ID| The Surplus Lines Association of Idaho November 25, 2025 Bulletin announces Idaho surplus lines white list updates, year-end filing deadlines, broker contact requirements, 2026 tax/fee rates, and ACH payment tips for Stripe.
- White List update
Deletes Orion180 Insurance Company, records the Conifer Insurance Company name change and redomestication to Triassic Insurance Company, and adds several new eligible surplus lines insurers, including two on the NAIC Alien List. - Policy filing deadline
Sets December 22, 2025 as the cutoff for submitting surplus lines premium transactions to ensure processing by year-end and notes that filings after this date are not guaranteed to be processed before December 31 and cannot be adjusted once books close. - Broker contact information reminder
Reminds Idaho-licensed surplus lines brokers to keep contact information current in NIPR and highlights the legal requirement under Idaho Code § 41-1008(6) to report changes within 30 days to avoid potential regulatory action. - 2026 premium tax and stamping fee
Confirms that for calendar year 2026 the surplus lines premium tax rate remains 1.5% and the stamping fee remains 0.5%. - ACH payment tips via Stripe
Provides practical guidance on setting up and managing ACH payments through Stripe, including notifying accounting/banks, using bank search for faster setup, saving payment methods, and monitoring email confirmations for payment status.