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Return of Business Filing: Surplus Lines Broker - Individual

Business Filing

The Division's most current information regarding Surplus Lines Brokers, including regulations, guidelines, application forms and a list of entities that have received waivers, can be found here. From time to time new documents may be added or certain documents may be amended to reflect changes in law, regulation or practice.

Mandatory Use of NAIC OPTins For Submitting All Surplus Lines Tax Reports and Payments 

Notice Regarding Electronic Filing of Special Broker Form BR-7-Affidavit By Insured  

Premium Fee Notice to Special Brokers 

Affidavit by Assured/Special Broker (Form BR-7)

List of Excess and Surplus Lines Companies Approved by Insured

The filing deadline is January 31.

If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact the Surplus Lines Section at (617) 521-7348, or by email to surpluslinesaudit@mass.gov 

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