Delaware
Trinidad Navarro
Delaware Department of Insurance
The Nemours Building 1007 Orange Street
Suite 1010
Wilmington, Delaware, 19801
Appointments & Terminations
Yes
Yes
All agents must be appointed, brokers don't require appointment
Within 15 days of contract execution or first business submission
DE ST TI 18 § 1715(b) The appointing insurer must file a notice of appointment to the Insurance Commissioner within fifteen days from the date the agency contract is executed or the first insurance application is submitted.
Yes
$25
$25
No
No
No
Not required. Date effective is date transaction is processed by the state.
No, perpetual
No fees
No
Yes
Yes
Voluntary termination; inadequate production; cancelled by general agent; death; company defunct or liquidation; company indebtedness; poor policyholder services; agent moved; appointed in error; request regulatory review
No
Not required (ignored) and is the date transaction is processed by the state
If a producer has failed to maintain CE for a renewal period, they have one year to get current on CE. After the year is up then the license goes inactive. The appointments do no go away until the license goes inactive
No fee
Yes
Email notices are permitted
Notice as a PDF attachment
Licensing
Resident New License Insurance Producer: $100
Resident New License Limited Lines: $100
Resident New License Insurance Producer: $1,000 (17 B Travel)
Resident New License Insurance Producer: $25 (additional LOAs)
Resident New License Surplus Lines Broker: $250
Nonresident New License Insurance Producer: $100
Nonresident New License Limited Lines $100.00
Nonresident New License Insurance Producer $1,000.00 (17 B Travel)
Nonresident New License Insurance Producer $25.00 (additional LOAs)
Nonresident New License Surplus Lines Broker $250.00
Resident Renewal Insurance Producer: $100 Resident Renewal Limited Lines: $100 Resident Renewal Surplus Lines Broker: $200 Resident Renewal Insurance Producer: $500 Nonresident Renewal Insurance Producer: $100 Nonresident Renewal Insurance Producer: $100 Nonresident Renewal Insurance Producer: $500 Nonresident Renewal Surplus Lines Broker: $200
60 days before expiration
Last day of February every 2 years in even-numbered years
Late renewal allowed up to one year after expiration
60 days before expiration
Last day of February every 2 years in odd-numbered years
Late renewal allowed up to one year after expiration
No
No
Residence, Business, and Mailing
Third Party Administrator, Fraternal Producer, Domestic Life/Health, Domestic Property/Casualty, Viatical Settlement Broker, Surplus Lines Broker, Insurance Producer, Apprentice Appraiser, Public Adjuster, Car Rental, Adjuster, Appraiser, Apprentice Adjuster, Reinsurance Intermediary, Bail Producer, Catastrophic Adjuster, Limited Lines Producer, 17B Travel
Yes
Included in Producer License Class. Insurers are not required to appoint Brokers per NAIC PLMA
No
Exam required before license application
Yes – FBI
Yes, for Resident Licensing
Required with Application - Fingerprint card to be obtained from state police.
One Year
NIPR Gateway
A state criminal history report and a federal criminal history report from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), dated within ninety (90) days of receipt, are required. Information on obtaining these reports can be found on the state website.
Applicants must fax a criminal background report to the Delaware Department of Insurance at (302) 736-7906
If you successfully pass the state licensing exam, your test results are automatically electronically submitted to the online system within 2-5 business days.
None
No
Yes
A licensee must notify the Commissioner of any change in legal name, physical mailing address, or email address within 30 days. Contact Change Request supported via NIPR Gateway.
Failure to notify the Commissioner of changes will result in penalties under DE ST TI 18 § 1712(a,d).
Agency
Yes
Yes
No
DRLPs must hold only same class as entity application.
Dec. 1st of even years until Feb. 28th of odd years. Late renewal period is March 1st of odd years until February 28th or 29th in leap year. Late Renewal Period with Administrative Fee is from Sept. 1st – Feb. 28th or Feb. 29th in leap year.
Yes
No
Branch office must be licensed
A licensee must notify the Commissioner of any change in legal name, physical mailing address, or email address within 30 days. Contact Change Request supported via NIPR Gateway.
