Fla. Stat. 634.321
Grounds for discretionary refusal, suspension, or revocation of license or appointment of sales representatives


(1)

The department may, in its discretion, deny, suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew or continue the license or appointment of any sales representative if it is found that any one or more of the following grounds applicable to the sales representative exist under circumstances for which such denial, suspension, revocation, or refusal is not mandatory under s. 634.320:Any cause for which granting of the license or appointment could have been refused had it then existed and been known to the department.Violation of any provision of this part, or of any other law applicable to the business of warranties, in the course of dealings under the license or appointment.Violation of any lawful order or rule of the department or commission.Failure or refusal to pay over, upon demand, to any home warranty association or insurer the sales representative represents or has represented any money coming into her or his hands which belongs to the association or insurer.In the conduct of business under the license or appointment, engaging in unfair methods of competition or in unfair or deceptive acts or practices, as such methods, acts, or practices are or may be defined under this part, or otherwise showing herself or himself to be a source of injury or loss to the public or detriment to the public interest.Failure to report to the department within 30 days the final disposition of an administrative action taken against a sales representative by a governmental agency or other regulatory agency in this state or any other state or jurisdiction relating to the business of insurance, the sale of securities, or an activity involving fraud, dishonesty, trustworthiness, or breach of a fiduciary duty. The sales representative must submit a copy of the order, consent to order, or other relevant legal documents to the department.

(a)

Any cause for which granting of the license or appointment could have been refused had it then existed and been known to the department.

(b)

Violation of any provision of this part, or of any other law applicable to the business of warranties, in the course of dealings under the license or appointment.

(c)

Violation of any lawful order or rule of the department or commission.

(d)

Failure or refusal to pay over, upon demand, to any home warranty association or insurer the sales representative represents or has represented any money coming into her or his hands which belongs to the association or insurer.

(e)

In the conduct of business under the license or appointment, engaging in unfair methods of competition or in unfair or deceptive acts or practices, as such methods, acts, or practices are or may be defined under this part, or otherwise showing herself or himself to be a source of injury or loss to the public or detriment to the public interest.

(f)

Failure to report to the department within 30 days the final disposition of an administrative action taken against a sales representative by a governmental agency or other regulatory agency in this state or any other state or jurisdiction relating to the business of insurance, the sale of securities, or an activity involving fraud, dishonesty, trustworthiness, or breach of a fiduciary duty. The sales representative must submit a copy of the order, consent to order, or other relevant legal documents to the department.

(2)

The department may adopt rules to administer this section.

Source: Section 634.321 — Grounds for discretionary refusal, suspension, or revocation of license or appointment of sales representatives, https://www.­flsenate.­gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0634.­321 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

634.34
Appeals from orders of the department or office
634.301
Definitions
634.302
Powers of department, commission, and office
634.303
License required
634.304
Qualifications for license
634.305
Required deposit or bond
634.306
Application for and issuance of license
634.307
License expiration
634.308
Grounds for suspension or revocation of license
634.309
Procedure to suspend or revoke license
634.310
Order, notice of suspension or revocation of license
634.311
Duration of suspension
634.312
Forms
634.313
Tax on premiums
634.314
Examination of associations
634.315
Service of process
634.317
License and appointment required
634.318
License and appointment of sales representatives
634.319
Reporting and accounting for funds
634.320
Grounds for compulsory refusal, suspension, or revocation of license or appointment of sales representatives
634.321
Grounds for discretionary refusal, suspension, or revocation of license or appointment of sales representatives
634.322
Procedure for refusal, suspension, or revocation of license or appointment of sales representatives
634.323
Administrative fine in lieu of suspension or revocation of sales representative’s license or appointment
634.324
Disposition of taxes and fees
634.325
Insurance business not authorized
634.326
Fronting not permitted
634.327
Applicability to warranty on new home
634.328
Penalty for violation
634.329
Dissolution or liquidation
634.331
Coverage of property for sale
634.335
Unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices prohibited
634.336
Unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices defined
634.337
Power of department and office to examine and investigate
634.338
Prohibited practices
634.339
Cease and desist and penalty orders
634.341
Penalty for violation of cease and desist order
634.342
Injunctive proceedings
634.343
Civil liability
634.344
Coercion of debtor prohibited
634.346
Home warranty coverage requirements
634.348
Investigatory records
634.3025
Part exclusive
634.3051
Levy upon deposit limited
634.3073
Acquisition
634.3076
Prohibited investments and loans
634.3077
Financial requirements
634.3078
Assets and liabilities
634.3112
Administrative fine in lieu of suspension or revocation of license of association
634.3123
Noncompliant forms
634.3135
Office records required
634.3205
Rebating
634.3225
Duration of suspension or revocation of license or appointment
634.3284
Civil remedy
634.3385
Unauthorized entities

Current through Fall 2025

§ 634.321. Grounds for discretionary refusal, suspension, or revocation of license or appointment of sales representatives's source at flsenate​.gov