OAPSLO is comprised of insurance industry professionals from across Ohio and nationwide. There are four (4) types of members in OAPSLO.
Specialty Broker, Wholesale Broker and Excess and Surplus Lines Broker – (Voting Member)
- Any person, firm or corporation engaged in an insurance agency business, the organization of which includes at least one individual licensed as a surplus lines agent Pursuant to the Ohio Surplus Lines Law and has a permanent office located within the State of Ohio.
- Must principally derive their income from insurance coverage’s placed on behalf of other licensed insurance agents.
- Must represent at least one approved non-admitted insurance company.
- Must deal principally through retail agents/producers.
- The Board of Trustees must approve membership.
Retail Agent (Limited Voting)
- A retail agent who is also licensed as a surplus lines agent Pursuant to the Ohio Surplus Lines Law and has a permanent office located within the State of Ohio.
- Services the insurance needs of insured’s or consumers on a direct basis.
- Membership shall be open to all qualified applicants who are interested in the purposes of the Association.
- Retail Agent members may attend all general meetings and functions with the exception of the Officers or Trustees Meetings.
- Retail Agent members may serve and advise the organization at its request.
- Retail Agent members may only vote upon matters as previously directed by the Board of Trustees.
Associate Member (Non Voting)
- Membership is open to all qualified applicants who are interested in the purposes of the Association.
- Associate members may attend all general meetings and functions with the exception of the Officers or Trustees Meetings.
- Associate members may serve and advise the organization at its request.
Honorary Member (Non Voting)
Persons connected with the insurance industry and who are interested in the purposes of OAPSLO, and approved by the Board of Trustees.
- Honorary members shall not be required to pay dues or assessments.
- Honorary membership must be reconfirmed by the Board of Trustees annually.
