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Introduced
12/03/2018
12/03/2018
In Committee
01/10/2019
01/10/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/04/2019
05/04/2019
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Providing requirements and limitations for property insurance assignment agreements; providing that an acceptance by an assignee of an assignment agreement is a waiver by the assignee and its subcontractors of certain claims against an insured; authorizing insurers to make available property insurance policies restricting the assignment of post-loss benefits under certain conditions; providing that residential or commercial property insurance policies may not prohibit the assignment of post-lost benefits, etc.
AI Summary
This bill provides requirements and limitations for property insurance assignment agreements, which are agreements where post-loss benefits under a residential or commercial property insurance policy are assigned or transferred to a third party. The bill requires assignment agreements to be in writing, include specific provisions, and prohibit certain fees or penalties. It also authorizes insurers to offer policies restricting the assignment of post-loss benefits, provided certain conditions are met. The bill amends existing law to clarify that property insurance policies cannot prohibit the assignment of post-loss benefits unless the policy complies with the new requirements. Additionally, the bill requires Citizens Property Insurance Corporation to include an exhibit demonstrating the impact of the act on DP-3 and HO-3 policy rates.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Justice
Sponsors (4)
Other Sponsors (3)
Banking and Insurance (Senate), Judiciary (Senate), Rules (Senate)
Last Action
Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 7065 (Ch. 2019-57) (on 04/23/2019)
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