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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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Upcoming Changes
Alabama Fee and Registration Preneed Updates for Residents and Nonresidents
Effective June 1, 2026, Alabama has updated: fees, registration, and qualifications for a resident and a nonresident preneed agent license. **Fee Changes** - Old fee for initial and renewal - $33.00 - New fee for initial and renewal - $200.00 **Registration and Qualification Changes** To qualify as a preneed sales agent, an applicant must: • Submit a completed registration application with the application fee; • Be at least 18 years old; • Be in good standing with the Alabama Board of Funeral Services (Board); • Not have any felony or misdemeanor convictions relating to any activity regulated by Chapter 13 (Funeral Services) or a crime involving moral turpitude; • Be of good moral character; and • Submit the required information and two complete sets of fingerprints for a criminal history background check. The preneed sales agent registration application must include: • The applicant's name, address, Social Security number, date of birth, and other information the Board may reasonably require of the applicant; • The sponsoring certificate holder's name, address, and license number; • A representation, signed by the applicant, that the applicant meets the requirements in AL ST § 34-13-199(f); • A representation, signed by the certificate holder, that: - The applicant is authorized to offer, sell, and sign preneed contracts on behalf of the certificate holder; and - The certificate holder has trained the applicant in Chapter 13 relating to preneed sales, the provisions of the certificate holder's preneed contract, and the nature of the merchandise, services, or burial rights sold by the certificate holder; and • A statement indicating whether the applicant has any type of working or agency relationship with any other certificate holder or insurer. Please see the attachment for more information
South Carolina Partial Renewal Change
Effective June 12, 2026, South Carolina will no longer accept partial renewals. All active lines of authority must be renewed.
Maryland Company Appointment 2026 Renewals
Posted May 04, 2026, Maryland appointment renewal invoices will be available for payment from June 3, 2026, through August 31, 2026. The termination deadline is May 26, 2026. The Maryland Motor Club Representative appointment renewal fee is $2.00 per appointment.
Ohio Sole Proprietor NRL Application Updates
Effective May 14, 2026, Ohio will no longer accept Sole Proprietor for Nonresident License Business Entity Applications.
Vermont Company Appointment 2026 Renewals
Effective June 3, 2026, Vermont company appointment renewal invoices will be available for payment from June 3, 2026, through June 30, 2026 The termination deadline is May 31, 2026. The costs are broken down below.
Arkansas Company Appointment Renewal 2026
Effective June 1, 2026, Arkansas company appointment renewal invoices will be available for payment from June 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026. The termination deadline is May 24, 2026. The invoice fees are based on the residency of the appointee. For the license classes: Insurance Producer, Exchange Agency, Exchange Producer, Purchasing Group Broker, Risk Retention Agency, Risk Retention Agent, Title Agency, Title Agent - Resident: $20 - Nonresident: $60