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DFS Distinguishes Referral Fees, Marketing Gifts and Inducements

DFS Distinguishes Referral Fees, Marketing Gifts and Inducements

From time to time we receive questions about the various types of referral fees, inducements or other incentives that licensees encounter in the market.  The Florida Department of Financial Services reportedly receives these types of inquiries as well as recently published its interpretation of distinctions between referral fees, marketing gifts, and inducements.  DFS characterized these […]

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DFS Discusses Charitable Contributions by Agents

DFS Discusses Charitable Contributions by Agents

The Department of Financial Services recently issued a reminder relating to its view of charitable contributions made by licensees.  This is a subject that arises from time to time, wherein licensees such as insurance agents want to show their support for charities.  DFS certainly does not want to deter agents from being actively involved in […]

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DFS Reminds Agencies that Inspection Referral Fees are Prohibited

DFS Reminds Agencies that Inspection Referral Fees are Prohibited

The Florida Department of Financial Services has issued a reminder to insurance agents and agencies that referral fees for inspectors are prohibited.  DFS points out that an insurance agent, customer representative, or agency employee is prohibited from directly or indirectly accepting any compensation, inducement, or reward from an inspector for the referral of the owner […]

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