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Notice: 11390727

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

Division:

Division of Insurance Agent and Agency Services

Chapter:

CUSTOMER REPRESENTATIVES

Overview

RULE:

69B-213.010	Purpose and Scope
69B-213.020	Definitions
69B-213.040	Who May Appoint a Customer Representative
69B-213.050	Limits on Lines and Products the Customer Representative May Handle
69B-213.060	Appointment of Customer Representative and Designation of Supervising Agent
69B-213.070	Termination of Appointment or Supervision
69B-213.080	Duties of Appointing Agent
69B-213.090	Duties of Appointing Agency

PURPOSE:

The proposed amendments will update the rules in Chapter 69B-213, F.A.C., to conform with current statutory provisions in the Florida Insurance Code.

SUMMARY:

Rule 69B-213.020, F.A.C., is amended to include definitions for the terms “customer representative” and “limited customer representative.” Rule 69B-213.040, F.A.C., is amended to delete references to repealed statutory provisions. Rule 69B-213.060, F.A.C., is amended to require the agency to appoint the customer representative through the Department’s online appointment process. This new requirement will allow the public to verify that a customer representative is properly licensed and appointed by contacting the Department or visiting the Department’s website. Rule 69B-213.070, F.A.C., is amended to provide that the termination of a customer representative appointment may be done electronically or by a written notice to the Department and to require that the notice be maintained in the agency’s records. Rules 69B-213.080 and 69B-213.090, F.A.C., are amended to correct citations.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

624.308, 626.7353(3) FS.

LAW:

624.307(1), 626.015, 626.112, 626.161, 626.172, 626.451, 626.471, 626.561(2), 626.592, 626.734, 626.7351, 626.7352, 626.7353, 626.7354, 626.747, 626.748 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

4/20/2012 Vol. 38/16

COMMENTS:

From 4/20/2012 To 5/11/2012 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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