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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 Last Action: 1/8/2014 House - Withdrawn prior to introduction, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 291 (Ch. 2014-111), CS/CS/HB 321 (Ch. 2014-112), CS/CS/HB 633 (Ch. 2014-123), CS/HB 785 (Ch. 2014-131),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
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  • 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    1/8/2014 House • Withdrawn prior to introduction, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 291 (Ch. 2014-111), CS/CS/HB 321 (Ch. 2014-112), CS/CS/HB 633 (Ch. 2014-123), CS/HB 785 (Ch. 2014-131),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

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  • HB 471, Original Filed Version (Current Bill Version) Posted 1/3/2014 at 2:16 PM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (21)

    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     		Track This Bill
    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     		Track This Bill
    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     		Track This Bill
    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)     		Track This Bill
    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     		Track This Bill
    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     		Track This Bill
    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)     		Track This Bill
    H 785 (er) Workers' Compensation Albritton Compare Last Action: 6/13/2014 Chapter No. 2014-131
    Location: Became Law     		Track This Bill
    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     		Track This Bill
    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     		Track This Bill
    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)     		Track This Bill
    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     		Track This Bill
    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     		Track This Bill
    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     		Track This Bill
    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     		Track This Bill
    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     		Track This Bill
    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     		Track This Bill
    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     		Track This Bill
    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     		Track This Bill
    S 1344 (er) Insurance Braynon Compare Last Action: 6/13/2014 Chapter No. 2014-103
    Location: Became Law     		Track This Bill
    S 1672 (er) Property Insurance Banking and Insurance Compare Last Action: 6/13/2014 Chapter No. 2014-104
    Location: Became Law     		Track This Bill

    Citations - 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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