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On September 27, 2022, FedNat Insurance Company ("FNIC") was placed into receivership by the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR). The Florida Department of Financial Services (DFS) now has authority over FNICs operations; including bank accounts. A copy of the Liquidation Order for FedNat Insurance Company is available on the Departments website, www.myfloridacfo.com/division/receiver. The Department is currently gathering claim files and claim data to forward the information to applicable GAs. As a result, there may be a slight delay in claim processing during this transitional period. The Departments website, www.myfloridacfo.com/division/receiver, will be updated as appropriate regarding the claim transfer process. A Guaranty Association ("GA") is a nonprofit corporation statutorily created to provide a mechanism for the payment of policy related loss claims and unearned premium when an insurance company is liquidated. For more information, you can find specific information about your states Guaranty Association at: Alabama Insurance Guaranty Association - 205-823-4042 Florida Insurance Guaranty Association - https://figafacts.com/ Georgia Insurers Insolvency Pool – https://www.gaiga.org Louisiana Insurance Guaranty Association - https://www.laiga.org/ Mississippi Insurance Guaranty Association - https://ms-miga.com/ South Carolina Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association - http://www.scguaranty.com/ Texas Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association - http://www.tpciga.org/ For information on a bounced check or the time it will take to receive a replacement check contact the Department at 1-800-882-3054 or online at http://myfloridacf
ALFA International is the premier global network for independent law firms. Founded in 1980, it was the first and continues to be one of the largest and strongest legal networks. We have 140 member firms throughout the world. Our 80 US firms maintain offices in 95 of the 100 largest metropolitan areas. Our 60 international firms are located throughout Europe, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Africa, Canada, Mexico and South America. ALFA Internationals mission is to provide high quality, cost-efficient legal services wherever our clients need them. The ALFA International model enables our members to use their local expertise to deliver highly effective legal solutions, often drawing upon the collective wisdom and experience of other member firms. ALFA International clients have the benefit of a geographically comprehensive network of exceptional law firms and accomplished trial and business counsel. Our member firms meet high standards to be part of the ALFA International network and are well respected by their peers. Our members establish broad, deep relationships with each other by attending ALFA International CLE seminars throughout the year and working together on compendia, seminar programming, and most importantly, client matters. As a result, referrals among ALFA International firms represent partnerships between trusted friends and colleagues. Our many events also provide corporate counsel with the opportunity to network among ALFA International lawyers and their peer in-house lawyers. In addition to the Practice Groups below, our member firms also have expertise in Admiralty & Maritime, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Bankruptcy, Corporate & Securities, Environmental Law, Estate Planning & Wealth Transfer, Foreign Investment, Government Relations, Lobbying, & Administrative Law, Immigration, M&A, Oil & Gas, Tax & Venture Capital & Financing. To learn more, please visit us at www.alfainternational.com.
Smardt Chiller Group is a global leader in oil-free centrifugal chiller technology, focusing on high-efficiency HVAC solutions for commercial, industrial, and institutional applications. Founded in 2005 by Roger Richmond-Smith and Ron Conry, the company has over 25 years of experience in magnetic bearing compressors and oil-free systems. Smardt operates manufacturing facilities in Canada, the USA, Australia, Germany, and China, with more than 10,000 chillers installed worldwide. The company offers a range of products, including water-cooled, air-cooled, and evaporative-cooled chillers, as well as customizable modular systems. All chillers utilize oil-free centrifugal compressors with magnetic bearings, which enhance energy efficiency and reduce maintenance needs. Smardt also provides custom engineering, global support for installation and maintenance, and energy efficiency consulting to help clients optimize their systems and reduce carbon footprints. The company serves various industries, including government facilities, pharmaceutical manufacturing, data centers, and hospitals, emphasizing reliability and sustainability in its solutions.