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CS/CS/SB 1260: Insurance

GENERAL BILL by Appropriations ; Banking and Insurance ; Brandes ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Soto

Insurance; Revising requirements for corporations not for profit to qualify to form a self-insurance fund; revising original appointment and renewal fees related to certain insurance representatives; providing licensure exemptions that allow specified individuals or entities to conduct insurance business at specified locations under certain circumstances; revising provisions for unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts relating to conducting certain insurance transactions through credit card facilities; providing that certain dividends may be retained by the joint underwriting plan for future use, etc.

Effective Date: Except as otherwise expressly provided in this act, this act shall take effect July 1, 2014
Last Action: 5/1/2014 Senate - Laid on Table, 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/HB 7005 (Ch. 2014-216), 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) -SJ 913
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Senate Committee References:
  1. Banking and Insurance (BI)
  2. Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government (AGG)
  3. Appropriations (AP)

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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    2/25/2014 Senate • Filed
    2/28/2014 Senate • Referred to Banking and Insurance; Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government; Appropriations -SJ 101
    3/4/2014 Senate • Introduced -SJ 101
    3/14/2014 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Banking and Insurance, 03/19/14, 11:00 am, 110 Senate Office Building
    3/19/2014 Senate • CS by Banking and Insurance; YEAS 10 NAYS 1 -SJ 317
    3/21/2014 Senate • Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
    3/25/2014 Senate • CS by Banking and Insurance read 1st time -SJ 322
    • Now in Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government -SJ 317
    4/4/2014 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government, 04/09/14, 1:00 pm, 110 Senate Office Building
    4/9/2014 Senate • Subcommittee Recommendation: CS/CS by Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government; YEAS 12 NAYS 0 -SJ 510
    4/11/2014 Senate • Now in Appropriations -SJ 510
    4/17/2014 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Appropriations, 04/22/14, 9:00 am, 412 Knott Building
    4/22/2014 Senate • CS/CS by- Appropriations; YEAS 14 NAYS 0 -SJ 698
    4/25/2014 Senate • Pending reference review -under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
    • Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading -SJ 698
    • Placed on Special Order Calendar, 04/29/14
    • CS/CS by Appropriations read 1st time -SJ 699
    4/29/2014 Senate • Retained on Special Order Calendar -SJ 806
    5/1/2014 Senate • Read 2nd time -SJ 911
    • Substituted CS/CS/HB 565 (Died in Senate returning Messages) -SJ 913
    • Laid on Table, 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/HB 7005 (Ch. 2014-216), 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) -SJ 913

