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FL Stat § 626.8621 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 626 - Insurance Field Representatives and Operations|Part VI - Insurance Adjusters (Ss. 626.851-626.8797)|626.8621 - Adjustments by guaranty association employees.

626.8621 Adjustments by guaranty association employees.—(1) An employee of the Florida Insurance Guaranty Association, created under part II of chapter 631, may adjust losses for the association if such employee holds, or has held within the past 10 years, licensure in this state which allows for the adjustment of such losses.(2) An employee of a guaranty association established by another state whose insurance regulators are members of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners may adjust losses for the Florida Insurance Guaranty Association. The authorization for such employees to adjust losses must be included in a contract with the Florida Insurance Guaranty Association and the employee’s guaranty association or association’s authorized representative. The Florida Insurance Guaranty Association shall contract only for employees of other state guaranty associations who maintain the appropriate experience and training for adjusting such claims.History.—s. 1, ch. 2020-54.
FL Stat § 626.863 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 626 - Insurance Field Representatives and Operations|Part VI - Insurance Adjusters (Ss. 626.851-626.8797)|626.863 - Claims referrals to independent adjusters.

626.863 Claims referrals to independent adjusters.—(1) An insurer may not knowingly refer any claim or loss for adjustment in this state to any person purporting to be or acting as an independent adjuster unless the person is currently licensed as an all-lines adjuster and appointed as an independent adjuster under this code.(2) Before referring any claim or loss, the insurer shall ascertain from the department whether the proposed independent adjuster is currently licensed as an all-lines adjuster and appointed as an independent adjuster. Having ascertained that a particular person is so licensed and appointed, the insurer may assume that he or she will continue to be so licensed and appointed until the insurer has knowledge, or receives information from the department, to the contrary.(3) This section does not apply to catastrophe or emergency adjusters as provided in this part.History.—s. 326, ch. 59-205; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 3, ch. 81-282; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 278, 293, 807, 810, ch. 82-243; ss. 140, 206, 207, ch. 90-363; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 285, ch. 97-102; s. 976, ch. 2003-261; s. 56, ch. 2004-390; s. 31, ch. 2012-209.
FL Stat § 626.864 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 626 - Insurance Field Representatives and Operations|Part VI - Insurance Adjusters (Ss. 626.851-626.8797)|626.864 - Adjuster license types.

626.864 Adjuster license types.—(1) A qualified individual may be licensed as:(a) A public adjuster; or(b) An all-lines adjuster.(2) The same individual may not be concurrently licensed as a public adjuster and an all-lines adjuster.(3) An all-lines adjuster may be appointed as an independent adjuster, public adjuster apprentice, or company employee adjuster, but not more than one of these concurrently.History.—s. 327, ch. 59-205; s. 3. ch. 81-282; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 279, 293, 807, 810, ch. 82-243; ss. 141, 206, 207, ch. 90-363; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 32, ch. 2012-209; s. 8, ch. 2017-147.
FL Stat § 626.8651 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 626 - Insurance Field Representatives and Operations|Part VI - Insurance Adjusters (Ss. 626.851-626.8797)|626.8651 - Public adjuster apprentice appointment; qualifications.

626.8651 Public adjuster apprentice appointment; qualifications.—(1)(a) The department shall issue an appointment as a public adjuster apprentice to a licensee who:1. Is licensed as an all-lines adjuster under s. 626.866;2. Has filed with the department a bond executed and issued by a surety insurer that is authorized to transact such business in this state in the amount of $50,000, which is conditioned upon the faithful performance of his or her duties as a public adjuster apprentice; and3. Maintains such bond unimpaired throughout the existence of the appointment and for at least 1 year after termination of the appointment.(b) The bond must be in favor of the department and must specifically authorize recovery by the department of the damages sustained in case the licensee commits fraud or unfair practices in connection with his or her business as a public adjuster apprentice. The aggregate liability of the surety for all such damages may not exceed the amount of the bond, and the bond may not be terminated by the issuing insurer unless written notice of at least 30 days is given to the licensee and filed with the department.(2) An appointing public adjusting firm may not maintain more than four public adjuster apprentices simultaneously. However, a supervising public adjuster may not be responsible for more than one public adjuster apprentice simultaneously and shall be accountable for the acts of the public adjuster apprentice which are related to transacting business as a public adjuster apprentice. This subsection does not apply to a public adjusting firm that adjusts claims primarily for commercial entities with operations in more than one state and that does not directly or indirectly perform adjusting services for insurers or individual homeowners.(3) A public adjuster apprentice has the same authority as the licensed public adjuster or public adjusting firm that employs the apprentice except that an apprentice may not execute contracts for the services of a public adjuster or public adjusting firm. An individual may not be, act as, or hold himself or herself out to be a public adjuster apprentice unless the individual is licensed as an all-lines adjuster and holds a current appointment by a licensed public all-lines adjuster or a public adjusting firm that employs a licensed public adjuster.History.—s. 13, ch. 2008-220; s. 6, ch. 2009-87; s. 8, ch. 2011-174; s. 34, ch. 2012-209; s. 10, ch. 2017-147.
FL Stat § 626.866 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 626 - Insurance Field Representatives and Operations|Part VI - Insurance Adjusters (Ss. 626.851-626.8797)|626.866 - All-lines adjuster qualifications.

