SURPLUS LINE ASSOCIATION OF COLORADO

GENERAL HISTORY AND PURPOSES

The Surplus Line Association of Colorado was originally formed and commenced operation on January 1, 1982, as a non-profit, non-stock corporation pursuant to the Colorado Corporation Code, the Colorado Non-profit Corporation Act of 1961. The purposes, as stated in its Articles of Incorporation.

• To promote, promulgate, and support sound principals and practices in the transaction of the business of surplus line insurance underwriting in the State of Colorado;

• To promote and encourage confidence and good feeling among its members; to promote a high standard of integrity and service by its members; and,

• To support and promote good public relations.