Rhode Island Occupational Information Coordinating Committee 1995 SURPLUS LINE BROKER SOC n/a DOT n/a A licensed insurance agent who is also licensed as a surplus line broker may procure policies of insurance, except life and health and accident, from insurers which are not authorized to transact business in the state. AGE: 18 years or older CITIZENSHIP: No requirement RESIDENCY: No requirement RECIPROCITY: Yes EDUCATION AND Hold a valid license as insurance agent for EXPERIENCE: casualty lines. R.I. EXAMINATION: None RENEWAL: Three years BONDING: $25,000 FEES: License: $ 50.00 Renewal: $150.00 LICENSING Office of Insurance Commissioner AGENCY: Insurance Division R.I. Department of Business Regulation 233 Richmond Street Providence, RI 02903 (401) 277-2223 .