A travel retailer may offer travel insurance to Delaware residents on behalf of a licensed limited lines travel agency and under the supervision of the licensed agency's DRLP, provided that the travel retailer follows legal provisions under Delaware Insurance Code 17B and maintains a registry of all retailers offering the travel insurance under the licensed agency's authority.
Adjuster
Yes
Yes
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CT, FL, GA, ID, IN, KY, LA, ME, MI, MN, MS, MT, NC, NH, NV, OK, OR, RI, SC, TX, UT, VT, WA, WV
CA, HI, NY, PR, WY
Property, Casualty, Surety, Motor Vehicle, Marine and Transportation, Workers' Compensation, Multi-Peril Crop
$100
Yes
CAPP Card must be submitted before the exam as well as a state and federal criminal history report. Reciprocal licenses granted to those with DE as the home state. A nonresident adjuster who does not hold a resident adjuster license because their home state does not license Adjusters may apply by registering their nonresident adjuster state as their domicile state.
Property, Casualty, Surety, Motor Vehicle, Marine & Transportation, Multi-Peril Crop, Workers' Compensation
$50
No Exam Required
1 Year
A statement from a duly licensed adjuster/appraiser assuming full responsibility for the activities of the applicant and certification that the applicant is a full-time employee under his/her supervision must be sent within 10 days. A license will be issued for 60 days, no cost. Additionally, a state and federal criminal history is required.
Expires odd number years, December 1st. If it is a leap year, Feb 28th or 29th.
Bond in the amount of $20,000 and proof of contract. For Residents only , State and federal criminal history report dated within 90 days of receipt required during application and can be received via fax.
Property
Licensing Fee: $100
Only Residents
No LOA required
Yes
CT, FL, KY, LA, NV, NH, NM, NC, OK, RI, SC, TX, VT, WV, WY
No LOA required
Licensing Fee: $100
Biennially, on Dec. 1st on odd number years. If it is a leap year, Feb. 28th or 29th.
DRLP required.
Motor Vehicle
Company/Staff, Independent
Licensing Fee: $100
Yes
Yes, if Resident State does not License
Biennially
State and federal criminal history report dated within 90 days of receipt required during application and can be received via fax.
Yes
Continuing Education
24
2 years
Yes
Last day of February
Even-numbered years
Prior to license expiration.
Dec. 1st of each odd numbered year
Dec. 1st of each odd numbered year
If you've been licensed for less than two years when the first renewal date occurs, you must pay the renewal fee but aren't obligated to complete the accompanying CE until the second cycle. Nonresident adjusters must meet 12 hours of CE, 3 in ethics. Licensees who have had their license for 25 or more consecutive years or hold the designation of CPCU, CHFC, CFP, AAI, CLU, CEBS, FLMI, FSPA, CIC, RHU, have half of their CE requirements automatically credited (ex: a CFP adjuster must only get 6 of 12 CE credits, a producer with a CPCU must get 12 of 25). Limited lines producers who are only writing consumer credit, title, crop/hail, surety, and car rental insurance; resident adjusters who are solely licensed for surety and/or marine and transportation insurance; and limited lines producers who sell life insurance or annuity products that are used solely to fund arranged, pre-need funeral programs are exempt from these CE requirements.
License can be renewed within the year if you get current on your CE, submit a renewal application, and pay a late fee. After those 12 months, your license would be considered inactive requires a new application to reinstate.
Yes
Yes
Up to 5 non-ethics credits
3 hours ethics or consumer protection
2 hours of NFIP course
3 hours of product knowledge, laws, rules, and regulations per renewal cycle
One-time, 4-hour course
A multi-peril crop adjuster must complete 24 CE credits. Adjusters, including workers' compensation adjusters, must complete a total of 12 credit hours, 3 of which must be in ethics, during each biennium reporting period.
Insurers are required to ensure all producers selling pet insurance are trained on the insurer's pet insurance policies prior to selling on their behalf
https://agentsync.io/blog/individual-producers/insurance-continuing-education-delaware
Regulatory Updates
Delaware Identities Role Adjusters and Property Contractors Handle in Claim Settlement Process
Posted February 20, 2025, Delaware sent out a bulletin to identify the roles that adjusters and property contractors play in the claims settlement process and to identify the types of services they can provide in conformity with the law. Please see the attachment for more information.
