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FL H1303
Bill
Status
1/8/2016
Primary Sponsor
Regulatory Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
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Requires insurance agents providing advice on group health insurance or health benefit plans to base compensation on a written contract signed by the party being charged, clearly defining the compensation amount and disclosing all compensation to be paid
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Clarifies life insurance agent licensure qualifications by requiring individuals to meet all stated qualifications (including being at least 18 years old, a U.S. citizen or authorized legal alien, and a Florida resident)
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Increases the maximum face amount of life insurance policies covering funeral expenses or final disposition from $12,500 to $21,000, with annual percentage increases tied to the Annual Consumer Price Index beginning in 2016
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Allows funeral establishments with preneed licenses to contract with life insurance agents to sell limited funeral expense policies up to $21,000 (increased from $12,500), with annual CPI adjustments beginning in 2016
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Takes effect July 1, 2016
Legislative Description
Insurance Agents
Last Action
Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 1386 (Ch. 2016-202)
3/7/2016