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The 2023 Florida Statutes (including Special Session C)

Title XXXVII
INSURANCE
Chapter 631
INSURER INSOLVENCY; GUARANTY OF PAYMENT
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F.S. 631.54
631.54 Definitions.As used in this part:
(1) “Account” means one of the accounts created by s. 631.55.
(2) “Assessment year” means the 12-month period, which may begin on the first day of any calendar quarter, whether January 1, April 1, July 1, or October 1, as specified in an order issued by the office directing insurers to pay an assessment to the association.
(3) “Association” means the Florida Insurance Guaranty Association, Incorporated.
(4) “Covered claim” means an unpaid claim, including one of unearned premiums, which arises out of, and is within the coverage, and not in excess of, the applicable limits of an insurance policy to which this part applies, issued by an insurer, if such insurer becomes an insolvent insurer and the claimant or insured is a resident of this state at the time of the insured event or the property from which the claim arises is permanently located in this state. For entities other than individuals, the residence of a claimant, insured, or policyholder is the state in which the entity’s principal place of business is located at the time of the insured event. The term does not include:
(a) Any amount due any reinsurer, insurer, insurance pool, or underwriting association, sought directly or indirectly through a third party, as subrogation, contribution, indemnification, or otherwise;
(b) Any claim that would otherwise be a covered claim under this part that has been rejected or denied by any other state guaranty fund based upon that state’s statutory exclusions, including, but not limited to, those based on coverage, policy type, or an insured’s net worth. Member insurers have no right of subrogation, contribution, indemnification, or otherwise, sought directly or indirectly through a third party, against the insured of any insolvent member; or
(c) Any amount payable for a sinkhole loss other than testing deemed appropriate by the association or payable for the actual repair of the loss, except that the association may not pay for attorney’s fees or public adjuster’s fees in connection with a sinkhole loss or pay the policyholder. The association may pay for actual repairs to the property but is not liable for amounts in excess of policy limits.
(5) “Direct written premiums” means direct gross premiums written in this state on insurance policies to which this part applies, less return premiums thereon on such direct business. The term does not include premiums on contracts between insurers or reinsurers.
(6) “Expenses in handling claims” means allocated and unallocated expenses, including, but not limited to, general administrative expenses and those expenses which relate to the investigation, adjustment, defense, or settlement of specific claims under, or arising out of, a specific policy.
(7) “Homeowner’s insurance” means personal lines residential property insurance coverage that consists of the type of coverage provided under homeowner’s, dwelling, and similar policies for repair or replacement of the insured structure and contents, which policies are written directly to the individual homeowner. Residential coverage for personal lines as set forth in this section includes policies that provide coverage for particular perils such as windstorm and hurricane coverage but excludes all coverage for mobile homes, renter’s insurance, or tenant’s coverage. The term “homeowner’s insurance” excludes commercial residential policies covering condominium associations or homeowners’ associations, which associations have a responsibility to provide insurance coverage on residential units within the association, and also excludes coverage for the common elements of a homeowners’ association.
(8) “Insolvent insurer” means a member insurer authorized to transact insurance in this state, either at the time the policy was issued or when the insured event occurred, and against which an order of liquidation with a finding of insolvency has been entered by a court of competent jurisdiction if such order has become final by the exhaustion of appellate review.
(9) “Member insurer” means any person who writes any kind of insurance to which this part applies under s. 631.52, including the exchange of reciprocal or interinsurance contracts, and is licensed to transact insurance in this state.
(10) “Person” means individuals, children, firms, associations, joint ventures, partnerships, estates, trusts, business trusts, syndicates, fiduciaries, corporations, and all other groups or combinations.
History.s. 5, ch. 70-20; ss. 2, 4, ch. 77-227; s. 1, ch. 79-55; s. 809(1st), ch. 82-243; s. 30, ch. 83-38; ss. 187, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 17, ch. 97-262; s. 15, ch. 2002-25; s. 1352, ch. 2003-261; s. 1, ch. 2004-89; s. 37, ch. 2004-374; s. 32, ch. 2006-12; s. 2, ch. 2010-49; s. 30, ch. 2011-39; s. 8, ch. 2011-226; s. 1, ch. 2015-65; s. 2, ch. 2020-54; s. 48, ch. 2021-51.

