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Notice: 14970221

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

Division:

Division of Insurance Agent and Agency Services

Chapter:

ADJUSTERS

Overview

RULE:

69B-220.051	Conduct of Public Adjusters
69B-220.201	Ethical Requirements

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the proposed amendments is to update the rules and incorporate legislative changes to Part VI of Chapter 626, F.S.

SUMMARY:

The proposed changes to Rule 69B-220.051, F.A.C., clarify the responsibilities and requirements of public adjusters and public adjuster apprentices, define the terms “adjusting services” and “public adjuster apprentice,” specify the terms and conditions of public adjuster contracts, require the license number on advertisements, delete provisions that reiterate or paraphrase statutory materials, and prescribe practices to ensure fair dealing between public adjusters and claimants. The proposed changes to Rule 69B-220.201, F.A.C., update the code of ethics for all adjusters, delete provisions that reiterate or paraphrase statutory materials, and clarify the responsibilities and requirements of all adjusters.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

624.308(1), 626.8651(6), 626.878, 626.9611(1) FS

LAW:

624.307(1), 626.112(1)(a), (3), 626.611, 626.852(2), 626.854, 626.8541, 626.8651, 626.8695(4), 626.8795, 626.8796, 626.9541(1)(b), (i) FS

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

8/22/2014 Vol. 40/164

COMMENTS:

From 8/22/2014 To 9/12/2014 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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