(1) The office may conduct examinations and investigations of premium finance companies under the provisions of ss. 624.307 and 626.601.
(2) As often as it deems necessary and not less frequently than each 3 years, the office shall examine each licensed premium finance company. The examination shall be for the purpose of ascertaining compliance by the person examined with the applicable provisions of this code.
History.—s. 1, ch. 63-16; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 2, ch. 72-249; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 598, 612, 809(2nd), ch. 82-243; s. 79, ch. 82-386; s. 114, ch. 92-318; s. 1219, ch. 2003-261.
Note.—Former s. 627.0998.
Structure Florida Statutes
Chapter 627 - Insurance Rates and Contracts
Part XV - Premium Finance Companies and Agreements (Ss. 627.826-627.849)
627.826 - “Premium finance company” defined.
627.827 - “Premium finance agreement” defined.
627.829 - Approval, disapproval of application; license renewal.
627.832 - Grounds for refusal, suspension, or revocation of license.
627.835 - Excessive premium finance charge; penalty.
627.836 - Licensee’s books and records; reports.
627.838 - Filing and approval of forms; service charges.
627.839 - Form and content of premium finance agreements.
627.840 - Limitation on service and other charges.
627.8405 - Prohibited acts; financing companies.
627.841 - Delinquency, collection, cancellation, and check return charges; attorney’s fees.
627.842 - Restrictions on premium finance agreements.
627.843 - Delivery of copy of premium finance agreement.
627.844 - Assignment of premium finance agreement.
627.845 - Statement of account; receipts.
627.847 - Extensions or deferrals.