1. INTRODUCTORY GUIDE TO SURPLUS LINE INFORMATION PORTAL 2.0 (SLIP) CALIFORNIA’S ELECTRONIC FILING SYSTEM THE SURPLUS LINE ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA SLIP WIZARD: Creating Endorsement/Cancellation from Scratch

2.  SLIP Wizard: Create Endorsement/Cancellation…. 33  Select Type of Endorsement………………..………. 44  Search for Initiating Transaction……………………. 55  Create Endorsement/Cancellation from Scratch…. 6 6  Creating the Endorsement…….……………………. 7 7  Entering Policy, Insured and Insurer Details.…….. 8 8  Entering Coverage, Premium and Fees.…………... 99  Saving Endorsement………………………………… 10 10  Adding/Uploading Documents………….................. 11 11 2 Table of Contents

3. To Create an endorsement, click Create Endorsement/ Cancellation. 3 SLIP Wizard: Create Endorsement/ Cancellation

4.  Select the type of endorsement you are entering in SLIP.  Click Next to search for the initiating policy. 4 Create Endorsement/Cancellation: Selecting Type of Endorsement

5.  For an endorsement or cancellation, search for the initiating policy by entering information in any or all of the fields by policy number, name of insured, and/or submission status.  The Information icon next to the Name of Insured field shows you how the SLA enters the insured name in its database.  For businesses with DBAs, the SLA enters the DBA name. 5 Create Endorsement/Cancellation from Scratch: Search for Initiating Transaction

6.  If the search results do not show an initiating policy, create an endorsement from scratch. ◦ Please note: this may generate a tag for no record of initiating policy if the initiating policy is not found.  Click the Create an Endorsement from Scratch link above the Name of Insured field. 6 Create Endorsement/Cancellation from Scratch

7.  Select the type of initiating policy for this endorsement/ cancellation.  The Standard Policy is default for all new policies. If you need another option, click the radio button next to the correct type of policy. ◦ A master policy is a single contract issued on a group basis with certificates of insurance issued to the policyholders. ◦ A multi-state policy covers a risk that resides in more than one state. ◦ An exempt commercial purchaser/commercial insured (ECP/CI) is an insured that meets three requirements and the policy is exempt from a diligent search. (Refer to California Insurance Code (CIC), Section 17601.1(b)) 7 Create Endorsement/Cancellation from Scratch: Creating the Endorsement Creating an endorsement/cancellation from scratch begins with the same process as creating a new business policy or renewal.

8. Because there was no initiating policy, the fields will not be populated.  Enter the Endorsement Effective Date  Enter the Endorsement Number  Complete all the fields in the Policy Details and Insured Details sections  Identify the single insurer ◦ If multiple insurers, upload a copy of the multiple insurer list in the Add Documents screen. 8 Create Endorsement/Cancellation from Scratch: Enter Policy, Insured and Insurer Details

9. Coverages & Fees  Select the Coverage Type to refine the Coverage Code menu to those coverages that fall under that category.  Enter the premium next to the coverage code.  If more than three coverages, click the plus button to add more coverage (located above the Coverage Type header).  For policies with taxable fees, check the box in the middle column next to the taxable fee, and enter the fee amount. (To add more fees, click the plus button above the Fee Name.) 9 Create Endorsement/Cancellation from Scratch: Enter Coverage, Premium and Fees

10.  You can add notes for the analyst by clicking the plus button.  You can review for alerts and save the endorsement to your account at this point.  Select Next to upload/add the required documents as with a new business or renewal. 10 Create Endorsement/Cancellation from Scratch: Saving Endorsement

11.  California requires a copy of the endorsement or cancellation.  Select the Upload forms or documents from my computer link to upload files from your computer. 11 Creating Endorsement/Cancellation from Scratch: Upload/Add Documents

12.  Check the box next to the document(s) to be uploaded. Browse and select the documents from your computer file and click Upload.  Click the box next to the document type and save the transaction to your account. ◦ Remember only documents less than 10MB and in a TIFF, PDF, PNG, PDF/A, or JPG/JPEG format will load successfully. 12 Upload/Add Documents and Save (cont.)