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June 30, 2026
2026 Stamping Office Report
The most recent YTD 2026 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 the button below.
Customer Survey - 2025
We want to hear from you, and we’re making it easier than ever.
Your feedback helps us understand what’s working, where we can improve, and how we can continue serving as a trusted resource for Florida’s surplus lines industry.
This year, we’re simplifying our customer surveys into quick, focused monthly check-ins. Each mini survey will include just 5–7 questions centered on a specific theme, making it easier to share your thoughts without taking too much time.
This month’s theme is service. We want to know how our office has supported you over the last 18 months and how we can continue evolving to better meet your needs.
The survey is anonymous and should take no more than 3 minutes to complete.
Take the June survey below and help shape how we serve you moving forward.
DHSMV Confirms Surplus Lines Policies
May Satisfy Commercial Auto Financial
Responsibility Requirements
Earlier this month, the FSLSO conducted a meeting with Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) regarding the use of surplus lines policies in commercial vehicles. The DHSMV has re-evaluated their statutory mandates and concluded that companies can meet their Florida financial responsibility obligations utilizing commercial auto policies underwritten through surplus lines carriers, after review and authorization by the DHSMV.
The FSLSO has been asked to assist DHSMV by verifying any surplus lines carriers filing the necessary information with the DHSMV for approval are both:
- Eligible to write in Florida
- Their Certificates of Authority (COA) or (if alien insurers) comparable authorization issued by their home jurisdiction allow the carrier to write commercial auto coverage.
The FSLSO will be collecting this information and has reached out to various carriers already in an effort to assist the DHSMV. If a carrier has not yet provided a copy of their COA or comparable alien authorization, please provide a copy to Insurer Services at FSLSO.
UMR Reminder
As previously announced, beginning July 1, 2026, the Florida Surplus Lines Service Office (FSLSO) will implement updated data requirements for SLIP+ and batch filing for agents and independently procured coverage (IPC) filers. This update includes a new required data element and a mandatory version upgrade for batch filing.
Starting July 1, 2026, a Unique Market Reference (UMR) must be provided for all transactions where Underwriters at Lloyd’s, London (NAIC AA1122000) is the designated insurer.
The UMR will be required for all transactions submitted on or after July 1, 2026, regardless of the policy effective date. Again, the UMR will only be required for transactions where Lloyd’s is the designated insurer.
Updated batch documentation is currently available for download via the Batch Files page within the FSLSO SLIP+ interface.
If you have any questions, please contact Agent Services at agent.services@fslso.com or 800-562-4496, option 1.
Service Office Fee Decrease
Effective July 1, 2026, the Florida Surplus Lines Service Office (FSLSO) service fee will decrease from 0.06% to 0.03%.
All new and renewal policies with an effective date on or after July 1, 2026 will incur a service fee of 0.03% of the total gross premium as defined in Florida Statute 626.9325. The service fee percentage charged on the premium is based on the effective date of the policy and is charged on all applicable Florida policies.
The service fee for all endorsements, audits, installments, cancellations, or return premium transactions applicable to policies effective prior to 07/01/2026 will be the same percentage as the inception date of the policy being endorsed. To read the full bulletin, click the button below.
SB 1028 Citizens Clearinghouse
In case you missed it, FSLSO sent a communication on June 19, 2026, regarding SB 1028. The Governor signed the bill on June 16, 2026, which creates new clearinghouse programs for commercial residential and nonresidential policies written through Citizens Property Insurance Corporation.
The new law (Chapter No. 2026-150), which took effect upon signature, requires Citizens to establish separate admitted and surplus lines clearinghouses for eligible commercial policies. Under the law, Citizens will first submit new or renewal applications through the admitted market clearinghouse. If no comparable offer is made by an admitted carrier within five days, the risk may then be submitted to the surplus lines clearinghouse.
The new law contains additional substantive provisions which should be reviewed to ensure a fuller understanding of the new law.
Brewed To Perfection – FAIA 2026 Wrap Up
Our staff was recently able to attend the 2026 Florida Association of Insurance Agents (FAIA) annual conference. During this two-day event our team met with hundreds of attendees on the tradeshow floor and had the opportunity to discuss the surplus lines market. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth for a chat, and a caffeinated beverage.
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Have questions? Contact us at 800.562.4496, option 1 or email agent.services@fslso.com.