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  • CS/CS/SB 1260, Committee Substitute 2 (Current Bill Version) Posted 4/25/2014 at 8:15 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (23)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 565 (e1) Insurance Santiago Similar Last Action: 5/2/2014 S 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)
    Location: In returning messages from House
    H 291 (er) Warranty Associations Santiago Compare Last Action: 6/13/2014 Chapter No. 2014-111
    Location: Became Law
    H 321 (er) Title Insurance Passidomo Compare Last Action: 6/13/2014 Chapter No. 2014-112, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 805 (Ch. 2014-132)
    Location: Became Law
    H 471 Insurance Boyd Compare Last Action: 1/8/2014 H Withdrawn prior to introduction, 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) -HJ 40
    Location: Withdrawn from consideration
    H 581 Flood Insurance Ahern, Fitzenhagen Compare Last Action: 5/2/2014 H Died in Insurance and Banking Subcommittee, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/SB 542 (Ch. 2014-80), SB 1262 (Ch. 2014-98)
    Location: In committee/council (IBS)
    H 633 (er) Division of Insurance Agents & Agency Services Ingram Compare Last Action: 6/13/2014 Chapter No. 2014-123, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 708 (Ch. 2014-86)
    Location: Became Law
    H 743 (c2) Property Insurance Hood Compare Last Action: 4/29/2014 H Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 708 (Ch. 2014-86), CS/CS/HB 633 (Ch. 2014-123) -HJ 851
    Location: Laid on Table
    H 759 Insurance Claims Moraitis Compare Last Action: 5/2/2014 H 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)
    Location: In committee/council (IBS)
    H 785 (er) Workers' Compensation Albritton Compare Last Action: 6/13/2014 Chapter No. 2014-131
    Location: Became Law
    H 879 (c2) Flood Insurance Hooper Compare Last Action: 4/25/2014 H Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/SB 542 (Ch. 2014-80), SB 1262 (Ch. 2014-98) -HJ 764
    Location: Laid on Table
    H 1109 (c2) Property Insurance Wood Compare Last Action: 4/29/2014 H Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 1672 (Ch. 2014-104) -HJ 876
    Location: Laid on Table
    H 1271 (c2) Insurer Solvency Ingram Compare Last Action: 4/29/2014 H Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 1308 (Ch. 2014-101), CS/CS/SB 1300 (Ch. 2014-100) -HJ 853
    Location: Laid on Table
    H 7005 (er) Transportation Transportation and Highway Safety Subcommittee Compare Last Action: 6/20/2014 Chapter No. 2014-216, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 820 (Ch. 2014-228)
    Location: Became Law
    S 462 Title Insurance Rates Bradley Compare Last Action: 5/2/2014 S Died in Banking and Insurance, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 321 (Ch. 2014-112)
    Location: In committee/council (BI)
    S 496 Warranty Associations Simpson Compare Last Action: 4/3/2014 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 291 (Ch. 2014-111) -SJ 385
    Location: Laid on Table
    S 542 (er) Flood Insurance Brandes Compare Last Action: 6/13/2014 Chapter No. 2014-80, companion bill(s) passed, see SB 1262 (Ch. 2014-98)
    Location: Became Law
    S 570 (c2) Title Insurance Galvano Compare Last Action: 4/3/2014 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 321 (Ch. 2014-112), CS/CS/HB 805 (Ch. 2014-132) -SJ 433
    Location: Laid on Table
    S 708 (er) Insurance Claims Bean Compare Last Action: 6/13/2014 Chapter No. 2014-86, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 633 (Ch. 2014-123)
    Location: Became Law
    S 952 (c2) Workers' Compensation Simpson Compare Last Action: 4/24/2014 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 785 (Ch. 2014-131) -SJ 599
    Location: Laid on Table
    S 1210 (c1) Division of Insurance Agents and Agency Services Bean Compare Last Action: 4/23/2014 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 633 (Ch. 2014-123), CS/CS/SB 708 (Ch. 2014-86) -SJ 569
    Location: Laid on Table
    S 1308 (er) Insurer Solvency Simmons Compare Last Action: 6/13/2014 Chapter No. 2014-101, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 1300 (Ch. 2014-100)
    Location: Became Law
    S 1344 (er) Insurance Braynon Compare Last Action: 6/13/2014 Chapter No. 2014-103
    Location: Became Law
    S 1672 (er) Property Insurance Banking and Insurance Compare Last Action: 6/13/2014 Chapter No. 2014-104
    Location: Became Law

    Floor Amendments (1)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    402174 - Amendment
    Between lines 2228 and 2229 insert:
    Grimsley 4/29/2014
    2:06 PM
    Senate: Withdrawn
    4/29/2014
    Web Page
    PDF

