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FL S0202

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/18/2014

Primary Sponsor

Commerce and Tourism

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows personal lines insurance policyholders to affirmatively elect delivery of policy documents (policies, endorsements, notices) by electronic means instead of mail

  • Defines "optional coverage" as new insurance coverage not previously requested or approved by the policyholder, excluding changes to base policy, deductibles, or insurance limits

  • Requires insurers to provide advance written notice of policy term changes, which may be sent with the renewal premium notice or separately within the timeframe required for nonrenewal notices

  • Mandates insurers provide a sample copy of the "Notice of Change in Policy Terms" to the policyholder's insurance agent before or at the same time the policyholder receives it

  • Prohibits insurers from using the "Notice of Change in Policy Terms" to add optional coverage that increases premiums unless the policyholder affirmatively approves the addition

Legislative Description

Insurer Notifications

Last Action

Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 273 (Ch. 2015-170)

4/1/2015

Committee Referrals

Commerce And Tourism2/5/2015
Banking and Insurance1/8/2015

Full Bill Text

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