(1) Suspension of an insurer’s certificate of authority shall be for such period, not to exceed 1 year, as is fixed in the order of suspension, unless such suspension or the order upon which the suspension is based is modified, rescinded, or reversed.
(2) During the period of suspension, the insurer shall file its annual statement and pay fees as required under this chapter as if the certificate of authority had continued in full force.
(3) Upon expiration of the period of suspension, if within such period the certificate of authority has not otherwise terminated, the certificate of authority shall automatically be reinstated, unless the causes of the suspension have not been removed or the insurer is otherwise not in compliance with the requirements of this chapter.
(4) Upon reinstatement of an insurer’s certificate of authority following suspension, the authority of the sales representatives in this state to represent the insurer shall be reinstated.
History.—ss. 11, 21, ch. 83-278; ss. 6, 7, ch. 93-147.
Structure Florida Statutes
Chapter 642 - Legal Expense Insurance
642.016 - Chapter Exclusive; Applicability of Other Laws.
642.019 - Organization of Legal Expense Insurance Corporations.
642.021 - Certificate of Authority.
642.022 - Insurance Business Not Authorized.
642.023 - Required Deposit or Bond.
642.025 - Policy and Certificate Forms.
642.0261 - Net Worth Required of Applicants.
642.0262 - Net Worth Required to Maintain Certificate of Authority.
642.029 - Contracts by Insurers.
642.0301 - Filing, License, Statement, and Miscellaneous Fees.
642.032 - Provisions of General Insurance Law Applicable to Legal Expense Insurance Corporations.
642.0331 - Grounds for Suspension or Revocation of Certificate.
642.0334 - Order; Notice of Suspension or Revocation of Certificate; Effect; Publication.
642.0336 - Duration of Suspension; Obligations During Suspension; Reinstatement.
642.0338 - Administrative Fine in Lieu of Suspension or Revocation.
642.034 - License and Appointment Required.
642.036 - Sales Representatives to Be Licensed and Appointed.
642.038 - Reporting and Accounting for Funds.
642.047 - Administrative Fine in Lieu of Suspension or Revocation of License or Appointment.