1) One ancillary service that surplus lines intermediaries perform during the policy period is to

1. Properly remit surplus lines taxes on the insured's behalf
2. Ensure that the customer participates in state insurance guaranty funds
3. Provide information about the commissions paid by each insurer that quoted the account
4. Verify what reinsurance arrangements exist for the surplus lines insurer

2) To satisfy the diligent search requirement, state laws and regulations often specify the

1. Names of insurers that must decline the risk
2. Number of declinations needed
3. Locations of insurers that must decline the risk
4. Amount of time required to complete a diligent search

3) Surplus lines intermediaries

1. Cannot acquire a nonresident license in states other than their home state
2. Are licensed in a resident basis in their home state
3. Must obtain a federal surplus lines broker's license
4. Are not required to obtain a license in any state

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