State Specific Flashcards
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Insurance Producer must:
Be at least 18, not committed any act that would result in license revocation, completed prelicensing course for the lines applied for, pay applicable fees, successfully passed the exam for the lines applied for.
Lines of Authority
Life, Accident and health or sickness, property, casualty, variable life and variable annuity products, personal lines, credit, ad other line of insurance permitted under state laws or rules.
Required Fees
Application Fee = $10
Producer’s Appointment Fee = $5 Annually
License Exam Fee = $10
Insurance Counselor License = $10 Annually
Surplus Lines Agent License = $100 Annually
License Not Required
Producer’s license is not required of employees, officers, and directors who do not transact insurance, do not receive commissions and who engage in tasks indirectly related to the transaction of insurance.
Does soliciting insurance require a license?
Yes
Do you need a high school diploma to be licensed?
No.
Waived Exam
Limited license, has been licensed in the preceding 12 months, has obtained the CPCU, CLU, CIC or other professional designations, or has an associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s with a concentration in insurance from an approved institution.
Nonresident Producer Requirements
Currently licensed and in good standing in home state, submitted the proper request and paid applicable fees, submitted to the Director the application for licensure that was submitted to their state, licensed in a state that awards nonresident producer licenses to residents of MI on the same basis.
How many days must a resident producer or non resident who moves from one state to another have to file a change of address?
30 Days
Exemption from Education and Exam
If an applicant is currently licensed in their originating state or if they have applied for a Michigan license within 90 days of their previous license cancellation, have established legal residency in Michigan, and have maintained good standing in their previous state of residence.
What is a business entity?
A corporation, association, partnership, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, or other legal entity.
How does a business entity get approved for a license?
Pay applicable fees, designate an individual licensed producer responsible for the business entity’s compliance, and not commit any act that would result in license revocation.
What is an insurance counselor?
Person who provides advice, counsel or opinion with respect to benefits promised, coverage afforded, or terms of a policy of insurance or annuity. Must be licensed.
How does an insurance counselor license get approved?
Must possess a reasonable understanding of Michigan insurance laws, a good business reputation. Has not committed any act that would result in license revocation. Has completed prelicensing course for lines of insurance applied for. Paid applicable fees. Successfully pass the exam for the lines of insurance applied for.
Written Agreement between Counselor and Client
Before rendering services, counselor must prepare a written agreement signed by counselor and client outlining the nature of the work to be performed by the counselor and the fee. Agreement must clearly state that the fee may not be waived under any circumstance and will disclose that the counselor will receive a commission from the insurer on any insurance plan placed by the counselor acting as an agent. MUST RETAIN A COPY FOR 2 YEARS AFTER COMPLETION,
License Duration
Insurance producer license will remain in effect unless revoked or suspended as long as education requirements are met. An individual producer who allows their license to lapse for a reason other than meeting education requirements may reinstate the same license no later than 12 months after the date of lapse without passing a written exam.
What must be on a license?
Licensee’s name, address, personal ID number, date of issuance, license qualification, the expiration date, and any other info the Director considers necessary.
Change of Name and Address
Applicant must report mailing and electronic mail addresses to the director, must notify changes within 30 days.
Report of Actions
Licensed agent must report any disciplinary action within 30 days of occurrence. Failure to report may result in suspension or revocation of license.
Assumed Names
Must report assumed names.
What are the continuing education requirements?
Minimum of 24 credit hours, 3 of which must be in ethics every 2 years. No more than 12 hours can carry over to the next 2 year review period. No carry over for ethics.
Nonresident Producer continuing education
If satisfied in home state, it carries over.
Exceptions to continuing education
Unable to comply with requirements due to military service.
If the requirements would cause a severe hardship.
If licensed to write only travel or baggage insurance policies but employment is for another purpose.
Only licensed for limited line credit insurance.
Grace Period for continuing education
90 days from expiration if license. During that 90 days, may not sell new insurance policies, bind coverage, or act as a producer except with old policies. If license has been cancelled due to failure to meet the CE requirements, they can reapply for their license within the immediately preceding 12 months of cancellation.