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Fla. Stat. § 626.621 (2025)

Grounds for discretionary refusal, suspension, or revocation of agent’s, adjuster’s, customer representative’s, service representative’s, or managing general agent’s license or appointment.

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626.621 Grounds for discretionary refusal, suspension, or revocation of agent’s, adjuster’s, customer representative’s, service representative’s, or managing general agent’s license or appointment.—The department may, in its discretion, deny an application for, suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew or continue the license or appointment of any applicant, agent, adjuster, customer representative, service representative, or managing general agent, and it may suspend or revoke the eligibility to hold a license or appointment of any such person, if it finds that as to the applicant, licensee, or appointee any one or more of the following applicable grounds exist under circumstances for which such denial, suspension, revocation, or refusal is not mandatory under s. 626.611:

(1) Any cause for which issuance of the license or appointment could have been refused had it then existed and been known to the department.

(2) Violation of any provision of this code or of any other law applicable to the business of insurance in the course of dealing under the license or appointment.

(3) Violation of any lawful order or rule of the department, commission, or office.

(4) Failure or refusal, upon demand, to pay over to any insurer he or she represents or has represented any money coming into his or her hands belonging to the insurer.

(5) Violation of the provision against twisting, as defined in s. 626.9541(1)(l).

(6) In the conduct of business under the license or appointment, engaging in unfair methods of competition or in unfair or deceptive acts or practices, as prohibited under part IX of this chapter, or having otherwise shown himself or herself to be a source of injury or loss to the public.

(7) Willful overinsurance of any property or health insurance risk.

(8) If a life agent, violation of the code of ethics.

(9) Cheating on an examination required for licensure or violating test center or examination procedures published orally, in writing, or electronically at the test site by authorized representatives of the examination program administrator. Communication of test center and examination procedures must be clearly established and documented.

(10) Failure to inform the department in writing within 30 days after pleading guilty or nolo contendere to, or being convicted or found guilty of, any felony or a crime punishable by imprisonment of 1 year or more under the law of the United States or of any state thereof, or under the law of any other country without regard to whether a judgment of conviction has been entered by the court having jurisdiction of the case.

(11) Knowingly aiding, assisting, procuring, advising, or abetting any person in the violation of or to violate a provision of the insurance code or any order or rule of the department, commission, or office.

(12) Has been the subject of or has had a license, permit, appointment, registration, or other authority to conduct business subject to any decision, finding, injunction, suspension, prohibition, revocation, denial, judgment, final agency action, or administrative order by any court of competent jurisdiction, administrative law proceeding, state agency, federal agency, national securities, commodities, or option exchange, or national securities, commodities, or option association involving a violation of any federal or state securities or commodities law or any rule or regulation adopted thereunder, or a violation of any rule or regulation of any national securities, commodities, or options exchange or national securities, commodities, or options association.

(13) Failure to comply with any civil, criminal, or administrative action taken by the child support enforcement program under Title IV-D of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. ss. 651 et seq., to determine paternity or to establish, modify, enforce, or collect support.

(14) Directly or indirectly accepting any compensation, inducement, or reward from an inspector for the referral of the owner of the inspected property to the inspector or inspection company. This prohibition applies to an inspection intended for submission to an insurer in order to obtain property insurance coverage or establish the applicable property insurance premium.

(15) Denial, suspension, or revocation of, or any other adverse administrative action against, a license to practice or conduct any regulated profession, business, or vocation by this state, any other state, any nation, any possession or district of the United States, any court, or any lawful agency thereof.

(16) Taking an action that allows the personal financial or medical information of a consumer or customer to be made available or accessible to the general public, regardless of the format in which the record is stored.

(17) Initiating in-person or telephone solicitation after 9 p.m. or before 8 a.m. local time of the prospective customer unless requested by the prospective customer.

(18) Cancellation of the applicant’s, licensee’s, or appointee’s resident license in a state other than Florida.

