Mid-Year Stamping Office Assessment Available

Investing in the Future of RMI

This past month, our office made two significant gifts to two of our Risk Management and Insurance University partners. 

These endowments allow us to build our partnerships by expanding students’ exposure to the surplus lines industry and helping prepare the next generation of insurance professionals.

We are excited to continue supporting the work happening at Florida State University and the University of South Florida to create even more opportunities for students in the years ahead.

Invoice Payments & Affidavits TODAY August 14

Second quarter 2026 invoice payments and affidavits are due TODAY, August 14. Both should be done in SLIP+.

If you have any questions about invoices, please contact  accounting@fslso.com or call 800-562-4496, option 4.

If you have questions about affidavits, please contact  agent.services@fslso.com or call 800-562-4496, option 1. 

FSLSO Compliance Review Refresher

All licensed and appointed resident and nonresident surplus lines agents are subject to a Compliance Review at least once every three years.  These reviews include a basic verification of information such as policy premiums, tax, fee, and assessment calculations, as well as statutorily required disclosures and supporting documentation.

The following documentation must be provided for policies that have been selected for review: 

• Policy Declaration Page(s) 

• Endorsements (if requested) 

• Policy Face/Front Page (Required if your agency uses a separate page to display the surplus lines stamp information instead of displaying on the policy declaration page.) 

• Invoices (Invoice to the insured or sub-agent, for the policy or endorsement selected for review.) 

• Inspection Report or Invoice (if applicable) 

• Membership Agreement (Required when a membership fee is charged to an insured.) 

• Documentation to support any fees charged in addition to the surplus lines agent’s policy fee. 

To learn more about Compliance Review preparation, visit  https://www.fslso.com/compliance/compliance-review-program

Production Ledger Review Refresher

The Production Ledger Review program is a process by which we verify agency production ledgers supplied by the agent against the data the agent has filed with the FSLSO. Production Ledger Reviews are completed on resident and nonresident Florida surplus lines agents at least once every three years. Production Ledger Reviews are generally scheduled to coincide with the agent’s Compliance Review. 

The production ledger for the requested time period must be forwarded to FSLSO via email, in an Excel format only.  The production ledger should include a complete list of only non-admitted (surplus lines) Florida business written. 

FSLSO staff review unmatched transactions and work to reconcile differences between the production ledger and filed records. If additional information is needed, FSLSO will contact the agency to clarify reporting discrepancies or obtain supporting documentation. Prompt responses help ensure issues are resolved quickly and allow the review to be completed efficiently. 

Tips for a Smooth Production Ledger Review 

1. Maintain complete and accurate production records for all Florida surplus lines business. 

2. Ensure policy numbers and transaction details are reported exactly as they appear on carrier documentation. 

3. Review filing procedures regularly to minimize reconciliation discrepancies. 

4. Respond promptly to requests for additional information or supporting documentation. 

5. Submit production ledgers in the format requested by FSLSO.   

Production Ledger Reviews are an important part of FSLSO's ongoing compliance efforts and help maintain the accuracy and integrity of Florida's surplus lines marketplace. 

SLIP+ Policy Transfers

Florida surplus lines agents submitting a Transfer of Business request should take a few minutes to confirm the form is complete before sending it to FSLSO Agent Services. Whether the request involves a single policy, multiple policies or a global transfer, selecting the correct transfer type and providing the required information helps prevent processing delays.  

• For global transfers, one of the most common mistakes is submitting the form without both required signatures. Agents should make sure the relinquishing agent and assuming agent have both signed the request before it is submitted. Missing signatures can delay the transfer and may require follow-up before the request can be completed.  
• If the relinquishing agent has retired or the agency is unable to obtain the relinquishing agent’s signature, the agency should still complete the relinquishing agent section of the form with the available information. FSLSO will use that information to reach out to the relinquishing agent and obtain the required signature.  
• If the relinquishing agent needs a transaction report for reconciliation, it should be generated before the transfer date as the transferred transactions will no longer appear on the relinquishing agent report after the transfer is completed.  

Completed Transfer of Business forms should be emailed to FSLSO Agent Services at agent.services@fslso.com.

UMR Reminder

Effective 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 is 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. 

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Have questions? Contact us at 800.562.4496, option 1 or email agent.services@fslso.com.