Administration Actions and the Snow Ball Effect
If you or your agency have ever been subject to an insurance licensing administrative action, you are well aware of the potential consequences. Not only can they be costly due to fines and penalties, but depending on the situation, you may also need to hire legal representation. What is an [...]
Employee Spotlight – Paula Stephens
This edition of Employee Spotlight features renewal licensing representative Paula Stephens. Paula began working with Supportive Insurance Services in January 2010 and has worked in the insurance industry for 17 years. Paula is married with three children, two step-children and four grandchildren. A few things you might not know about [...]
Understanding the Importance of Certificates of Authority Withdrawals for Non-Resident Insurance Licensing
As an insurance agency, in order to do businesses in a non-resident state, you need to file a non-resident insurance licensing application. The state may then request verification of your Certificate of Authority, also known as a COA or a foreign qualification. What is a COA and What Does it [...]
Get in the Know: Claims Adjuster License Requirements
Obtaining a claims adjuster license can be the start of a rewarding career. Day-in and day-out, insurance claims adjusters help residents and business owners get back on their feet after an accident or loss. You’re on the front line with insureds, assessing the loss site, determining the scope of damage, [...]
Insurance Licensing Check-Up
Supportive Insurance Services – which has been fulfilling and managing the licensing requirements for the insurance industry since 2001 – has launched a brand-new service, Insurance Licensing Check-Up, offering clients an annual licensing check-up. This audit and analysis is designed to ensure licenses are correctly issued, up-to-date, meet state requirements [...]
Name and Address Changes for Individual Producer and Adjuster Insurance Licensing
So you’ve gone through the process of obtaining insurance licensing in multiple non-resident states. It took a while, but you now have all the licenses you need. You have appointments with your carriers and you’re all set to begin writing business. Nothing else needs to be done, right? Most agents [...]