    Citations - Statutes (54)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    624.4625 Corporation not for profit self-insurance funds. Page 8 (pdf)
    624.501 Filing, license, appointment, and miscellaneous fees. Page 8 (pdf)
    626.015 Definitions. Page 10 (pdf)
    626.0428 Agency personnel powers, duties, and limitations. Page 10 (pdf)
    626.112 License and appointment required; agents, customer representatives, adjusters, insurance agencies, service representatives, managing general agents. Page 13 (pdf), Page 15 (pdf)
    626.172 Application for insurance agency license. Page 19 (pdf)
    626.311 Scope of license. Page 22 (pdf)
    626.321 Limited licenses. Page 23 (pdf)
    626.382 Continuation, expiration of license; insurance agencies. Page 25 (pdf)
    626.601 Improper conduct; inquiry; fingerprinting. Page 26 (pdf)
    626.621 Grounds for discretionary refusal, suspension, or revocation of agent’s, adjuster’s, customer representative’s, service representative’s, or managing general agent’s license or appointment. Page 28 (pdf)
    626.747 Branch agencies. Page 28 (pdf)
    626.8411 Application of Florida Insurance Code provisions to title insurance agents or agencies. Page 29 (pdf)
    626.854 “Public adjuster” defined; prohibitions. Page 29 (pdf)
    626.8805 Certificate of authority to act as administrator. Page 30 (pdf)
    626.8817 Responsibilities of insurance company with respect to administration of coverage insured. Page 30 (pdf)
    626.882 Agreement between administrator and insurer; required provisions; maintenance of records. Page 31 (pdf)
    626.883 Administrator as intermediary; collections held in fiduciary capacity; establishment of account; disbursement; payments on behalf of insurer. Page 32 (pdf)
    626.884 Maintenance of records by administrator; access; confidentiality. Page 33 (pdf)
    626.89 Annual financial statement and filing fee; notice of change of ownership. Page 33 (pdf)
    626.931 Agent affidavit and insurer reporting requirements. Page 35 (pdf)
    626.932 Surplus lines tax. Page 36 (pdf)
    626.935 Suspension, revocation, or refusal of surplus lines agent’s license. Page 36 (pdf)
    626.936 Failure to file reports or pay tax or service fee; administrative penalty. Page 37 (pdf)
    626.9541 Unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices defined. Page 38 (pdf)
    627.062 Rate standards. Page 41 (pdf)
    627.0628 Florida Commission on Hurricane Loss Projection Methodology; public records exemption; public meetings exemption. Page 43 (pdf)
    627.0651 Making and use of rates for motor vehicle insurance. Page 43 (pdf)
    627.0653 Insurance discounts for specified motor vehicle equipment. Page 44 (pdf)
    627.072 Making and use of rates. Page 44 (pdf)
    627.281 Appeal from rating organization; workers’ compensation and employer’s liability insurance filings. Page 45 (pdf)
    627.311 Joint underwriters and joint reinsurers; public records and public meetings exemptions. Page 45 (pdf)
    627.3518 Citizens Property Insurance Corporation policyholder eligibility clearinghouse program. Page 46 (pdf)
    627.3519 Annual report of aggregate net probable maximum losses, financing options, and potential assessments. Page 46 (pdf)
    627.409 Representations in applications; warranties. Page 46 (pdf)
    627.4133 Notice of cancellation, nonrenewal, or renewal premium. Page 47 (pdf)
    627.4137 Disclosure of certain information required. Page 51 (pdf)
    627.421 Delivery of policy. Page 52 (pdf)
    627.43141 Notice of change in policy terms. Page 53 (pdf)
    627.4553 Page 54 (pdf)
    627.7015 Alternative procedure for resolution of disputed property insurance claims. Page 54 (pdf)
    627.70151 Page 55 (pdf)
    627.706 Sinkhole insurance; catastrophic ground cover collapse; definitions. Page 56 (pdf)
    627.7074 Alternative procedure for resolution of disputed sinkhole insurance claims. Page 56 (pdf)
    627.711 Notice of premium discounts for hurricane loss mitigation; uniform mitigation verification inspection form. Page 59 (pdf)
    627.7283 Cancellation; return of premium. Page 60 (pdf)
    627.736 Required personal injury protection benefits; exclusions; priority; claims. Page 60 (pdf)
    627.744 Required preinsurance inspection of private passenger motor vehicles. Page 64 (pdf)
    627.745 Mediation of claims. Page 66 (pdf)
    627.782 Adoption of rates. Page 68 (pdf)
    628.461 Acquisition of controlling stock. Page 68 (pdf)
    631.717 Powers and duties of the association. Page 73 (pdf)
    631.737 Rescission and review generally. Page 74 (pdf)
    634.406 Financial requirements. Page 74 (pdf)

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  • CS/SB 1260, Committee Substitute 1 Posted 3/21/2014 at 2:18 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government (Pre-Meeting) 4/8/2014 (pdf)
    Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government (Post-Meeting) 4/11/2014 (pdf)
    Appropriations (Pre-Meeting) 4/21/2014 (pdf)
    Appropriations PCS 722116 (Pre-Meeting) 4/21/2014 (pdf)
    Appropriations (Post-Meeting) 4/24/2014 (pdf)

