(1) A person may not act as an administrator without a written agreement, as required under s. 626.8817, which specifies the rights, duties, and obligations of the administrator and insurer.
(2)(a) The written agreement shall contain provisions which include the requirements of ss. 626.883-626.888, except as those requirements do not apply to the functions performed by the administrator.
(b) The written agreement shall contain a provision with respect to the underwriting or other standards pertaining to business underwritten by the insurer.
(3) Such written agreement shall be retained as part of the official records of both the administrator and the insurer for the duration of the agreement and for 5 years thereafter.
(4) If a policy is issued to a trustee or trustees, a copy of the trust agreement and any amendments to that agreement shall be furnished to the insurer or its designee by the administrator and shall be retained as part of the official records of both the administrator and the insurer for the duration of the policy and for 5 years thereafter.
History.—s. 4, ch. 83-203; s. 3, ch. 84-94; ss. 206, 207, ch. 90-363; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 3, ch. 2014-103.
Structure Florida Statutes
Chapter 626 - Insurance Field Representatives and Operations
Part VII - Insurance Administrators (Ss. 626.88-626.8991)
626.8805 - Certificate of authority to act as administrator.
626.8814 - Disclosure of ownership or affiliation.
626.8817 - Responsibilities of insurance company with respect to administration of coverage insured.
626.882 - Agreement between administrator and insurer; required provisions; maintenance of records.
626.884 - Maintenance of records by administrator; access; confidentiality.
626.885 - Notice; statement of charge or premium for coverage.
626.886 - Delivery of insurer’s written communications to policyholders.
626.887 - Advertising; approval by insurer.
626.888 - Adjustment or settlement of claims; compensation of administrator.
626.89 - Annual financial statement and filing fee; notice of change of ownership.
626.891 - Grounds for suspension or revocation of certificate of authority.
626.892 - Order of suspension or revocation of certificate of authority; notice.
626.893 - Period of suspension; obligations during suspension; reinstatement.
626.894 - Administrative fine in lieu of suspension or revocation.
626.895 - Definition of “service company” or “service agent.”
626.896 - Servicing requirements for self-insurers and multiple-employer welfare arrangements.
626.897 - Application for authorization to act as service company; bond.
626.898 - Requirements for retaining authorization as service company; recertification.