FSLSO Prepares for Tropical Storm Isaac
ARE YOU PREPARED? The FSLSO is currently monitoring the projected path and forecast of Tropical Storm Isaac. As current projections do include a possible landfall in Florida, the FSLSO encourages its...
View ArticleOIR Issues Informational Memo Regarding Losses from Hurricane Issac
Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty has issued the following informational memorandum (OIR-12-05M) on August 30, 2012 with instructions on the applicability of the hurricane deductible as it...
View ArticleFlorida Insurance Commissioner Approves 150,000 Policy Removals from Citizens
Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty today announced the Office has approved the removal of 150,000 policies from Citizens Property Insurance Corporation (Citizens) by four private sector...
View ArticleCitizens Committee Approves Surplus Notes Depopulation Plan
Citizens Property Insurance Corporation's Depopulation Committee Thursday approved "in concept" a surplus note depopulation program which Chief Financial Officer Sharon Binnun said could reduce the...
View ArticleFSLSO Will Be Closed for the Thanksgiving Holidays
FSLSO will be closed on Thursday, November 22 and Friday, November 23 in observation of the Thanksgiving holiday. We wish all of our customers a safe and happy Thanksgiving!
View ArticleFSLSO Releases Newly Developed Market Data Reports
Ever wonder what lines of insurance are written the most in Florida? Find out with FSLSO's newly revised Market Data Reports!
View ArticleFSLSO Service Fee to Increase From 0.1% to 0.2%
he purpose of this bulletin is to notify you that the service fee charged by the Florida Surplus Lines Service Office (FSLSO) will be increased from 0.1% to 0.2% effective April 1, 2013.
View ArticleFSLSO to Host Member's Forum Webinar on Excessive Fees
The FSLSO is starting the 2013 year off with a new quarterly webinar series called the "FSLSO Members Forum." Each quarter, FSLSO staff and invited guests will discuss pertinent industry topics and...
View ArticleFSLSO Gets Trendy with New Education Course
FSLSO is hitting the road with a new classroom education course for 2013! It's all about trends this year, as FSLSO takes an in-depth look into at the forces shaping Florida's surplus lines market,...
View ArticleFSLSO Extends Condolences on the Passage of Former Board Member, Edward Wojchick
It is with a heavy heart that FSLSO extends its deepest sympathies to the family, friends and colleagues of past FSLSO Board Member, Ed Wojchick who passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2013.
View ArticleReminder: FSLSO Service Fee to Increase from 0.1% to 0.2% Effective April 1
Reminder: Please note the service fee charged by the Florida Surplus Lines Service Office (FSLSO) will be increased from 0.1% to 0.2% effective April 1, 2013.
View ArticleHouse Bill 635 Passes the House Floor
The Florida House of Representatives passed HB 635 in a 100-17 vote on Wednesday, April 17. HB 635, nicknamed the "Omnibus Bill," encompasses a variety of changes to Florida's property insurance...
View ArticleA Legislative Update: Two Days to Go – Salary Credit, Omnibus Bill, Citizens
The Legislature has until midnight Friday to wrap up work for the year or move into an extended or special session. Adjournment on time is almost certain...
View ArticleFlorida Legislative Session Closed May 3; Repeal of Agent Affidavit Not Passed
The Florida Legislative Session concluded on Friday, May 3 with nominal changes to Florida’s surplus lines insurance market. Of the bills being tracked by FSLSO, three proposed changes to Florida’s...
View ArticleSenate Bill 1770 Presented to Governor Scott
SB 1770 was signed by Officer's and presented to the Governor today, May 28, 2013...
View ArticleSenate Bill 468 Approved by Governor Scott
On Thursday, May 30, 2013, Florida Governor Rick Scott approved Senate Bill 468 relative to property and casualty insurance rates, fees and forms...
View ArticleFSLSO Monitoring Tropical Storm Andrea
The FSLSO is currently monitoring the projected path and forecast of Tropical Storm Andrea. Current projections include a landfall in the Florida Panhandle on Thursday, June 6 with tropical storm...
View ArticleCome See Us at the FAIA Annual Convention!
Do you have questions about the surplus lines market or FSLSO? FSLSO staffers Trevor Flanagen, Holly Grissom and Brian Bogner are on hand in Orlando at the Annual FAIA convention to answer any...
View ArticleFSLSO Releases 2012 Annual Report
This year marks the 15th year of operations for the Florida Surplus Lines Service Office, and we commemorate this milestone by looking back at the strides our office has made relative to its usage and...
View ArticleCFO Jeff Atwater Appoints Chris Gardner as New Chairman of Citizens Board of...
Florida Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater today announced the appointment of Chris Gardner as Chairman of the Board of Governors for Citizens Property Insurance Corporation...
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