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DFS Discusses Revisions to Agent Penalty Rules

DFS Discusses Revisions to Agent Penalty Rules

The Florida Department of Services (DFS) conducted a workshop on Friday to receive comments to its proposed revisions to Rule Chapter 69B-231.  These rules set forth penalty guidelines for various misconduct by agents, adjusters and other licensees.  In instances where DFS has discretionary authority to suspend a licensee’s license, the rule identifies the suspension periods […]

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Anti-Discrimination Law Relating to Gun Ownership Takes Effect July 1

Anti-Discrimination Law Relating to Gun Ownership Takes Effect July 1

A new law limiting the ability of personal lines property and personal lines auto insurers to use gun possession or ownership information in underwriting or rating takes effect July 1.  The legislature passed SB 424 during the 2014 legislative session, and the bill was signed into law as Chapter Law 2014-180. The new law amended Section 626.9541 […]

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