Invoicing for Surplus Lines Agents
Billing Procedure – Agent Service Fees: It is the policy of FSLSO to prepare a FSLSO service
fee invoice for each surplus lines agent for policies filed and processed the preceding month,
within 7 days from the end of each month.
Due date for FSLSO service fees: Due by the 25th of each month*
Billing Procedure – Agent Taxes and Other Assessments: It is the policy of FSLSO to prepare
quarterly invoices for DFS taxes, Citizens assessments (if applicable), SBA FHCF assessments
(if applicable), and DCA EMPA surcharges (if applicable) separate for each surplus lines
agent on policies filed and processed during the preceding quarter. The invoices are
prepared and mailed within 7 days from the end of the quarter. The preparation of
quarterly invoices takes place at the beginning of the following months: January, April, July, and October
Due date for DFS taxes, Citizen’s assessments, FHCF assessments, and DCA EMPA surcharges:
Due by the last business day of the invoiced month* (1st quarter filings are invoiced on
April 1st and due no later than April 30th)
* For payment address information, please refer to the Payment Remittance Information.
Invoicing for Independently Procured Coverage Filings
Independently Procured Coverage (IPC) is defined as surplus lines insurance procured by an
insured through an unauthorized foreign or alien insurer without the use of a Florida
surplus lines agent. All IPC policies, with the exception of those exempt under Florida
Statute 626.932(4), are required to be filed online with our office using the
IPC Submission Website within 30 days of the effective date of the policy.
Additionally, payment is due 30 days from the date the policy is filed.
For more filing and payment information, please see the IPC Procedures Manual
or the IPC Frequently Asked Questions.