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PUPO, v. FLORIDA INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION,, 218 So. 3d 999 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2017)

. . . this and other appellate courts’ prior holdings, the amended definition of “covered claim” in section 631.54 . . .

DE LA FUENTE, v. FLORIDA INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION,, 202 So. 3d 396 (Fla. 2016)

. . . DOES THE DEFINITION OF “COVERED CLAIM” IN SECTION 631.54(3), FLORIDA STATUTES, EFFECTIVE MAY 17, 2011 . . . The statute at issue here is section 631.54(3), Florida Statutes (2011), in which the Legislature amended . . . And as a result, they conclude that the 2009 statutory definition of “covered claim” in section 631.54 . . . But the plain language of section 631.54(3)(c), Florida Statutes (2011), does expressly limit how FIGA . . . As a result, in this case, the definition of “covered claim,” in section 631.54(3), Florida Statutes . . .

MILLER, v. FLORIDA INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION, INC., 200 So. 3d 200 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2016)

. . . court ruled that Miller’s claim for attorney’s fees was specifically precluded by language in section 631.54 . . . Second, he argues that the trial court erred in applying the 2012 version of section 631.54(3)(c) to . . . find that attorney’s fees were not allowed because the pre-20Í1 version of section 631.54(3)(c), which . . . a scheme of statutory construction that reconciles any inconsistencies between sections 631.70 and 631.54 . . . Thus, we find that the language in section 631.54(3)(c) that excludes attorney’s fees in sinkhole cases . . .

FLORIDA INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION, INC. v. MENDOZA, 193 So. 3d 940 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2016)

. . . that Mendoza’s claims against First Home were “covered claims,” as that term is defined in section 631.54 . . . insured event or the property from Which the claim arises is permanently located in this state. • ; § 631.54 . . .

FLORIDA INSURANCE GUARANTY, v. E. MONAGHAN, 167 So. 3d 511 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2015)

. . . . § 631.54(3)(c) (2011).” We believe that this was an admission of coverage. . . .

FLORIDA INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION, v. RODRIGUEZ,, 170 So. 3d 89 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2015)

. . . DOES THE DEFINITION OF “COVERED CLAIM” IN SECTION 631.54(3), FLORIDA STATUTES, EFFECTIVE MAY 17, 2011 . . .

FLORIDA INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION, INC. v. LUSTRE, 163 So. 3d 624 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2015)

. . . A “covered claim” is defined in section 631.54(3). . . . pay for actual repairs to the property but is not liable for amounts in excess of policy limits. § 631.54 . . . an “unpaid claim” that arises out of and is within the coverage of the relevant insurance policy. § 631.54 . . . Third, appraisal was unavailable under the 2011 amendment to section 631.54(3), Florida Statutes. . . . Lustres were entitled to appraisal under the terms of their policy under the 2011 amendment to section 631.54 . . . Our review of the question of the applicability of the 2011 amendment to section 631.54(3) to the Lustres . . . Under the analysis in that case, the definition of “covered claim” in the 2011 amendment to section 631.54 . . . DOES THE DEFINITION OF “COVERED CLAIM” IN SECTION 631.54(3), FLORIDA STATUTES, EFFECTIVE MAY 17, 2011 . . .

FLORIDA INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION, INC. v. MAYA, 162 So. 3d 1118 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2015)

. . . Relying on the 2011 amendment to the definition of “covered claim” contained in section 631.54(3), Florida . . . Our review of the question of the applicability of the 2011 amendment to section 631.54(3) to the Mayas . . . Under the analysis in that case, the definition of “covered claim” in the 2011 amendment to section 631.54 . . . DOES THE DEFINITION OF “COVERED CLAIM” IN SECTION 631.54(3), FLORIDA STATUTES, EFFECTIVE May 17, 2011 . . .

FLORIDA INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION, INC. v. KIRSCHNER, 159 So. 3d 1030 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2015)

. . . (Fla. 2d DCA 2015), we conclude that appraisal is not available under the 2011 amendment to section 631.54 . . . DOES THE DEFINITION OF “COVERED CLAIM” IN SECTION 631.54(3), FLORIDA STATUTES, EFFECTIVE MAY 17, 2011 . . .