    Related Bills (22)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 565 (e1) Insurance Santiago Similar Last Action: 5/2/2014 S 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)
    Location: In returning messages from House
    H 291 (er) Warranty Associations Santiago Compare Last Action: 6/13/2014 Chapter No. 2014-111
    Location: Became Law
    H 321 (er) Title Insurance Passidomo Compare Last Action: 6/13/2014 Chapter No. 2014-112, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 805 (Ch. 2014-132)
    Location: Became Law
    H 471 Insurance Boyd Compare Last Action: 1/8/2014 H Withdrawn prior to introduction, 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) -HJ 40
    Location: Withdrawn from consideration
    H 581 Flood Insurance Ahern, Fitzenhagen Compare Last Action: 5/2/2014 H Died in Insurance and Banking Subcommittee, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/SB 542 (Ch. 2014-80), SB 1262 (Ch. 2014-98)
    Location: In committee/council (IBS)
    H 633 (e1) Division of Insurance Agents & Agency Services Ingram Compare Last Action: 6/13/2014 Chapter No. 2014-123, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 708 (Ch. 2014-86)
    Location: Became Law
    H 743 (c2) Property Insurance Hood Compare Last Action: 4/29/2014 H Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 708 (Ch. 2014-86), CS/CS/HB 633 (Ch. 2014-123) -HJ 851
    Location: Laid on Table
    H 759 Insurance Claims Moraitis Compare Last Action: 5/2/2014 H 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)
    Location: In committee/council (IBS)
    H 785 (e1) Workers' Compensation Albritton Compare Last Action: 6/13/2014 Chapter No. 2014-131
    Location: Became Law
    H 879 (c2) Flood Insurance Hooper Compare Last Action: 4/25/2014 H Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/SB 542 (Ch. 2014-80), SB 1262 (Ch. 2014-98) -HJ 764
    Location: Laid on Table
    H 1109 (c2) Property Insurance Wood Compare Last Action: 4/29/2014 H Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 1672 (Ch. 2014-104) -HJ 876
    Location: Laid on Table
    H 1271 (c2) Insurer Solvency Ingram Compare Last Action: 4/29/2014 H Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 1308 (Ch. 2014-101), CS/CS/SB 1300 (Ch. 2014-100) -HJ 853
    Location: Laid on Table
    S 462 Title Insurance Rates Bradley Compare Last Action: 5/2/2014 S Died in Banking and Insurance, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 321 (Ch. 2014-112)
    Location: In committee/council (BI)
    S 496 Warranty Associations Simpson Compare Last Action: 4/3/2014 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 291 (Ch. 2014-111) -SJ 385
    Location: Laid on Table
    S 542 (e1) Flood Insurance Brandes Compare Last Action: 6/13/2014 Chapter No. 2014-80, companion bill(s) passed, see SB 1262 (Ch. 2014-98)
    Location: Became Law
    S 570 (c2) Title Insurance Galvano Compare Last Action: 4/3/2014 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 321 (Ch. 2014-112), CS/CS/HB 805 (Ch. 2014-132) -SJ 433
    Location: Laid on Table
    S 708 (e1) Insurance Claims Bean Compare Last Action: 6/13/2014 Chapter No. 2014-86, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 633 (Ch. 2014-123)
    Location: Became Law
    S 952 (c2) Workers' Compensation Simpson Compare Last Action: 4/24/2014 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 785 (Ch. 2014-131) -SJ 599
    Location: Laid on Table
    S 1210 (c1) Division of Insurance Agents and Agency Services Bean Compare Last Action: 4/23/2014 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 633 (Ch. 2014-123), CS/CS/SB 708 (Ch. 2014-86) -SJ 569
    Location: Laid on Table
    S 1308 (c2) Insurer Solvency Simmons Compare Last Action: 6/13/2014 Chapter No. 2014-101, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 1300 (Ch. 2014-100)
    Location: Became Law
    S 1344 (c2) Insurance Braynon Compare Last Action: 6/13/2014 Chapter No. 2014-103
    Location: Became Law
    S 1672 (e1) Property Insurance Banking and Insurance Compare Last Action: 6/13/2014 Chapter No. 2014-104
    Location: Became Law

