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.
NAIC Quarterly Listing of Alien Insurers
The NAIC posts the most current Quarterly Listing of Alien Insurers on their website. Click here for the April 2025 document.
Courtesy Filings – Not Permitted as of July 2014.
Click here to read our August 21, 2013 email on courtesy filers.
Surplus Line Broker Exam Preparation Class
Are you ready to start preparing for your Surplus Line Broker Licensing Exam?
Set yourself up for success!
JOIN THE WAITLIST for our Fall 2025, Surplus Line Broker Exam Preparation Class. We’ll contact you once the class has been scheduled.
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.
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- Thursday, April 10, 2025April Newsletter
Check out our April Newsletter! We’re breaking down the most common filing mistakes and how to avoid them. We've got some tips to help you keep things smooth and stress-free — check it out now!
- Wednesday, March 26, 2025Annual Meeting & Board Election
The Surplus Line Association of Washington Hosts Successful Annual Meeting with New Board Member Elections and Keynote Speech by Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer
View our Press Release and meet your 2025 Board of Directors.
- Thursday, February 06, 2025February Newsletter
We've got news on an exciting opportunity to attend a WSIA Educational Program in 2025! Apply now to be considered for a scholarship to one of four WSIA courses.
We are also excited to announce that registration is open for the SLA of Washington's Annual Meeting!
Join us for lunch, refreshments and fun surrounding the election of the Board of Directors. Space is limited, so register now to secure your spot!
- Thursday, January 09, 2025January 2025 Newsletter
Click here for our January Newsletter! In this month's issue, we've provided FAQs on the upcoming Annual Tax Statements, registration for the next Surplus Line Broker Exam Preparation Class, and save the date - our Annual Meeting is just around the corner!
- Wednesday, December 04, 2024December 2024 Newsletter
Our December Newsletter is hot off the press!
This issue includes helpful information regarding the upcoming stamping fee increase, preparing for your annual tax filing and the announcement of Washington State's New Insurance Commissioner.
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.
