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Temporary Licensing of Louisiana Insurance Producers

Emergency Rule 38 - Temporary Licensing of Certain Insurance Producers The Louisiana Department of Insurance has announced a new Emergency Rule regarding insurance licensing. Due to the Governor's stay at home orders, the ability for new applicants to complete the licensing process such as sit for an insurance exam is not currently possible. In order to address this concern, the Emergency Rule establishes a few key temporary measures: Any individual who has completed a Louisiana approved insurance pre-licensing course and would normally be eligible to sit for an insurance exam may request the issuance of a temporary license Such individuals must have completed a Louisiana approved pre-licensing course within the 12 months prior to making an application for a temporary license All temporary licenses issued pursuant to this Emergency Rule will expire on May 15, 2020 Any temporary license issued pursuant to this Rule will have the option to convert to a permanent license by completing the additional required licensing requirements such as sitting for an insurance exam and submission of fingerprints For the full text and scope of the [...]

License Renewal Updates for Insurance Producers and Adjusters

The laws regarding insurance producer and adjuster license renewal have changed effective January 1, 2018. Read below for details on the changes, links to appropriate resources, and other information to help ensure your producer or adjuster license stays in compliance per new laws. Producer and Adjuster License Renewal Update Insurance Producer RenewalsInsurance producers now only need to file a single license renewal, which will renew all eligible lines on the license. Licenses still renew on the last day of the birth month, but now with the license number determining the renewal year. Licenses that end in an even number renew in even-numbered years and licenses that end in an odd number will renew in odd-numbered years.Adjuster RenewalsAdjuster licenses still renew on the last day of the birth month, but now with the license number determining the renewal year. Licenses that end in an even number renew in even-numbered years and licenses that end in an odd number will renew in odd-numbered years.Business Entity RenewalsThe license renewal date for both producer and claims adjuster business entities is March 31 in an [...]