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TEMPORARY GENERAL LINES AGENT
TYPE AND CLASSES:
- T2-20 Temporary General Lines
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Florida Statutes 626.175 defines a
“TEMPORARY GENERAL LINES AGENT” as an individual that represents a general lines
insurance insurer temporarily because of the death, disability or absence of the
agent. The purpose of this license is to continue or wind up the business
affairs of the agent or agency, subject to certain qualifications. Applicant
must be a licensed agent’s employee, family member, business associate, or
personal representative. Applicant may only replace an agent that has died or
become unable to perform his or her duties as agent because of military
service or illness or other physical or mental disability.
There must not be any other person connected with the agent’s business who is
licensed as a general lines agent. Applicant must be qualified for a regular
general lines agent’s license with the exception of residence, examination,
education or experience.
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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Special Notes
The
temporary license is valid for six (6) months and cannot be renewed or another
temporary license issued to any other person connected with the agent or
agency. However, the temporary license will terminate if the applicant become
licensed as a permanent general lines agent, the disabled or absent agent is
replaced or the disposition of the affairs are completed.
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