FLORIDA INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION, INC. v. HUNNEWELL, 173 So. 3d 988 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2015)

. . . it was ready to pay the Hunnewells for “actual repairs to the property” in accordance with section 631.54 . . . FIGA alleged that under section 631.54(3)(c), it was only obligated to pay for “the actual repair of . . . it was inappropriate in the context of a sinkhole claim because under the 2011 amendment to section 631.54 . . . Under the analysis in that case, the definition of “covered claim” in the 2011 amendment to section 631.54 . . . DOES THE DEFINITION OF “COVERED CLAIM” IN SECTION 631.54(3), FLORIDA STATUTES, EFFECTIVE MAY 17, 2011 . . .

FLORIDA INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION, INC. v. FRANK,, 158 So. 3d 745 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2015)

. . . FIGA argues that appraisal is not appropriate under section 631.54(3)(c), Florida Statutes (2011). . . . than testing deemed appropriate by the association or payable for the actual repair of the loss.” § 631.54 . . . DOES THE DEFINITION OF “COVERED CLAIM” IN SECTION 631.54(3), FLORIDA STATUTES, EFFECTIVE MAY 17, 2011 . . .

FLORIDA INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION, INC, v. SIMMONS, 157 So. 3d 506 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2015)

. . . of great public importance: Does the 2011 amendment to the definition of “covered claim” in section 631.54 . . .

FLORIDA INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION, v. DE LA FUENTE, 158 So. 3d 675 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2015)

. . . . § 631.54(3), Fla. Stat. (2008). . . . the definition of “covered claim” effective May 17, 2011, by adding a new paragraph (c) to section 631.54 . . . DOES THE DEFINITION OF “COVERED CLAIM” IN SECTION 631.54(3), FLORIDA STATUTES, EFFECTIVE MAY 17, 2011 . . .

FLORIDA INSURANCE GUARANTY, v. SILL, 154 So. 3d 422 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2014)

. . . regarding the limits on its liability and having to directly pay the insureds in contravention of section 631.54 . . . We have no authority to decide whether the trial court applied the correct version of section 631.54( . . .

FLORIDA INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION, v. BRANCO, 148 So. 3d 488 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2014)

. . . the outcome of the case, including having to pay the insured directly, in contravention of section 631.54 . . . (3)(c); having to pay more than the "covered losses,” under a particular version of section 631.54; having . . .

FLORIDA INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION, INC. f k a v. BERNARD,, 140 So. 3d 1023 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2014)

. . . that its liability for this loss was governed by the 2010 definition of “covered claim” in section 631.54 . . . law that [Bernard] is entitled to payment of amounts due on a ‘covered claim,’ as defined by Section 631.54 . . . (codified at § 631.54(3)(c), Fla. Stat. (2011))(empha-sis added). . . . The creation of section 631.54(3)(c) was one of a number of provisions in chapter 2011-39 intended to . . . Code (defining "impaired insurer”) with § 631.54(6), Fla. Stat. (defining "insolvent insurer”). . . . .

FLORIDA INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION, INC. v. KARELAS, 106 So. 3d 1 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2012)

. . . The result below and its affirmance are required by the unambiguous language of section 631.54(6) which . . . was a ‘member insurer’ at the time of the insured event (July 30, 2001) as defined by Florida Statute 631.54 . . . (6) and [the] Plaintiffs’ insurer was an ‘insolvent insurer’ as defined by Florida Statute 631.54(7). . . . Section 631.54(7), Florida Statutes (2011) provides: "Member insurer” means any person who writes any . . .

D. ALESSIO, ESTATE OF GARZA, v. FLORIDA INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION,, 91 So. 3d 910 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2012)

. . . However, under the plain language of section 631.54(3), Florida Statutes (2008), a claim is a “covered . . .

