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FL Stat § 626.919 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 626 - Insurance Field Representatives and Operations|Part VIII - Unauthorized Insurers and Surplus Lines (Ss. 626.901-626.939)|626.919 - Withdrawal of eligibility; surplus lines insurer.

626.919 Withdrawal of eligibility; surplus lines insurer.—(1) If at any time the office has reason to believe that any unauthorized insurer then on the list of eligible surplus lines insurers is insolvent or in unsound financial condition, or does not make reasonable prompt payment of just losses and claims in this state, or that it is no longer eligible under the conditions therefor provided in s. 626.918, it shall withdraw the eligibility of the insurer to insure surplus lines risks in this state.(2) If the office finds that an insurer currently eligible as a surplus lines insurer has willfully violated the laws of this state or a rule of the commission, it may, in its discretion, withdraw the eligibility of the insurer to insure surplus lines risks in this state.(3) The office shall promptly mail notice of all such withdrawals of eligibility to each surplus lines agent at his or her address of record with the department.History.—s. 358, ch. 59-205; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 21, ch. 78-95; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 318, 807, ch. 82-243; ss. 167, 206, 207, ch. 90-363; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 301, ch. 97-102; s. 1019, ch. 2003-261.
FL Stat § 626.9202 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 626 - Insurance Field Representatives and Operations|Part VIII - Unauthorized Insurers and Surplus Lines (Ss. 626.901-626.939)|626.9202 - Loss run statements for all lines of insurance.

626.9202 Loss run statements for all lines of insurance.—(1) As used in this section, the term:(a) “Loss run statement” means a report that contains the policy number, the period of coverage, the number of claims, the paid losses on all claims, and the date of each loss. The term does not include supporting claim file documentation, including, but not limited to, copies of claim files, investigation reports, evaluation statements, insureds’ statements, and documents protected by a common law or statutory privilege.(b) “Provide” means to electronically send a document or to allow access through an electronic portal to view or generate a document.(2) Notwithstanding any other law, an insurer shall provide to an insured within 15 calendar days after receipt of the insured’s written request, either:(a) A loss run statement; or(b) For personal lines of insurance, information on how to obtain a loss run statement at no charge through a consumer reporting agency. However, this section does not prohibit an insured from requesting a loss run statement after receiving information from a consumer reporting agency.(3) At the time a loss run statement is provided to the insured, the insurer shall notify the agent of record that the loss run statement was provided to the insured.(4) A loss run statement provided pursuant to this section must contain a claims history with the insurer for the preceding 5 years or, if the claims history is less than 5 years, a complete claims history with the insurer.(5) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, an insurer is not required to provide loss reserve information.(6) Notwithstanding any other law, an insurer may not charge any fee to prepare and provide annually one loss run statement in accordance with this section.History.—s. 1, ch. 2020-51.
FL Stat § 626.923 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 626 - Insurance Field Representatives and Operations|Part VIII - Unauthorized Insurers and Surplus Lines (Ss. 626.901-626.939)|626.923 - Filing copy of policy or certificate.

626.923 Filing copy of policy or certificate.—A surplus lines agent shall, within 30 days after the date of a request by the department or the Florida Surplus Lines Service Office, furnish an exact copy of any and all requested policies, including applications, certificates, cover notes, or other forms of confirmation of insurance coverage or any substitutions thereof or endorsements thereto. The department or the Florida Surplus Lines Service Office may also request and the agent shall furnish, within 30 days after the date of the request, the agent’s memorandum as to the substance of any change represented by a substitute certificate, cover note, other form of confirmation of insurance coverage, or endorsement as compared with the coverage as originally placed or issued.History.—s. 362, ch. 59-205; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 3, ch. 71-18; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 318, 807, ch. 82-243; s. 18, ch. 89-360; ss. 171, 206, 207, ch. 90-363; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 4, ch. 2001-213.
FL Stat § 626.924 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 626 - Insurance Field Representatives and Operations|Part VIII - Unauthorized Insurers and Surplus Lines (Ss. 626.901-626.939)|626.924 - Information required on contract.

