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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Effective December 12, 2025, Washington will update their business rules. These changes include: - Allowing reinstatements - Fees associated with reinstatement - Designated Responsible Licensed Producer requirements - Affiliation requirements Please see attached for the fee breakdown.
On October 30, 2025, FINRA posted an update regarding Broker-Dealer, Investment Adviser Firm, Agent and Investment Adviser Representative, and Branch Renewals for 2026. FINRA's Renewal Program facilitates the collection and disbursement of fees for broker-dealer (BD) and investment adviser (IA) registrations, exempt reporting, and notice filings with participating self-regulatory organizations (SROs) and jurisdictions. The program operates through two key statements: **Preliminary Statement** (November 2025): Outlines initial renewal fees **Final Statement** (January 2026): Confirms or reconciles actual fees due after January 1, 2026 For more information on FINRA's Renewal Program, visit https://www.finra.org/rules-guidance/notices/25-14
Posted October 3, 2025, Louisiana individual appointment renewal invoices will be available for payment from December 1, 2025, to January 5, 2026. The termination deadline is November 25, 2025. $20 per Individual appointment renewal