PETTY, v. FLORIDA INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION,, 80 So. 3d 313 (Fla. 2012)

. . . (2008), is not within the coverage of her insurance policy, it is not a covered claim under section 631.54 . . . within the coverage of Petty’s policy and was not a covered claim that FIGA must pay under section 631.54 . . . Section 631.54(3) defines a covered claim as: an unpaid claim, including one of unearned premiums, which . . . A plain reading of section 631.54(3) indicates that a covered claim must meet two distinct requirements . . . See § 631.54(3), Fla. Stat. . . .

FLORIDA INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION, INC. v. DEVON NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION, INC. d b a A- J, 67 So. 3d 187 (Fla. 2011)

. . . Ass’n, 908 So.2d 435, 442 (Fla.2005); see § 631.54(3), Fla. . . . Section 631.54(5), Florida Statutes (2010), part of the FIGA act, also defines "homeowner's insurance . . .

FLORIDA INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION, v. PETTY, 44 So. 3d 1191 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2010)

. . . . § 631.54(3) (emphasis added). . . . In addressing the definition of “covered claim” in section 631.54(3), this court stated, “Under the plain . . . Id. at 966 (citing section 631.54(3), Florida Statutes (2001)). . . . concluded that Soto’s stipulated but unpaid attorney’s fee judgment was a “covered claim” under section 631.54 . . . Thus, we conclude that section 631.54(3) does not impose coverage for fees claimed under section 627.428 . . .

FLORIDA INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION, v. B. T. OF SUNRISE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., 46 So. 3d 1039 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2010)

. . . Section 631.54(3) defines a “covered claim” as: “Covered claim” means an unpaid claim, including one . . .

FLORIDA INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION, INC. a v. OLYMPUS ASSOCIATION, INC. a, 34 So. 3d 791 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2010)

. . . .” § 631.54(3), Fla. Stat. (2008). . . .

FLORIDA INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION, INC. v. L. SOTO,, 979 So. 2d 964 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2008)

. . . . § 631.54(3), Fla. Stat. (2001). . . . stipulated but unpaid attorney’s fee judgment is a “covered claim” within the meaning of subsection 631.54 . . . such a request, the court held that the attorney’s fees were not a “covered claim” under subsection 631.54 . . .

FEDERATED RURAL ELECTRIC INSURANCE EXCHANGE, v. R. D. MOODY ASSOCIATES, INC., 468 F.3d 1322 (11th Cir. 2006)

. . . . § 631.54 bars Federated’s claims. . . . Section 631.54(3)(b) provides that “[m]ember insurers shall have no right of subro-gation, contribution . . . Stat. § 631.54(3)(b). Id. at 1231-32. . . . Prior to its amendment in 2004, § 631.54(3)(b) provided that member insurers had "no right of subrogation . . .

FEDERATED RURAL ELECTRIC INSURANCE EXCHANGE, v. R. D. MOODY ASSOCIATES, INC., 391 F. Supp. 2d 1228 (M.D. Ga. 2005)

. . . . § 631.54(3). . . .

JONES, v. FLORIDA INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION, INC., 908 So. 2d 435 (Fla. 2005)

. . . and is within the coverage, and not in excess of, the applicable limits of an insurance policy-” § 631.54 . . . phrase “is within the coverage, and not in excess of, the applicable limits of an insurance policy.” § 631.54 . . .

FLORIDA INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION, INC. Co. v. ALL THE WAY WITH BILL VERNAY, INC., 864 So. 2d 1126 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2003)

. . . Section 631.54(3) defines covered claim: “Covered claim” means an unpaid claim, including one of unearned . . . Because section 631.54(3) and the provisions of the insurance policies make it clear that Vernay’s damages . . .

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, PINELLAS COUNTY, v. TOM F. SAWYER,, 620 So. 2d 757 (Fla. 1993)

. . . violation of licensing provisions may result in fine and assessment for investigative and legal costs); § 631.54 . . .

F. SAWYER, v. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, PINELLAS COUNTY,, 596 So. 2d 475 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1992)

. . . See, e.g„ §§ 27.56(1)(a); 45.061(3)(a); 253.03(13); 373.129(6); 489.132(3) 631.54(5); 895.05(7); 895.07 . . .

