Surplus Lines Broker Procedures Manual – All parties involved in the surplus lines insurance business are expected to access and use this tool. This manual was developed by the Department in 2006 to assist and acquaint resident and non-resident Delaware Surplus Lines licensees and their staff with proper procedures. 

Eligible Companies Listing – This list of companies approved in Delaware to provide insurance on a surplus lines basis is updated quarterly.  It is the surplus lines broker's responsibility to check the eligibility list before placing business with any insurer.

Surplus Lines Broker Licensing – Information regarding licensing requirements.

Surplus Lines Bulletin # 7 – Effective December 21, 2006.  This bulletin addresses important changes in surplus lines broker filing procedures and compliance.     

Form SL-1916 -- 2007 Brokers Annual Premium Tax and Fees Report

To be submitted by each individual surplus lines broker.  Submit a zero report if no business was written.  NOTE:  Business Entities should NOT submit this form.

Form SL-1706 -- 2007 Business Entity Annual Report 
To be submitted by business entity (agency, brokerage, firm, etc.)

Form SL-1905 -- Notice of Insurance Transaction

IMPORTANT: Read instructions carefully before using form SL-1905.  This form is intended as an electronic submission in Excel format.  DO NOT submit this form in print or PDF format.

Form SL-1917 -- CY 2008 Quarterly Premium Tax Report – Click the link for Prior Year Surplus Lines Broker Tax Filing Forms to get calendar year 2007 SL-1917 Quarterly Forms.

Form SL-1904 -- Statement of Diligent Effort

Form SL-1908 -- Binder/Policy Number Replacement

Prior Year Surplus Lines Broker Tax Filing Forms – Click here to get calendar year 2007 SL-1917 Quarterly Forms or to get forms for amendments.

Surplus Lines Brokers email questions to Ann.Fletcher@state.de.us.

General Information

Forms and Applications

Annual Statement Filing Requirements – Follow the link for Foreign Companies and select the checklist for Property & Casualty Insurers.