626.924 Information required on contract.—(1) Each surplus lines agent through whom a surplus lines coverage is procured shall write or print on the outside of the policy and on any certificate, cover note, or other confirmation of the insurance his or her name, address, and identification number and the name and address of the producing agent through whom the business originated and shall have stamped or written upon the first page of the policy or the certificate, cover note, or confirmation of insurance the words: THIS INSURANCE IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO THE FLORIDA SURPLUS LINES LAW. PERSONS INSURED BY SURPLUS LINES CARRIERS DO NOT HAVE THE PROTECTION OF THE FLORIDA INSURANCE GUARANTY ACT TO THE EXTENT OF ANY RIGHT OF RECOVERY FOR THE OBLIGATION OF AN INSOLVENT UNLICENSED INSURER.(2) Surplus lines policies issued on or after October 1, 2009, shall have stamped or printed on the face of the policy in at least 14-point, boldface type, the following statement: SURPLUS LINES INSURERS’ POLICY RATES AND FORMS ARE NOT APPROVED BY ANY FLORIDA REGULATORY AGENCY.History.—s. 363, ch. 59-205; s. 5, ch. 63-86; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 305, 318, 807, ch. 82-243; ss. 172, 206, 207, ch. 90-363; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 303, ch. 97-102; s. 2, ch. 2009-166.
FL Stat § 626.925 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 626 - Insurance Field Representatives and Operations|Part VIII - Unauthorized Insurers and Surplus Lines (Ss. 626.901-626.939)|626.925 - Surplus lines insurance valid.

626.925 Surplus lines insurance valid.—Insurance contracts procured as surplus lines coverages from unauthorized insurers in accordance with this law shall be fully valid and enforceable as to all parties and shall be given acceptance and recognition in all matters and respects to the same effect and extent as like contracts issued by authorized insurers.History.—s. 364, ch. 59-205; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 318, 807, ch. 82-243; ss. 206, 207, ch. 90-363; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
FL Stat § 626.926 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 626 - Insurance Field Representatives and Operations|Part VIII - Unauthorized Insurers and Surplus Lines (Ss. 626.901-626.939)|626.926 - Liability of insurer as to losses and unearned premiums.

626.926 Liability of insurer as to losses and unearned premiums.—(1) If an unauthorized insurer or a person authorized by it has bound the risk as to a surplus lines coverage placed under this Surplus Lines Law, and if the premium therefor has been received by the surplus lines agent or originating agent who placed such insurance, then in all questions thereafter arising under the coverage as between the insurer and the insured, the insurer shall be deemed to have received the premium due to it for such coverage; and the insurer shall be liable to the insured as to losses covered by such insurance, and for unearned premiums which may become payable to the insured upon cancellation of such insurance, whether or not in fact the surplus lines agent is indebted to the insurer with respect to such insurance or for any other cause.(2) Each unauthorized insurer assuming a surplus lines direct risk under this Surplus Lines Law shall be deemed thereby to have subjected itself to the terms of this section.History.—s. 365, ch. 59-205; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 306, 318, 807, ch. 82-243; ss. 206, 207, ch. 90-363; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
FL Stat § 626.927 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 626 - Insurance Field Representatives and Operations|Part VIII - Unauthorized Insurers and Surplus Lines (Ss. 626.901-626.939)|626.927 - Licensing of surplus lines agent.

626.927 Licensing of surplus lines agent.—(1) Any individual, while licensed as a general lines agent under this code, and who has a minimum of 1 year of experience working for a licensed surplus lines agent or who has successfully completed 60 class hours in surplus and excess lines in a course approved by the department, may, upon taking and successfully passing a written examination as to surplus lines, as given by the department, be licensed as a surplus lines agent solely for the purpose of placing with surplus lines insurers property, marine, casualty, or surety coverages originated by general lines agents.(2) Application for the license shall be made to the department on forms as designated and furnished by it.(3) License and appointment fees in the amount specified in s. 624.501 shall be paid to the department in advance. The license and appointment of a surplus lines agent continue in force until suspended, revoked, or otherwise terminated. The appointment of a surplus lines agent continues in force until suspended, revoked, or terminated, but is subject to biennial renewal or continuation by the licensee in accordance with procedures prescribed in s. 626.381 for agents in general.(4) Examinations as to surplus lines, as required under subsection (1), are subject to the provisions of part I as applicable to applicants for licenses in general.(5) An individual who has been licensed by the department as a surplus lines agent as provided in this section may be subsequently appointed without additional written examination if his or her application for appointment is filed with the department within 48 months after the date of cancellation or expiration of the prior appointment. The department may require an individual to take and successfully pass an examination as for original issuance of license as a condition precedent to the reinstatement or continuation of the licensee’s current license or reinstatement or continuation of the licensee’s appointment.(6) Prelicensure coursework is not required for an applicant who is a member or veteran of the United States Armed Forces or the spouse of such a member or veteran. A qualified individual must provide a copy of a military identification card, military dependent identification card, military service record, military personnel file, veteran record, discharge paper, or separation document that indicates such member is currently in good standing or such veteran is honorably discharged.History.—s. 366, ch. 59-205; s. 6, ch. 63-86; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 307, 318, 807, ch. 82-243; ss. 173, 206, 207, ch. 90-363; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 304, ch. 97-102; s. 71, ch. 98-199; s. 20, ch. 2001-142; s. 40, ch. 2002-206; s. 48, ch. 2012-209; s. 46, ch. 2018-7; s. 36, ch. 2018-102.
FL Stat § 626.9271 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 626 - Insurance Field Representatives and Operations|Part VIII - Unauthorized Insurers and Surplus Lines (Ss. 626.901-626.939)|626.9271 - Temporary license; death, disability, absence of surplus lines agent.

