Bulletin: MU2010006

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Bulletin: MU2010006

Bulletin Document
V 5
Date: September 16, 2010
To: All Issuing Offices
RE: Unlawful Inducements - Florida Department of Financial Services Proposed Rule

Dear Associates:

The Florida Department of Financial Services has published a draft proposed rule intended to clarify its position on unlawful inducements. The proposed rule lists specific examples of acts and practices which it holds to be violations of Florida's Unfair Insurance Trade Practices Act, F.S. 626.951. A copy of the proposed rule is enclosed for your reference.

A public hearing on the proposed rule is scheduled for September 20, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. in the Larson Building, 200 E. Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida.

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References

Bulletins Replaced:
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Related Bulletins:
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Underwriting Manual:
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Exceptions Manual:
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Forms:
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