648.285 – Bond Agency; Ownership Requirements.
648.285 Bond agency; ownership requirements.— (1) A person may not own, control, or otherwise have a pecuniary interest in a bail bond agency unless such individual is a licensed and appointed bail bond agent. Any agency that is not in compliance with this subsection shall be subject to the issuance of an immediate final order of suspension […]
648.29 – Build-Up Funds Posted by Bail Bond Agent.
648.29 Build-up funds posted by bail bond agent.— (1) All build-up funds pledged to indemnify an insurer which are posted by a bail bond agent or agency with the insurer must be held in an individual build-up trust account for the agent or agency in an FDIC-approved or FSLIC-approved bank or savings and loan association in this […]
648.295 – Reporting and Accounting of Funds.
648.295 Reporting and accounting of funds.— (1) All premiums, return premiums, or other funds belonging to insurers or others received by a person licensed pursuant to this chapter in transactions under her or his license are trust funds received by the licensee in a fiduciary capacity, and the licensee must account for and pay the same to […]
648.30 – Licensure and Appointment Required; Prohibited Acts; Penalties.
648.30 Licensure and appointment required; prohibited acts; penalties.— (1) A person may not act in the capacity of a bail bond agent or temporary bail bond agent or perform any of the functions, duties, or powers prescribed for bail bond agents or temporary bail bond agents under this chapter unless that person is qualified, licensed, and appointed […]
648.31 – Appointment Taxes and Fees.
648.31 Appointment taxes and fees.—The department shall collect in advance all appointment taxes and fees for the issuance of any appointment to a bail bond agent or temporary bail bond agent, as provided in s. 624.501. History.—s. 5, ch. 29621, 1955; s. 2, ch. 59-326; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 177, ch. 70-339; s. 3, […]
648.315 – Number of Applications for Licensure Required.
648.315 Number of applications for licensure required.—After a license as a bail bond agent has been issued to an individual, the same individual is not required to file another application for a similar license unless: (1) Specifically ordered by the department to complete a new application; or (2) A period of 48 months transpires between the time the […]
648.33 – Bail Bond Rates.
648.33 Bail bond rates.— (1) Bail bond rates are subject to the provisions of part I of chapter 627 of the insurance code. (2) It is unlawful for a bail bond agent to execute a bail bond without charging a premium therefor, and the premium rate may not exceed or be less than the premium rate as filed […]
647.05 – Sales Practices.
647.05 Sales practices.— (1)(a) All documents provided to a consumer before the purchase of travel insurance, including, but not limited to, sales materials, advertising materials, and marketing materials, must be consistent with the travel insurance policy, including, but not limited to, forms, endorsements, policies, rate filings, and certificates of insurance. (b) For travel insurance policies or certificates that […]
648.34 – Bail Bond Agents; Qualifications.
648.34 Bail bond agents; qualifications.— (1) An application for licensure as a bail bond agent must be submitted on forms prescribed by the department. The application must include the applicant’s full name; date of birth; social security number; residence, business, and mailing addresses; contact telephone numbers, including a business telephone number; and e-mail address. (2) To qualify as […]
647.06 – Travel Administrators.
647.06 Travel administrators.— (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of the Florida Insurance Code, a person may not act or represent himself or herself as a travel administrator in this state unless the person: (a) Is a licensed and appointed property and casualty insurance producer in this state for activities authorized under that producer license; (b) Is a licensed insurance […]