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Obtain a Surplus Lines License

There are two types of surplus lines licenses – resident and non-resident. An applicant for a Resident Surplus Lines License shall:

  • Be currently licensed in good standing as a resident Pennsylvania Property and Casualty insurance producer;
  • Pass the Pennsylvania Surplus Lines examination—there are no exemptions
  • Submit the appropriate application and pay the license fee via Sircon using the kiosk at the exam center; and
  • If there is a partnership or corporation involved, Form IDL-22 must also be submitted via Sircon. Applicants can contact the Department for the application, and statement of regulations.

A Non-resident Surplus Lines License may only be obtained for the purpose of placing business on behalf of a Pennsylvania resident with an eligible surplus lines insurer.  An applicant shall:

  • Be currently licensed in Pennsylvania as a nonresident property and casualty insurance producer, either pass PA’s surplus lines examination or hold surplus lines authority in their home state
  • Submit an application via Sircon

Below are information links frequently used to prepare for the surplus lines licensee test for Pennsylvania. Refer to the How to Apply for a license section of the Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID) website for more information.

Refer to the Maintain Your License section on the PID website for requirements needed to maintain your license and to the Add/Remove Surplus Lines Affiliation Form on how to affiliate your individual license with an agency license.

Refer to the following links for information on the impact of Senate Bill No. 237.