69O-167.014. Alternative Methods to Handwritten Statements

The handwritten disclosures required by Section 627.712(2), F.S., and Section 627.701(4)(d)1., F.S., may be obtained by alternative methods from those persons or policyholders who have a disabling condition that prevents them from providing a handwritten statement. Any one or more of the following methods may be used:

(1) Obtaining through an authorized guardian or attorney-in-fact a handwritten statement in conformance with Sections 627.712(2) or 627.701(4)(d)1., F.S. The insurer shall maintain on file all documentation necessary to verify that the guardian or attorney is so duly authorized to execute such handwritten statement; or

(2) Videotaping the reading of the disclosure to the policyholder and videotaping the policyholder’s verbal acknowledgement that the policyholder understands the disclosure and elects not to purchase the coverage described in the disclosure. The insurer must maintain the videotape with the records of the policyholder.

Specific Authority 624.308(1), 627.701, 627.712 FS. Law Implemented 627.701, 627.712 FS. History–New 7-19-07.