MEDIATOR
TYPE
CLASSES:
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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
(Click here for the Mediator Application).
State Qualifications
(Must
be completed within the last four years):
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Applicant must have successfully completed a 40 hours training
program which includes passing a final examination approved by the Florida
Department of Financial Services (Attach a copy of your certificate of
completion); and (Click
here for mediation training programs
certified under the training standards
adopted by the Supreme Court of Florida),
or
Additional links for training standards
adopted by the Supreme Court of Florida).
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Possess a Masters or Doctorate degree in psychology,
counseling, business, accounting, or economics (Attach an official
copy of your transcript); or
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Be a member of The Florida Bar (Attach a copy of your
wallet-size license); or
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Be licensed as a Certified Public Accountant (Attach a
copy of your wallet-size license); or
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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).
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Special
Notes
