Ohio
Judith L. French
Ohio Department of Insurance
Appointments & Terminations
Yes
Yes
Within 30 days of contract execution or first business submission
JIT appointments permitted. Appointments must be submitted within 30 days of the date the agent/agency contract is executed or the first piece of business is submitted to the carrier
Yes
$15 per LOA
$15 per LOA
Yes
No
No
Yes
Required and is the date supplied on transaction. Must not be in the future and must be less than 30 days old. Appointments submitted July 1-July 30 cannot request an effective date prior to July 1st of the same year.
Yes
Ohio automatically sends an invoice via mail. Can be paid via mail or via Ohio's online epay account.
July 1, 2022 until August, 2022
$15
No
Yes
Cancelled
Yes
Required and is the date supplied on transaction. Must not be in the future and must be less than 30 days old. Terminations submitted July 1-July 30 cannot request an effective date prior to July 1 of the same year
No fee
Licensing
Resident New License Major Lines: $10 (per LOA) Resident New License Limited Lines: $10 (per LOA) Resident New License Surplus Lines Producer: $100 (per application) Non Resident New License Major Lines: $10 (per LOA) Non Resident New License Limited Lines: $10 (per LOA) Non Resident New License Surplus Lines Producer: $100 (per application)
Resident Renewal Major Lines: $0 Resident Renewal Limited Lines: $25 Resident Renewal Surplus Lines Producer: $100 Non Resident Renewal Major Lines: $25 Non Resident Renewal Limited Lines: $25 Non Resident Renewal Surplus Lines Producer: $100
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
Yes
Residence, Business, and Mailing
Third Party Administrator, Viatical Settlement Broker, Limited Lines, Property and Casualty, Surplus Lines, Life, Title, Public Insurance Adjuster, Reciprocal Exchange, Temporary, Managing General Agent, Major Lines, Public Insurance Adjuster Agent, Reinsurance Intermediary Manager, Title Insurance Marketing Rep, Reinsurance Intermediary Broker, Surety Bail Bond
Included in Producer License Class. Insurers are not required to appoint Brokers per NAIC PLMA
Yes
Supervised instruction or verifiable self-study
The applicant must present a valid certificate of completion or a notice of pre-license education waiver at the time of the written examination.
The applicant will receive a certificate of completion of the pre-licensing course within 3 days after completion. Certificates may be sent to each applicant electronically, but must be formatted in a manner that prevents changes to the course and applicant information. The certificate is valid for 180 days. An applicant who does not pass the licensing exam within 180 days must take another pre-licensing course for that license type before re-taking the examination.
The following are exempt from pre-license education requirements: a. an applicant for any major line of authority who holds a bachelor or associate degree in insurance, or a related degree with a concentration of insurance courses, from an accredited institution; b. an applicant for the personal lines or property and casualty lines of authority who holds any of the following designations: I. Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU); II. Accredited Advisor in Insurance (AAI); III. Associate in Risk Management (ARM); or IV. Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC); c. an applicant for the life line of authority who holds any of the following designations: I. Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU); II. Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS); III. Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC); IV. Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC); V. Certified Financial Planner (CFP); VI. Fellow of the Life Management Institute (FLMI); or VII. Life Underwriter Training Council Fellow (LUTCF); or d. an applicant for the accident and health line of authority who holds any of the following designations: I. Registered Health Underwriter (RHU; II. Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS); III. Registered Employee Benefits Consultant (REBC); or IV. Health Insurance Associate (HIA). Persons requesting exemption from pre-license education requirements must provide verification of the insurance degree or professional designation prior to exam registration. A separate pre-licensing education waiver must be requested and obtained for each subject matter category. An active military service member or veteran may submit an documentation, evidence, statement, or endorsement that may be available or produced for the Superintendent's consideration to demonstrate substantial equivalence of education and experience while serving in the armed forces to meet the pre-license education requirements. A separate education waiver must be requested and obtained for each subject matter category. A waiver is valid for 180 days from the waiver issuance date. a. No person may be issued more than 1 exemption for each major line of authority. b. If the waiver expires prior to exam passage, the person must complete the required pre-licensing education. c. A waiver extension will be granted if an applicant is actively deployed for military service. No person who surrendered an insurance license or who has had a license suspended, inactivated, cancelled for nonrenewal, or revoked may use the exemptions discussed in paragraph (5) above.
