This afternoon, Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 1549, Financial Services by Rep. Randy Maggard. Prior to the bill’s passage, Sen. Erin Grall filed an amendment to the bill that repealed the requirement for insurance agents to obtain three written declinations from authorized insurers prior to exporting a risk to the excess and surplus lines marketplace.  

Beyond the repeal of the requirement for insurance agents to obtain three written declinations, the new law: 

• Amends the signed consumer acknowledgement that agents must obtain when exporting a risk to the E&S market by adding the following language: ...

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FAIA Member Services is thrilled to welcome South Shore Insurance Underwriters (SSIU) to the Independent Market Solutions (IMS) platform, unlocking powerful new opportunities for our agency partners!

Founded in 2013, SSIU is a specialty property MGA that makes writing insurance faster, easier, and smarter. With access to AM Best A-rated carriers and near-instant quoting via API-driven technology, SSIU allows agents to quickly generate competitive quotes from multiple markets—all in one place, with minimal data entry. The result? More options, less hassle, and a streamlined experience from quote to renewal.

SSIU specializes in...

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I'm excited to announce a brand-new member benefit for FAIA members—full access to Catalyit, your all-in-one insurance technology resource.

We know that many agencies struggle to select and implement the right technology tools, causing productivity bottlenecks and stalled growth. Catalyit makes understanding insurance technology easy. Catalyit, founded by experienced independent agency insiders, provides side-by-side comparisons, guidance, and cost-effective solutions so you can focus on your clients, grow your business, and stay competitive.

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