NON-RESIDENT HEALTH INSURANCE
AGENT
TYPE AND CLASSES:
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Florida Statutes 626.829 defines
a “HEALTH AGENT” is any person appointed as an agent by an insurer to solicit
applications for or to negotiate and effectuate contract of health insurance,
as such insurance is defined in s. 624.603.
Florida Statutes 624.603 defines
“HEALTH INSURANCE” is defined as insurance against loss through sickness or
accidental bodily injury.
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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Must not 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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Not be an employee of the United States Department of
Veterans Affairs or state service office, as referred to in Section 626.833,
Florida Statutes.
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Be fingerprinted on cards provided by the Florida
Department of Financial Services. Two fingerprint cards are mailed to the
applicant.
Special
Note
Can only
solicit the specific lines of authority held in resident state. If the
individual physically transacts insurance in this state, the insurance
company must appoint the individual with a state appointment and a county
appointment for each county the individual wishes to transact insurance in.
