Appointment Transactions

Electronic Filing

The preferred method of making additional appointments of licensed agents is to file electronically through the National Insurance Producers Registry (NIPR) Gateway, or through one of a number of NIPR-compliant vendors.

NIPR is an initiative and affiliate of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC). Using an NIPR Gateway transaction, companies may appoint agents electronically for a specific state, or record the appointment transaction in many states at the same time.

The transaction layout and more information about the NIPR Gateway is available at the NIPR web site http://www.nipr.com. That web site also provides telephone numbers of contacts at NIPR for information concerning use of the Gateway and third-party vendors. Use the links at the bottom of the page to learn more.

Paper Filing

The correct form for paper appointments is the TDI-501 form dated 09-01-2001. Request appointment forms on company letterhead, faxed to 512-475-1819. The forms are free to insurers.

30 day Window

By law, an agent may act on behalf of an appointing carrier before the appointment filing is received by the department. Written appointment verification from TDI is not required for an agent to be given supplies and allowed to accept business, if the appointment is filed within 30 days of its effective date in the carrier's record. Date processed is recorded in TDI records, and any effective date requested by a company will be ignored, because of this 30 day window.

Subagents

Subagent appointments must be made by filing the TDI-501 form dated 09-01-2001. A General Lines Agent appointing a sub-agent does not complete Part 3 of the appointment form.

License Renewals

National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC)

National Insurance Producers Registry (NIPR)

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For more information contact: License@tdi.state.tx.us