| 1969 |
FASI was formed by individual and group
self-insurers to promote and maintain a healthy environment
for self insurance. |
| 1982 |
FASI amends by-laws to allow associate
members equal dues and voting rights as well as membership
on the board of directors. Within three years, FASI membership
doubles. |
| 1983-1991 |
FASI members hold majority of Department
of Labor appointed seats on Self Insurance Rules Advisory
Committee to assist in recommendation and drafting of self
insurance rules. |
| 1987 |
FASI retains a Legislative Consultant/Lobbyist
(Mike Goldie) and with G.W. Jacobs (FCCI/FEISCO) heading FASI's
Legislative Committee, the self insurance industry becomes
a force legislatively in Tallahassee. |
| 1993 |
FASI legislative bill becomes core instrument
for drafting of 1993/1994 workers' compensation reform. FASI
lobbying efforts, with strong support from self insured group
funds, results in individual self-insurers staying under the
administration of the Florida Department of Labor. |
| 1995 |
FASI retains Kautter Management Group
to oversee administrative functions of FASI and to serve as
Executive Director. |
| 1995-1996 |
Letter writing campaign is initiated
by FASI to key legislators and regulatory officials within
the Florida Department of Labor and successfully lobbies
against implementation of proposed rules which would have
resulted in unnecessary regulation and cost to the industry.
FASI members are appointed to Florida's
Customer Council Committee as vice chairs and three ad hoc
advisory positions (this committee replaces the Rules Advisory
Committee).
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| 1995 |
FASI establishes record attendance at
the Annual Convention at the Ritz Carlton in Naples with 550
attendees. |
| 1996 |
Customer Council meets following FASI
Annual Convention in Naples. Controversial proposal rules
are successfully resolved to the satisfaction of the self
insurance industry.
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