Certified Insurance Consultant (Life, Accident & Health or Sickness)

Definition

CERTIFIED INSURANCE CONSULTANT (LIFE, ACCIDENT & HEALTH or SICKNESS) – License to offer advice, counsel, opinion or service (for a fee) regarding Life, Accident & Health or Sickness insurance. License required using certain titles.

Applicable Statutes

C.G.S. §38a-731, 786 – see Laws and Regulations

Fees

Initial: $300.00
Amendment: $300.00
Reinstatement: $300.00
Renewal: $250.00
No pro-rating, non-refundable $50.00 application fee.

Duration

Two (2) years – Renews September 30^th every ODD year.

How to Apply

Residents:

• There is no pre-licensing course required before taking the CIC exam.
• To download the Candidate Handbook and schedule the exam.
• After passing the exam, please allow 1-2 business days to submit your application to the National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR). Under Licensing Center, select “Apply for a New License.”
  (Note: you do not need to submit the passed examination, the Department will verify this information with our vendor.)

Non-Residents:

• Connecticut will grant reciprocity with an equivalent license in your home/resident state.
• Apply at National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR). Under Licensing Center, select “Apply for a New License.”

How to Renew

• Renewal notices are EMAILED about 90 days before the expiration date.
• Apply at National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR). Under Licensing Center, select “Renew an Existing License.”

How to Amend Lines of Authority

Apply by going to National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR). Under Licensing Center, select “Add Line of Authority.”

How to Reinstate a License

After September 30^th each ODD year, reinstate the license by going to the National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR). Under Licensing Center, select “Apply for a New License.”

How to change License information (ie.: email and address)

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Initial Education Requirements

No pre-licensing required.

Waivers due to Designations

The examination requirement is waived for the following Certified Insurance Consultant license applicants:

• Any applicant who has been awarded the professional designation of CLU and provides a current Letter of Designation.

Submit the application by going to National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR). Under Licensing Center, select “Apply for a New License.” Email the current Letter of Designation (within 90 days of issuance) to the Department, be sure to include your name and NIPR transaction number. Send the email to cid.licensing@ct.gov, Attn: CIC L/AHS Examination Exemptions.

Renewal Continuing Education (CE) Requirements (C.G.S 38a-465a(p))

Connecticut does not require CE for any CIC.

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