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DFS Advises as to Agents’ Rights Following Termination of Appointment

DFS Advises as to Agents’ Rights Following Termination of Appointment

The Department of Financial Services advises that it frequently receives inquiries from agents whose appointments with insurers have terminated.  These agents often ask what they are legally allowed to do for customers relating to policies transacted before termination of the appointment.  According to DFS, following the termination of an appointment as to an insurer, the agent may continue to service, and […]

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House Committee Takes Up Range of Insurance Bills

House Committee Takes Up Range of Insurance Bills

The House Insurance Committee is scheduled to hear several insurance bills in a meeting today: HB 53 would apportion part of the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund’s investment income to the Florida Catastrophic Storm Risk Management Center associated with Florida State University. HB 119 would amend the definition of assets at Section 625.012, Florida Statutes, to […]

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