Delaware Implements New Transaction Types to Process Designated Responsible Licensed Producer (DRLP)
Effective February 25, 2025, Delaware implemented new transaction types to process Designated Responsible Licensed Producers (DRLP).
Delaware Implements New Transaction for Primary Name Updates
Effective January 16, 2025, Delaware will implement a new transaction type to process Name Change (Demographics) updates to process individual and business entity primary name updates.
Delaware Summary Of Insurance Laws Enacted In 2024
Revised November 25, 2024, Delaware posted a bulletin on October 1, 2024, summarizing laws enacted during the 2024 session of the Delaware General Assembly and signed by the Governor. Laws marked with an asterisk ( \* ) were added after the original post date. Please see the attachment for the revised edition.
Delaware Appointment Fee Update and Resident Licensing Requirements
Effective November 1, 2024, Delaware made the following updates: Resident Licensing Cleaned up the language for a resident producer license - A resident producer license applicant must: - Be a Delaware resident; or - Work for a business entity that: - Is licensed to conduct the business of insurance in Delaware; and - Maintains a physical location in Delaware that is open to the public and from which such business is conducted. Nonresident License - Appointment fees have been reduced from $50 to $25 Please see the following link for more information.
Delaware PO Box Updates
Effective December 13, 2024, Delaware will update Post Office Box and Private Mailbox address validation rules for individuals and business entities. - PO Box and Private Mailbox (PMB) are not permitted in the Residence / Business address field. - PO Box and Private Mailbox (PMB) are permitted in the Mailing address field.
Delaware Updated Requirements for Residents and Nonresident Adjuster Licenses
Effective June 30, 2024, Delaware Department of Insurance updated the requirements for residents and nonresident adjuster licenses when a licensed individual agent or broker doesn't need an adjuster license. Please see the attachment for more information
Delaware DRLP Requirement Change for Viatical License Applications
DE - Effective August 8, 2024, Delaware resident and nonresident firm applicants applying or renewing the Viatical Settlement Provider license will no longer be required to enter a Designated Responsible Licensed Producer (DRLP) with their application.
Delaware Department of Insurance Publishes Changes to Licensing Requirements for Residents and Nonresidents Third Party Administrators (TPA)
Delaware Department of Insurance published changes on licensing requirements for Resident and Nonresident TPA in the Definition Section and adding the following to General Requirements regarding Annual Reports: - Administrators must file an annual report for the previous calendar year on or before July 1 each year.
Delaware Adding Pet Insurance Producer Training Requirements
Effective September 19, 2023, Delaware has added Pet Insurance Producer Training Requirements. See attachment for full details.
Delaware Reissued Bulletin Regarding False or Misleading Statements Concerning Setting of Insurance Rates
On August 8, 2023, Delaware reissued a bulletin regarding false or misleading statements concerning how insurance rates are set in Delaware. See attachment for full details.
Delaware Address and Payment Mailing Requirements.
Delaware sends reminder regarding address and payment mailing requirements. See attachment for details
Delaware Removes SSN Requirement for Appointments and Terminations
Effective February 10, 2023, Delaware will no longer require the Producer's SSN for Appointments and Terminations. The NPN will be required.
Delaware to Populate Original Appointment Date
Beginning on October 14, 2022, Delaware will populate the Original Appointment Date. Previously they were populating the appointment effective date in the PDB.
Delaware Adds to Resident License Residency Requirements
Delaware states the a resident producer now must be a DE resident, or work for a business entity that is licensed to conduct the business of insurance in DE AND maintains a physical location in DE that is open to the public and where business is conducted. A DE postal box cannot be used to establish residency.
Delaware Revises Emergency CAT Process
Effective June 5, 2022, the following will be required for DE CAT adjusters. Within 10 days of adjustment work within the state, a written notice must be issued. The CAT license will be issued for 60 days unless extended by the commissioner. There is no cost for this license, but there is a small processing fee.
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