ch. 2014-100)
Location: Became Law |
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| S 1344 (er) | Insurance | Braynon | Compare |
Last Action: 6/13/2014 Chapter No. 2014-103
Location: Became Law |
|
| S 1672 (er) | Property Insurance | Banking and Insurance | Compare |
Last Action: 6/13/2014 Chapter No. 2014-104
Location: Became Law |
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Committee Amendments
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Floor Amendments
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Bill Analyses
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No Vote History AvailableCitations - Statutes (48)
| Citation | Catchline | Location in Bill Location In Bill Help |
|---|---|---|
| 554.1021 | Definitions. | Page 8 (pdf) |
| 554.107 | Special inspectors. | Page 8 (pdf) |
| 554.109 | Exemptions. | Page 9 (pdf) |
| 624.501 | Filing, license, appointment, and miscellaneous fees. | Page 10 (pdf) |
| 626.015 | Definitions. | Page 11 (pdf) |
| 626.0428 | Agency personnel powers, duties, and limitations. | Page 11 (pdf) |
| 626.112 | License and appointment required; agents, customer representatives, adjusters, insurance agencies, service representatives, managing general agents. | Page 13 (pdf) |
| 626.172 | Application for insurance agency license. | Page 18 (pdf) |
| 626.311 | Scope of license. | Page 22 (pdf) |
| 626.321 | Limited licenses. | Page 22 (pdf) |
| 626.382 | Continuation, expiration of license; insurance agencies. | Page 25 (pdf) |
| 626.601 | Improper conduct; inquiry; fingerprinting. | Page 25 (pdf) |
| 626.747 | Branch agencies. | Page 27 (pdf) |
| 626.8411 | Application of Florida Insurance Code provisions to title insurance agents or agencies. | Page 27 (pdf) |
| 626.8805 | Certificate of authority to act as administrator. | Page 28 (pdf) |
| 626.8817 | Responsibilities of insurance company with respect to administration of coverage insured. | Page 29 (pdf) |
| 626.882 | Agreement between administrator and insurer; required provisions; maintenance of records. | Page 30 (pdf) |
| 626.883 | Administrator as intermediary; collections held in fiduciary capacity; establishment of account; disbursement; payments on behalf of insurer. | Page 30 (pdf) |
| 626.884 | Maintenance of records by administrator; access; confidentiality. | Page 31 (pdf) |
| 626.89 | Annual financial statement and filing fee; notice of change of ownership. | Page 32 (pdf) |
| 626.931 | Agent affidavit and insurer reporting requirements. | Page 33 (pdf) |
| 626.932 | Surplus lines tax. | Page 35 (pdf) |
| 626.935 | Suspension, revocation, or refusal of surplus lines agent’s license. | Page 35 (pdf) |
| 626.936 | Failure to file reports or pay tax or service fee; administrative penalty. | Page 36 (pdf) |
| 627.062 | Rate standards. | Page 37 (pdf) |
| 627.0628 | Florida Commission on Hurricane Loss Projection Methodology; public records exemption; public meetings exemption. | Page 39 (pdf) |
| 627.0651 | Making and use of rates for motor vehicle insurance. | Page 40 (pdf) |
| 627.072 | Making and use of rates. | Page 40 (pdf) |
| 627.281 | Appeal from rating organization; workers’ compensation and employer’s liability insurance filings. | Page 41 (pdf) |
| 627.3518 | Citizens Property Insurance Corporation policyholder eligibility clearinghouse program. | Page 41 (pdf) |
| 627.3519 | Annual report of aggregate net probable maximum losses, financing options, and potential assessments. | Page 42 (pdf) |
| 627.4133 | Notice of cancellation, nonrenewal, or renewal premium. | Page 43 (pdf) |
| 627.4137 | Disclosure of certain information required. | Page 47 (pdf) |
| 627.421 | Delivery of policy. | Page 48 (pdf) |
| 627.43141 | Notice of change in policy terms. | Page 49 (pdf) |
| 627.4553 | Page 50 (pdf) | |
| 627.7015 | Alternative procedure for resolution of disputed property insurance claims. | Page 51 (pdf) |
| 627.70151 | Page 51 (pdf) | |
| 627.706 | Sinkhole insurance; catastrophic ground cover collapse; definitions. | Page 52 (pdf) |
| 627.7074 | Alternative procedure for resolution of disputed sinkhole insurance claims. | Page 53 (pdf) |
| 627.711 | Notice of premium discounts for hurricane loss mitigation; uniform mitigation verification inspection form. | Page 54 (pdf) |
| 627.736 | Required personal injury protection benefits; exclusions; priority; claims. | Page 54 (pdf) |
| 627.744 | Required preinsurance inspection of private passenger motor vehicles. | Page 59 (pdf) |
| 627.745 | Mediation of claims. | Page 61 (pdf) |
| 627.782 | Adoption of rates. | Page 62 (pdf) |
| 627.841 | Delinquency, collection, cancellation, and check return charges; attorney’s fees. | Page 63 (pdf) |
| 628.461 | Acquisition of controlling stock. | Page 63 (pdf) |
| 634.406 | Financial requirements. | Page 71 (pdf) |
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