Lindsay Leuthold

This fall I had the amazing opportunity to intern at the Florida Surplus Lines Service Office (FSLSO) and the experience has been spectacular. I immediately felt welcomed by the team as every person I met was kind and open to sharing their experiences. 

Throughout my internship, my primary focus has been on passing the 60-Hour Surplus Lines Pre-Licensing Course. This entailed working through each chapter, passing each chapter test, and concluding with passing the final exam. The ability to devote hours each workday towards this course has allowed me to successfully pass the exam! 

On top of the Pre-Licensing Course, I was able to shadow experienced professionals on the Agents and Insurer Services team and sit in on their weekly meetings. I always had many employees at my disposal who were always willing to answer any questions or provide guidance. 

Before this internship, I was unsure of what direction I wanted to head within this broad industry. This experience has opened my eyes to a real niche market in the insurance industry and provided certainty of my capabilities to succeed within it. I have made many connections throughout my time at FSLSO that I hope to continue throughout my professional career.