626.866 All-lines adjuster qualifications.—The department shall issue an all-lines adjuster license to an applicant upon determining that the applicable license fee specified in s. 624.501 has been paid and that the applicant possesses the following qualifications:(1) Is a natural person at least 18 years of age.(2) Is a United States citizen or legal alien who possesses work authorization from the United States Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services and a bona fide resident of this state.(3) Is trustworthy and has such business reputation as would reasonably assure that the applicant will conduct his or her business as insurance adjuster fairly and in good faith and without detriment to the public.(4) Has had sufficient experience, training, or instruction concerning the adjusting of damage or loss under insurance contracts, other than life and annuity contracts, is sufficiently informed as to the terms and the effects of the provisions of such types of contracts, and possesses adequate knowledge of the insurance laws of this state relating to such contracts as to enable and qualify him or her to engage in the business of insurance adjuster fairly and without injury to the public or any member thereof with whom he or she may have relations as an insurance adjuster and to adjust all claims in accordance with the policy or contract and the insurance laws of this state.(5) Has passed any required written examination or has met one of the exemptions prescribed under s. 626.221.History.—s. 329, ch. 59-205; s. 5, ch. 65-16; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 1, ch. 77-116; s. 54, ch. 77-121; s. 3, ch. 81-282; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 281, 293, 807, 810, ch. 82-243; s. 38, ch. 82-386; ss. 206, 207, ch. 90-363; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 287, ch. 97-102; s. 978, ch. 2003-261; s. 59, ch. 2003-267; s. 52, ch. 2003-281; s. 118, ch. 2004-5; s. 58, ch. 2004-390; s. 35, ch. 2012-209.
FL Stat § 626.8685 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 626 - Insurance Field Representatives and Operations|Part VI - Insurance Adjusters (Ss. 626.851-626.8797)|626.8685 - Portable electronics insurance claims; exemption; licensure restriction.

626.8685 Portable electronics insurance claims; exemption; licensure restriction.—(1) This part does not apply to any individual who collects claims information from, or furnishes claims information to, insureds or claimants, and who conducts data entry, including entering data into an automated claims adjudication system, provided that the individual is an employee of a business entity licensed under this chapter, or its affiliate, and no more than 25 such persons are under the supervision of one licensed independent adjuster or licensed agent who is exempt from licensure pursuant to s. 626.862. For purposes of this subsection, the term “automated claims adjudication system” means a preprogrammed computer system designed for the collection, data entry, calculation, and final resolution of portable electronics insurance claims that:(a) May be used only by a licensed independent adjuster, licensed agent, or supervised individual operating pursuant to this subsection;(b) Must comply with all claims payment requirements of the insurance code; and(c) Must be certified as compliant with this subsection by a licensed independent adjuster that is an officer of a licensed business entity under this chapter.(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a resident of Canada may not be licensed as a nonresident independent adjuster for purposes of adjusting portable electronics insurance claims unless the person has successfully obtained an adjuster’s license in another state.History.—s. 8, ch. 2012-151.
FL Stat § 626.869 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 626 - Insurance Field Representatives and Operations|Part VI - Insurance Adjusters (Ss. 626.851-626.8797)|626.869 - License, adjusters; continuing education.

