| Updated: |
4/9/2009 |
| Description: |
Insurance Producers sell insurance to new and present clients.
Similar Keywords: life, health, property, casualty, P&E, brokers, title, auto, homeowners, workers compensation, medical malpractice, fire, longterm care, accident, general lines, surplus, dental, property and casualty, liquor liability |
| Statutes, Rules, Ordinances: |
ORS 744
OAR 836-071
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| Duration: |
2 Years |
| Fees - application, exam, etc.: |
Initial: $30, plus $45 license fee.
Renewal: $45 if postmarked by the license expiration date. After the license expiration date, an additional $45 penalty is due. |
| Responsible Agency: |
Insurance Division - Licenses |
| Examination Information: |
Exam Time: By appointment only.
Exam Locations: Eugene, Portland and, Mount Lake Terrace, WA, Puyallup, WA, and Boise, ID.
Exam Passage Rate: 70 percent or higher for each portion of examination.
Exam Repeat: No restrictions.
Exam Cost: $65 for Life and Health, $65 for Property/Casualty, $55 for Life, $55 for Health.
Exams are administered by Prometric. Visit their website to register for exams, exam outlines, and exam fees. |
| Continuing Ed Requirements: |
- 24 continuing education hours are required for each renewal period.
- All producers must include 3 continuing education hours of Oregon law and 3 continuing education hours of ethics for insurance producers at each renewal.
Information for Insurance Agent/Producers
Registered CE Providers (called Registered Proctors). To find online providers do a google.com search on either "CE providers" or "continuing Oregon education" (without the quotes). |
| Bonding Requirements: |
None |
| Insurance Requirements: |
None |
| Prerequisites: |
1. Have a residence or place of business in Oregon.
2. Must disclose any criminal convictions.
3. Pass written examination.
4. Have fingerprints taken.
5. Complete Form 440-3000.
6. Must complete required pre-licensing training: 20 hours property and 20 hours casualty; 20 hour personal lines; 20 hours life; 20 hours health. |
| Application Form: |
Individual Insurance License Application, Form 440-3000 |
| Renewals: |
Required Documentation
* Either originals or copies of continuing education course completion certificates.
* Signed renewal notice or signed statement acknowledging agent has had no conviction of a misdemeanor or felony in the last two years. If so, they must provide details with the renewal request.
Additional Information
The renewal fee and course completion certificates must be postmarked by the license expiration date or a $45 penalty fee applies.
Effective January 1, 2008 - A license issued to an individual insurance producer expires biennially in the month of the individual's birthday. |
| Service Links: |
 How to print your license
Online Pre-licensing Training
Pre-License Trainers
 Insurance Agent Main Search Page
 Application
 Online licensing and renewal
Address Change Form
Agency Contact Information
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| Required Documentation: |
Fingerprint card |
| Additional Information: |
Effective July 1, 2007 - The Oregon Insurance Division will no longer issue printed initial, renewal, or replacement licenses. All license information for active licensees will be available on our website. To view your license status or to print a copy, please use one of the search pages.
How to print your license
Information for Insurance Agent/Producers |
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Agency Information
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Please refer to the Agency Website for further details and additional information.
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| Agency Name: |
Insurance Division - Licenses |
| E-mail Address: |
dcbs.insmail@state.or.us
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| Phone: |
503-947-7980
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| Mail Address: |
DCBS - Insurance Division
350 Winter St NE
Salem, OR 97301
- 3883
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| Website Information: |
http://oregoninsurance.org/ |
