November 1, 1999
BULLETIN #873
RE: First Reinsurance Company of Hartford (Connecticut)
WITHDRAWAL from the LESLI

The California Department of Insurance ("Department") has requested the SLA advise its Members that, effective November 1, 1999, First Reinsurance Company of Hartford (Connecticut) has formally withdrawn from the California surplus line market. This company is hereby removed from the List of Eligible Surplus Line Insurers ("LESLI") and is no longer eligible to write new or renewal business in California as of that date.

Attached for your record is a copy of the official letter from the Department. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Linda Cheng or myself at (800) 334-0491 (in California only) or (415) 434-4900.

Theodore M. Pierce
Executive Director

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