About the Producer License

DURATIONAfter initial license period, every two years on the last day of the birth month.

APPLICABLE STATUtes C.G.S. §38a-702 to 782
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• The pre-licensing course is required before taking the Producer exam.
• Download the Candidate Handbook and schedule the exam.
• After passing the exam, wait 1-2 days before apply for the license.
• Apply by going to the National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR). Under Licensing Center, select “Apply for a New License.”

• Connecticut will grant reciprocity with an equivalent license in your home/resident state.
• Apply by going to the National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR). Under Licensing Center, select “Apply for a New License.”

• Renewal notices are emailed about 90 days before the expiration date.
• Apply on the National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR). Under Licensing Center, select “Renew an Existing License.”
• For more information please visit our Producer Renewal Information page

• Resident Insurance Producers licensed with Life, Accident & Health or Sickness, Property, Casualty or Personal Lines authority, must complete twenty-four (24) CE credits each renewal period.
• Make sure you have completed all requirements outlined on your transcript. The “status” must read “Compliant” for all categories.
• You may not “drop” or “remove” a line of authority – the authority held at the beginning of the current license period determines the CE requirement for that license period.
• If you have completed your CE course(s) and the information is not showing on your transcript, contact the vendor you took the course with directly.

• Licensees that hold Credit Only or Limited Lines Travel Only authority
• Non-Residents

• Apply on the National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR). Under Licensing Center, select “Add Line of Authority.”
• Note: If you need to amend your license and are within the renewal window (90 days prior to your license expiration date) you must renew the existing license prior to adding any new line of authority. If you try to add a new line of authority prior to renewing your license, the application will be rejected.

• To reinstate the license for up to one (1) year after expiration date, you will be required to complete the CE requirement (Resident ONLY) and pay a late fee of $160.00, for a total of $320.00. Apply by going to the National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR). Under Licensing Center, select “Renew an Existing License.”
• After one (1) year, residents will be required to complete pre-licensing course and pass the exam, prior to submitting the reinstatement application. Apply by going to the National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR). Under Licensing Center, select “Apply for a New License.”