RESIDENT SURPLUS INSURANCE
AGENT
TYPE CLASSES:
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Florida Statutes 626.927 defines a “SURPLUS LINES
AGENT” as an individual licensed to handle placement of insurance coverages
with unauthorized insurers and to place such coverages with authorized
insurers as to which the licensee is not licensed as an agent.
Application Qualifications:
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Complete an online application for License and submit
appropriate fees.
Apply for license
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Be a natural person at least 18 years of age.
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Be a resident of the state of Florida.
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Be a United States citizen or legal alien who
possesses a work authorization from the United States Immigration and
Naturalization Services.
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Be fingerprinted at one of the Department's
fingerprint sites.
Link directly to locations and additional information
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If licensed in another state within three years,
provide a Letter of Clearance.
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File a fifty thousand
dollar ($50,000) bond, using a bond form provided by the Department.
(Form Link)
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Be licensed and appointed as a Florida resident
general lines insurance agent (Type & Class 2-20); or
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Be licensed as a Florida licensed and appointed
resident managing general agent (Type & Class 00-60); or
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Be licensed as a Florida licensed and appointed
resident service representative (Type & Class 00-55); and
State Examination Qualifications
(Must
be completed within four years of application date):
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Successfully completed 60 hours of approved insurance
course work in surplus and excess lines insurance approved by the Florida
Department of Financial Services
(Find Course):
or
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Have worked for a minimum
of one year in responsible insurance duties as a full-time bona fide
employee of a licensed and appointed surplus lines insurance agent
(Qualification and Verification Form Link);
or
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Exemptions for State Examination
A letter of
clearance indicating the licensee held a property and casualty and surplus
lines license for at least one (1) year in his/her home state; and apply for
this license within 90 days of becoming a resident of the State of Florida.
