Action Required by February 1 – Illinois Tax Statements

January 2026

January Compliance Reminders – Action Required by February 1

If you have already sent in your tax statements, you can disregard this reminder.

Surplus Line and Fire Marshal Tax Statements are due to the Illinois Department of Insurance by February 1. This deadline applies even if you had no activity and owe $0.

Please note the following important reminders:

Statements were mailed and emailed to licensees or designated tax statement recipients.

Electronic copies are available through the Electronic Filing System (EFS) or via the emailed download link (no EFS login required).

All tax statements must be filed with the Illinois Department of Insurance – not with SLAI.

When sending in your tax forms
and payments, it is advisable to use a service that will provide proof of mailing and proof of delivery.

You must print and mail the completed forms with a physical check.

Mail to:
Illinois Department of Insurance
P.O. Box 7087
Springfield, Illinois 62791

Missing a statement or unsure who received it?

Email membership@slai.org before February 1 so issues can be resolved

before penalties apply.

SLAI Resources That Support Filing & Compliance

Slai.org is your go-to source for EFS access, the Tax Calculator and reference materials you may need throughout the year. Bookmark the site and familiarize yourself with available tools and resources.

EFS

Submit policies and endorsements and access filing records and tax statements.

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Tax Calculator

Estimate Surplus Line and Fire Marshal taxes based on premium,

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Coverage Code Lookup

Confirm correct coverage codes to reduce filing errors

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Correction Guidance

Step-by-step instructions for correcting previously submitted filings

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These tools are available year-round to support accurate filings and reduce delays.

2025 Illinois Surplus Lines Market – At A Glance

Top Lines of Business

All Risk Property
Excess CGL
CGL
Cyber Liability
E & O - Other
Commercial Auto Liab - Other
Umbrella
Commercial Auto Phys Dam - Other
Misc General Liability
Property - Fire

Top Surplus Lines Insurers

Lloyd's of London
Lexington Insurance Co
Liberty Surplus Insurance Corp
National Fire & Marine Insurance Co
Starr Surplus Lines Insurance Co
Columbia Casualty Co
Endurance American Specialty Insurance Co
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE
Indian Harbor Insurance Co
AXIS Surplus Insurance Co

This information is provided for awareness and context as the market continues to evolve. See more 2025 Illinois Surplus Line data by clicking here.

Upcoming Dates and Events to Remember

⇒ January 29

Big I Chicagoland Happy Hour at Happy Camper

⇒ February 1

SL & FM Tax Statements, and Tax Payments, are due at the Dept of Insurance

⇒ February 9-12

WSIA 2026 Surplus Lines Management

Staying Connected in 2026

Compliance doesn’t stop after February. To stay informed throughout the year:

Read SLAI emails – they contain required actions and deadlines
Use slai.org tools – especially before filing or correcting submissions
Follow SLAI on Linkedin, Instagram and Facebook for reminders, resources and industry updates.

Your engagement helps ensure smoother filings and fewer issues. It allows SLAI to better support our members statewide.