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

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

Surplus Lines Broker Licensing – Information regarding licensing requirements.

Listing of Eligible Companies Approved for Surplus Lines – This list is updated quarterly.  It is the surplus lines broker's responsibility to check the eligibility list before placing business with any insurer.

2006 Brokers Annual Premium Tax and Fees Report, Form SL-1916 - Instructions
To be submitted by each individual surplus lines broker

2006 Business Entity Annual Report, Form SL-1706 - Instructions 
To be submitted by business entity (agency, brokerage, firm, etc.)

  Notice of Insurance Transaction, Form SL-1905 - Instructions
            IMPORTANT: Please read instructions before using the Excel form SL-1905

  Quarterly Premium Tax Report, Form SL-1917 - Instructions

  Statement of Diligent Effort, Form SL-1904 - Instructions

  Binder/Policy Number Replacement, Form SL-1908 - Instructions

Prior Year Surplus Lines Broker Tax Filing Forms – To be used for amended monthly reports, amended prior year annual reports, etc.

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.