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Insurance is mostly regulated on a state-by-state basis, with each state and U.S. territory determining their own legal standards and procedures. Here you can find state-specific information such as department of insurance contacts; read FAQs about licensing, carrier appointments, and Just-In-Time requirements; and stay up to date with relevant articles and blogs.
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With AgentSync’s 50 State Summary Table, we’ve taken the top questions concerning licensing, appointments, adjuster, and business entity management and set them in a comparative grid across the states and territories. Have an at-a-glance understanding of how each state handles appointments or licensing.
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Upcoming Changes
Colorado Fee Updates Insurance Producers & Bail Registration
Effective March 1, 2026, Colorado will update initial and renewal licensing fees for: - Resident and Nonresident Insurance Producers - Resident Bail Registration To accommodate these pricing changes, Colorado will temporarily pause electronic processing for the following application types: - Resident Licenses and Renewals - Nonresident Licenses and Renewals Electronic applications will not be processed from February 27, 2026. Processing will resume on March 1, 2026, using the new fee structure.
California Reminder 2025 Annual Tax Returns Due
Posted January 15, 2026, the Surplus Line Association of California posted a reminder that 2025 annual tax returns are due on or before March 2, 2026. Please see the attachment for more information.
North Dakota 2026 Company Appointment Renewal
Effective March 2, 2026, North Dakota company appointment renewal invoices will be available for payment electronically through April 30, 2026. The termination deadline is February 20, 2026. Fee per Appointment - $25.00 Please see the attachment for more information.
Wyoming 2026 Company Appointment Renewal
Effective February 1, 2026, Wyoming company appointment renewal invoices will be available for payment through March 31, 2026. The last day to terminate an appointment is January 31, 2026. Please see the attachment for more information.
Hawaii Implementation of OPTins
Effective February 2, 20256, Hawaii will implement OPTins for authorized captive insurance to electronically file their state premium tax statement and make electronic payments. Please see the attachment for more information.
Colorado’s Surplus Lines Standards Placement Regulation
Effective January 31, 2026, Colorado’s regulation around surplus lines insurance issued by non-admitted insurers will be in effect. This regulation establishes standards regarding the placement of insurance by producers. This regulation also serves to protect Colorado insurance consumers, setting forth disclosure requirements for surplus lines insurance contracts. Please see the attachment for more information.