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Domestic Surplus Lines Bill Passes First Committee

Domestic Surplus Lines Bill Passes First Committee

A proposal in the Senate (SB 1402) and House (HB 951) would authorize “domestic surplus lines insurers” to issue policies in Florida.  Although the bills are in their early stages of consideration, the Senate version recently passed the Banking and Insurance Committee with a 9-0 vote. Currently, because surplus lines insurers issuing policies in Florida […]

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DFS Cautions Against Aiding and Abetting Unlicensed Persons

DFS Cautions Against Aiding and Abetting Unlicensed Persons

The Florida Department of Financial Services cautions licensees against assisting companies and individuals in the unauthorized transaction of insurance.  DFS reminds agents that the insurance code prohibits representing or aiding any insurer not authorized to transact insurance in this state.  As an example, DFS points to an agent’s representing an unauthorized company that offers health […]

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DFS Reminds Agents About Surplus Lines Diligent Effort Requirement

DFS Reminds Agents About Surplus Lines Diligent Effort Requirement

The Florida Department of Financial Services (DFS) took the opportunity in its recent Insurance Insights newsletter to remind agents of the diligent effort requirement in the Surplus Lines Law.  DFS points out that one of the stated purposes of the Surplus Lines Law is to protect authorized insurers from unwarranted competition by unauthorized insurers who are […]

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