Florida legal term
Insurer in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Insurer” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Florida criminal code.
What does “Insurer” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Insurer” means any insurer, health maintenance organization, self-insurer, self-insurance fund, or similar entity or person regulated under chapter 440 or chapter 641 or by the Office of Insurance Regulation under the Florida Insurance Code.(b) “Property” means property as defined in s. 812.012.(c) “Value” means value as defined in s. 812.012. (Fla. Stat. § 817.234)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Airbag Antitheft Act
- Burning to defraud the insurer
- Escrow business by unauthorized persons; use of name
- False and fraudulent motor vehicle insurance application
- False or misleading statements or supporting documents; penalty
- Making false affidavit to defraud insurer
- Making false invoice to defraud insurer
Related terms in the same statutes
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