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    • Tuesday, December 16, 2025

      WAOIC 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 […]

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    • Monday, December 1, 2025

      December 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.

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    • Tuesday, November 4, 2025

      Payment 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.

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    • Monday, October 13, 2025

      October 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.

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    • Tuesday, September 16, 2025

      September 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.

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