News
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Third-Quarter Insurer Reports Due December 31
Dec 11, 2024
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SLIP+ Update, Layered Policies, & Market Data
Dec 10, 2024
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November Premium Volume Below $1B
Dec 5, 2024
Premium totals in November stayed flat, with a 3% increase over 2023. Notably, this is the first month in 2024 that did not reach $1 billion in premium. Similarly, policy count increased by 1% in November, totaling 108 thousand. -
FSLSO and LAAIA Connect,Collaborate, and Celebrate
Nov 12, 2024
Bryan Young, Director of Agent and Insurer Services at FSLSO, will give a special presentation to LAAIA on November 13, FSLSO launches new Market Data Reports, and an update on SLIP+. -
FSLSO #6 Best Place to Work in Insurance
Nov 6, 2024
We are thrilled to announce that FSLSO has been named a 2024 Business Insurance Best Places to Work, ranking #6 in the Small Business Employer Category! -
October Premium Up 13%
Nov 1, 2024
October premium reached $1.2 billion, reflecting a 13% increase over October 2023 and remaining consistent with the positive trend seen in September. -
Florida Surplus Lines Speaker Series Debuts at FSU
Oct 29, 2024
The Florida Surplus Lines Speaker Series kicked off with a packed house of over 150 attendees, including students from FSU’s Dr. William T. Hold/The Alliance's Program in RMI and the FSU College of Business. This event, a collaboration between the FSLSO and the Florida Surplus Lines Association, set the stage for insightful discussions on Florida’s surplus lines industry. -
Hurricanes Helene and Milton Emergency Orders
Oct 18, 2024
The Office of Insurance Regulation issued amended emergency orders regarding Hurricanes Helene and Milton, adding policyholder protections for those impacted by the storms. -
DFS Deploys Four Hurricane Insurance Villages
Oct 14, 2024
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SLIP+ is Here!
Oct 14, 2024
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September E&S Premiums Up 14%
Oct 1, 2024
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SLIP+ Coming Soon
Sep 30, 2024
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Impending FSLSO Closure
Sep 25, 2024
Due to the anticipated impacts of the storm, FSLSO will close at noon EDT on Thursday, September 26 through Friday, September 27. All filing platforms are operating as normal. -
Tropical Storm Helene
Sep 24, 2024
We are closely monitoring Tropical Storm Helene, which is currently located in the Caribbean. -
Market Insights: Insurer Updates
Sep 17, 2024
Coverys Limited (NAIC#: AA-1120233) and Berkley Luxury Insurance Company (NAIC#: 17673) were approved by the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation to be listed as a Federally Authorized Surplus Lines Carrier. -
The Wire: Fall Customer Forum Recap
Sep 13, 2024
The FSLSO team visited Fort Lauderdale for the Fall Customer Forum this week. There was no shortage of conversation as we reviewed trends in the industry and shared market insights. A group discussion featured several filing matters. -
Hurricane Debby Claims Already Two-Thirds of Idalia Claims in Florida
Sep 2, 2024
The number of Florida claims from Hurricane Debby, filed within 10 days of the storm, stood at almost two-thirds of the number of claims filed from Hurricane Idalia in a three-month period. -
E&S Revenue Keeps Rising in Tough Market
Sep 1, 2024
The excess and surplus lines market continues to attract more business six years into a period of sustained rate hikes for many lines of commercial property/casualty insurance coverage. -
August Premiums Finish at $1.2B for Florida's E&S Market
Sep 1, 2024
Florida's E&S market remains notably variable as August premium totals peaked at $1.2 billion, a 4% decrease from August 2023. Policy count, however, showed a 9% increase over August 2023, reaching a total of 121,576. -
E&S Property Insurance Market Sees Unexpected Market Softening in H1 2024
Aug 28, 2024
The excess and surplus lines property insurance market defies 2023 predictions, with rate decreases gaining momentum, according to Risk Placement Services.