Branch Office Licensing/Registrations
Most agencies understand that if a producer is selling, soliciting or negotiating, the producer must be licensed in that state. But did you know that your agency must also be licensed? Agency licensing is required in most states but there are a few exceptions. Agency licensing is optional in Iowa, [...]
Affiliations – Did You Know?
Did you know that if you are a licensed producer in AR, CA, CO, GA, ID, KS, KY, LA, ME, MI, MO, MT, NV, NM, OH, OR, SC, UT or WA and are selling, soliciting, or negotiating insurance on behalf of the business entity that you should be affiliated to [...]
5 Facts about Insurance Licensing For Producers and Agencies
In today’s world of program business and internet marketing, it isn’t unusual for a producer and/or agency to be doing business in all 51 jurisdictions. This brings a new set of issues when it comes to insurance licensing. A few of the common misunderstandings are listed below. Hopefully they will [...]
Why is Adjuster Licensing So Complicated?
[To view this content as a PDF, click here] Throughout the country thousands of insurance adjusters every day are either out in the field inspecting damages or interacting with customers, negotiating equitable settlements for repairs and rebuilding, preparing insurance forms, issuing payments as well as serving as the first line of [...]
Frequently Asked Questions – Insurance Licensing
Let’s face it…Insurance licensing can be complicated. For most people who have licensing responsibilities, it isn’t a full time job and can provide real challenges. At Supportive Insurance Services, we receive questions every day from agents and agencies who need help with insurance licensing. We thought it would be helpful [...]
Claims Adjusters and the Need for E&O Coverage
Insurance claims adjusters often have a lot of questions regarding their licensing requirements, including whether a license is needed in the first place regardless of whether they are an independent, staff, or public adjuster. At Supportive Insurance Services, we’re in the insurance licensing business and happily review the ins and [...]