Bill > H0759

Introduced Session

Adds mediators & neutral evaluators to list of individuals or entities that DFS or OIR may investigate for alleged improper conduct; provides that claim for residential property insurance cannot be denied based on certain credit information; providing that policy or contract be cancelled based on certain credit information; provides for assignment of property insurance policy benefits; specifies requirements for assignment of post-loss benefits in valid agreement for services; revises rule requirements relating to property insurance mediation program; provides grounds for challenging an umpire's impartiality; redefines term "neutral evaluator"; specifies grounds for denying, suspending, or revoking approval of neutral evaluator; establishes Claims Bill of Rights for residential property insurance policyholders; provides that such bill of rights does not provide cause of action; provides requirements for emergency mitigation repair agreements; revises qualifications for mediators of personal injury claims; provides grounds for denying, suspending, or revoking application or approval of mediator.

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George Moraitis (R)*,  Hazelle Rogers (D),  Greg Steube (R), 

Died in Insurance and Banking Subcommittee, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 633 (Ch. 2014-123), CS/CS/SB 708 (Ch. 2014-86) (on 05/02/2014)

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