May 22, 2019 Happening This WeekAs you ready the family and pack the car for your weekend plans, take a moment to remember the fallen heroes who have given their lives to protect our freedom. They are true heroes. We wish you a happy and safe Memorial Day weekend.
Tell Us How We're DoingLast week we launched our annual customer survey. If you have already completed it, we sincerely thank you. This survey helps us ensure we are providing the highest standard of service to our customers. Everyone who completes the survey has the opportunity to win a $100 American Express gift card. Due Next WeekNext Friday, May 31 is the final due date for updated catastrophe contact information. Catastrophe contact information can be updated in your SLIP account. Headlines Florida Legislature Passes New Assignment of Benefits Statute Florida homeowners may be breathing a sigh of relief following a new statute passed in the most recent legislative session. Trey Hutt, President of Hutt Insurance Agency, said, "Most people that sign an assignment of benefits really didn't even know that that's what they were doing. It's one paragraph or two buried in a two or three-page contract and what we found is that after the storm people were in a panic and somebody sticks a clipboard in front of you, you sign it and you go." In essence, homeowners sign over their rights. With AOB Battle Winding Down in Florida, FAIR Sets Sights on Flood Leaders of Florida Association for Insurance Reform said new legislation sets stricter rules governing how consumers, contractors, lawyers, and insurers are affected by assignment of benefits for insurance claims. Could Tropical Storm Andrea Form Soon? Could the Atlantic have its first named storm of the year soon? The National Hurricane Center has issued another special update on Sunday afternoon on an area of disturbed weather in the southwest Atlantic that has a chance to become a tropical or subtropical depression or even Tropical Storm Andrea early this week. www.fslso.com Have questions? Contact us at 800.562.4496, option 1 or email agent.services@fslso.com. Facilitating Compliance Through Innovative Solutions |