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The Florida Department of Financial Services (DFS) reminds insurers that the customer representatives they supervise have limited authority under the insurance code. DFS points out that general lines agents and their customer representatives sometimes “blur the lines” relating to the customer representatives’ authority. Agents should pay particular attention to Chapter 626, Part II General Lines Agents. […]
The Florida Department of Financial Services (DFS) has published a reminder cautioning agencies about the limitations on support activities that may be performed by unlicensed personnel. DFS describes unlicensed personnel as having “limited discretion” in how they can support the operations of an insurance agency. Rule Chapter 69B-222, Florida Administrative Code, describes the permissible scope […]
Florida’s requirements relating to appointments can be confusing. Here’s a quick summary of the individuals or entities who can make appointments under the insurance code: Insurance companies can appoint agents and insurance company employee adjusters. Licensed and appointed general lines agents can appoint customer representatives, crop hail and multi-peril crop agents. Adjusting firms can appoint […]