626.869 License, adjusters; continuing education.—(1) Having a license as an all-lines adjuster qualifies the licensee to adjust all lines of insurance except life and annuities.(2) All individuals who on October 1, 1990, hold an adjuster’s license and appointment limited to fire and allied lines, including marine or casualty or boiler and machinery, may remain licensed and appointed under the limited license and may renew their appointment, but a license or appointment that has been terminated, not renewed, suspended, or revoked may not be reinstated, and new or additional licenses or appointments may not be issued.(3) All individuals who on October 1, 2012, hold an adjuster’s license and appointment limited to motor vehicle physical damage and mechanical breakdown, property and casualty, workers’ compensation, or health insurance may remain licensed and appointed under such limited license and may renew their appointment, but a license that has been terminated, suspended, or revoked may not be reinstated, and new or additional licenses may not be issued.(4) An individual holding a license as a public adjuster or an all-lines adjuster must complete all continuing education requirements as specified in s. 626.2815.(5) The regulation of continuing education for licensees, course providers, instructors, school officials, and monitor groups shall be as provided in s. 626.2816.History.—s. 332, ch. 59-205; s. 90, ch. 79-40; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-282; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 284, 293, 807, 810, ch. 82-243; s. 26, ch. 88-166; s. 33, ch. 89-289; s. 50, ch. 90-201; ss. 143, 206, 207, ch. 90-363; s. 48, ch. 91-1; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 289, ch. 97-102; s. 62, ch. 98-199; s. 1, ch. 2003-99; s. 980, ch. 2003-261; ss. 61, 83, ch. 2003-267; s. 54, ch. 2003-281; s. 60, ch. 2004-390; s. 6, ch. 2007-199; s. 14, ch. 2008-220; s. 37, ch. 2012-209.
FL Stat § 626.8696 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 626 - Insurance Field Representatives and Operations|Part VI - Insurance Adjusters (Ss. 626.851-626.8797)|626.8696 - Application for adjusting firm license.

626.8696 Application for adjusting firm license.—(1) The application for an adjusting firm license must include:(a) The name of each majority owner, partner, officer, and director of the adjusting firm.(b) The resident address of each person required to be listed in the application under paragraph (a).(c) The name of the adjusting firm and its principal business address.(d) The location of each adjusting firm office and the name under which each office conducts or will conduct business.(e) Any additional information that the department requires.(2) An application for an adjusting firm license must be signed by each owner of the firm. If the firm is incorporated, the application must be signed by the president and secretary of the corporation.(3) Each application must be accompanied by payment of any applicable fee as prescribed in s. 624.501.(4) License fees are not refundable.(5) An adjusting firm required to be licensed pursuant to s. 626.8695 must remain so licensed for a period of 3 years from the date of licensure, unless the license is suspended or revoked. The department may suspend or revoke the adjusting firm’s authority to do business for activities occurring during the time the firm is licensed, regardless of whether the licensing period has terminated.History.—s. 26, ch. 92-146; s. 982, ch. 2003-261; s. 62, ch. 2004-390.
FL Stat § 626.8698 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 626 - Insurance Field Representatives and Operations|Part VI - Insurance Adjusters (Ss. 626.851-626.8797)|626.8698 - Disciplinary guidelines for public adjusters and public adjuster apprentices.

626.8698 Disciplinary guidelines for public adjusters and public adjuster apprentices.—The department may deny, suspend, or revoke the license of a public adjuster or public adjuster apprentice, and administer a fine not to exceed $5,000 per act, for any of the following:(1) Violating any provision of this chapter or a rule or order of the department;(2) Receiving payment or anything of value as a result of an unfair or deceptive practice;(3) Receiving or accepting any fee, kickback, or other thing of value pursuant to any agreement or understanding, oral or otherwise; entering into a split-fee arrangement with another person who is not a public adjuster; or being otherwise paid or accepting payment for services that have not been performed;(4) Violating s. 316.066 or s. 817.234;(5) Soliciting or otherwise taking advantage of a person who is vulnerable, emotional, or otherwise upset as the result of a trauma, accident, or other similar occurrence; or(6) Violating any ethical rule of the department.History.—s. 2, ch. 95-238; s. 984, ch. 2003-261; s. 64, ch. 2004-390; s. 7, ch. 2007-199; s. 15, ch. 2008-220.
FL Stat § 626.870 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 626 - Insurance Field Representatives and Operations|Part VI - Insurance Adjusters (Ss. 626.851-626.8797)|626.870 - Application for license.

626.870 Application for license.—(1) Application for a license under this part shall be made as provided in s. 626.171 and related sections of this code.(2) The department shall so prepare the form of the application as to elicit and require from the applicant the information necessary to enable the department to determine whether the applicant possesses the qualifications prerequisite to issuance of the license to the applicant.(3) The department may, in its discretion, require that the application be supplemented by the certificate or affidavit of such person or persons as it deems necessary for its determination of the applicant’s residence, business reputation, and reputation for trustworthiness. The department shall prescribe and may furnish the forms for such certificates and affidavits.(4) A license, an appointment, or eligibility that has been suspended may not be reinstated except upon the filing and approval of an application for reinstatement in accordance with s. 626.641. In addition, for reinstatement of a public adjuster’s license, appointment, or eligibility, the individual must pass the public adjuster licensing examination. An application for reinstatement must be accompanied by any applicable examination fee. Successful completion of the examination does not entitle the applicant to have a license reinstated. The application is subject to denial pursuant to ss. 626.207, 626.611, 626.621, and 626.8698. If the department approves an application for reinstatement, the applicant shall be notified that the license will be reinstated upon payment by the applicant of the reinstatement fee contained in s. 624.501(15).History.—s. 333, ch. 59-205; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 3, ch. 81-282; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 285, 293, 807, 810, ch. 82-243; ss. 144, 206, 207, ch. 90-363; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 985, ch. 2003-261; s. 65, ch. 2004-390; s. 16, ch. 2008-220.
FL Stat § 626.871 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 626 - Insurance Field Representatives and Operations|Part VI - Insurance Adjusters (Ss. 626.851-626.8797)|626.871 - Reappointment after military service.

