2011 Utah Code
Title 31A Insurance Code
Chapter 3 Department Funding, Fees, and Taxes
Section 301 Tax imposed on surplus lines insurance transactions.

31A-3-301. Tax imposed on surplus lines insurance transactions.
(1) (a) An insurance transaction under Section 31A-15-103 is subject to a tax of 4-1/4% of gross premiums, less 4-1/4% of return premiums paid to insureds by reason of policy cancellations or premium reductions.
(b) "Gross premium," for a surplus lines insurance transaction, means the monetary consideration for an insurance policy including the fees charged to the insured, however designated.
(2) The tax imposed by this section does not apply to:
(a) ocean marine insurance;
(b) insurance premiums paid by institutions within the state system of higher education as specified in Section 53B-1-102; or
(c) annuities.
(3) The department shall deposit a tax imposed by this section in the General Fund.
(4) (a) A county, city, or municipality within the state may not impose an occupation tax or other tax or fee on a surplus lines insurance transaction.
(b) Notwithstanding Subsection (4)(a), an insurer, producer, or policyholder may be subject to other taxes not described in Subsection (4)(a).