New Hampshire
Chris Nicolopoulos
New Hampshire Insurance Department
Appointments & Terminations
Yes
Yes
Within 15 days of contract execution or first business submission
JIT appointments permitted. Appointments must be submitted within 15 days of the date the agent/agency contract is executed or the first piece of business is submitted to the carrier
Yes
$25
$25
Yes
No
No
Date the transaction is processed.
No, perpetual
No fees
Yes
Termination reason code is not required
Yes
Backdating can not precede the date the transaction is processed
$25
Licensing
Resident New License Insurance Producer: $210 Non Resident New License Insurance Producer: $210
Resident Renewal Insurance Producer: $150 Non Resident Renewal Insurance Producer: $150
90 days before expiration
Last day of birth month every 2 years based on year of first state license issue
90 days before expiration
Last day of birth month every 2 years based on year of first state license issue
No
No
Residence, Business, and Mailing
Portable Electronics Small, Company, Insurance Producer, Adjuster
Included in Producer License Class. Insurers are not required to appoint Brokers per NAIC PLMA
No
Agency
No
Yes
Yes
90 days prior to expiration date until May, 31st, biennially.
Yes, if selling insurance
No
Main license meets requirements
Adjuster
Yes
Yes
Yes
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CA, HI, NY, PR
Workers' Compensation, Property & Casualty (including Workers' Compensation and Crop), Property and Casualty (excluding Workers' Compensation and Crop)
Licensing Fee: $75 Renewal Fee: $75 License Amendment Fee: $50 Reinstatement Fee: $75
Yes
Biennially, on the last day of the individual's birth month.
Late Renewals are not accepted.
In the event of an emergency, a temporary license can be issued to qualified persons. This temporary license is active until discretion of the commissioner deems it inactive or one year from its issuance.
Continuing Education
24
2 years
Last day of birth month
Year of first license issuance
60 days prior to license expiration.
No reminder. Only license renewal reminder.
LUTCF, CLU, CFC, and CFPs are exempt from CE. Those renewing their license for the first time are exempt from CE.
If CE is completed within the 60 day window (between CE due date and license expiration date) an additional late CE fee will be charged. $50 additional for producers and $25 additional for all adjusters. If CE is completed after expiration, the fee increases to double the license fee for all license holders. To reinstate a license within 2 years of expiration, you must be CE compliant. For Residents reinstating after two years, CE is no longer required but you must pass the licensing exam again.
Yes, once per course per compliance period.
3-10
3 hours of NFIP course
8-hour initial certification, with 4 hours of LTC-specific training every two years
One-time, 4-hour course
https://agentsync.io/blog/individual-producers/insurance-continuing-education-new-hampshire
Regulatory Updates
New Hampshire CE Requirement Updates
New Hampshire has made several updates to their CE requirements.
NH Resident and Non-Resident Changes
NH has listed updates to the following: Fees, General requirements for organization non-resident license, Discount Medical Plan Organizations requirements, and license renewal and causes for license revocation and surrender.
NH Highlights that both Carriers AND Agencies can Report Fraud
This announcement is a result of recent fraud cases surfacing that were not reported. It highlights that fraud is a serious matter and can result in a fine or becoming barred from conducting insurance in NH. Any individual, agency, carrier, etc. can report fraud.
Update to New Hampshire Third Party Admin Requirements
Effective July 2, 2022 NH will require a Third Party Administrator to include contact information for a designated agent in New Hampshire for service of process with certificate application for both Residents and Non-Residents.
FAQs
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