69B-227.160. Instructors

(1) Instructors must be registered with the Department prior to teaching any classroom course subject to this rule chapter. To qualify as an instructor, an individual must meet the education or experience requirements set forth in subsections (2), (3) or (4) below. The individual shall submit an application for approval and registration on Form DFS-H2-398, “Instructor Application,” which is incorporated by reference in rule 69B-227.290, F.A.C., and shall be accompanied by documentation supporting the education or experience requirement.

(2)(a) For all pre-licensing courses except bail bond, a registered instructor must possess at least one of the following requirements, subject to the limitations imposed in rule 69B-227.310, F.A.C.:

1. At least ten (10) years working experience in the subject matter in the last twenty (20) years.

2. At least two hundred (200) hours instructing in the subject matter in the last four (4) years.

3. Chartered property and casualty underwriter (CPCU) or chartered life underwriter (CLU) designation.

4. Risk Management Insurance degree.

5. Florida Bar membership with two (2) years experience litigating the subject matter; or

(b) For all pre-licensing courses except bail bond, a registered instructor must possess at least two (2) of the following requirements, subject to the limitations imposed in rule 69B-227.310, F.A.C.:

1. At least five (5) years working experience in the subject matter in the last ten (10) years.

2. At least forty (40) hours instructional experience in the last four (4) years.

3. Bachelors degree or higher in the subject matter.

4. Professional designation recognized by the insurance industry in the subject matter.

(3) For bail bond courses, an instructor must meet the qualifications as set forth in subsection 648.386(4), F.S., subject to the limitations imposed in rule 69B-227.310, F.A.C.

(4) Instructor Requirements.

(a) Registered instructors for approved classroom courses must display a valid government-issued photo I.D. to any Department representative who conducts a course audit.

(b) A registered instructor is allowed to teach for more than one approved and registered provider.

Rulemaking Authority 624.308(1), 626.2817 FS. Law Implemented 624.307(1), 626.2817, 626.732(1)(a), 626.7351, 626.7851, 626.8311, 626.8417, 626.927, 627.7015, 627.7074, 627.745, 648.34, 648.386 FS. History–New 4-11-94, Formerly 4-211.160, 69B-211.160, Amended 9-1-14, 3-31-16.