The Florida Senate

626.857  "Claims investigator" defined.--A "claims investigator" is a person who is an employee of a currently licensed independent adjuster or adjusting firm or insurer and whose responsibilities shall be as defined in s. 626.855 or s. 626.856 as for an independent adjuster or company employee adjuster, and who will operate as a student or learner under the instruction and supervision of a licensed and appointed insurance adjuster; except that a claims investigator shall not be permitted by his or her employer to negotiate settlements with the insured or claimant for amounts in excess of $20,000.

History.--s. 320, ch. 59-205; s. 3, ch. 81-282; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 270(2nd), 293, 807, 810, ch. 82-243; ss. 136, 206, 207, ch. 90-363; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 282, ch. 97-102.