LEADING THE WAY FOR INSURERS

2Q2026 Reporting Deadline Reminder 

New Insurer Education Series Now Available

Looking for quick answers to common insurer reporting questions? FSLSO's new Insurer Education Series is here to help.

This seven-part video series provides concise, easy-to-follow guidance on key insurer reporting topics. Whether you're new to Florida surplus lines reporting or simply need a refresher, these short videos are designed to help you navigate requirements, avoid common mistakes, and report with confidence.

Action Required: MFA Will Be Mandatory Starting January 1, 2027

To better protect your account and the sensitive information in SLIP+, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) will be required for all SLIP+ users beginning January 1, 2027.

MFA adds a second step of security when you log in. After you enter your password, you'll confirm it's really you with a code sent by text message (SMS), email, or one generated by an authenticator app. So even if someone gets your password, they still can't get into your account without that crucial second step. MFA is currently available in SLIP+, and we encourage you to set it up before the deadline.

Why Set It Up Now?
 

• Avoid login interruptions: Starting January 1, users who have not enabled MFA will be prompted to set it up before they can reach SLIP+.
• Stay ahead of year-end deadlines: Setting up MFA now means one less thing to deal with during a busy filing season.
• Protect your agency: MFA is one of the most effective ways to prevent unauthorized access to your account.

To enable MFA in SLIP+, simply log in and follow the MFA prompts.

If you have questions or need help, contact us at agent.services@fslso.com or call 800.562.4496, option 1.

Understanding Premium Deficiency Notices

Premium Deficiency Notices help ensure surplus lines premium reporting is accurate, complete, and aligned with filing records.

If a notice is received, insurers should promptly review the identified policy information, compare it against internal records, and provide any needed corrections or supporting details. Deficiencies that remain unresolved after the reporting deadline may be referred to the appropriate state entity. Timely responses help prevent additional follow-up and support continued compliance. 

SLIP+ Insurer Reporting & Compliance Connect Webinar

 Providing Accurate Broker Information

Keep the Reporting Entity Current 

The Reporting Entity should be reviewed not only when a policy is initially reported, but also at renewal. If a Broker of Record (BOR) change has occurred, insurers should update the Reporting Entity to reflect the broker that has assumed responsibility for the business. 

Continuing to report a previous broker can prevent transactions from matching correctly and result in unnecessary reconciliation follow-up. 

IPC Is Not a Substitute for an Unknown Broker 

Independently Procured Coverage (IPC) should only be used when the policy is truly independently procured, meaning the insured obtained coverage directly from the insurer without the assistance of a surplus lines agent or broker.  

Can't Identify the Reporting Entity? 

The Reporting Entity Search is available in SLIP+ for Florida, SLIP+ for States, and Georgia SLIP to help insurers identify the appropriate broker. 

Navigate to: FILINGS → Reporting Entity Search 

Search using the Policy Number and/or Insured Name. For SLIP+ for States, users may also select the State in the search criteria. The system will return potential matching filings where a surplus lines broker reported the policy using your company as the insurer. If your search returns the message, “This policy exists but has been filed with a different insurer,” this means a potential matching policy was found using the policy number and insured information, but the agent reported the policy under a different insurer. Please contact SLIP+ staff for further assistance. 

Have questions? Don't hesitate to contact us anytime:
 insurer.services@fslso.com or 800.562.4496.