Florida § 626.863 - Claims referrals to independent adjusters.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 626.863 — Claims referrals to independent adjusters., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 626.863. Claims referrals to independent adjusters.
(1) An insurer may not knowingly refer any claim or loss for adjustment in this state to any person purporting to be or acting as an independent adjuster unless the person is currently licensed as an all-lines adjuster and appointed as an independent adjuster under this code. (2) Before referring any claim or loss, the insurer shall ascertain from the department whether the proposed independent adjuster is currently licensed as an all-lines adjuster and appointed as an independent adjuster. Having ascertained that a particular person is so licensed and appointed, the insurer may assume that he or she will continue to be so licensed and appointed until the insurer has knowledge, or receives information from the department, to the contrary. (3) This section does not apply to catastrophe or emergency adjusters as provided in this part.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 626.863
What does Florida Statutes § 626.863 cover?
Section 626.863 ("Claims referrals to independent adjusters.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 626.863?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 626.863 apply to my situation?
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