September 6, 2023
Hurricane Idalia Information
Hurricane Idalia made landfall in the Big Bend last week, devastating many properties. The State of Florida has issued various orders and notices and prepared informational webpages to keep people informed.
FSLSO is the Best
Or at least one of the best, according to Florida Trend. FSLSO was ranked #8 in Florida Trend’s Best Companies to Work For in the small companies category.
We are constantly striving not only to serve customers to the highest standard but also to ensure the maintenance of a healthy, happy staff.
Our sincerest thanks go to Florida Trend and our hardworking, committed employees.
Corporate Account Clutter
If you are the manager of your agency’s SLIP corporate account, now is a great time to clean up your account to ensure your Associated Agent Selection is current. Log into your SLIP corporate account and click Settings under the User Admin tab to see the list of associated agents.
Check your user list and ask:
- Are all the agents still active?
- Are there any newly hired agents that need to be added?
- Are there any agents no longer with the agency that need to be removed?
If corporate accounts aren’t maintained, you could end up with erroneous invoices or, conversely, not receive correct invoices and be subject to late payment penalties.
Agent additions and removals for corporate accounts can only be completed by FSLSO staff.
To add an agent, complete an Agent Authorization Form and remit it to Agent.Services@FSLSO.com.
To remove an agent, notify us at Agent.Services@FSLSO.com.
HEADLINES
AM Best has downgraded the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) to A- (Excellent) from A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) to “a-” (Excellent) from “a” (Excellent) of the property/casualty (P/C) subsidiaries of United Fire Group, Inc.
Updates for Florida Policyholders Following Hurricane Idalia
Governor Ron DeSantis provided updates for Florida policyholders following Hurricane Idalia, including the issuance of an emergency order by the Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) to protect policyholders impacted by the storm.
Idalia Rumbles Ashore as Cat 3, Lashing Much of Florida and Georgia
Just when parts of the property-casualty industry thought it was safe to re-enter the Florida market, Hurricane Idalia made landfall closer to the heavily-populated Tallahassee area than expected and brought heavy storm surge to the Big Bend coastline.
CFO Provides FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program Resources to Aid in Hurricane Idalia Recovery
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis provided important information and resources for those who have coverage through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and who might be affected by flood damage from Hurricane Idalia.
Personal Lines in Surplus Lines
The continuing trend of more personal lines business making its way into the E&S market is surprising, says John Jennings, CEO and one of the founding members of Jencap Group.
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Have questions? Contact us at 800.562.4496, option 1 or email Agent.Services@fslso.com.
