Oklahoma
Glen Mulready
Oklahoma 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
$30
$30
Yes
No
Yes
Effective date is required. Must not be in the future. Requested effective date may be backdated up to 15 days from the current date. Effective date must not precede effective date of appointee or the appointer license.
Yes
Via NIPR Portal
Nov. 24, 2023 until Jan. 2, 2024
$30
Yes
Voluntary termination; cancelled for cause
No
Date the transaction is processed
No fee
Licensing
Resident New License Insurance Producer: $60 (All LOAs excluding Variable) Resident New License Limited Lines: $40 Resident New License Surplus Lines Broker: $100 Non Resident New License Insurance Producer: $100 (All LOAs excluding Variable) Non Resident New License Limited Lines: $100 Non Resident New License Surplus Lines Broker: $100
Resident Renewal Insurance Producer: $60 Resident Renewal Limited Lines: $40 Resident Renewal Surplus Lines Broker: $100 Non Resident Renewal Insurance Producer: $100 Non Resident Renewal Limited Lines: $100 Non Resident Renewal Surplus Lines Broker: $100
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
Yes
Residence, Business, and Mailing
Third Party Administrator, Risk Retention Group, Viatical Settlement Broker, Life Settlement Broker, Customer Service Representative, Surplus Lines Broker, Bail Bondsman, Property and Casualty, Surplus Lines, Life, Public Adjuster, Title, Consultant. Emergency Adjuster, Insurance Producer, Managing General Agent, Insurance Broker, Motor Service Club, Reinsurance Intermediary Broker, Reinsurance Intermediary Manager, Adjuster, Apprentice Adjuster, Portable Electronics, Temporary Producer, Limited Lines Producer
Included in Producer License Class. Insurers are not required to appoint Brokers per NAIC PLMA
No
Not Required
NIPR Gateway
None
Yes
Yes
A licensee must notify the Commissioner of a change of address, email address, or legal name within 30 days. Contact Change Request supported via NIPR Gateway.
There is a $50 administrative fee for submitting a change in legal name or address more than 30 days after the change. Failure to provide acceptable notification of a legal name or address change within 45 days of the date the administrative fee is assessed will result in penalties under OK ST T. 36 § 1435.13.
Agency
No
Yes
No
90 days prior to expiration date until expiration date.
Yes
No
License not required but branch must be registered
Adjuster
Yes
Yes
Yes
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IN, KY, LA, ME, MI, MN, MS, MT, NC, NH, OR, RI, SC, TX, UT, VT, WA, WV, WY
CA, HI, NV, NM, NY, PR
Property, Casualty, Crime & Fidelity Bonds, Crop / Hail, Workers' Compensation, Multi-Peril Crop
Adjuster Licensing Fee (One LOA): $30 Adjuster Renewal Fee (One LOA): $30 Adjuster Licensing Fee (Two or More LOAs): $50 Adjuster Renewal Fee (Two or More LOAs): $50 Adjuster Reinstatement Fee (One LOA): $60 Adjuster Reinstatement Fee (Two or More LOAs): $100
Yes
Biennially, on the last day of an individuals birthday. For business entities, refer to the expiration date on the license as the date a renewal is due.
DRLP is required for business entities applying for an adjuster license.
Property, Casualty, PC Personal Lines
$20
6 Months
The license is revoked if the period exceeds 180 days, or if the exam is failed twice. The adjuster that the apprentice works with must have the same lines of authority as the apprentice.
Emergency adjuster fee is $15. Valid for 90 days past the declaration of an emergency. An application must be filled out which requires sponsorship of someone licensed within OK.
Continuing Education
24
2 years
Yes
Last day of birth month
Year of first license issuance
Prior to license expiration. Credits must show up at least 3 days before license renewal.
90 days prior to expiration date
You have one year to reactivate by submitting a new initial application online. A double license fee will be assessed in order to reactivate a license with a lapse. The license number and original expiration date will remain the same. An exam is not required. One must be CE compliant at least 48 hours prior to submitting an application to reactivate their license.
Yes
3 hours ethics, 2 hours Oklahoma legislative updates
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-oklahoma
Regulatory Updates
Oklahoma Announces Enhanced Continuing Education Services for Insurance Professionals
On September 28, 2023, the Oklahoma Insurance Department announced a change to their CE reporting services via State Based Systems (SBS) improvements. Please see attachment for more information.
Oklahoma Has Set 2023 Company Appointment Renewal Dates
Update: Effective, November 29, 2023, Oklahoma 2023 Appointment Renewals are now live in Production. - Only appointments with active licenses on PDB will be renewed. - Termination notices for appointments must be received by NIPR no later than November 16, 2023, to allow sufficient time for processing and posting to Producer Database (PDB) before the renewal invoices are created. - On November 24, 2023, the NIPR website will display the invoice and a list of appointments due for renewal. - Appointment renewal fees will be due by 4 P.M. Central Time January 02, 2024. - All appointments will be terminated if the invoice is not paid by January 02, 2024. - Appointments will not be renewed if the payment is less than the invoice total. - Appointment renewal and NIPR processing fees are non-refundable. Please contact support@nipr.com on a dispute regarding a specific appointment with documentation to verify a previously terminated appointment BEFORE paying invoice.
