New Mexico
Russell Toal
Office of Superintendent of Insurance
Appointments & Terminations
Yes
Yes
Within 15 days of contract execution or first business accepted by carrier
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 accepted by the carrier
Yes
$20 per LOA
$20 per LOA
No
Yes
No
Date the transaction is processed by the state.
Yes
Via NIPR Portal
Jan. 1, 2022 until March 1, 2022
$20/LOA/Appointment
Voluntary termination; inadequate production; cancelled by general agent; death; company defunct or liquidation; company indebtedness; poor policyholder services; agent moved; appointed in error; cancelled for cause; request regulatory review
No
Date transaction is processed by the state
Agent must be appointed within 60 days of obtaining an agent’s license or license will be cancelled; agent must have an affiliation and/or appointment for license to remain active
No fee
Licensing
Resident New License Insurance Producer: $30 Resident New License Surplus Lines Broker: $100 Non Resident New License Insurance Producer: $30 Non Resident New License Surplus Lines Broker: $100
Resident Renewal Insurance Producer: $60 Resident Renewal Surplus Lines Broker: $200 Non Resident Renewal Insurance Producer: $60 Non Resident Renewal Surplus Lines Broker: $200
90 days before expiration
Last day of birth month every 2 years based on year of first state license issue
Late renewal allowed up to one year after expiration
90 days before expiration
Last day of birth month every 2 years based on year of first state license issue
Late renewal allowed up to one year after expiration
No
No
Residence, Business, and Mailing
Bail Bond Property, Risk Retention Group, Solicitor, Motor Club, Independent Adjuster, Staff Adjuster, Limited Surety, Insurance Company, Insurance Producer, Insurance Consultant, Public Adjuster, Surplus Line Broker, Bail Bond Solicitor, Viatical Broker, Navigator, Temporary Insurance Producer, Surplus Line Insurer
Included in Producer License Class. Insurers are not required to appoint Brokers per NAIC PLMA
"Broker" is a type of insurance producer who is not an agent of the insurer and who: a. acts as an independent contractor on behalf of the insured; and b. solicits, negotiates or procures insurance or annuity contracts or renewal, or continuation of these contracts, for insureds or prospective insureds other than the broker
No
Yes – General background check
Yes, for Resident Licensing
Required with Application - Gemalto Cogent
Non-citizens of the U.S. will be reviewed by the state. Applicant must provide proof of Visa, Work Permit or Green Card to state of New Mexico. Fax documents to the Office of Superintendent of Producer Licensing Bureau (505) 827-4373 or email them to agents.licensing@state.nm.us.
None
No
Yes
Licensees must notify the Superintendent of a change in the licensee's legal name or address within 20 days of the change. Contact Change Request supported via NIPR Gateway.
Failure to timely notify the Superintendent of a change in legal name or address will result in a $50 penalty.
Agency
Yes
Yes
Yes
90 days prior to expiration until expiration date. Late renewal grace period ends 30 days after expiration. After late renewal period, applicant must reapply through non resident licensing.
Yes
Yes
If branch has own name and taxID, must be licensed
Adjuster
Yes
Yes
Yes
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CA, FL, HI, NY, OK, PR, WY
No LOA required
Licensing Fee: $30 Reinstatement Fee: $30 Renewal Fee: $60 Late Renewal Fee: $120
Yes
Biennially, on the last day of the individual's birth month
Partial renewals are not allowed. Effective June 16, 2023, New Mexico will only require public adjusters to hold a surety bond.
In the event of an emergency, New Mexico may employ adjusters who are not licensed in this state but hold a valid adjuster license in their home or in a designated home state. The claims they can adjust are limited to the emergency.
Continuing Education
24
2 years
Last day of birth month
Year of first license issuance
Prior to license expiration.
90 days prior to expiration date
Resident producers who’ve held their license for 25 consecutive years are also exempt from CE requirements if they file the exemption on record with the commissioner's office.
Within 30 days of your license expiration, you can provide proof of CE and pay a late renewal fee. From 31 days to a year after the canceled or expired license, you can get current on CE and pay a license reinstatement fee. After a year, you will need to reapply for a license anew.
3-10
3 hours of NFIP course, one-time
8-hour initial certification, with 4 hours of LTC-specific training every two years
https://agentsync.io/blog/individual-producers/insurance-continuing-education-new-mexico
Regulatory Updates
New Mexico Notice of a Cyber Incident Affecting Internal System Networks
On September 29, 2023, New Mexico sent an urgent notice indicating that it had detected a cyber incident on its network.