    Proposed Committee Substitutes (1)

    PCS and Amendments Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    722116 - Proposed Committee Substitute Appropriations 4/11/2014
    4:24 PM
    Replaced by Committee Substitute
    4/24/2014
    Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 524914 - Amendment (722116)
    Delete line 223 and insert:
    Appropriations
    (Hays)
    4/18/2014
    12:07 PM
    Replaced by Committee Substitute
    4/24/2014
    Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 192956 - Amendment (722116)
    Delete lines 1274 - 1298 and insert:
    Appropriations
    (Richter)
    4/21/2014
    8:10 PM
    Replaced by Committee Substitute
    4/24/2014
    Web Page
    PDF

    Committee Amendments (6)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    589854 - Amendment
    Before line 195 insert:
    Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government
    (Hays)
    4/8/2014
    1:11 PM
    Replaced by Substitute Amendment
    4/9/2014
    Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 670382 - Substitute Amendment (589854)
    Before line 195 insert:
    Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government
    (Hays)
    4/9/2014
    8:33 AM
    Replaced by Committee Substitute
    4/9/2014
    Web Page
    PDF
    500632 - Amendment
    Between lines 756 and 757 insert:
    Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government
    (Hays)
    4/7/2014
    3:27 PM
    Replaced by Committee Substitute
    4/9/2014
    Web Page
    PDF
    955004 - Amendment
    Delete lines 948 - 958 and insert:
    Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government
    (Hays)
    4/9/2014
    10:31 AM
    (Late Filed)
    Withdrawn
    4/9/2014
    Web Page
    PDF
    582796 - Amendment
    Between lines 1202 and 1203 insert:
    Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government
    (Hays)
    4/8/2014
    1:11 PM
    Replaced by Committee Substitute
    4/9/2014
    Web Page
    PDF
    560680 - Amendment
    Delete lines 1211 - 1213 and insert:
    Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government
    (Hays)
    4/8/2014
    1:12 PM
    Replaced by Committee Substitute
    4/9/2014
    Web Page
    PDF

    Committee Votes (2)

