eLaws of Florida

  SECTION 629.101. Power of attorney.  


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  • 1(1) 2The rights and powers of the attorney of a reciprocal insurer shall be as provided in the power of attorney given it by the subscribers.
    27(2) 28The power of attorney must set forth:
    35(a) 36The powers of the attorney;
    41(b) 42That the attorney is empowered to accept service of process on behalf of the insurer in actions against the insurer upon contracts exchanged;
    65(c) 66The general services to be performed by the attorney;
    75(d) 76The maximum amount to be deducted from advance premiums or deposits to be paid to the attorney and the general items of expense in addition to losses, to be paid by the insurer; and
    110(e) 111Except as to nonassessable policies, a provision for a contingent several liability of each subscriber in a specified amount, which amount shall be not less than 5 nor more than 10 times the premium or premium deposit stated in the policy.
    152(3) 153The power of attorney may:
    158(a) 159Provide for the right of substitution of the attorney and revocation of the power of attorney and rights thereunder;
    178(b) 179Impose such restrictions upon the exercise of the power as are agreed upon by the subscribers;
    195(c) 196Provide for the exercise of any right reserved to the subscribers directly or through their advisory committee; and
    214(d) 215Contain other lawful provisions deemed advisable.
    221(4) 222The terms of any power of attorney or agreement collateral thereto shall be reasonable and equitable, and no such power or agreement shall be used or be effective in this state unless filed with the office.
History.-s. 680, ch. 59-205; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 673, 681, 809(1st), ch. 82-243; ss. 187, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 1317, ch. 2003-261.

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