Description
An Insurance Producer is a person required to be licensed under the laws of this state in the capacity of agent, broker, or consultant who sells, solicits, or negotiates insurance.
| Statute/Rules |
NH RSA 402-J; Administrative Rules Chapter Ins 1300 |
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| Regulatory Agency |
LICENSING DIVISION
New Hampshire Insurance Department
21 South Fruit Street, Suite 14
Concord, New Hampshire 03301 |
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| phone |
(603) 271-0203 |
| fax |
(603) 271-7029 |
| web |
www.nh.gov/insurance |
| contact person |
Clinton Lane, Licensing Manager |
| e-mail |
requests@ins.state.nh.us |
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Licensure Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Complete an approved course of instruction in insurance at least 20 hours in length
- Six months experience as an employee of an insurance agent or broker
- Must be a resident of this state or another state that grants similar licenses to residents of this state, and take an examination
Examination
- Written examination required. Examinations are administered for the Department by Prometric. A separate examination fee is payable to Prometric. Exams may not be scheduled until the registration process is complete. Registration forms are available from the Department's web site.
Continuing Education
- Continuing education of 24 credits including at least three but not more than ten credits in ethics are required for renewal. Continuing education credits must be completed at least 60 days prior to the license expiration date.
Fees
| Application |
$60.00 |
| Original license |
$150.00 |
| Biennial renewal |
$150.00 |
| Amendment to license |
$50.00 |
| NH laws and regulations exam |
$79.00 |
| Life or accident/health exam |
$79.00 |
| Life, accident, and health exam |
$100.00 |
| Property and casualty exam |
$100.00 |
| Physical damage/mechanical breakdown exam |
$79.00 |
| Pre-need funeral exam |
$79.00 |
| Title insurance exam |
$79.00 |
Reciprocity: Permitted, with evidence of being licensed and evidence of having completed educational requirements
Residence/Citizenship: Neither New Hampshire residency nor US citizenship requirements are specified
Number of Active Licenses: 45,980
Standard Occupational Code (O*Net): 41-3021.00 Insurance Sales Agents
Related Training: Insurance
Further Information*
Prometric
1501 South Clinton Street
Baltimore MD 21224
phone: (800) 869-6603
web: <http://prometric.com/NewHampshire/Insurance.htm>
last revision: August 2007
*For reference only. This listing does not constitute an endorsement of any organization, and is subject to change.