    Date Committee Result
    4/9/2014 1:00 PM Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government 12 Yeas - 0 Nays
    4/22/2014 9:00 AM Appropriations 14 Yeas - 0 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (51)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    624.501 Filing, license, appointment, and miscellaneous fees. Page 7 (pdf)
    626.015 Definitions. Page 9 (pdf)
    626.0428 Agency personnel powers, duties, and limitations. Page 9 (pdf)
    626.112 License and appointment required; agents, customer representatives, adjusters, insurance agencies, service representatives, managing general agents. Page 12 (pdf), Page 14 (pdf)
    626.172 Application for insurance agency license. Page 18 (pdf)
    626.311 Scope of license. Page 21 (pdf)
    626.321 Limited licenses. Page 22 (pdf)
    626.382 Continuation, expiration of license; insurance agencies. Page 24 (pdf)
    626.601 Improper conduct; inquiry; fingerprinting. Page 25 (pdf)
    626.747 Branch agencies. Page 27 (pdf)
    626.8411 Application of Florida Insurance Code provisions to title insurance agents or agencies. Page 27 (pdf)
    626.854 “Public adjuster” defined; prohibitions. Page 27 (pdf)
    626.8805 Certificate of authority to act as administrator. Page 28 (pdf)
    626.8817 Responsibilities of insurance company with respect to administration of coverage insured. Page 29 (pdf)
    626.882 Agreement between administrator and insurer; required provisions; maintenance of records. Page 29 (pdf)
    626.883 Administrator as intermediary; collections held in fiduciary capacity; establishment of account; disbursement; payments on behalf of insurer. Page 30 (pdf)
    626.884 Maintenance of records by administrator; access; confidentiality. Page 31 (pdf)
    626.89 Annual financial statement and filing fee; notice of change of ownership. Page 31 (pdf)
    626.931 Agent affidavit and insurer reporting requirements. Page 33 (pdf)
    626.932 Surplus lines tax. Page 34 (pdf)
    626.935 Suspension, revocation, or refusal of surplus lines agent’s license. Page 34 (pdf)
    626.936 Failure to file reports or pay tax or service fee; administrative penalty. Page 35 (pdf)
    626.9541 Unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices defined. Page 36 (pdf)
    627.062 Rate standards. Page 39 (pdf)
    627.0628 Florida Commission on Hurricane Loss Projection Methodology; public records exemption; public meetings exemption. Page 41 (pdf)
    627.0651 Making and use of rates for motor vehicle insurance. Page 42 (pdf)
    627.072 Making and use of rates. Page 42 (pdf)
    627.281 Appeal from rating organization; workers’ compensation and employer’s liability insurance filings. Page 42 (pdf)
    627.311 Joint underwriters and joint reinsurers; public records and public meetings exemptions. Page 43 (pdf)
    627.3518 Citizens Property Insurance Corporation policyholder eligibility clearinghouse program. Page 43 (pdf)
    627.3519 Annual report of aggregate net probable maximum losses, financing options, and potential assessments. Page 44 (pdf)
    627.409 Representations in applications; warranties. Page 44 (pdf)
    627.4133 Notice of cancellation, nonrenewal, or renewal premium. Page 45 (pdf)
    627.4137 Disclosure of certain information required. Page 49 (pdf)
    627.421 Delivery of policy. Page 50 (pdf)
    627.43141 Notice of change in policy terms. Page 51 (pdf)
    627.4553 Page 51 (pdf)
    627.7015 Alternative procedure for resolution of disputed property insurance claims. Page 52 (pdf)
    627.70151 Page 52 (pdf)
    627.706 Sinkhole insurance; catastrophic ground cover collapse; definitions. Page 53 (pdf)
    627.7074 Alternative procedure for resolution of disputed sinkhole insurance claims. Page 54 (pdf)
    627.711 Notice of premium discounts for hurricane loss mitigation; uniform mitigation verification inspection form. Page 56 (pdf)
    627.7283 Cancellation; return of premium. Page 57 (pdf)
    627.736 Required personal injury protection benefits; exclusions; priority; claims. Page 58 (pdf)
    627.744 Required preinsurance inspection of private passenger motor vehicles. Page 62 (pdf)
    627.745 Mediation of claims. Page 63 (pdf)
    627.782 Adoption of rates. Page 65 (pdf)
    628.461 Acquisition of controlling stock. Page 66 (pdf)
    631.717 Powers and duties of the association. Page 71 (pdf)
    631.737 Rescission and review generally. Page 71 (pdf)
    634.406 Financial requirements. Page 72 (pdf)

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  • SB 1260, Original Filed Version Posted 2/25/2014 at 2:19 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Banking and Insurance (Pre-Meeting) 3/18/2014 (pdf)
    Banking and Insurance (Post-Meeting) 3/25/2014 (pdf)

