What happens if an adjusters appointment expires and is not renewed Florida?

(1) The department shall, in its order suspending a title insurance agent’s or agency’s license or appointment or in its order suspending the eligibility of a person to hold or apply for such license or appointment, specify the period during which the suspension is to be in effect, but such period may not exceed 2 years. The license, appointment, or eligibility will remain suspended during the period so specified, subject, however, to any rescission or modification of the order by the department, or modification or reversal thereof by the court, prior to expiration of the suspension period. A license, appointment, or eligibility that has been suspended may not be reinstated except upon request for such reinstatement, but the department may not grant such reinstatement if it finds that the circumstance or circumstances for which the license, appointment, and eligibility was suspended still exist or are likely to recur.

(2) A licensee and appointee whose license has been revoked by the department does not have the right to apply for a new license or appointment for 2 years from the effective date of the revocation or, if judicial review of such revocation is sought, for 2 years from the date of the final court order or decree affirming the revocation. The department shall not, however, grant a new license or appointment or reinstate eligibility to hold such license or appointment if it finds that the circumstance or circumstances for which the previous license and appointment was revoked still exist or are likely to recur.

(3) If licenses of any person as a title insurance agent or agency have been revoked twice, the department shall not thereafter grant or issue a title insurance agent’s or agency’s license to such person.

(4) During the period of suspension or after revocation of the license and appointment, the former licensee shall not engage in or attempt to profess to engage in any transaction or business for which a license or appointment is required under this code or directly or indirectly own, control, or be employed in any manner by any insurance agent or agency or adjuster or adjusting firm.

History.—s. 14, ch. 85-185; s. 1, ch. 86-286; s. 23, ch. 87-226; s. 127, ch. 90-363; s. 114, ch. 92-318; s. 50, ch. 98-199; s. 19, ch. 2021-113.

Attorneys at law duly licensed to practice law in the courts of this state, and in good standing with The Florida Bar, shall not be required to be licensed under the provisions Texas Insurance code to authorize them to adjust or participate in the adjustment of any claim, loss, or damage arising under policies or contracts of insurance.

Licensing Requirements

Requirements

To apply for a Resident license
  • Be 18 years of age.
  • Be a U.S. citizen or legal alien who possesses a work authorization from the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Services.
  • A resident of the state of Florida.
  • Pass the exam or get exemption
  • Complete the approved, 40-hour Florida Certified Adjuster course through AdjusterPro
  • Can not hold more than one adjuster license at a time.<>
  • An adjuster license can only hold one appointment at a time.
    Click Here for more details regarding the application of Resident license.

To apply for a Non -Resident license

  • A natural person at least 18 years of age.
  • A United States citizen or legal alien who possesses a work authorization from the United States Immigration and Naturalization Services. Click Here for more details.

Reciprocity and Non Residents

Florida grants non-resident licensing privileges to anyone holding a license that has a reciprocal agreement with Florida. View Florida's reciprocal states to check your state's status.

FLORIDA Non-Resident Licensingfor Individual & Business Entity : http://www.nipr.com/state_rules/nrl/fl_nrl.htm

Reciprocity with Texas license

Reciprocal with Texas License? Yes.

You must hold a resident license from your state of residence, provided your state has adjuster licensing requirements. Residents of states without licensing requirements who hold a Texas non-resident license enjoy reciprocity with Florida.

Pre Licensing Education

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Bond Requirement

Requires Adjuster Bond.
Type of Adjuster: Public Adjusters
Amount: $50,000
Bond Expiration information: Data Not Available
Link to Forms: http://www.myfloridacfo.com/Division/Agents/Licensure/Forms/docs/DFS-H2-72.pdf

How to Apply

Residents :
For a list of requirements and a step by step process on how to apply to the State of Florida as a Resident Independent/Company Adjuster (6-20 License) Click Here

Non-residents :
For a list of requirements and a step by step process on how to appy to the State of Florida as a Non-Resident Independent/Company Adjuster (7-20 License) Click Here
IMPORTANT: The applicant's home state or other state must have a reciprocal agreement with Florida. ("Step 2 - License Required" in link above.)
If the applicant does not meet the requirement listed above, he or she must take and pass the Florida Independent Adjuster Examination.

Maintaining Your License

Renewal

Florida agent and adjuster licenses are perpetual, which means there is no license renewal. However, perpetual license statuses only apply to licenses that either require and hold a current appointment or do not require an appointment. Failure to complete continuing education requirements may result in cancellation of an appointment that could lead to termination of the license. Licenses will expire if more than 48 months elapse without an appointment. Failure to complete continuing education may result in cancellation of appointment(s).

How often must an agents appointment be renewed Florida?

Surplus lines self-appointments must be renewed every two years by the end of the agent's birth month. It is the responsibility of the surplus lines agent to make sure the self-appointment is renewed.

Can I still renew my insurance license after it expires in Florida?

Florida Insurance License Renewal FAQ In Florida, there's no expiration date to renew your license. However, the state requires licensees to complete continuing education (CE) hours every two years. You must meet your CE hours to keep your license active and in good standing with the state.

What disqualifies you from getting an insurance license in Florida?

An applicant who has committed a felony of the first degree, a capital felony, a felony involving money laundering, a felony of embezzlement, or a felony directly related to the financial services business is permanently barred from a licensure.