Frequently Asked Questions

CSV batch files will be accepted into SLIP starting December 22^nd, 2025

You can submit either XML or CSV batch files. Users who are already submitting XML batch files can keep submitting them as usual. Users can also submit Excel batch files even if they previously submitted XML files.

Please note that if you submit both XML and CSV files with the same data, your data will be duplicated and you will be invoiced for the duplicated data.

Please refer to the following resources on the Batch Reporting Procedures page of this website:

Batch Submission Manual for Agents – This document provides information about the batch submission option, the import process, and XML/CSV file guidelines as well as detailed parameters for each data type.

Agent XML Schema – This document lists all of the required data fields, organized in the proper format. The Schema may be used to validate your XML file prior to submission.

Agent CSV Template – This document contains header row and column order required for CSV submission.

Agent Batch File Samples – This zip file contains both sample XML and CSV files for your reference.

Agent Schema Help Documentation – This ZIP file (default.html) contains detailed parameters for each data type.

The ZIP file should only contain policy data for the agent (or representative) logging into SLIP.

The ZIP file should include a single XML or CSV file for an agent. The XML or CSV file should include data for one or more policies.

ZIP files containing anything other than a single XML or single CSV file will be rejected.

The MSLA batch submission process allows agents to efficiently report a large amount of policy data. The process and related documentation assumes the XML developer has computer programming experience and is familiar with XML and HTTP protocols.

Individuals with no computer programming experience may be better-served entering policy data manually through the SLIP Search/Submit screen. Simply log in to SLIP and click on Search/Submit. Select New Policy to enter a new policy into the system.

No. The system will not accept Microsoft Excel files saved as XML Data or XML Spreadsheet file types. Please follow the format described in the XML Export Format & Schema for Agents to create the XML file from your database.

You can save your Excel file as a CSV file. However, you will have to verify that your headers and column types/content match the specifications for CSV import.

You can submit your batch files to the "Validation" tab under "Batch Submissions" page. This will validate the file but will not process the policies and related transactions. Once the file passes validation, you can upload your file under the "Submission" tab so that the data can be processed.

You may also test your XML file on the SLIP TEST website to ensure validity prior to official submission through https://slip.msla.org. Contact MSLA for a link, username, and password to SLIP Test.