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FL H0565

FL H0565
Insurance

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Introduced
01/10/2014
In Committee
04/09/2014
Crossed Over
04/09/2014
Passed
Dead
05/02/2014

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2014 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Authorizes local government units to contract with certain corporations not for profit for insurance; revises original appointment & renewal fees related to certain insurance representatives; revises specified time period applicable to certified examination that must be filed by foreign or alien insurer applying for certificate of authority; prohibits an insurance agency from conducting insurance business at location without designated agent in charge; provides agency license requirements; revises qualifications for approval as mediator by DFS; provides grounds for department to deny an application, or suspend or revoke approval of mediator or certification of neutral evaluator; authorizes department to adopt rules; authorizes electronic transfer of unearned premium under specified circumstances; revises date by which title insurance agencies & certain insurers must annually submit specified information to OIR; requirements relating to contractual liability policies that insure warranty associations; provides effective dates.

AI Summary

This bill makes several changes to Florida's insurance laws, including allowing local government units to contract with certain non-profit corporations for insurance, revising fees for insurance representatives, and adjusting timeframes for foreign insurers seeking a certificate of authority. It also introduces new requirements for insurance agencies, such as designating an agent in charge at each location and prohibiting business at locations without one. The bill clarifies qualifications for mediators and grounds for the Department of Financial Services (DFS) to deny applications or suspend approvals, and authorizes electronic transfer of unearned premiums under specific circumstances. Additionally, it revises reporting deadlines for title insurance agencies and insurers, modifies requirements for contractual liability policies that insure warranty associations, and includes various effective dates for its provisions.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Other Sponsors (2)

Insurance and Banking Subcommittee (House), Regulatory Affairs Committee (House)

Last Action

Died in returning Messages, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 291 (Ch. 2014-111), CS/CS/HB 321 (Ch. 2014-112), CS/CS/HB 633 (Ch. 2014-123), CS/HB 785 (Ch. 2014-131), CS/CS/CS/SB 542 (Ch. 2014-80), CS/CS/SB 708 (Ch. 2014-86), CS/CS/SB 1308 (Ch. 2014-101), CS/CS/SB 1344 (Ch. 2014-103), CS/CS/SB 1672 (Ch. 2014-104) (on 05/02/2014)
(22 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/565 01/10/2014
Senate Floor Amendment #719138 to Amendment (402196) http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/0565/Amendment/719138/HTML 05/02/2014
Senate Floor Amendment #303808 http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/0565/Amendment/303808/HTML 05/02/2014
Senate Floor Amendment #402196 http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/0565/Amendment/402196/HTML 05/02/2014
Senate Floor Amendment #389202 http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/0565/Amendment/389202/HTML 05/02/2014
Senate Floor Amendment #756450 http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/0565/Amendment/756450/HTML 05/02/2014
Senate Floor Amendment #490764 http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/0565/Amendment/490764/HTML 05/02/2014
House Floor Amendment #163551 http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/0565/Amendment/163551/PDF 04/04/2014
Bill http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/0565/BillText/e1/PDF 04/04/2014
House Floor Amendment #167853 http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/0565/Amendment/167853/PDF 04/02/2014
Bill http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/0565/BillText/c2/PDF 03/28/2014
House Committee Amendment #002757 http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/0565/Amendment/002757/PDF 03/21/2014
House Committee Amendment #012659 http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/0565/Amendment/012659/PDF 03/21/2014
House Committee Amendment #868263 http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/0565/Amendment/868263/PDF 03/21/2014
House Committee Amendment #967041 http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/0565/Amendment/967041/PDF 03/21/2014
House Committee Amendment #872597 http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/0565/Amendment/872597/PDF 03/21/2014
House Committee Amendment #375393 http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/0565/Amendment/375393/PDF 03/21/2014
House Committee Amendment #495297 http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/0565/Amendment/495297/PDF 03/21/2014
House Committee Amendment #757091 http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/0565/Amendment/757091/PDF 03/21/2014
House Committee Amendment #139285 http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/0565/Amendment/139285/PDF 03/21/2014
House Committee Amendment #864261 http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/0565/Amendment/864261/PDF 03/21/2014
House Committee Amendment #924265 http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/0565/Amendment/924265/PDF 03/21/2014
House Committee Amendment #396615 http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/0565/Amendment/396615/PDF 03/21/2014
House Committee Amendment #125087 http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/0565/Amendment/125087/PDF 03/21/2014
House Committee Amendment #137765 http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/0565/Amendment/137765/PDF 03/21/2014
House Committee Amendment #581205 http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/0565/Amendment/581205/PDF 03/21/2014
House Committee Amendment #697819 http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/0565/Amendment/697819/PDF 03/21/2014
House Committee Amendment #870947 http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/0565/Amendment/870947/PDF 03/21/2014
House Committee Amendment #666595 http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/0565/Amendment/666595/PDF 03/21/2014
House Committee Amendment #861817 http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/0565/Amendment/861817/PDF 03/21/2014
House Committee Amendment #367077 http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/0565/Amendment/367077/PDF 03/21/2014
House Committee Amendment #589637 http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/0565/Amendment/589637/PDF 03/21/2014
House Committee Amendment #682751 http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/0565/Amendment/682751/PDF 03/21/2014
House Committee Amendment #087313 http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/0565/Amendment/087313/PDF 03/04/2014
House Committee Amendment #461437 http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/0565/Amendment/461437/PDF 03/04/2014
Bill http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/0565/BillText/c1/PDF 02/15/2014
House Committee Amendment #757317 to Amendment (736039) http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/0565/Amendment/757317/PDF 02/11/2014
House Committee Amendment #736039 http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/0565/Amendment/736039/PDF 02/10/2014
Bill http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/0565/BillText/Filed/PDF 01/10/2014
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