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New Exemptions to Commercial Insurance Rates Go Into Effect

New Exemptions to Commercial Insurance Rates Go Into Effect

In a session marked as much by what did not pass as what did pass, one of the most significant pieces of legislation that cleared all of the hurdles during 2011 was the Commercial Insurance Rates bill (House Bill 99, Chapter 2011-160, Laws of Florida).  The first version of this passed the Legislature and was […]

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News from the Florida Surplus Lines Service Office

News from the Florida Surplus Lines Service Office

On September 30, 2011, The Florida Surplus Lines Service Office (FSLSO) sent notice of two changes.  The first relates to the EMPA tax (Emergency Management Preparedness Assistance).  As of October 1, 2011 this tax gets paid to the Florida Division of Emergency Management as a result of name changes and reorganizations implemented by the Governor.   […]

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