Florida’s Commercial Clearinghouse Bill Stirring Up Concerns for Brokers, Regulators February 9, 2026 By William Rabb A bill moving steadily through the Florida Legislature has suddenly ignited a storm of controversy, with some insurance agents and...
FSLA Names New Directors for 2024-2025 September 24, 2024 The Florida Surplus Lines Association, which notes it provides a safety valve for Florida’s property insurance industry, named new officers...
Commentary: Surplus Lines Support Florida’s Vibrant Insurance Market July 3, 2019 By Michael J. Franzese The Sunshine State is one of the top three consumers of surplus lines insurance in the country. As Florida focuses...
Florida Opens, Closes Surplus Lines Opportunities August 20, 2014 By Andrew G. Simpson The recent legislative session in Tallahassee was relatively quiet, a matter some attribute to this being an election year. But...
Florida Surplus Lines Association Names New Executive Director February 25, 2013 The Florida Surplus Lines Association said it has named Larry Bodkin as its new executive director. Bodkin currently is president...
Bowers Joins Florida’s Bass Underwriters as Senior VP Personal Lines January 29, 2013 Plantation, Florida-based wholesale insurance broker Bass Underwriters hired Bruce E. Bowers as senior vice president for personal lines. Bowers will...
Former Florida Surplus Lines Association Leader Indicted January 23, 2013 By Michael Adams A former executive director and past president of the Florida Surplus Lines Association (FSLA) has been indicted for allegedly embezzling...