    Related Bills (20)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 565 (c1) Insurance Santiago Similar Last Action: 5/2/2014 S 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)
    Location: In returning messages from House
    H 291 Warranty Associations Santiago Compare Last Action: 6/13/2014 Chapter No. 2014-111
    Location: Became Law
    H 321 (c2) Title Insurance Passidomo Compare Last Action: 6/13/2014 Chapter No. 2014-112, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 805 (Ch. 2014-132)
    Location: Became Law
    H 471 Insurance Boyd Compare Last Action: 1/8/2014 H Withdrawn prior to introduction, 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) -HJ 40
    Location: Withdrawn from consideration
    H 581 Flood Insurance Ahern, Fitzenhagen Compare Last Action: 5/2/2014 H Died in Insurance and Banking Subcommittee, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/SB 542 (Ch. 2014-80), SB 1262 (Ch. 2014-98)
    Location: In committee/council (IBS)
    H 633 (c2) Division of Insurance Agents & Agency Services Ingram Compare Last Action: 6/13/2014 Chapter No. 2014-123, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 708 (Ch. 2014-86)
    Location: Became Law
    H 743 (c1) Property Insurance Hood Compare Last Action: 4/29/2014 H Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 708 (Ch. 2014-86), CS/CS/HB 633 (Ch. 2014-123) -HJ 851
    Location: Laid on Table
    H 759 Insurance Claims Moraitis Compare Last Action: 5/2/2014 H 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)
    Location: In committee/council (IBS)
    H 785 Workers' Compensation Albritton Compare Last Action: 6/13/2014 Chapter No. 2014-131
    Location: Became Law
    H 879 (c1) Flood Insurance Hooper Compare Last Action: 4/25/2014 H Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/SB 542 (Ch. 2014-80), SB 1262 (Ch. 2014-98) -HJ 764
    Location: Laid on Table
    H 1271 (c1) Insurer Solvency Ingram Compare Last Action: 4/29/2014 H Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 1308 (Ch. 2014-101), CS/CS/SB 1300 (Ch. 2014-100) -HJ 853
    Location: Laid on Table
    S 462 Title Insurance Rates Bradley Compare Last Action: 5/2/2014 S Died in Banking and Insurance, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 321 (Ch. 2014-112)
    Location: In committee/council (BI)
    S 496 Warranty Associations Simpson Compare Last Action: 4/3/2014 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 291 (Ch. 2014-111) -SJ 385
    Location: Laid on Table
    S 542 (e1) Flood Insurance Brandes Compare Last Action: 6/13/2014 Chapter No. 2014-80, companion bill(s) passed, see SB 1262 (Ch. 2014-98)
    Location: Became Law
    S 570 (c2) Title Insurance Galvano Compare Last Action: 4/3/2014 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 321 (Ch. 2014-112), CS/CS/HB 805 (Ch. 2014-132) -SJ 433
    Location: Laid on Table
    S 708 (c2) Insurance Claims Bean Compare Last Action: 6/13/2014 Chapter No. 2014-86, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 633 (Ch. 2014-123)
    Location: Became Law
    S 952 Workers’ Compensation Simpson Compare Last Action: 4/24/2014 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 785 (Ch. 2014-131) -SJ 599
    Location: Laid on Table
    S 1210 (c1) Division of Insurance Agents and Agency Services Bean Compare Last Action: 4/23/2014 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 633 (Ch. 2014-123), CS/CS/SB 708 (Ch. 2014-86) -SJ 569
    Location: Laid on Table
    S 1308 (c1) Insurer Solvency Simmons Compare Last Action: 6/13/2014 Chapter No. 2014-101, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 1300 (Ch. 2014-100)
    Location: Became Law
    S 1672 Property Insurance Banking and Insurance Compare Last Action: 6/13/2014 Chapter No. 2014-104
    Location: Became Law

    Committee Amendments (6)

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    460094 - Amendment (Delete All)
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    Banking and Insurance
    (Richter)
    3/18/2014
    9:38 AM
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    3/19/2014
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    hierarchy 695086 - Amendment to Amendment (460094)
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    Banking and Insurance
    (Richter)
    3/18/2014
    5:06 PM
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    3/19/2014
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    hierarchy 736294 - Amendment to Amendment (460094)
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    Banking and Insurance
    (Richter)
    3/19/2014
    10:28 AM
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    3/19/2014
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    hierarchy 727540 - Amendment to Amendment (460094)
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    Banking and Insurance
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    3/19/2014
    1:16 PM
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    3/19/2014
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    hierarchy 322690 - Amendment to Amendment (460094)
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    Banking and Insurance
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    3/19/2014
    8:27 AM
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    hierarchy 833884 - Amendment to Amendment (460094)
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    Banking and Insurance
    (Richter)
    3/19/2014
    8:27 AM
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    Committee Votes (1)

