Section 624.09 - "Authorized," "unauthorized" insurer defined(1) An "authorized" insurer is one duly authorized by a subsisting certificate of authority issued by the office to transact insurance in this state.(2) An "unauthorized" insurer is one not so authorized.s. 9, ch. 59-205; s. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 15, 809(1st), ch. 82-243; ss. 187, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s.753, ch. 2003-261.