Florida Surplus Lines Association News

Commentary: Surplus Lines Support Florida’s Vibrant Insurance Market

The Sunshine State is one of the top three consumers of surplus lines insurance in the country. As Florida focuses on attracting jobs and welcoming opportunity, the surplus lines insurance industry is helping the state’s economy grow by supporting risk …

Florida Opens, Closes Surplus Lines Opportunities

The recent legislative session in Tallahassee was relatively quiet, a matter some attribute to this being an election year. But even in quiet years, Florida lawmakers tend to make some noise about the insurance industry and this year was no …

Florida Surplus Lines Association Names New Executive Director

The Florida Surplus Lines Association said it has named Larry Bodkin as its new executive director. Bodkin currently is president and CEO of the Tallahassee-based Bodkin Management and Consulting LLC. He has 20 years of experience in managing, marketing and …

Bowers Joins Florida’s Bass Underwriters as Senior VP Personal Lines

Plantation, Florida-based wholesale insurance broker Bass Underwriters hired Bruce E. Bowers as senior vice president for personal lines. Bowers will be responsible for new product development and the launching of personal lines products on a nationwide basis. Particular emphasis will …

Former Florida Surplus Lines Association Leader Indicted

A former executive director and past president of the Florida Surplus Lines Association (FSLA) has been indicted for allegedly embezzling an estimated $130,000 in association funds. Roger Gobler has been charged with 11 counts of mail fraud and five counts …