ATTENTION:
Policies with an effective date on or after January 1, 2025 are subject to the new stamping fee rate of .30% (.003)
View our Bulletin & Transaction Type Chart for more information.
We are here to support you through this change.
Contact us with questions.
PREPARE NOW FOR ANNUAL TAX STATEMENTS
Premium Taxes Due March 1, 2025
All 2024 policies must be entered into SLIP by January 31st for inclusion in your 2024 Tax Statement.
Follow our checklist for tips on how you can prepare to file an accurate and timely tax statement with the State of Washington.
NAIC Quarterly Listing of Alien Insurers
The NAIC posts the most current Quarterly Listing of Alien Insurers on their website. Click here for the January 2025 document.
Courtesy Filings – Not Permitted as of July 2014.
Click here to read our August 21, 2013 email on courtesy filers.
SLIP Website
The Surplus Lines Information Portal (SLIP) website provides the ability for SLAW member brokerages and their representatives to electronically submit and review surplus lines policy data as required by RCW 48.15 and WAC 284.15.
View AllRecent News
- Thursday, January 09, 2025January 2025 Newsletter
Click here for our January Newsletter! In this month's issue, we've provided FAQs on the upcoming Annual Tax Statements, registration for the next Surplus Line Broker Exam Preparation Class, and save the date - our Annual Meeting is just around the corner!
- Wednesday, December 04, 2024December 2024 Newsletter
Our December Newsletter is hot off the press!
This issue includes helpful information regarding the upcoming stamping fee increase, preparing for your annual tax filing and the announcement of Washington State's New Insurance Commissioner. - Thursday, November 14, 20242024 Annual Tax Statements
As we approach the end of 2024, it's time to prepare for the filing of your Annual Tax Statements!
Please refer to our bulletin, which contains important information and resources to ensure a successful Annual Tax Filing for all of our members.
- Tuesday, July 09, 2024Stamping Fee Increase - Effective January 1, 2025
The Board of Directors voted to increase the stamping fee from 0.10% (.001) to 0.30% (.003), effective January 1, 2025.
Please see the bulletin that was sent to all members today.
Please direct any questions to info@surpluslines.org or call 206-682-3409.
Membership Information
Click here to learn how to register with the Surplus Line Association of Washington.
Surplus Line Association of Washington
The Surplus Line Association of Washington is a not-for-profit corporation created to promote a stable Non-Admitted insurance market in the State of Washington to offer viable options to the insurance buying public, to encourage and facilitate compliance by its members with the laws of the State of Washington and the United States of America relative to surplus lines coverage, to provide means for the examination of surplus line policies, to assist members in filing, to supply educational support to members regarding laws, rules and regulations relevant to surplus lines insurance as well as through sponsorship of training classes and seminars, and to communicate with the Legislature and Office of the Insurance Commissioner in support of our members and the Non-Admitted Marketplace. READ MORE.
