Welcome to Compliance Dos & Don’ts, where experts share their licensing and compliance knowledge. Dan Maher, Executive Director of the Excess Line Association of New York , shares his dos and don’ts for surplus lines compliance – especially in New York. Success secret: Identify the right home state so you can follow the correct filing and tax procedures.

And if you only learn one thing: Before you expand your business into a new state, do your homework. State rules vary, so seek expert advice.