Invoicing for Surplus Lines Agents
Billing Procedure – Service Fees, Agent Taxes and Other Assessments: It is the policy of FSLSO to prepare
quarterly invoices for FSLSO service fees, DFS taxes, Citizens assessments (if applicable), SBA FHCF assessments
(if applicable), and DEM 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 FSLSO Service Fees, DFS taxes, Citizen’s assessments, FHCF assessments, and DEM EMPA surcharges:
Due by the last business day of the invoiced month.* There will be a 15 day grace period given prior to finance charges being assessed.
Pursuant to F.S. 626.9325, payment must be received on or before the 45th day following the end of the quarter and shall include all
amounts shown as due. Agents shall pay interest on the amount of any delinquency due at a rate of 9% per year, compounded annually,
beginning the day the amount become delinquent.
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* 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 IPC SLIP 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.