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DFS Discusses Fees Charged by Agents

DFS Discusses Fees Charged by Agents

Questions regarding the permissible fees that a Florida agent may charge are among the most common we see.  Likewise, the Florida Department of Financial Services frequently receives questions from agents about the fees they may charge.  DFS recently published the following summary of fees that may be lawfully charged by a general lines agent: MVR […]

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Limitations on Agents’ Fees

Limitations on Agents’ Fees

The Florida Department of Financial Services from time to time takes enforcement actions against agents who charge unauthorized fees to policyholders.  In these situations, the agents typically are receiving their commissions from the insurers and separately are telling consumers they also must pay add-on charges by various names–  documents fees, notary fees, etc.  In a […]

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