History.—s. 241, ch. 59-205; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 13, ch. 71-86; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; s. 21, ch. 78-95; s. 3, ch. 81-282; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 206, 217, 807, 810, ch. 82-243; s. 17, ch. 87-226; s. 14, ch. 88-166; s. 57, ch. 89-360; ss. 56, 206, 207, ch. 90-363; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 15, ch. 92-146; s. 237, ch. 97-102; s. 29, ch. 98-199; s. 46, ch. 2001-63; s. 60, ch. 2002-206; s. 948, ch. 2003-261; s. 46, ch. 2004-390; s. 24, ch. 2005-257; s. 47, ch. 2010-175; s. 19, ch. 2012-209; s. 1, ch. 2014-104; s. 27, ch. 2017-175; s. 6, ch. 2021-104; s. 18, ch. 2023-144.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 20 cases, 1976–2018 · leading case: Antony Lee Turbeville v. Dep't of Fin. Servs., 248 So. 3d 194 (Fla. 1st DCA 2018).

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Antony Lee Turbeville v. Dep't of Fin. Servs., 248 So. 3d 194 (Fla. 1st DCA 2018). · cites it 61× “§ 626.621, Fla. Stat. (2015), amended by ch.”

Bowling v. Dep't of Ins., 394 So. 2d 165 (Fla. 1st DCA 1981). · cites it 5× “611, which in contrast to Section 626.621 (authorizing "discretionary" action against licensees) specifies "grounds for compulsory refusal, suspension, revocation of license or permit.”

Whitaker v. Dep't of Ins. & Treasurer, 680 So. 2d 528 (Fla. 1st DCA 1996). · cites it 8× “1992), and 2) in finding that his conduct was detrimental to the public interest in violation of section 626.621(6), Florida Statutes (Supp.”

Dyer v. Dept. of Ins. & Treasurer, 585 So. 2d 1009 (Fla. 1st DCA 1991). · cites it 10× “Others fall under the purview of Section 626.621, for which the imposition of suspension or revocation is within the discretion of the department.”

Brewer v. Ins. Com'r & Treasurer, 392 So. 2d 593 (Fla. 1st DCA 1981). · cites it 5× “611, Florida Statutes states the compulsory grounds for such penalties and Section 626.621, Florida Statutes, states the discretionary grounds.”

Natelson v. Dep't of Ins., 454 So. 2d 31 (Fla. 1st DCA 1984). · cites it 2× “611(14), Florida Statutes, and (3) having pled guilty, in this or any state, to a felony, Section 626.621(8), Florida Statutes. Natelson protested the complaint and a hearing was held, resulting in an order of the DOAH hearing officer recommending dismissal of all counts of the…”

Liner v. Workers Temp. Staffing, Inc., 962 So. 2d 344 (Fla. 4th DCA 2007). · cites it 2× “1st DCA 1996) (holding section 626.621(6), Florida Statutes, to be unconstitutionally vague because the phrase "`detrimental to the public interest' is subject to many interpretations" and the phrase "`public interest' is left to the fancy of the enforcing agency").”

Hartnett v. Dep't of Ins., 406 So. 2d 1180 (Fla. 1st DCA 1981). · cites it 3× “*1182 Section 626.621(2) authorizes the discretionary suspension or revocation of the license of any agent where the Department finds that the licensee has “[violated] .”

Beckett v. Dep't of Fin. Servs., 982 So. 2d 94 (Fla. 1st DCA 2008). “611(7), the Department is required to either suspend or revoke the agent's license.”

Mack v. Dep't of Fin. Servs., 914 So. 2d 986 (Fla. 1st DCA 2005). · cites it 2× “We affirm as to this count because competent, substantial evidence supports the finding that Ms.”

