Licensing Requirements: Surplus Lines Broker - Corporate

In order to qualify as a surplus lines broker in the Commonwealth, applicants must meet the following requirements:

The requirements for surplus lines are governed by M.G.L. 175 § 168. 

1. No insurance license issued to the applicant has ever been revoked or suspended.
2. The business entity must have a member listed on the license that holds an active Surplus Lines Broker license in Massachusetts.
3. A resident applicant must hold a Massachusetts resident producer license with the property & casualty lines of authority to qualify for a Surplus Lines Broker license. A non-resident should be licensed as a surplus lines broker in their home state. Any non-resident who does not hold a active producer license in Massachusetts must complete name approval and registration with the Massachusetts Secretary of State as outlined on Licensing Requirements: General Requirements for All Business Entity Types | Mass.gov
4. A complete and accurate Business Entity Surplus Lines Broker Application submitted through NIPR.com with the fee of $150 per member of the entity. Please note the fee is non-refundable.

Questions may be directed to the Producer Licensing Department at [e-mail]