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Follow the step by step instructions.   Please use the interactive form or use a Typewriter to fill the submission in.  Hand writing makes the forms extremely hard to read.                Printer Friendly Version
 

PART ONE

Indicate if Risk is on most recent ARL ____ (yes or no).  If yes what is the category?  ____ (If risk is on the Approved Risk List (ARL), you do not have to do the diligent search.  The most recent ARL can be found on the MSLAA website at www.mslaa.org/formsandmaterials.html and is updated about every 6 months.)

1.      Please indicate Type of Risk (ex: Log Cabin, Explosive Factory, Chiropractor, Daycare etc.)

1A.  A Detailed explanation why the risk is Not Available from an authorized insurer.  The answer must be detailed or the submission will be sent back to the Surplus Line Producer.  Do not use these Reasons Not To Use explanations on the submission form.  

2.      Please indicate prior insurer (If there is no prior insurer write “None” or “No Prior Insurance” if it is the same write “same insurer”.  Do not leave the field blank.

2A.  Please indicate why the Prior Insurer did not renew (if it is the same insurer then write “same”).

2B.  If a renewal was offered please list the renewal quote (Premium Only).

3.      If you are filing using the 10% AND $1500 exception (MCA 33-2-302(1)(d)(i) and (2)) put YES or NO
(If you have any questions about this statute please call the stamping office at 406-443-7324 and ask for Nick or the Department of Insurance at 406-444-2040 and ask for Barb Vander Mars).

3A.  If you put NO, proceed to #4.  If you put YES then list the financial stability rating system that was used to determine if the non-admitted company was equivalent to an “A” rating or higher.  (Example: AM Best) Also put the rating that was listed and the effective date of the rating.  (DO NOT SEND IN PROOF OF RATING; ONLY KEEP A COPY FOR YOUR RECORDS.)

4.      Please indicate the name of the 3 companies that you completed the diligent search with

4A.  Only put the dollar amounts if you are using the 10% AND $1500 exception from question #3.

5.      Please indicate Name of Producer that placed the business with the customer.

6.      Please indicate name of Agency and Address.

7.      Please have Producer Signs and Dates part one.

8.      Please indicate Producers Montana License Number.

9.      Please have Notary Sign and Stamp Part One.


PART TWO

1.       Please indicate Name of Surplus Lines Producer that placed the business with the company.

2.      Please indicate name of Agency and Address.

3.      Please have Surplus Lines Producer Sign and Dates part two.

4.      Please indicate Surplus Lines Producers License Number.

5.      Please have Notary Sign and Stamp part two.


PART THREE

1.       Please indicate Name of Unauthorized Insurance Company (If it is Lloyds then list the syndicate numbers)
(Note: A list of eligible companies is available at
http://www.mslaa.org/formsandmaterials.html make sure you check the list before you write business with the insurance company.  If the company is not on the list, you will not be able to legally write the risk in the state of Montana).

2.      Please indicate Policy Effective and Expiration Dates.

3.      Please indicate Limits of Coverage.

4.      Please indicate Premiums, Inspection Fees and Taxes.  (Note: Directions for calculating Taxes can be found on the MSLAA website at www.mslaa.org/formsandmaterials.html.  The Microsoft Word document is interactive and calculates the taxes and fees automatically).