Cycle Dealers Ins., Inc. v. Bankers Ins. Co., 394 So. 2d 1123 (Fla. 5th DCA 1981). “611 or section 626.621, the insurer shall give at least 60 days advance written notice of its intention to terminate such appointment to the agent, except such 60 days advance notice of its intention to terminate such appointment shall not apply to a life or disability agent,…”

Devor v. Dep't of Ins., 473 So. 2d 1319 (Fla. 1st DCA 1985). · cites it 2× “611, Florida Statutes (1981); Section 626.621, Florida Statutes (1981).”

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— 626.621(12) — 2 cases

Mack v. Dep't of Fin. Servs., 914 So. 2d 986 (Fla. 1st DCA 2005). “We affirm as to this count because competent, substantial evidence supports the finding that Ms.”

Antony Lee Turbeville v. Dep't of Fin. Servs., 248 So. 3d 194 (Fla. 1st DCA 2018). “§ 626.621, Fla. Stat. (2015), amended by ch.”

— 626.621(13) — 1 case

Antony Lee Turbeville v. Dep't of Fin. Servs., 248 So. 3d 194 (Fla. 1st DCA 2018). “§ 626.621, Fla. Stat. (2015), amended by ch.”

— 626.621(2) — 3 cases

Brewer v. Ins. Com'r & Treasurer, 392 So. 2d 593 (Fla. 1st DCA 1981). “611, Florida Statutes states the compulsory grounds for such penalties and Section 626.621, Florida Statutes, states the discretionary grounds.”

Hartnett v. Dep't of Ins., 406 So. 2d 1180 (Fla. 1st DCA 1981). “*1182 Section 626.621(2) authorizes the discretionary suspension or revocation of the license of any agent where the Department finds that the licensee has “[violated] .”

Ganter v. Dep't of Ins., 620 So. 2d 202 (Fla. 1st DCA 1993).

— 626.621(3) — 1 case

Dyer v. Dept. of Ins. & Treasurer, 585 So. 2d 1009 (Fla. 1st DCA 1991). “Others fall under the purview of Section 626.621, for which the imposition of suspension or revocation is within the discretion of the department.”

— 626.621(4) — 2 cases

Bowling v. Dep't of Ins., 394 So. 2d 165 (Fla. 1st DCA 1981). “611, which in contrast to Section 626.621 (authorizing "discretionary" action against licensees) specifies "grounds for compulsory refusal, suspension, revocation of license or permit.”

Russell v. State, Dep't of Ins., 668 So. 2d 276 (Fla. 2d DCA 1996).

— 626.621(6) — 7 cases

Whitaker v. Dep't of Ins. & Treasurer, 680 So. 2d 528 (Fla. 1st DCA 1996). “1992), and 2) in finding that his conduct was detrimental to the public interest in violation of section 626.621(6), Florida Statutes (Supp.”

Liner v. Workers Temp. Staffing, Inc., 962 So. 2d 344 (Fla. 4th DCA 2007). “1st DCA 1996) (holding section 626.621(6), Florida Statutes, to be unconstitutionally vague because the phrase "`detrimental to the public interest' is subject to many interpretations" and the phrase "`public interest' is left to the fancy of the enforcing agency").”

Thomas v. Dept. of Ins. & Treasurer, 559 So. 2d 419 (Fla. 2d DCA 1990).

Ganter v. Dep't of Ins., 620 So. 2d 202 (Fla. 1st DCA 1993).

— 626.621(8) — 3 cases

Natelson v. Dep't of Ins., 454 So. 2d 31 (Fla. 1st DCA 1984). “611(14), Florida Statutes, and (3) having pled guilty, in this or any state, to a felony, Section 626.621(8), Florida Statutes. Natelson protested the complaint and a hearing was held, resulting in an order of the DOAH hearing officer recommending dismissal of all counts of the…”

Paisley v. Dep't of Ins., 526 So. 2d 167 (Fla. 1st DCA 1988).

Beck v. Ins. Comm'r & Treasurer, 405 So. 2d 466 (Fla. 1st DCA 1981).

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