March 30, 2026

LEADING THE WAY FOR INSURERS

4Q REPORTING DEADLINE is 3/31/26

Provide Accurate Broker Information

When filing policy data to SLIP+, please ensure accuracy in agent information being reported. Recent reviews have highlighted inconsistencies in broker identification and contact data-issues that can lead to premium reconciliation delays, compliance concerns, and customer service disruptions. Industry analysts note that as digital submission systems become more sophisticated, the expectation for clean, verifiable data has grown, placing a stronger emphasis on precise agent records at the point of filing.

If your company comes across a specific policy where the surplus broker is not known, there is a tool within SLIP+ for States that can assist you. Once logged into SLIP+ for States, navigate to the Filings tab, then the Reporting Entity Search page. There you can perform a search using the data elements of Policy Number, Insured Name, and State. The system will then return search results where the surplus lines brokers have filed matching policy and used your company as the insurer.

If there are no results returned, you can contact our staff at [email protected] for more information.

Report with SL Broker Name vs. Independently Procured Coverage (IPC)

Reporting your data using the surplus lines broker's name gives regulators a clearer line of sight into who placed, serviced, and oversaw the coverage of the policy.
This transparency helps:

• Link policies to licensed Surplus Lines professionals
• Ensure responsibility for compliance remains with the submitting party
• Maintain traceability for audits, questions, or corrections

If you select the Independently Procured Coverage (IPC) option, please be aware that a request for policy documentation will be required as needed. Premium Reconciliation must verify who is responsible for placing the coverage, either a Surplus Lines Broker or the insured who procured the policy directly-so we can identify the corresponding premium filing and ensure taxes are remitted to the appropriate home state. IPC should only be used when the insured obtains coverage directly from the insurance company without any involvement from a Surplus Lines Broker.

For more information, please contact our staff at [email protected] for more information.

Streamline Premium Reporting with API Batch Submissions

SLIP+ offers API Batch Submission which gives insurers a streamlined, automated way to submit surplus lines policy premium data. By connecting directly through standard HTTP and SOAP protocols, insurer management systems can create and submit batch files automatically, eliminating manual uploads and reducing errors.

Once a batch is submitted to SLIP+, the system validates both the XML structure and the policy data. Users receive email notifications whether the file is accepted or rejected, along with filing details or specific correction needs. Progress can be monitored at any time through the SLIP+ Batch Submission page or the API's Check Status endpoint.

The result is a faster, more accurate reporting process that improves data quality, reduces administrative work, and ensures timely compliance with SLIP+ reporting requirements.

For more information, please contact our staff at [email protected] for more information.

The 2025 annual assessment for the U.S. Stamping Offices is live.

In addition to the fifteen U.S. Stamping Offices, FSLSO has included its SLIP+ and SLIP Legacy clients. View the full report by clicking on the button below.