Oklahoma Adopts SLIP Platform for Reporting and Payment of Surplus Lines Taxes
Effective January 1, 2024, Oklahoma will be adopting Surplus Lines Information Portal (SLIP) for reporting and payment of surplus lines taxes. See attachment for full details.
Oklahoma Issues Bulletin Regarding Legislative Changes Related to Third Party Administrators
On August 15, 2023, Oklahoma issued a bulletin providing details regarding the legislative changes made related to Third Party Administrators. SB 553 will be effective November 1, 2023. See attachment for full details.
Oklahoma Has Adopted the Annuity Suitability and Best Interest Standard Model Act
Effective September 1, 2023, Oklahoma has adopted the Annuity Suitability and Best Interest Standard Model Act. See attachment for full details.
Oklahoma Changes Related to Earthquake CE Requirement
Effective September 1, 2023, Oklahoma will remove the one-hour earthquake continuing education requirement for licensees holding a property line of authority. See attachment for full details.
Oklahoma Passed Annuity Suitability Training Regulation
Oklahoma has passed the annuity suitability training regulation. See attachment for full details.
Oklahoma Amended Emergency Adjuster Declaration
Effective June 20, 2023, Oklahoma declared an emergency. See the attachment for details related to Emergency Adjusters.
Oklahoma License Revocation and Surrender
For Non-Residents OK ST T. 36 s 1435.13 (Effective 11/1/2023) - Per 2023 OK S.B. 539(NS) - 1) LICENSE REVOCATION AND SURRENDER: PENALTIES - Replaced minimum penalty amount with information stating that the penalty may not be more than $1,000 for each violation. 2) LICENSE REVOCATION AND SURRENDER: HEARING AND NOTICE - a) Revised notification requirements. b) Deleted information discussing the 90-day notification requirement for terminating a license that has been inactive for 12 months. OK ST T. 36 s 1450 (Effective 11/1/2023) - Per 2023 OK S.B. 553(NS) - 1) THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATORS: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - a) Added that the application form and fee must be submitted electronically. b) Deleted requirement that the applicant provide a comprehensive review of the background report by an independent third-party NAIC-approved vendor. c) Deleted requirement for entity to submit independent third-party background reports. d) Added change of information notification requirements. e) Added deadline for responding to Commissioner inquiries. 2) THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATORS: LICENSE RENEWAL - a) Added that the renewal application form and fee must be submitted electronically. b) Added requirements for license reinstatement. OK ST T. 36 s 6206 (Effective 11/1/2023) - Per 2023 OK S.B. 539(NS) - ADJUSTER LICENSE: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - Added requirements for using an assumed name. OK ST T. 36 s 6220 (Effective 11/1/2023) - Per 2023 OK S.B. 539(NS) - LICENSE REVOCATION AND SURRENDER: CAUSES FOR REVOCATION - a) Removed the notice and hearing information. b) Revised the actions that may be taken. OK News Release 4-9-2018 (Dated 4/9/2018) - INDIVIDUAL NONRESIDENT LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: EXAMINATION - Deleted outdated examination administrator informatio
Exam Vendor Change for Oklahoma
Effective February 15 2023, PSI will be Oklahoma's new exam vendor.
Oklahoma Gets a New Exam Administrator
Effective February 16, 2023, PSI will be the new exam administrator for Oklahoma.
Oklahoma Issues 2022 Company Appointment Renewal Dates
The invoice renewal period for Oklahoma is Nov. 24, 2022 - Jan 2, 2023 4PM CST. The termination deadline was Nov 16, 2022
Oklahoma Sets 2022 Appointment Renewal Dates
The 2022 Oklahoma appointment renewal dates are 11/24/2022 - 12/31/2022. Appointments must be terminated by 11/16/2022 if they are not to be renewed
Oklahoma to Populate Original Appointment Date
Beginning on 10/14/2022 Oklahoma will populate the Original Appointment Date. Previously they were populating the appointment effective date in the PDB.
Oklahoma Insurance Consultant and Customer Service Representative Conversions
Effective 11/1/2022 Oklahoma will require licensed Insurance Consultants and licensed Customer Service Representatives to hold an Insurance Producer license. SBS will complete this conversion automatically for anyone license as a consultant or CSR on the effective date.
Oklahoma Adds Language to Consultant License Requirements
Language has been added to the consultant license in OK. The language states that a producer license is required of any individual or organization consultant. Note that, in OK, the term consultant is used to include brokers as well. Therefore, both brokers and consultants must be licensed as an insurance producer.
Oklahoma Makes Changes to Surplus Lines
Adjustments were made to the surplus lines requirements.
Surplus Lines Alert For Several Jurisdictions
Several states have released key information on Surplus Lines and can be found in the attached document.
FAQs
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