CODE OF VIRGINIA EFFECT OF PAYMENT TO SURPLUS LINES BROKER (ยง 38.2-4808) A. No surplus lines broker may accept a payment of premium for issuance of surplus lines insurance before placing the insurance with an eligible surplus lines insurer. B. A payment of premium to a surplus lines broker shall be deemed to be payment to the insurer notwithstanding any policy conditions or stipulations to the contrary. HISTORY: 1986, c. 562.