FLORIDA INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION, INC. v. ALATRISTE a, 584 So. 2d 644 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1991)

. . . however, that the subject claim was not a “covered claim” which FIGA is required to pay under Section 631.54 . . .

McLEOD, v. CONTINENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY,, 573 So. 2d 864 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1990)

. . . However, the parties treated the policy as excess, and did not make that an issue on appeal. .Section 631.54 . . .

FLORIDA INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION, INC. v. COLE,, 573 So. 2d 868 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1990)

. . . Florida Statutes (1985), FIGA became obligated to pay Integrity’s “covered claims,” as defined by section 631.54 . . . insurance policy ...,” is a helpful definition, but it does not truly define the nature of a “claim.” § 631.54 . . .

QUEEN, v. CLEARWATER ELECTRIC, INC., 555 So. 2d 1262 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1989)

. . . Section 631.54(3), Florida Statutes (1983) defines a “covered claim”, to be [A]n unpaid claim, including . . . Therefore, punitive damages could not fall within the “covered claim” provisions of section 631.54. . . .

I. WILLIAMS, v. FLORIDA INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION, INC., 549 So. 2d 253 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1989)

. . . . § 631.54(3), Fla. Stat. (1983). . . . DAUKSCH and COBB, JJ„ concur. . §§ 631.51(1), 631.54(3), Fla. Stat. (1983). . § 631.57(l)(b), Fla. . . .

FIGA, v. R. V. M. P. CORPORATION, d b a B. J. s, 874 F.2d 1528 (11th Cir. 1989)

. . . . § 631.54(3), which FIGA is obligated to pay under § 631.57(l)(a). . . . Stat. § 631.54(3). NCNB National Bank of Florida v. . . .

McKENZIE TANK LINES, INC. a v. EMPIRE GAS CORPORATION, a a, 538 So. 2d 482 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1989)

. . . for any judgment rendered on the contribution claim, basing its motion on the provisions of section 631.54 . . . subrogation, as opposed to contribution, and relying upon provisions found in the FIGA statute, section 631.54 . . . Pursuing this argument, McKenzie first points to the definition of “covered claim,” under section 631.54 . . . Next, we agree, as stated by the trial judge in the final judgment, that section 631.54(3), excluding . . .

WAL- MART STORES, INC. v. R. CRIST, WAL- MART STORES, INC. v. ALEXANDER ALEXANDER,, 855 F.2d 1326 (8th Cir. 1988)

. . . . § 631.54(3) (1984); Ill. . . .

CLEARY BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION CO. v. UPPER KEYS MARINE CONSTRUCTION, INC., 526 So. 2d 116 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1988)

. . . claims, the court granted summary judgment in favor of Upper Keys, basing its conclusions upon section 631.54 . . .

SALISBURY v. CHESTNUT OFFICE EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC., 28 Fla. Supp. 2d 52 (Fla. Cir. Ct. 1988)

. . . compensation insurer does not have a “covered claim” due to the bar against subrogation set forth in Section 631.54 . . . enforcement of claims arising in the instant case through subrogation rights that are barred by Section 631.54 . . .

SANDREW CONSTRUCTION v. D. DeFOURNY,, 515 So. 2d 1351 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1987)

. . . FIGA denied the carrier’s claim as not being a “covered claim” as defined by section 631.54(3), Florida . . . lien is to avoid a double recovery, we see no reason why the definition of “covered claim” in section 631.54 . . . Since we have determined that the definition of “covered claims” in section 631.54(3) applies to claims . . . accordingly, hold that although the prohibition against subrogation recoveries contained in section 631.54 . . .

UPPER KEYS MARINE CONSTRUCTION, INC. v. ALONZO COTHRON, INC., 507 So. 2d 1135 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1987)

. . . answer by pleading the insolvency of Upper Keys’ insurance carrier in order to urge as a defense section 631.54 . . .

TRAVELERS INSURANCE CO. v. SITKO, 496 So. 2d 920 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1986)

. . . whether the deputy commissioner had jurisdiction to determine whether Travelers is precluded by section 631.54 . . . have jurisdiction to decide the issue of FIGA's liability or lack thereof to Travelers under section 631.54 . . . deputy’s order of modification which purports to determine FIGA’s liability to Travelers under section 631.54 . . .