New Mexico to Extend License Expiration Dates
On September 29, 2023, New Mexico announced that licensees with an expiration date of September 30, 2023 will have their license expiration dates extended by two weeks. This extension will also apply to Continuing Education (CE). Licensees will have until the license expiration date to become compliant with Continuing Education.
New Mexico Issues Notice Extending Time to Pay Fraud Assessment
On August 29, 2023, New Mexico issued a Notice to all companies subject to the New Mexico Fraud Assessment. The notice indicates New Mexico has extended the deadline to pay the New Mexico Fraud Assessment until October 2, 2023. See attachment for full details.
New Mexico Rescinds Bulletin Regarding Surplus Lines Export List
Effective immediately, producers shall perform the diligent search requirement, in accordance with existing guidance in 59A-14-3 NMSA and 13.19.2.17 NMAC, before placing insurance on the surplus lines market.
New Mexico Surety Bond Requirement
Effective June 16, 2023, New Mexico will only require public adjusters to hold a surety bond. See attachment for full details.
New Mexico Clarifies its Adjuster Licensing Requirements
The Office of Superintendent of Insurance continues to receive inquiries related to the licensing of both resident and nonresident adjusters. These inquiries have revealed some discrepancies between the requirements set forth in Chapter 59A NMSA 1978, the New Mexico Insurance Code, and those contained in the Title 13 of the New Mexico Administrative Code. The Producer Licensing Bureau is currently working on an update and revisions to those provisions of Title 13 (Insurance) of the New Mexico Administrative Code administered by this Bureau, addressing the adjuster related discrepancies will be included in that process. In the meantime, given that state statute controls when an administrative rule conflicts with a statute, the Producer Licensing Bureau will be using statutory provisions when administering adjuster licensing requirements. See attachment for full details.
New Mexico Issues 2023 Company Appointment Renewal Dates
The invoice renewal period for Insurance Producers and Limited Surety Individuals. is Jan. 1, 2023 - March 1, 2023 5PM CST. The termination deadline is December 28, 2022
New Mexico Adjuster Licensing Requirements
New Mexico releases a bulletin outlining when Designated Home State licenses are not accepted in initial licensing and renewals.
New Mexico Informs Users of Site Requirements
Effective June 15, 2022, the NMRLD MyLicense e-Government website will no longer work with internet explorer. They encourage users to setup Microsoft Edge to maintain access.
New Mexico No Longer Allows PO Boxes for Business Addresses for Individuals
Effective today, PO boxes will no longer be allowed as business addresses. Applicants with no resident license or a state code change that are updating their addresses will be deferred to the state to review.
New Mexico Reviews its Resident Licensing Requirements
For one to be a resident of the state, one must maintain a principal home in New Mexico and cannot hold a resident license in a different state. If the OSI has reason to believe that this requirement is not being met, additional documentation will be required to prove residency.
Wildfire Hotline Launched to Support Questions on New Mexico Wildfires
This hotline is launched by the office of the Superintendent of Insurance and will answer questions about insurance coverage for evacuees and victims of the New Mexico wildfires. This service is available 7 days a week 8AM-8PM on weekdays and 9AM-2PM on weekends. The number is (833) 485-1336.
New Mexico Prohibits Differing Commission Structures for the Sales of Qualified Health Plans
This is in response to other states creating commission structures based on the metal tier of health care plan sold. Incentivizing the sales of certain plans to minimize carrier risk is a violation of the law. Currently, there are no known commission structures of this sort in New Mexico. This warning is for awareness that a $10,000 penalty will be issued per violation.
New Mexico Adds Annuity Training Requirement
Producers who transact annuity products must now complete a one time, four hour CE credit annuity training course to comply with the insurer's requirements.
New Mexico Securities Division sends reminder on Registered Investment Adviser financial reporting and Annual ADV update
In addition to the basic renewal process and payment of renewal fees, New Mexico is requiring additional filings by March 31st. If the deadline is not met, a suspension and revocation of the license is possible. The form will need to be amended annually. Failure to complete all necessary filings may lead to license suspension and revocation. See the attachment for information on how to file.
New Mexico adopts ruling regarding Suitability in Annuity Transactions
New Mexico has reviewed the NOPR and the proposed replacement rules. The outcome of the review and proposed changes regarding suitability in annuity transactions are outlined in the state announcement attached in the expanded view.
FAQs
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