Flooding Update:
The WAOIC has issued an emergency order providing consumer relief following recent flooding in Washington. Read bulletin for more details.
SLIP has been renamed to the Washington Filing Portal
Only the name and URL have changed–everything else remains the same! Access the Washington Filing Portal >
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.
Washington Filing Portal (formerly SLIP)
The Washington Filing Portal (WFP) provides the ability for SLA of Washington 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
- Tuesday, December 16, 2025WAOIC Emergency Order Issued in Response to Recent Flooding
The Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner (WAOIC) has issued an emergency order to provide relief for consumers affected by the flooding. This action is intended to support impacted individuals by offering temporary regulatory flexibility and consumer protections during this difficult time.
We encourage members of our community to review the official WAOIC resources for full details:
We will continue to share relevant updates as they become available.
- Monday, December 01, 2025December Newsletter
We’re excited to announce that the new Late Filing & Tax Amendments Report is now live in the Washington Filing Portal! 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 the Washington Filing 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.
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.