626.9271 Temporary license; death, disability, absence of surplus lines agent.—(1) The department may, in its discretion, issue a temporary license and appointment as a surplus lines agent to a licensed surplus lines agent’s employee, family member, business associate, or personal representative for the purpose of continuing or winding up the business affairs of the surplus lines agent or agency, subject to the following conditions:(a) The surplus lines agent being replaced must have died or become unable to perform his or her duties as agent because of military service or illness or other physical or mental disability.(b) There must be no other person connected with the surplus lines agent’s business who is licensed as a surplus lines agent.(c) The proposed temporary licensee must be qualified for a regular surplus lines agent’s license under this code except as to residence, examination, education, or experience.(d) Application for the temporary license and appointment must be made by the applicant upon statements and affidavit filed with the department on forms as prescribed and furnished by it.(e) The temporary license and appointment shall be issued and be valid for a period of not over 4 months, and may not be renewed to the holder of the temporary license or to any other person for or on behalf of the surplus lines agent or agency.(2) The applicant for a temporary license and appointment shall pay to the department, prior to the issuance thereof, the applicable license and appointment fees specified in s. 624.501.(3) The holder of a temporary license may be granted a regular surplus lines agent’s license upon passing an examination as required by s. 626.927.(4) Except as in this section expressly provided, the holder of a temporary license shall be subject to the same requirements and responsibilities as apply under this code to agents regularly licensed.History.—ss. 308, 807, ch. 82-243; ss. 174, 205, 206, 207, ch. 90-363; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 305, ch. 97-102; s. 72, ch. 98-199.
FL Stat § 626.9272 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 626 - Insurance Field Representatives and Operations|Part VIII - Unauthorized Insurers and Surplus Lines (Ss. 626.901-626.939)|626.9272 - Licensing of nonresident surplus lines agents.

626.9272 Licensing of nonresident surplus lines agents.—(1) The department may, upon written application and the payment of the fees specified in s. 624.501, issue a nonresident surplus lines agent license to a nonresident individual licensed in his or her home state as a resident general lines and a resident surplus lines agent and otherwise qualified under the laws of this state if, under the laws of the individual’s home state, residents of this state may be licensed in a similar manner as a nonresident surplus lines agent in that state.(2) The department may not issue a license unless the applicant satisfies the same licensing requirements under s. 626.927 as required of a resident surplus lines agent, excluding the required experience or coursework and examination. The department may refuse to issue such license or appointment when it has reason to believe that any of the grounds exist for denial, suspension, or revocation of a license as set forth in ss. 626.611 and 626.621.(3) The authority of a nonresident license is limited to the specific lines of authority granted in the license issued by the agent’s home state and the lines authorized under the nonresident license by this state.(4) Any individual who holds a nonresident agent’s license, upon becoming a resident of this state, may, for a period not to exceed 90 days, operate under the nonresident license and appointment, but must become licensed as a resident agent within that time to continue transacting business in this state after the 90-day period.(5) Except as provided in this section, nonresident surplus lines agents are subject to the requirements that apply to resident surplus lines agents in this state, including ss. 626.913-626.937.(6) If available, the department shall verify a nonresident applicant’s licensing status through the producer database maintained by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, its affiliates, or subsidiaries.History.—s. 10, ch. 2004-374; s. 26, ch. 2014-123.
FL Stat § 626.929 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 626 - Insurance Field Representatives and Operations|Part VIII - Unauthorized Insurers and Surplus Lines (Ss. 626.901-626.939)|626.929 - Origination, acceptance, placement of surplus lines business.

626.929 Origination, acceptance, placement of surplus lines business.—(1) A general lines agent while licensed and appointed as a surplus lines agent under this part may originate surplus lines business and may accept surplus lines business from any other originating Florida-licensed general lines agent appointed and licensed as to the kinds of insurance involved and may compensate such agent therefor.(2) A managing general agent while licensed and appointed as a surplus lines agent under this part may accept and place solely such surplus lines business as is originated by a Florida-licensed general lines agent appointed and licensed as to the kinds of insurance involved and may compensate such agent therefor.(3) No such general lines agent shall knowingly misrepresent to the surplus lines agent any material fact involved in any such insurance or in the eligibility thereof for placement with a surplus lines insurer.History.—s. 368, ch. 59-205; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 310, 318, 807, ch. 82-243; s. 43, ch. 82-386; ss. 176, 206, 207, ch. 90-363; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 73, ch. 98-199; s. 11, ch. 2004-374.
FL Stat § 626.9295 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 626 - Insurance Field Representatives and Operations|Part VIII - Unauthorized Insurers and Surplus Lines (Ss. 626.901-626.939)|626.9295 - Corporations, liability of agent.

