Posted February 27, 2026, the Florida Surplus Lines Service Office (FSLSO) posted June’s edition of The Wire. Highlights include:

New FSLSO Filing Requirements (Effective July 1, 2026)

The Florida Surplus Lines Service Office (FSLSO) will update SLIP+ and batch filing requirements for agents and Independent Procurement filers (IPC).

• Batch filing formats must be upgraded to new required versions.

2\. Diligent Effort Requirement Repealed (Effective July 1, 2025)

Florida eliminated the “diligent effort” requirement for surplus lines placements.

Additional changes:

• The surplus lines disclosure form must now include language stating that surplus lines insurers’ policy rates and forms are not approved by any Florida regulatory agency.
• FSLSO updated its sample disclosure form and released educational videos explaining the changes and ongoing compliance requirements.

3\. Home State Determination Reminder (NRRA Guidelines)

The article clarifies how to properly determine a policy’s “home state” under the Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act (NRRA)

Please see the attachment for more information.

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