Membership Information

Which membership type fits your firm?

Please read the different membership levels in TSLA and then select the one that fits your firm.

Any firm joining TSLA must pledge to abide by the Association's Ethical Business Conduct.

Voting Member Firms

Qualifications

  • TDI Licensed Surplus Lines agency, or non-resident licensed Surplus Lines agent who has an office in Texas.
  • The firm must have been in business for two (2) years.
  • The firm must have at least $2 million in annual premium volume.
  • The firm must be principally engaged in the placement of business from unaffiliated agents.
  • The firm must have two (2) current Voting members sponsor their membership.

If your firm qualifies to be a Voting Member, please click the link below to apply for membership:

Join as Voting Member Firms

Provisional Members

Qualifications

  • If your firm does not meet the two (2) year requirement for Voting or the $2 million in premium volume, then your firm would complete the Voting membership application but be approved for Provisional membership until those qualifications are met by your firm.

If your firm qualifies to be a Provisional Member, please click the Voting Member link above to apply for membership:

Join as Provisional Members

Affiliate Members

Qualifications

  • Any company approved to do business in the State of Texas as a Surplus Lines insurance carrier or
  • Any admitted company that works with Surplus Lines agents to distribute their insurance policies or
  • Any MGU agent appropriately authorized to do business in the State of Texas
  • Must have one (1) Voting member provide a sponsorship letter.

If your firm qualifies to be an Affiliate member, please click the link below to apply for membership:

Join as Affiliate Members

Associate Members

Qualifications

  • Any firm licensed a non-resident Surplus Lines agent without an office located in Texas.
  • Any firm that has a direct interest in the Surplus Lines industry or would contribute expertise to those engaged in the Surplus Lines industry.
  • Must have one (1) Voting member provide a sponsorship letter.

If your firm qualifies to be a Associate member, please click the link below to apply for membership:

Join as Associate Members