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and Reinsurance

The Communications Office acts as a liaison with the media and general public to address insurance matters related to the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR).

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The consequences of legal system abuse, and the resulting social inflation
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Market dynamics and executive insight providing research, knowledge and experience.

Innovation power and unrivalled expertise in all aspects of financial risk footing: These are the strengths required when insuring carriers and customers face extraordinary risks. World-leading reinsurance and insurance related solutions.

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Historical leadership to help anticipate global specialty risk challenges and solutions.  

The world’s insurance marketplace. Bringing together experts who share intelligence, judgement, capital and risk to create a brave world. Stay on top of all the latest news and communication impacting the insurance marketplace. 

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Florida market improving, less red ink spilling on bottom lines. Critical information, market news and research for P/C executives.

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Leveraging legacies and commitment to wholesale distribution systems.

WSIA and its members undertake each of these initiatives with the goal of continuing to strengthen the surplus lines industry.

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Florida lawmakers debate Citizens expansion, could drive up reinsurance.

Florida is considered ground-zero for global property catastrophe risk given its exposure to hurricanes and significant values-at-risk.

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Reinsurance renewal seasons provide insight into reinsurance pricing, contract terms, reinsurance market positioning and direction of future market trends.

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Insurance help and resources are just a click away. How can Florida help?

Florida Department of Financial Services manages the financial responsibilities for the State of Florida. Insurance transparency, accountability, public records.

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What is Surplus Lines insurance? Unique, distressed and high-capacity risk.

An Introduction to the Surplus Lines marketplace. Coverage for specific non-standard risks, the surplus lines market is vital as a supplement for select consumers and businesses. 

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The “safety valve” of the industry, surplus lines insurers fill the need for specific coverage.

Wholesale & Specialty Insurance Association (WSIA) say it best when breaking down the unique purpose of surplus lines coverage. Learn More... 

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Light Brokerage

Light Brokerage for tough-to-place risks in a difficult market. Each managed by experienced underwriters. Outside traditional market appetites? we can help within the following segments.

CONTRACTORS SEGMENT

• Antenna installation/service/repair
• Boiler Inspection and repair
• Boring contractors including cable installation
• Bridge contractors (no work over four stories)
• Commercial window or glass work, to six stories
• Demolition contractors
• Drilling contractors (no oil or gas)
• Elevator and escalator repair
• Fire suppression, sprinkler, extinguishers
• Gas or sewer main work
• HVAC Contractors working at height
• Irrigation or drainage systems
• Plumbing including specialized work
• Pressure washing and sandblasting
• Refrigeration installation and maintenance
• Roofing contractors, up to six stories
• Street and road contractors
• Structural metal work
• Structural movers, $30K MP

SERVICES SEGMENT

• Automotive detailing and wrapping
• Billboards at height, flexible height limitations.
• Consulting operations, industrial workflow
• Electroplating
• Equipment rental, scissor lifts acceptable
• Feed, Grain or Hay Dealers
• Heavy auto repair (no school bus exposure)
• Hood and duct cleaning - $7500 MP
• LPG refill and distributors, no gasoline operations
• Machinery equipment service/installation/repair (cranes, conveyors, construction equipment)
• Mining – surface only
• Right-of-way clearing and tree trimming
• Tire dealers and distributers
• Water companies
• Welding (frame and hitch, structural)
• Window washing up to 20 stories

HOSPITALITY SEGMENT

• Breweries, distilleries, and wineries with on-site
consumption or tasting rooms
• Restaurants, bars, and taverns

PREMISES SEGMENT

• Buildings with long-term vacancy exposure
• Senior living (no assisted living, medical care,
pull cords or hospice exposure)
• Supermarkets, elevated sales acceptable

MANUFACTURING SEGMENT

• Auto Parts manufacturing
• Consumer goods manufacturing
• Cosmetics manufacturing
• Electrical equipment manufacturing
• Emerging markets; 3D printing, sharing economy
• Furniture manufacturing
• Industrial goods manufacturing
• Machinery and Equipment
dealers and manufacturing
• Mobile home manufacturing
• Rubber and plastics manufacturing,
injection or raw material target.
• Solar manufacturing,
maintenance and installation
• Sporting goods products
• Trailer and hitch manufacturing

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Firestone Agency of Florida, Inc.
Wholesale Insurance Brokers | MGA

International Plaza Boca Raton
7280 West Palmetto Park Road
Suite 106-N
Boca Raton, FL 33433
Call Us (954) 341-8331
Toll Free (800) 683-1150

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