SLIP will be renamed to the Washington Filing Portal on 12/19/25
Only the name and URL are changing–everything else remains the same. Watch your inbox for updates.
PREMIUM TAXES DUE MARCH 1
All 2025 policies must be filed by January 31, 2026 for inclusion on the 2025 Annual Tax Statement.
Our Annual Tax Statement Survival Guide is designed to help members navigate Washington surplus line broker reporting requirements and confidently prepare to file their 2025 Annual Tax Statement. Learn more about the Annual Tax Statement process, overview of deadlines, and begin preparing today!
NAIC Quarterly Listing of Alien Insurers
The NAIC posts the most current Quarterly Listing of Alien Insurers on their website. Click here for the October 2025 document.
Courtesy Filings – Not Permitted as of July 2014.
Click here to read our August 21, 2013 email on courtesy filers.
ATTENTION:
Policies with an effective date on or after January 1, 2025 are subject to the new stamping fee rate of .30% (.003)
View our Bulletin & Transaction Type Chart for more information.
We are here to support you through this change.
Contact us with questions.
SLIP Website
The Surplus Lines Information Portal (SLIP) website provides the ability for SLAW member brokerages and their representatives to electronically submit and review surplus lines policy data as required by RCW 48.15 and WAC 284.15.
2024 Annual Report
Our Annual Report provides, which insights to the past, present and future of the Surplus Line Association of Washington.
View AllRecent News
- Monday, December 01, 2025December Newsletter
We’re excited to announce that the new Late Filing & Tax Amendments Report is now live in SLIP! In this month’s newsletter, we also encourage you to take advantage of our Quick Reference Guide to help streamline the preparation of your annual tax statement.
- Tuesday, November 04, 2025Payment Policy Update
Effective January 1, 2026, we will no longer accept physical check payments. All payments must be made via ACH transfer or E-Payment through your SLIP Portal.
- Monday, October 13, 2025October Newsletter
Sign-up for our Surplus Line Broker Compliance Course - November 6th. This course will help you build a strong foundation in surplus line regulation and compliance. Check out our October Newsletter for more information.
- Tuesday, September 16, 2025September Newsletter
This month’s newsletter covers a few key updates: we’re answering the top 3 questions we’ve received this month, a friendly reminder that annual membership fees are now due, and spotlighting our upcoming Surplus Lines Exam Prep Class which is a great opportunity to refresh your knowledge or prepare for the Washington Surplus Line Broker Exam.
- Thursday, August 14, 2025August Newsletter
As the Annual Membership Fee becomes due next month, you may be wondering about all the ways we serve you (our members). Being a member of the Surplus Line Association of Washington gives you direct access to experts on compliance, personalized training, continuing education, and more.
The August Newsletter offers insight into how we fulfill our mission to promote a stable Non-Admitted insurance market in the State of Washington.
Membership Information
Click here to learn how to register with the Surplus Line Association of Washington.
Surplus Line Association of Washington
The Surplus Line Association of Washington is a not-for-profit corporation created to promote a stable Non-Admitted insurance market in the State of Washington to offer viable options to the insurance buying public, to encourage and facilitate compliance by its members with the laws of the State of Washington and the United States of America relative to surplus lines coverage, to provide means for the examination of surplus line policies, to assist members in filing, to supply educational support to members regarding laws, rules and regulations relevant to surplus lines insurance as well as through sponsorship of training classes and seminars, and to communicate with the Legislature and Office of the Insurance Commissioner in support of our members and the Non-Admitted Marketplace. READ MORE.
