December 4, 2019
Happening This Week
We hope you all had an enjoyable and fulfilling Thanksgiving holiday.
As 2019 draws to a close, we wanted to remind you FSLSO is here to serve you in any way you need. Service is right there in our name!
Call us any time at 800.562.4496, or reach a specific department:
Agent & Insurer Services
800.562.4496, option 1
agent.services@fslso.com
Financial Services
800.562.4496, option 4
accounting@fslso.com
Information Technology
800.562.4496, option 3
helpdesk@fslso.com
To reach a specific person, visit FSLSO.com/Contact.
Spotlight On:
Frequently Asked Questions
Navigating the surplus lines insurance industry can be confusing. We understand you may have questions relating to compliance and regulatory activities.
We have compiled the most common questions that we hear from customers into a comprehensive list. Our list is broken into the following categories:
- Licensing
- Eligibility for Export / Diligent Effort
- Agent Filing Information
- Regulatory Requirements & Compliance
- Compliance Review
- Premium Reconciliation
- Insurer Filing Information
If you still can't find the answer, then drop us a line. Send your question to outreach@fslso.com and we will answer it for you.
Headlines
Surplus Lines Poised for Continued Growth
Panelists in a recent webinar said the U.S. surplus lines sector continues to grow faster than the overall property/casualty market, but challenges include careful risk selection and maintaining relationships with brokers and clients.
Farewell 2019 Atlantic Hurricane Season: 18 Storms, 6 Hurricanes
The season produced 18 named storms, including six hurricanes of which three were “major” (Category 3, 4 or 5). NOAA’s outlook called for 10-17 named storms, 5-9 hurricanes and 2-4 major hurricanes, and accurately predicted the overall activity of the season.
Rising Seas Mean Higher Tides, Flooding ‘New Normal’
The East Coast is on pace to see record-breaking tides this year, and tides along the Gulf Coast also are trending higher, said William Sweet, a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration oceanographer.
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