626.871 Reappointment after military service.—The department may, without requiring a further written examination, issue an appointment as an adjuster to a formerly licensed and appointed adjuster of this state who held a current adjuster’s appointment at the time of entering service in the Armed Forces of the United States, subject to the following conditions:(1) The period of military service must not have been in excess of 3 years;(2) The application for the appointment must be filed with the department and the applicable fee paid, within 12 months following the date of honorable discharge of the applicant from the military service; and(3) The new appointment will be of the same type and class as that currently effective at the time the applicant entered military service; but, if such type and class of appointment is not being currently issued under this code, the new appointment shall be of that type and class or classes most closely resembling those of the former appointment.History.—s. 334, ch. 59-205; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 3, ch. 81-282; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 286, 293, 807, 810, ch. 82-243; ss. 145, 206, 207, ch. 90-363; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 986, ch. 2003-261; s. 66, ch. 2004-390.
FL Stat § 626.8736 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 626 - Insurance Field Representatives and Operations|Part VI - Insurance Adjusters (Ss. 626.851-626.8797)|626.8736 - Nonresident independent or public adjusters; service of process.

626.8736 Nonresident independent or public adjusters; service of process.—(1) Each licensed nonresident public adjuster or all-lines adjuster appointed as an independent adjuster shall appoint the Chief Financial Officer and his or her successors in office as his or her attorney to receive service of legal process issued against such adjuster in this state, upon causes of action arising within this state out of transactions under his license and appointment. Service upon the Chief Financial Officer as attorney constitutes effective legal service upon the nonresident independent or public adjuster.(2) The appointment of the Chief Financial Officer for service of process is irrevocable as long as there could be any cause of action against the nonresident public adjuster or all-lines adjuster appointed as an independent adjuster arising out of his or her insurance transactions in this state.(3) Duplicate copies of legal process against the nonresident public adjuster or all-lines adjuster appointed as an independent adjuster shall be served upon the Chief Financial Officer by a person competent to serve a summons.(4) Upon receiving the service, the Chief Financial Officer shall send one of the copies of the process, by registered mail with return receipt requested, to the defendant nonresident public adjuster or all-lines adjuster appointed as an independent adjuster at his or her last address of record with the department.(5) The Chief Financial Officer shall keep a record of the day and hour of service upon him or her of all legal process received under this section.History.—s. 59, ch. 98-199; s. 991, ch. 2003-261; s. 71, ch. 2004-390; s. 43, ch. 2012-209.
FL Stat § 626.8737 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 626 - Insurance Field Representatives and Operations|Part VI - Insurance Adjusters (Ss. 626.851-626.8797)|626.8737 - Nonresident adjusters; retaliatory provision.

626.8737 Nonresident adjusters; retaliatory provision.—When under the laws of any other state any fine, tax, penalty, license fee, deposit of money, or security or other obligation, limitation, or prohibition is imposed upon resident insurance adjusters of this state in connection with the issuance of, and activities under, a nonresident adjuster’s license under the laws of that state as to Florida resident insurance adjusters, then so long as these laws continue in force or are so administered, the same requirements, obligations, limitations, and prohibitions, of whatever kind, shall be imposed upon every insurance adjuster of that other state when doing business in this state under a nonresident adjuster’s license issued under this part.History.—s. 60, ch. 98-199.
FL Stat § 626.8738 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 626 - Insurance Field Representatives and Operations|Part VI - Insurance Adjusters (Ss. 626.851-626.8797)|626.8738 - Penalty for violation.

626.8738 Penalty for violation.—In addition to any other remedy imposed pursuant to this code, any person who acts as a resident or nonresident public adjuster or holds himself or herself out to be a public adjuster to adjust claims in this state, without being licensed by the department as a public adjuster and appointed as a public adjuster, commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. Each act in violation of this section constitutes a separate offense.History.—s. 61, ch. 98-199; s. 992, ch. 2003-261; s. 72, ch. 2004-390.