Yes, for Resident Licensing
Required with Application - National WebCheck
Non-citizens of the U.S. must show proof of U.S. work authorization. Applicant must provide a copy of a work permit issued by the Department of Immigration.
NIPR Gateway
None
No
A licensee must notify the Department within 30 days of a change in: a. name; b. resident address; c. business address; d. mailing address; or e. email address. Contact Change Request supported via NIPR Gateway.
Agency
A business entity license is required if a business entity is operated under a Federal Tax Identification number that is different than the sole proprietor’s personal individual Social Security Number.
Yes
No
For Major lines: Renewal period starts July 1st on odd numbered years for non resident entities and even numbered years for resident entities. Renewal period ends Sept. on odd numbered years for non resident entities and even numbered years for resident entities. Late renewal period ends one year after expiration date. Surplus renewal period is Nov. 1st until Jan. 31st, annually. No late renewal period.
Yes
All producers selling on behalf of or through a business entity are affiliated.
Main license meets requirements
Adjuster
Only Public Adjusters
No
N/A
None
Annually. The renewal period starts Oct. 1st and ends Dec. 31st.
Continuing Education
24
2 years
Yes
Last day of birth month
Year of first license issuance
Prior to license expiration.
90 days prior to expiration date
Limited lines licensees and inactive agents are exempt from CE.
You have a one month grace period to get current on CE, and renew with a standard renewal fee plus $100 late fee. After one month, the license will be inactive. A license suspended for non renewal can be reinstated within one year of the original license expiration date if the individual satisfies CE, submits a renewal application and remits all applicable fees. In addition to the renewal fee (if required), a $300 reinstatement fee must be paid to reinstate the license.
Yes, double the CE hours for the first instance of a course every renewal period
3 hours ethics and consumer protection
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-ohio
Regulatory Updates
Ohio Announces PSI as Continuing Education (CE) Processing Vendor
Effective July 31, 2023, Ohio has named PSI as the new Continuing Education (CE) processing vendor for the Ohio Department of Insurance. See attachment for full details.
Ohio Names New CE Vendor
Effective July 31, 2023, Prometric will no longer be the CE vendor for the State of Ohio. Beginning 8/1/2023, PSI will be taking over all continuing education application processing, including renewals, provider applications, course applications, and inquiries.
Ohio Insurance (2023 FYR) Rule Review
Ohio sent out an email regarding proposed amendments that have been posted for public review and comment.
Ohio to Update Fee for Reinsurance Intermediary Licenses
Effective, July 1, 2023, the fee for the Reinsurance Intermediary Managers and Brokers will change from $500 to $100. This change will affect Resident Licensing, Resident Licensing Renewals, Non-Resident Licensing, and Non-Resident Licensing Renewals and will apply to individuals and business entities.
Ohio Surety Bail Bond Reinstatement Fee Update
Effective on June 8, 2023, reinstatement fees for resident and non-resident applicants for Surety Bail Bonds will be updated from $150 to $250
Ohio 2023 Agent/Agency Appointment Renewal Procedures
Ohio introduces its 2023 Agent/Agency appointment renewal procedures. See attachment for details
Ohio Adds Limited Lines Travel
Effective October 10, 2022, Ohio will add limited lines travel for residents and non-residents. More details will come on requirements.
Ohio Announces 2022 Renewal Procedures
All appointments that are active on June 30, 2022 will be automatically renewed on July 1, 2022. An invoice will then be sent to that company in August. If you would like to terminate an appointment, complete the termination prior to June 30th.
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