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2004 Florida Statutes

Section 627.4143, Florida Statutes 2004

627.4143  Outline of coverage.--

(1)  No private passenger automobile or basic homeowner's policy shall be delivered or issued for delivery in this state unless an appropriate outline of coverage has been delivered prior to issuance of the policy or accompanies the policy when issued.

(2)  The outline of coverage shall contain all of the following:

(a)  A brief description of the principal benefits and coverage provided in the policy, broken down by each class or type of coverage provided under the policy for which a premium is charged, and itemization of the applicable premium.

(b)  A summary statement of the principal exclusions and limitations or reductions contained in the policy by class or type, including, but not limited to, deductibles, coinsurance, and any other limitations or reductions.

(c)  A summary statement of any renewal or cancellation provisions.

(d)  A description of the credit or surcharge plan that is being applied. The description may display numerical or alphabetical codes on the declarations page or premium notice to enable the insured to determine the reason or reasons why her or his policy is being surcharged or is receiving a credit.

(e)  A list of any additional coverage provided through any rider or endorsement which accompanies the policy. The list shall contain a descriptive reference to each additional coverage, rather than solely a reference to a form or code number.

(f)  For a private passenger motor vehicle insurance policy, the extent of coverage provided to the insured in the event of collision damage to a rental vehicle rented by the insured. The proof-of-insurance card required by s. 316.646 must also specify whether rental car coverage is provided, and may refer to the outline of coverage as to the details or extent of coverage.

(3)  The outline of coverage is required only on the initial policy issued by an insurer.

(4)  An insurer must insert the following language on the outline of coverage:

"The following outline of coverage is for informational purposes only. Florida law prohibits this outline from changing any of the provisions of the insurance contract which is the subject of this outline. Any endorsement regarding changes in types of coverage, exclusions, limitations, reductions, deductibles, coinsurance, renewal provisions, cancellation provisions, surcharges, or credits will be sent separately."

(5)  Neither this section nor the outline of coverage mandated by this section alters or modifies the terms of the insurance contract, creates a cause of action, or is admissible in any civil action.

History.--s. 23, ch. 89-360; s. 1, ch. 90-192; ss. 39, 114, ch. 92-318; s. 328, ch. 97-102.