Surplus Lines Stamping Office of Texas (SLTX) News

Texas Surplus Lines Premium Up 6% for the Year

Texas has recorded $4.6 billion in surplus lines premium through the end of October 2017, a 6 percent increase over 2016, according to the Surplus Lines Stamping Office of Texas (SLTX). Providing an update at the annual meeting of the …

Texas Stamping Office: Surplus Lines Cyber Growth Keeps Up with Demand

In Texas and across the nation, the surplus lines insurance market is keeping up with the increase in demand for cyber liability protection, according to the Surplus Lines Stamping Office of Texas (SLTX). Surplus lines insurers have evolved over the …

Texas Stamping Office: Surplus Lines Insurance Premium Up for 2017

Data collected by the Surplus Lines Stamping Office of Texas (SLTX) shows that insurance premium amounts recorded in May 2017 are higher than totals recorded in May of 2016 or 2015. The information was presented at the second-quarter SLTX board …

Texas Surplus Lines Stamping Office Launches New Website

The Surplus Lines Stamping Office of Texas (SLTX) has introduced a new website as part of its long-term technology and communication initiatives. The updated site will be housed under the domain www.sltx.org. It includes a more intuitive interface and was …

Texas Surplus Lines Stamping Office Names 3 New Board Members

The Surplus Lines Stamping Office of Texas (SLTX) announced three new members have been appointed to its board of directors. These individuals are part of a nine-member board appointed by the Texas Commissioner of Insurance. Each board member serves a …

Texas Stamping Office: ‘Industrial Insured’ Bill Passed by House

The Texas House of Representatives has approved House Bill 1559, which creates an exemption for entities classified as an “industrial insured,” the Surplus Lines Stamping Office of Texas reported. The measure has been referred to the Senate Administration Committee. If …

Surplus Lines Insurance Bills Advance in Texas Legislature

The Texas legislature has pushed several bills related to the excess and surplus lines industry out of committee, the Surplus Lines Stamping Office announced. The Senate Business and Commerce Committee voted on April 18 to recommend that Senate Bill 1491, …

Texas Stamping Office Notes Changes to Eligible Surplus Lines Insurers List

The Surplus Lines Stamping Office of Texas (SLTX) has identified the following changes to the Texas surplus lines insurers list: Effective Jan. 30, 2017, Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company of Ohio redomesticated to Delaware and changed its name to Independent Specialty …

Texas Stamping Office Updates Eligible Surplus Lines Insurers List

The Surplus Lines Stamping Office of Texas (SLTX) has identified the following changes to the Texas the list of eligible surplus lines insurers in the state. Approved eligible insurers effective Jan. 1, 2017 include alien insurers Lloyd’s of London Syndicate …

Texas Stamping Office: Upward Trend Continues for Surplus Lines

Overall, 2016 ended on a positive note for the U.S. excess and surplus lines insurance industry, according to the Surplus Lines Stamping Office of Texas (SLTX). Nationally, nearly $26 billion in surplus lines insurance premium was recorded for end-of-year 2016, …