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Key Facts: Colorado Surplus Lines Exam
3%
Premium Tax on Net Premiums
C.R.S. 10-5-111.5
Scaled
Passing Score (set by the Division)
Pearson VUE Colorado handbook
35
Scored Questions
Pearson VUE
45 min
Exam Duration
Pearson VUE
$41
Exam Fee
Pearson VUE
P&C Required
Prerequisite
Colorado DOI
Colorado gives its surplus lines broker exam through Pearson VUE: 35 scored questions in 45 minutes for a $41 fee, scored on a scale with a passing score set by the Division. It covers Colorado surplus lines statutes and regulations, from eligible insurers and diligent search to disclosures, the 3% premium tax on net premiums, records and penalties.
Sample Colorado Surplus Lines Practice Questions
Try these sample questions to review concepts for the Colorado Surplus Lines exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 135+ question experience with AI tutoring.
1What is the primary purpose of the surplus lines market?
2In Colorado, which agency is the primary regulator of surplus lines insurance?
3What is Lloyd's of London?
4What prerequisite license must a Colorado surplus lines broker hold?
5How many scored questions are on the Colorado surplus lines broker exam?
6What is a diligent search requirement in surplus lines insurance?
7What does 'non-admitted insurer' mean?
8What is the surplus lines premium tax rate in Colorado?
9Who is responsible for collecting and remitting surplus lines premium taxes in Colorado?
10What is the Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act (NRRA)?
About the Colorado Surplus Lines Exam
Colorado's surplus lines broker exam tests the Colorado Nonadmitted Insurance Act and Regulation 2-4-1: the purpose of surplus lines regulation, definitions, qualifications of surplus lines insurers including Lloyd's syndicates and alien insurers, exemptions, export conditions and diligent search, disclosures, affidavits, endorsements, premium rates, the 3% premium tax, the annual statement, records, and penalties.
Exam sponsor: Colorado Division of Insurance (DOI) / Pearson VUE. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
35 questions
Time Limit
45 minutes
Passing Score
Scaled score set by the Division
Reported exam pass rate: Not published. Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
Purpose, Definitions and Eligible Insurers
Purpose of surplus lines regulation, definitions (broker, export, home state, nonadmitted insurer), qualifications for surplus lines insurers including alien and foreign insurers, Lloyd's syndicates and the Colorado eligible list
Exemptions and Conditions for Export
Exempt classes under C.R.S. 10-5-101.5, licensed-broker and diligent-effort conditions, the 10% rate test, courtesy filings and the broker's affidavit
Disclosures and Endorsements
Bold declaration-page surplus lines and claims-made disclosures, binders, and policy endorsement requirements
Premium Tax, Annual Statement, Records and Penalties
3% premium tax on net premiums, quarterly reports and the March 1 annual statement in SLIP, broker records, and the $25-per-day fine
Preparing for the Colorado Surplus Lines Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Scaled score set by the Division
- Exam length: 35 questions
- Time limit: 45 minutes
- Exam / certification fees: $41 Official sources
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Colorado Surplus Lines: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the Colorado surplus lines broker exam?
The Colorado surplus lines exam has 35 scored questions and a 45-minute time limit. It may also contain unscored pretest questions, which are not identified and do not affect your score.
What license do I need before taking the Colorado surplus lines exam?
You must hold an active Colorado Property & Casualty (P&C) license, or apply for P&C together with the Surplus Lines authority. The exam is given by Pearson VUE for a $41 fee.
What is Colorado's surplus lines premium tax rate?
Colorado taxes surplus lines insurance at 3% of net premiums. The surplus lines broker remits the tax to the Division of Insurance through the SLIP filing system.
What are pretest questions on the Colorado exam?
Pretest questions are unscored items mixed in with scored questions. You cannot tell which are pretest, so answer all questions carefully. Only the 35 scored questions count toward your scaled score; the Division sets the passing score.
How much does the Colorado surplus lines broker exam cost?
The exam fee is $41, paid to Pearson VUE when you schedule, and covers up to two exams in one session. Adding the Surplus Lines authority to a resident license costs $141 ($291 for nonresidents).
What topics should I focus on for the Colorado surplus lines exam?
Focus on Colorado's Nonadmitted Insurance Act and Regulation 2-4-1: eligible insurers and Lloyd's syndicates, exemptions, export conditions and diligent search, the 10% rate test, required disclosures, the 3% premium tax, the March 1 annual statement, records, and penalties.