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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Beginning April 1, 2026, new resident Georgia license applications must be submitted directly through the state licensing system. For information on Georgia's application process and requirements, please visit: - Georgia Department of Insurance: https://oci.georgia.gov/ - Phone: (404) 656-2070
Effective April 1, 2026, Guam company appointment renewal invoices will be available for payment from April 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026. The termination deadline is March 26, 2026. The cost is $25 per appointment per Insurance Producer.
Effective March 12, 2026, Wyoming will add Rhode Island to the list of accepted Designated Home States (DHS). Listed below is the current list of DHS - Alaska - Arizona - Arkansas - Connecticut - Delaware - Florida - Georgia - Hawaii - Idaho - Kentucky - Louisiana - Maine - Michigan - Minnesota - Mississippi - Montana - Nevada - New Hampshire - New Mexico - North Carolina - Oklahoma - Oregon - South Carolina - Texas - Utah - Vermont - West Virginia
Effective March 12, 2026, Colorado will no longer offer the firm type "Sole Proprietor" as an option for Business Entities during electronic license applications. Colorado will only allow the following business types to be processed electronically: - Corporation - Partnership - Limited Liability Company (LLC) - Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
Effective March 12, 2026, New Jersey will start displaying the Company and Line of Business Issue dates on the Producer Database.
Effective April 1, 2026, New Jersey company appointment renewal invoices will be available for payment from April 1, 2026, through June 3, 2026. The termination deadline is March 25, 2026. The cost is $25 per company, per appointment.