626.9295 Corporations, liability of agent.—Any surplus lines insurance agent who is an officer, director, stockholder, or employee of an incorporated surplus lines insurance agency shall remain personally and fully liable and accountable for any wrongful acts, misconduct, or violations of any provisions of this code committed by such licensee or by any person under his or her direct supervision and control while acting on behalf of the corporation.History.—ss. 312, 807, ch. 82-243; ss. 206, 207, ch. 90-363; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 306, ch. 97-102.
FL Stat § 626.930 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 626 - Insurance Field Representatives and Operations|Part VIII - Unauthorized Insurers and Surplus Lines (Ss. 626.901-626.939)|626.930 - Records of surplus lines agent.

626.930 Records of surplus lines agent.—(1) Each surplus lines agent shall keep in his or her office in this state, or in the agent’s state of residence for a nonresident who does not have an office in this state, a full and true record for a period of 5 years of each surplus lines contract, including applications and all certificates, cover notes, and other forms of confirmation of insurance coverage and any substitutions thereof or endorsements thereto relative to said contract procured by the agent and showing such of the following items as may be applicable:(a) Amount of the insurance and perils insured against;(b) Brief general description of property insured and where located;(c) Gross premium charged;(d) Return premium paid, if any;(e) Rate of premium charged upon the several items of property;(f) Effective date of the contract, and the terms thereof;(g) Name and post office address of the insured;(h) Name and home-office address of the insurer;(i) Amount collected from the insured; and(j) Other information as may be required by the department.(2) The record shall at all times be open to examination by the department or the Florida Surplus Lines Service Office without notice and shall be so kept available and open for 5 years next following expiration or cancellation of the contract.(3) Each surplus lines agent shall maintain all surplus lines business records in his or her general lines agency office or managing general agency office.History.—s. 369, ch. 59-205; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 311, 318, 807, ch. 82-243; s. 19, ch. 89-360; ss. 177, 206, 207, ch. 90-363; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 307, ch. 97-102; s. 5, ch. 2001-213; s. 12, ch. 2004-374; s. 37, ch. 2018-102.
FL Stat § 626.931 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 626 - Insurance Field Representatives and Operations|Part VIII - Unauthorized Insurers and Surplus Lines (Ss. 626.901-626.939)|626.931 - Agent affidavit and insurer reporting requirements.

626.931 Agent affidavit and insurer reporting requirements.—(1) Each surplus lines agent that has transacted business during a calendar quarter shall on or before the 45th day following the calendar quarter file with the Florida Surplus Lines Service Office an affidavit, on forms as prescribed and furnished by the Florida Surplus Lines Service Office, stating that all surplus lines insurance transacted by him or her during such calendar quarter has been submitted to the Florida Surplus Lines Service Office as required.(2) The affidavit of the surplus lines agent shall include efforts made to place coverages with authorized insurers and the results thereof.(3) Each foreign insurer accepting premiums shall, on or before the end of the month following each calendar quarter, file with the Florida Surplus Lines Service Office a verified report of all surplus lines insurance transacted by such insurer for insurance risks located in this state during such calendar quarter.(4) Each alien insurer accepting premiums shall, on or before June 30 of each year, file with the Florida Surplus Lines Service Office a verified report of all surplus lines insurance transacted by such insurer for insurance risks located in this state during the preceding calendar year.(5) The department may waive the filing requirements described in subsections (3) and (4).(6) Each insurer’s report and supporting information shall be in a computer-readable format as determined by the Florida Surplus Lines Service Office or shall be submitted on forms prescribed by the Florida Surplus Lines Service Office and shall show for each applicable agent:(a) A listing of all policies, certificates, cover notes, or other forms of confirmation of insurance coverage or any substitutions thereof or endorsements thereto and the identifying number; and(b) Any additional information required by the department or Florida Surplus Lines Service Office.History.—s. 370, ch. 59-205; s. 7, ch. 63-86; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 313, 318, 807, ch. 82-243; s. 20, ch. 89-360; ss. 205, 206, 207, ch. 90-363; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 31, ch. 92-146; s. 308, ch. 97-102; s. 4, ch. 97-196; s. 6, ch. 2001-213; s. 1021, ch. 2003-261; s. 1, ch. 2011-46; s. 16, ch. 2016-132.