Basics of California Surplus Lines Regulation

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$14.00

Under Section 1765(f) of the California Insurance Code, surplus line business entities must provide two hours of training every five years to employees who solicit, negotiate, or place coverage with non-admitted insurers. This course satisfies that requirement with a convenient, industry-focused learning experience.

Course expires 18 months after purchase.

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Designed specifically for California surplus line brokers and their teams, this state-required training course helps agents and organizations stay compliant by strengthening your understanding of the surplus lines marketplace.

Under Section 1765(f) of the California Insurance Code, surplus line business entities must provide two hours of training every five years to employees who solicit, negotiate, or place coverage with non-admitted insurers. This course satisfies that requirement with a convenient, industry-focused learning experience.

Built from the official curriculum developed by the Surplus Line Association of California (SLA), this course delivers the essential knowledge your team needs to confidently operate within California’s surplus lines market. Participants will learn about regulatory requirements, compliance expectations, and best practices for working with non-admitted insurers.

Whether you are onboarding new staff or meeting your recurring training obligations, this course provides a simple, reliable way to maintain compliance and demonstrate your commitment to professional excellence in the California surplus lines industry.

Access to your course expires 18 months after purchase.

Course Outline:

  • Preface
  • Overview of Nonadmitted Insurance
  • Historical Perspective
  • Development of Surplus Line Insurance in California
  • The Role of a Surplus Line Broker
  • Underwriting and Binding Authority
  • Claims Activities
  • Soliciting and Advertising
  • Affiliation with Nonadmitted Insurers
  • California Licensing Rules for Surplus Line Brokers
  • Transactors, Endorsees, and Bond Requirements
  • Special Lines’ Surplus Line Broker License
  • Eligibility of Nonadmitted Insurers
  • LASLI—List of Approved Surplus Line Insurers
  • GAP Placement with Ineligible Insurers
  • Bulleting 96-4
  • Placement Requirements
  • Diligent Search Requirements
  • Fundamental Filing Procedures for Transactions and Taxes
  • Producer Record Keeping Requirements
  • Regulatory References
  • Resources

  1. Adrianna G. (verified owner)

    I wish there were video modules for the FL specific sections

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  6. Andrew M. (verified owner)

    pretty nice

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  8. Kimberly A. (verified owner)

    It was a very good opportunity without fear of running out of time!!

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  11. Carmen Q. (verified owner)

    El curso es excelente, el banco de preguntas ayuda muchisimo para la preparacion para el dia del examen estatal

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  13. TANIA G. (verified owner)

    The course was great, the quizes and explanations are very helpful.

  14. Sajeevkumar M. (verified owner)

    Outstanding 200-Hour 2-20 Pre-Licensing Course!

    Completing the 200-hour Florida 2-20 General Lines pre-licensing course through All-Lines Training was a fantastic experience from start to finish. The curriculum is comprehensive, well-structured, and breaks down complex insurance concepts into digestible, easy-to-follow modules.

    What stood out most was how thoroughly the course covers both general property & casualty fundamentals and the critical Florida-specific statutes (PIP, Catastrophic Ground Collapse, Citizens, and ethical guidelines). The self-paced system is intuitive, smooth to navigate, and tracks your progress seamlessly. If you are serious about passing the Florida state exam and gaining real foundational knowledge for your insurance career, I highly recommend All-Lines Training!

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  18. JANISLEIDY R. (verified owner)

    Excelente curso

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