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hawks · Post by **hawks** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 10:30 am

Hi

Has anyone heard anything about Bright way insurance agencies and hooking up with them? Thanks for your help

pita3333 · Post by **pita3333** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 10:50 am

Kent:

Go ahead and apply for the license. Most states that require the appointment also allow 30-60 days for it to be posted.

kent1108 · Post by **kent1108** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 12:16 pm

Hi and thank you for your respone. The state of Florida will not allow me to apply for it without an appointment. I have tried.

pita3333 · Post by **pita3333** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 1:34 pm

Kent: that does not track with what my research shows. I have the 2009 Licensing & Surplus Lines Laws book from The National Underwriter and it clearly shows that you can obtain the license but can not transact business without the appointment.

Also at my previous agency we had a FL license but no appointment ... so I know it is possible. Perhaps there is a misunderstanding with the person you are speaking to at the DOI.

TheInsKid · Post by **TheInsKid** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 10:59 am

An insurance company can only appoint an individual that has a license, they can not and will not appoint an individual without them having a license. Defeats the purpose of licensing, otherwise, they could appoint anyone. Not sure who you talked to at the In Dept but they have no clue.

IndyMischief · Post by **IndyMischief** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 11:49 am

If it's anything like Texas, you do have to have a company sponsor the license. Talk to the company that says you have been approved and tell them that you need them to sponsor your appointment. They should know what you mean if that's the case.

debr · Post by **debr** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 11:17 am

I am a P&C agent in the Florida Panhandle. A coworker and I are starting a new agency. I am interested in contacting the Crosslet Company referred to in the post but I cannot find a website for them. Can you help? I did review information on both Great Florida and SmartChoice. Looks like accessing these markets may be the most efficient way to start, although we have many years of experience and a reputation in the area. Does the agreement prohibit you from using companies of your own that you have contracted with directly?

kent1108 · Post by **kent1108** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 6:28 am

I can tell you that Smart Choice does not prevent you from going outside their network and using your own companies. I too am interested in Crosslet as listed above but have also been unable to locate a website.

debr · Post by **debr** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 9:54 am

The website for Crosslet is www.Crosslet.com. Good Luck!!

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