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California Surplus Lines Regulation Course that satisfies the state's requirement

Basics of California Surplus Lines Regulation

(269 customer reviews)

$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. Dante D. (verified owner) –

    A few mispellings here and there, videos weren’t attracting to watch whatsoever, course took way more than the 40 hours advertised.

  2. Michael M. (verified owner) –

    I really appreciate the amount of practice questions available. I feel like those questions are incredibly helpful.

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    4 Star

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  9. Anna K. (verified owner) –

    I recently completed the All Lines Training course for my 2-20 Insurance Agent License, and overall, I had a great experience. The course was very inclusive and covered the material in a way that felt thorough without being overwhelming. The content was clearly structured, easy to follow, and simple to navigate, which made studying much more manageable.
    I especially appreciated how user-friendly the platform was. The layout allowed me to move through sections efficiently and revisit topics whenever I needed extra review. By the end of the course, I genuinely feel prepared and confident to register for the state exam.
    One small area for improvement: there were times when the audio did not automatically turn on at the start of a lesson. However, I was able to easily navigate and adjust it without any major disruption to my progress.
    Overall, I highly recommend this course to anyone preparing for their 2-20 Insurance Agent License. It gave me the structure, clarity, and confidence I needed to take the next step.

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    It was good.

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  14. Angel T. (verified owner) –

    The course is excellent—thorough, well-structured, and easy to follow. The material is presented clearly, making even the most complex concepts simple to understand.
    Additionally, the content is practical and applicable, with examples that help reinforce learning quickly. Overall, it’s a highly valuable and enriching learning experience for anyone who takes it.

  15. Alejandro R. (verified owner) –

    multiple writing errors in the Spanish version

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  17. Carlos M. (verified owner) –

    It makes you really pay attention to information which its good.

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  19. Thuc T. (verified owner) –

    excellent program

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