What is one of the FSLSO's missions?

The mission of the Florida Surplus Lines Service Office (FSLSO) includes providing advice and counsel to insurers, which is crucial in helping them navigate the complexities of surplus lines insurance. This function supports insurance companies in understanding compliance with state regulations, developing best practices, and ensuring that they meet the unique needs of Florida's insurance market. By offering expertise and guidance, the FSLSO helps to enhance the overall operation and efficiency of surplus lines insurance, ultimately benefiting insurers and their policyholders alike.

The other options do not align with the FSLSO’s objectives. Eliminating competition among insurers would contradict the fundamental principles of a free market, which fosters innovation and consumer choice. Promoting only state-wide insurers would limit the selection available to consumers and could undermine the FSLSO's role in overseeing out-of-state surplus lines insurers that are crucial for covering risks not addressed by standard policies. Regulating health insurance coverage falls outside the FSLSO's scope, as it primarily focuses on surplus lines insurance, which pertains to specialty coverage rather than general health insurance.