We share the top 5 most challenging states for filing surplus lines taxes, PLUS nuances to be aware of in each of these states, and tips for making the tax filing process easier. As a surplus lines professional, I’m sure you know that each state has its own process for…

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In this article, we walk you through how a home state is determined within the insurance industry, and the nuances you need to be aware of. The Role of the NRRA in simplifying surplus lines regulation Before the Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act (NRRA) was enacted, surplus lines policies that provided coverage in multiple states could be a real pain…

There is a myriad of deadlines to keep track of when managing surplus lines. We share 5 surplus lines organization tips to help you keep on top of it all. There are so many deadlines when it comes to managing surplus lines — monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, annual reporting, filing, tax…

InsCipher’s State E-Filing Tool allows users to file surplus lines taxes in large batches to the highest-volume states, saving you time and reducing errors often inherent with manual filing. InsCipher’s mission is to bring clarity, efficiency, and technology to the Excess and Surplus Lines market. We strive to provide innovative…

An overview of the different surplus lines filing platforms, plus a free download, Surplus Lines Filing Platforms by State. If you’re familiar with surplus lines tax filing, you already know that each state maintains its tax rates, deadlines, and regulatory requirements. But, in addition to keeping track of all these…

The highly-anticipated SILA National Education Conference 2021 will be held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania this year, running from Sunday, September 19th through Wednesday, September 22nd. The theme for the conference, “Together Towards Tomorrow,” promotes collective collaboration amongst industry professionals engaged in the surplus lines landscape. Several members of the InsCipher team…

You’ve made the decision to streamline your surplus lines filing process with surplus lines management software, but what happens next? We walk you through what to expect during the InsCipher Connect™ implementation process, and how to ensure a successful launch. What is InsCipher Connect™? Traditional surplus lines tax filing methods are inefficient, not to…

Are you considering obtaining your Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation? Our Compliance Manager, Lara York, shares how she has benefited from obtaining her CPCU. Many insurance professionals have letters behind their names indicating a specific designation. Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) is just one of these designations. But does…