At this time, there are a number of options to pay applicable fees though there is variation depending on which fee is being paid. See the table for the available methods for each payment purpose:

Checks should be mailed to DIFIs mailing address. The DIFI website is a good resource to verify the correct address. The captive license application form(s) should also have the current mailing address and basic payment instructions.

Checks should be accompanied by a completed transmittal form (on our website) or a cover letter to indicate the purpose of the payment and identify the entity to which it applies. Failure to do so may cause delays in processing or the check to be returned.

The DIFI portal can be found on the website, currently at the Click here to make a payment link on this page: https://azinsurance.online/upload/captiveannual. This is also the main webpage for making state-specific captive report filing submissions annually (or quarterly if applicable). Payments can be made using ACH/e-check or most major credit cards (not AMEX). There is no fee or need to create an account to make a payment using the DIFI portal.

OPTins is a payment system maintained by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC). Currently, this system can be used for most DIFI fees other than the flat annual license renewal of $5,500. DIFI does not administer or control this system, but has access to payment information made in this manner. Users wishing to make AZ captive payments using OPTins will need to establish an account with the NAIC. See more information at: optins.org. There is no account fee, but NAIC charges a flat fee (not a DIFI fee) per transaction to make payments using the system.