The Non-Admitted Insurance Multi-State Association (“NIMA”) announced today, May 8, 2014, that it has welcomed Tennessee and Wisconsin as the first states to take advantage of the organization’s...
Category: Surplus Lines
Texas Department of Insurance Seeking Input On Surplus Lines Rulemaking; Stakeholder Meeting Tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. (CT)
March 25, 2014
Category Surplus Lines
The Texas Department of Insurance (“TDI”), which is considering rules to implement new surplus lines insurance-related laws and amendments, will convene a stakeholder meeting tomorrow, March 26, 2014 at...
Florida Surplus Lines Service Office To Review New Agent/Agency Continuing Education Requirements in March 27 Webinar
March 25, 2014
Category Surplus Lines
The Florida Surplus Lines Service Office (“FSLSO”) has advised that registration is now open for its March 27, 2014 “Member’s Forum,” which will feature a review of new continuing education...
Florida Surplus Lines Service Office (FSLSO) Service Fee To Decrease April 1, 2014
February 27, 2014
Category Surplus Lines
FSLSO Service Fee to Decrease from 0.2% to 0.175% The service fee charged by the Florida Surplus Lines Service Office (“FSLSO”) will be decreased from 0.2% to 0.175% effective April 1, 2014. All new and renewal...
U.S. Government Accountability Office Issues Statutory Report on Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2010
January 16, 2014
Category Surplus Lines
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) published a statutory report (GAO-14-136) on the Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2010 (“NRRA”) today, January 16, 2014. To go directly...
Florida Surplus Lines Service Office Launches Online Education and Training Center
November 20, 2013
Category Surplus Lines
“Class is in session 24/7” at the Florida Surplus Lines Service Office (“FSLSO”) with the release of its newly developed online education portal, the organization announced yesterday, November...
Florida Surplus Lines Study Manual Now Available as an eBook
November 19, 2013
Category Surplus Lines
The staff of FSLSO announced early in November 2013 that the Florida Surplus Lines Study Manual is now available as an ebook! The Florida Surplus Lines Study Manual serves as Florida’s official study guide for...
Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty was elected for a third consecutive one-year term as Secretary of the Non-Admitted Insurance Multi-State Agreement (“NIMA”) Governing Committee on October 22,...
Non-Admitted Insurance Multi-State Agreement (NIMA) Exceeds $500 Million in Reported Premium in First Year
July 9, 2013
The Non-Admitted Insurance Multi-State Association (“NIMA”) announced today, July 9, 2013, that reported premium in the Non-Admitted Insurance Multi-State Agreement exceeded $500 million in the year...
Florida Surplus Lines Service Office Hosts Webinar on Courtesy Filing, Legislative Updates and Policy Fees
May 14, 2013
Category Surplus Lines
The Florida Surplus Lines Service Office (“FSLSO”) held a Members’ Forum Webinar, entitled “Courtesy Filing, Legislative Updates and More on Policy Fees,” on May 9, 2013. FSLSO Insurance...