FLORIDA INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION, INC. v. C. TRAWICK,, 491 So. 2d 621 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1986)

. . . We reject appellant’s argument that common paternity denotes a single covered claim under section 631.54 . . .

FLORIDA INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION, v. PRICE,, 450 So. 2d 596 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1984)

. . . court believed that the pre-insolvency court costs were “covered claims” within the meaning of section 631.54 . . .

E. BENDECK, M. D. P. L. I. TRUST, v. H. MANHEIMER, M. D. M. D. M. D. M. D. P. A. Mt. M. D., 433 So. 2d 1007 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1983)

. . . Larotonda, 308 So.2d 129 (Fla. 3d DCA) cert. denied, 316 So.2d 295 (Fla.1975); § 631.54(4), Fla.Stat. . . .

FLORIDA INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION, INC. v. STATE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, 400 So. 2d 813 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1981)

. . . statutory obligation to pay the covered claims of Main’s Florida insureds and creditors under Sections 631.54 . . . (1), Florida Statutes, imposes the obligation upon FIGA to pay “covered claims,” defined in Section 631.54 . . . The term “insolvent insurer” is defined in Section 631.54(5), Florida Statutes (1979) as follows: (5) . . . Thirdly, we note the enactment in 1979 of an amendment to Section 631.54(5) which imposed the additional . . . This is so because, prior to the 1979 amendment, Section 631.54(5) defined “insolvent insurer” as an . . .

CORDANI, f u b o v. ROULIS,, 395 So. 2d 1276 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1981)

. . . Involved here is the question of whether a solvent member insurer under Section 631.54(4), Florida Statutes . . . the solvent carrier’s subrogation claim on the grounds that such claim was precluded under Section 631.54 . . . The solvent carrier next argues that this is not a “covered claim” under Section 631.54(4) because a . . .

FLORIDA INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION, v. GUSTINGER, Jr., 390 So. 2d 420 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1980)

. . . Section 631.54(4), Florida Statutes (1979) provides: (4) ‘Covered claim’ means an unpaid claim ... which . . .

FERNANDEZ, v. FLORIDA INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION, INC., 383 So. 2d 974 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1980)

. . . . § 631.54(4), Fla.Stat. (1979) provides: (4) ‘Covered claim’ means an unpaid claim . which arises out . . .

CARRAZANA v. FLORIDA INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION,, 374 So. 2d 581 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1979)

. . . I would hold that such conduct is not a “covered claim” as defined in Section 631.54(4), Florida Statutes . . .

FLORIDA INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION, INC. v. W. DOLAN,, 355 So. 2d 141 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1978)

. . . and to avoid financial loss to claimants or policyholders because of the insolvency of an insurer;” § 631.54 . . . See § 631.54(5). . . . Here the claimant Dolan qualifies under § 631.54(4), above quoted, as a resident of this state but his . . .

V. JOHNSON v. GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES INSURANCE COMPANY, a, 333 So. 2d 542 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1976)

. . . statute, being Section 627.727 of the Florida Statutes, but rather the definition as set forth in Section 631.54 . . . Section 631.54(5) of the Florida Statutes in defining ‘insolvent insurer’ says: “Insolvent insurer” means . . . Statute, Section 627.727, which defines ‘insolvent insurer’ by referring to Florida Statute Subsection 631.54 . . . while the trial court’s decision of the question may be in accordance with § 627.727(3) and (4) and § 631.54 . . .

ZINKE- SMITH, INC. v. FLORIDA INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION, INC., 304 So. 2d 507 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1974)

. . . insurance”, nor could any claim thereunder meet the definition of “covered claim” as set out in Section 631.54 . . . self-insurer” (as defined in Section 440.38, F.S.) was thereby an “insurer” within the meaning of Section 631.54 . . . When the legislature provided in Section 631.54(4), F.S. that “ ‘covered claim’ shall not include any . . . insurer such as would prevent any amount due it from qualifying as a “covered claim” under Section 631.54 . . . statute is to make FIGA an “insurer” on the “covered claim”, which latter term is defined under Section 631.54 . . .