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Insurance Commissioner & Department of Insurance

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Producer Licensing

The Producer Licensing division of the Insurance Commissioner's Office is responsible for the administration of producer (insurance agent) licensing, appointments, continuing education, producer investigations, and insurer licensing market conduct issues. The division is recognized throughout the industry for customer service and license application turnaround time.

To email the Producer Licensing division, click here. The phone number for Producer Licensing is (302) 674-7390 and the fax number is (302) 736-7906.

NON-RESIDENT RENEWAL NOTICE:  FEES DUE BY FEBRUARY 28, 2009

All non-resident licensees (individuals and business entities) were required to renew by February 28, 2009.  Renewal fees may still be paid online at:

www.nipr.com

Please Note: NIPR is unable to process Adjuster licensees who are not licensed in their home state.  Non-resident Adjusters who are not licensed in their home state are required to submit a hard copy renewal application and forward to the Department along with a check.  Please click here for an Adjuster renewal application.

All other license types must renew online.  No checks or hard copy renewal applications will be accepted for any other license type.  Any renewals/checks received hard copy (other than the Adjuster License Type) will be returned and the license will not be renewed.

Fee for renewal is $75.00 plus $75.00 late fee for all individuals and business entities for the following License Types:  Producer, Adjuster, Public Adjuster, Appraiser, Fraternal Producer, and Limited Lines Producers.  Individual Surplus Lines Brokers are required to pay a $125.00 fee plus $125.00 late fee.


Insurance Agent Status: Use the Online Licensee Verification and Status Information to determine whether an insurance agent is licensed and in good standing in Delaware.

Online Address Change Request (ACR): Licensees can now submit address changes online at the following link: www.nipr.com.New Item

Online Continuing Education Provider Search: Click here to find a continuing education course provider. You may search by provider, course name or line of authority. -You must use Internet Explorer version 5.5 or higher.

Online Licensee Service: A service offered through the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, OLS allows Delaware licensees to view detailed license information, print a copy of their license, and receive e-mail notifications for an annual subscription fee of $5.95. OLS also allows administrators to take care of multiple licensees with one login. Click here to go to OLS to log in, to sign up or for more information.

IMPORTANT:  Upon obtaining a Surplus Lines license, all SL licensees are expected to be aware of Delaware's surplus lines broker filing procedures.  This information is available at http://delawareinsurance.gov/departments/berg/SurplusLines.shtml.

Delaware Licensing Procedures

Online Licensing Applications:

The Department will only accept electronic license and renewal applications (please see Agent Bulletin No. 15).  Applicants may apply online through the NIPR (National Insurance Producer Registry).  The NIPR Gateway is a communication network that electronically links state insurance departments with the entities they regulate.  The website address to submit an application is: 

 

www.nipr.com

                                 

The following applications may be submitted electronically through NIPR:

 

  • Resident & Nonresident License Applications
  • Resident & Nonresident Amendments
  • Address Changes
  • Resident & Nonresident Renewals
  • Appointments/Terminations

 

Please click here to obtain procedures for all License Types.

 

If an applicant has problems applying for an online license, please contact the Producer Licensing Section at:  302-674-7390.

 

Other Applications/Forms:

2A - Request for a Delaware Insurance License

2B - Request for Agency Firm Insurance License

2C - Request for Address/Name Change; Addition/Deletion of Lines of Authority
All address changes must be faxed (302-736-7906) or emailed (licensing@state.de.us) to the Department.

Application for Limited License for Sale of Insurance Related to Rental Vehicles

Request for Letter of Certification/Clearance

Viatical Settlement Provider Application

Designated Responsible Licensed Producers & Officer/Director Updates:  Please fax (302-736-7906) or email (licensing@state.de.us) all changes to the Department. 


Continuing Education Provider Forms & Instructions:

NAIC Uniform Continuing Education Reciprocity Course Filing Form

CE-4 Form - Continuing Education Course Report Form


NAIC Uniform Applications

Surplus Lines Brokers Reporting Forms


Notices

Automobile Club Limited Lines Producer License

Public Adjuster Notice

Notice - Catastrophic Adjuster


General Information


2009 Non-Resident Suspensions

Continuing Education FAQs

Information on Delaware License Exams and Procedures

Licensing Examination Candidate Handbook

Online Licensee Verification and Status Information

Producer Licensing Laws FAQs

Questions And Answers For Agents On Privacy Issue (Proposed Regulation 904, formerly Proposed Regulation No. 84)

Rental Car Insurance Limited Producer License



Last Updated: Friday, 10-Jul-2009 12:24:16 EDT
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