Florida department of financial services division of consumer services

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Contact the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation

FOR CONSUMERS

If you wish to speak with an consumer services insurance specialist to file a complaint or ask a question about a policy, please email: 

Office of the Commissioner

General Inquiries (Main Line)

Company Admissions

Life & Health Business Units

Market Research & Technology

Communications Office

Government Affairs

DFS Consumer Services (Questions/Complaints)

Property & Casualty Business Units

Public Records

Office of the Inspector General

AKA:

FLDFS

Description:

Offers a toll-free Insurance Consumer Helpline to assist consumers with insurance questions and inquiries. Provides online resources and guides to help consumers expand their insurance knowledge. Community education programs are offered throughout the state to provide the public information on various insurance and financial topics.

Hours:

Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Intake Process:

Visit website for information; use online help services, get guides or call our assistance helpline.

Program Fees:

No fee.

Languages:

English, Spanish

Eligibility:

General public of Florida.

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resource

Date of Official Change:

April 20, 2021

Wishlist:

None

Volunteer Opportunities:

None

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

200 East Gaines Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0300

Mailing

200 East Gaines Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0300

Contacts

Phone Numbers

Toll-Free Insurance Helpline

(877) 693-5236

Out-of-Florida

(850) 413-3030

Legal Status:

State

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Consumer Protection Offices

City, county, regional, and state consumer offices offer a variety of important services. They might mediate complaints, conduct investigations, prosecute offenders of consumer laws, license and regulate professional service providers, provide educational materials and advocate for consumer rights. To save time, call before sending a written complaint. Ask if the office handles the type of complaint you have and if complaint forms are provided.

State Consumer Protection Offices

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Website:

  • Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Phone Number:

850-410-3800

Toll Free:

1-800-435-7352

1-800-352-9832 (in Spanish)

Florida Department of Financial Services

Website:

  • Florida Department of Financial Services

Email:

Phone Number:

850-413-3089

Toll Free:

1-877-693-5236

Florida Office of the Attorney General

Website:

  • Florida Office of the Attorney General
  • Seniors vs. Crime

Phone Number:

850-414-3990

Toll Free:

1-866-966-7226 (Fraud)

1-800-321-5366 (Lemon Law)

1-800-203-3099 (Seniors vs Crime)

TTY:

1-800-955-8771

Regional Consumer Protection Offices

Ft. Lauderdale Branch - Office of the Attorney General

Website:

  • Ft. Lauderdale Branch - Office of the Attorney General Consumer protection division

Phone Number:

954-712-4600

Toll Free:

1-866-966-7226 (Fraud Hotline)

Jacksonville Branch - Office of the Attorney General

Website:

  • Jacksonville Branch - Office of the Attorney General

Phone Number:

904-348-2720

Toll Free:

1-866-966-7226 (Fraud Hotline)

Miami Branch - Office of the Attorney General

Website:

  • Miami Branch - Office of the Attorney General

Phone Number:

305-377-5835

Toll Free:

1-866-966-7226

Orlando Branch - Office of the Attorney General

Website:

  • Orlando Branch - Office of the Attorney General

Phone Number:

407-316-4840

Toll Free:

1-866-966-7226

Tampa Branch - Office of the Attorney General

Website:

  • Tampa Branch - Office of the Attorney General

Phone Number:

813-287-7950

Toll Free:

1-866-966-7226

West Palm Beach Branch - Office of the Attorney General

Website:

  • West Palm Beach Branch - Office of the Attorney General

Phone Number:

561-837-5007

Toll Free:

1-866-966-7226

County Consumer Protection Offices

Broward County Consumer Protection Division

Website:

  • Broward County Consumer Protection Division

Email:

Phone Number:

954-519-1260

Hillsborough County Consumer Protection Services

Website:

  • Hillsborough County Consumer Protection Services

Phone Number:

813-635-8316

Miami-Dade County Regulatory and Economic Resources Department

Website:

  • Miami-Dade County Regulatory and Economic Resources Department

Email:

Phone Number:

786-469-2333

Orange County Consumer Fraud Unit

Website:

  • Orange County Consumer Fraud Unit

Email:

Phone Number:

407-836-2490

Palm Beach County Consumer Affairs Division

Website:

  • Palm Beach County Consumer Affairs Division

Phone Number:

561-712-6600

Toll Free:

1-888-852-7362 (Boca Raton/Delray/Glades)

Pinellas County Office of Consumer Services

Website:

  • Pinellas County Office of Consumer Services

Email:

Phone Number:

727-464-6200

Banking Authorities

The officials listed in this section regulate and supervise state-chartered banks. Many of them handle or refer problems and complaints about other types of financial institutions as well. Some also answer general questions about banking and consumer credit. If you are dealing with a federally chartered bank, check Federal Agencies.

Florida Office of Financial Regulation , Tallahassee, FL

Website:

  • Office of Financial Regulation

Phone Number:

850-487-9687

Insurance Regulators

Each state has its own laws and regulations for each type of insurance. The officials listed in this section enforce these laws. Many of these offices can also provide you with information to help you make informed insurance buying decisions.

Department of Financial Services

Phone Number:

850-413-3089

Toll Free:

1-877-693-5236

TTY:

800-640-0886

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation

Website:

  • Office of Insurance Regulation

Phone Number:

850-413-3140

Securities Administrators

Each state has its own laws and regulations for securities brokers and securities - including stocks, mutual funds, commodities, real estate, etc. The officials and agencies listed in this section enforce these laws and regulations. Many of these offices can also provide information to help you make informed investment decisions.

Florida Office of Financial Regulation

Website:

  • Office of Financial Regulation

Phone Number:

850-487-9687

Utility Commissions

State Utility Commissions regulate services and rates for gas, electricity and telephones within your state. In some states, the utility commissions regulate other services such as water, transportation, and the moving of household goods. Many utility commissions handle consumer complaints. Sometimes, if a number of complaints are received about the same utility matter, they will conduct investigations.

Florida Public Service Commission

Website:

  • Public Service Commission

Email:

Phone Number:

850-413-6100

Toll Free:

1-800-342-3552

TTY:

1-800-955-8771

What are the 13 divisions of the Florida Department of Financial Services?

Service Divisions.
Accounting and Auditing..
Consumer Services..
Insurance Agent and Agency Services..
Investigative and Forensic Services..
Rehabilitation and Liquidation..
Unclaimed Property..
Workers' Compensation..

What does the Department of Financial Services in Florida do?

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES Description The department fights financial fraud, waste and abuse in Florida; audits the state's payments; and works to make government's finances transparent. Under the CFO's direction, the department also oversees the investment of funds held in the State Treasury.

Does Florida have a consumer protection agency?

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services' Division of Consumer Services is the state's clearinghouse for consumer complaints, information and protection.

What is the role of the consumer services unit in the Florida Department of Health?

The Consumer Services Unit (CSU) is where the complaint process begins. It is the central intake for all complaints, including complaints alleging the practice of a healthcare profession or the operation of facilities/establishments without the appropriate license.