Division of Agent and Agency Services
Protecting the Insurance-Buying Public by Licensing Competent and
Trustworthy Individuals and Entities and Expeditiously Investigating
Alleged Violations of the Florida Insurance Code
Licensure & Compliance
MEDIATOR OF CLAIMS
TYPE AND CLASSES:
Florida Statutes 627.7015 and 627.745 defines “MEDIATOR OF CLAIMS”
as in any that filed with an insurer for personal injury in an amount
of $10,000 or less or any claim for property damage in any amount, arising
out of the ownership, operation, use, or maintenance of a motor vehicle,
either party may demand mediation of the claim prior to the institution
of litigation.
The department shall approve mediators and randomly selects mediators
for these cases.
All mediators must file an application under oath to the department
for approval
(Mediator
Application).
State Qualifications
Must be completed within the last four years
- Applicant must have successfully completed a 40 hours training
program and successfully passed a final examination approved by
the Florida Department of Financial Services
(Link to approved training programs) (Attach a copy of your
certificate of completion); and
- Possess a Masters or Doctorate degree in psychology, counseling,
business, accounting, or economics (Attach an official copy of your
transcript); or
- Be a member of The Florida Bar (Attach a copy of your wallet-size
license); or
- Be licensed as a Certified Public Accountant (Attach a copy
of your wallet-size license); or
- Have actively engaged as a qualified Mediator for at least (4)
years prior to July 1, 1990, certified family law or circuit court
mediator in Florida with proof of mediation conducted during the
four-year period; or possess similar qualifications from another
state (Provide sufficient documentation to substantiate your training
and experience).
Special Notes
none