    Date Committee Result
    3/19/2014 11:00 AM Banking and Insurance 10 Yeas - 1 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (51)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    554.1021 Definitions. Page 8 (pdf)
    554.107 Special inspectors. Page 10 (pdf)
    554.109 Exemptions. Page 10 (pdf)
    624.4625 Corporation not for profit self-insurance funds. Page 11 (pdf)
    624.501 Filing, license, appointment, and miscellaneous fees. Page 12 (pdf)
    626.015 Definitions. Page 13 (pdf)
    626.0428 Agency personnel powers, duties, and limitations. Page 14 (pdf)
    626.112 License and appointment required; agents, customer representatives, adjusters, insurance agencies, service representatives, managing general agents. Page 16 (pdf)
    626.172 Application for insurance agency license. Page 22 (pdf)
    626.311 Scope of license. Page 25 (pdf)
    626.321 Limited licenses. Page 26 (pdf)
    626.382 Continuation, expiration of license; insurance agencies. Page 28 (pdf)
    626.601 Improper conduct; inquiry; fingerprinting. Page 29 (pdf)
    626.747 Branch agencies. Page 31 (pdf)
    626.8411 Application of Florida Insurance Code provisions to title insurance agents or agencies. Page 31 (pdf)
    626.8805 Certificate of authority to act as administrator. Page 31 (pdf)
    626.8817 Responsibilities of insurance company with respect to administration of coverage insured. Page 32 (pdf)
    626.882 Agreement between administrator and insurer; required provisions; maintenance of records. Page 33 (pdf)
    626.883 Administrator as intermediary; collections held in fiduciary capacity; establishment of account; disbursement; payments on behalf of insurer. Page 33 (pdf)
    626.884 Maintenance of records by administrator; access; confidentiality. Page 34 (pdf)
    626.89 Annual financial statement and filing fee; notice of change of ownership. Page 35 (pdf)
    626.931 Agent affidavit and insurer reporting requirements. Page 36 (pdf)
    626.932 Surplus lines tax. Page 37 (pdf)
    626.935 Suspension, revocation, or refusal of surplus lines agent’s license. Page 38 (pdf)
    626.936 Failure to file reports or pay tax or service fee; administrative penalty. Page 39 (pdf)
    627.062 Rate standards. Page 39 (pdf)
    627.0628 Florida Commission on Hurricane Loss Projection Methodology; public records exemption; public meetings exemption. Page 41 (pdf)
    627.0651 Making and use of rates for motor vehicle insurance. Page 42 (pdf)
    627.072 Making and use of rates. Page 42 (pdf)
    627.281 Appeal from rating organization; workers’ compensation and employer’s liability insurance filings. Page 43 (pdf)
    627.311 Joint underwriters and joint reinsurers; public records and public meetings exemptions. Page 43 (pdf)
    627.3518 Citizens Property Insurance Corporation policyholder eligibility clearinghouse program. Page 44 (pdf)
    627.3519 Annual report of aggregate net probable maximum losses, financing options, and potential assessments. Page 44 (pdf)
    627.409 Representations in applications; warranties. Page 44 (pdf)
    627.4133 Notice of cancellation, nonrenewal, or renewal premium. Page 45 (pdf)
    627.4137 Disclosure of certain information required. Page 49 (pdf)
    627.421 Delivery of policy. Page 50 (pdf)
    627.43141 Notice of change in policy terms. Page 51 (pdf)
    627.4553 Page 52 (pdf)
    627.7015 Alternative procedure for resolution of disputed property insurance claims. Page 52 (pdf)
    627.70151 Page 53 (pdf)
    627.706 Sinkhole insurance; catastrophic ground cover collapse; definitions. Page 54 (pdf)
    627.7074 Alternative procedure for resolution of disputed sinkhole insurance claims. Page 54 (pdf)
    627.711 Notice of premium discounts for hurricane loss mitigation; uniform mitigation verification inspection form. Page 57 (pdf)
    627.736 Required personal injury protection benefits; exclusions; priority; claims. Page 58 (pdf)
    627.744 Required preinsurance inspection of private passenger motor vehicles. Page 61 (pdf)
    627.745 Mediation of claims. Page 63 (pdf)
    627.782 Adoption of rates. Page 65 (pdf)
    627.841 Delinquency, collection, cancellation, and check return charges; attorney’s fees. Page 65 (pdf)
    628.461 Acquisition of controlling stock. Page 66 (pdf)
    634.406 Financial requirements. Page 72 (pdf)

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