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This document provides updates and information relevant to the Florida surplus lines market, including legislative changes, disaster preparedness, and agent relations.

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How to fill out Surplus Lines Advisor

1. Gather necessary information regarding the surplus lines transaction.
2. Access the Surplus Lines Advisor online platform or application.
3. Navigate to the 'New Submission' section.
4. Input the desired details about the insured, including name, address, and risk information.
5. Fill out the insurance policy details including coverage types and limits.
6. Provide any additional documentation or supporting information required.
7. Review all the entered information for accuracy.
8. Submit the completed form for review by surplus lines specialists.
9. Await confirmation or further instructions from the relevant authority.

Who needs Surplus Lines Advisor?

1. Insurance agents and brokers who handle surplus lines insurance.
2. Businesses seeking coverage for unique or high-risk exposures not offered by standard insurers.
3. Regulatory bodies monitoring surplus lines transactions.
4. Underwriters evaluating surplus lines applications.

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What is the maximum amount of surplus lines a broker can charge for obtaining surplus lines coverage?

Effective October 1, 2022, a qualified surplus lines broker to charge a reasonable policy fee on a policy issued by a surplus lines insurer to an exempt commercial policyholder; a reasonable policy fee not exceeding $200 on each personal lines policy issued by a surplus lines insurers, and a reasonable policy fee not

What are the disadvantages of surplus lines insurance?

This means that policyholders might not recover their claims if the insurance company bank goes bankrupt. This condition is the biggest disadvantage of surplus insurance. Also, the rates of a non-admitted insurer may be more expensive than a standard carrier.

What is a surplus line?

A Surplus Lines insurer is an unauthorized insurer that has been made eligible by OIR to write certain property and casualty insurance business not written by an admitted/authorized insurer.

How do surplus lines work?

Surplus lines insurance is a special type of insurance that covers unique risks. It fills a gap in the standard market by covering things that most companies can't or won't insure.

What is an example of a surplus line?

What are examples of typical risks insured by Surplus Lines? Examples include specialty or high-risk situations such as earthquakes, terrorist acts, taxi cabs, insurance for oil and gas refineries and special events such as state fairs or football games.

What is a surplus line statement?

Surplus lines insurance is any policy that offers coverage to an insured outside of a state's admitted market. In New York, it's more likely to hear industry wonks and regulators term this coverage as “excess lines,” and many states refer to it as E&S insurance, but these terms are interchangeable.

How much is the stamping fee for surplus lines in PA?

Surplus lines tax: 3% on gross premiums less any returns, plus a non-refundable, annual stamping fee of $20 per original filing subject to additional stamping fees for late or incomplete filings.

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What is Surplus Lines Advisor?

Surplus Lines Advisor is a document or system used in the insurance industry to facilitate the reporting and regulation of surplus lines insurance, which covers risks that standard insurers typically do not underwrite.

Who is required to file Surplus Lines Advisor?

Surplus Lines Advisors must be filed by surplus lines brokers who procure insurance policies from non-admitted insurers on behalf of clients.

How to fill out Surplus Lines Advisor?

To fill out a Surplus Lines Advisor, brokers typically must provide information regarding the insured, details about the coverage being obtained, the reason for placing the insurance in a surplus lines market, and other regulatory information as required by state laws.

What is the purpose of Surplus Lines Advisor?

The purpose of Surplus Lines Advisor is to ensure compliance with surplus lines regulations, protect consumers, and maintain oversight of the surplus lines market.

What information must be reported on Surplus Lines Advisor?

Information that must be reported includes the name and address of the insured, description of the coverage, the reason for seeking surplus lines, the amount of premium, and details about the non-admitted insurer.