Ohio

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

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.

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

Only Public Adjusters

No

N/A

None

Annually. The renewal period starts Oct. 1st and ends Dec. 31st.

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

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