- How does a business entity change its Designated Responsible Licensed Person (DRLP)?
To update the Designated Responsible Licensed Person (DRLP) for a business entity, follow these steps on NIPR:
- Select “Start now” and sign in as a business entity
- Select Designated Responsible Licensed Producer/Person Updates.
- Choose Connecticut as the state.
- Select Business Entity as the entity type.
- Choose one identifier for the entity (e.g., FEIN).
- Select License Update and follow the instructions to complete the update.
- Can a business entity have more than one Designated Responsible Licensed Producer (DRLP)?
Yes. A business entity may have more than one DRLP.
- How do we update our list of officers for our business entity?
As of October 1, 2019, business entities are no longer required to report changes to members, officers, or directors for most license types.
Exceptions: Entities holding any of the following licenses must still report officer changes:
- Life Settlement Provider (LSP): email cid.tpa@ct.gov
- Medical Discount Plan (MDP): email cid.tpa@ct.gov
- Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM): email cid.tpa@ct.gov
- Preferred Provider Network (PPN): email cid.tpa@ct.gov
- Premium Finance Company: email cid.licensing@ct.gov
- Risk Purchasing Group: email cid.rpg@ct.gov
- Risk Retention Group (RRG): email cid.rrg@ct.gov
- Surety Bail Bonds: email bailbonds@ct.gov
- Third-Party Administrator (TPA): email cid.tpa@ct.gov
- How do I get a Letter of Approval from the Connecticut Insurance Department to apply for the Certificate of Authority with the Connecticut Secretary of State?
The Connecticut Insurance Department does not issue Letters of Approval for use with the Secretary of the State. Additionally, the Department does not review or approve business entity names.
For assistance with business registration or entity naming, please contact the Connecticut Secretary of the State directly.
- Am I required to report an assumed name or a trade name?
Yes, you must report any assumed names, aliases, trade names, or Doing Business As (DBA) names to the Connecticut Insurance Department. To add or remove a DBA, submit the Doing Business As (DBA) form available on our website.
- Does Connecticut require affiliations?
No, Connecticut does not require an affiliation.
To add or remove an affiliation, you can email cid.licensing@ct.gov with the subject line: Affiliations.
Please include the Licensee’s Name, NPN, and specify whether to add or remove the affiliation from which license.
- Can a sole proprietor obtain a business entity insurance license in Connecticut?
It depends.
Yes: If the sole proprietor has their own Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN), they can obtain a business entity license.
No: If the sole proprietor does not have a FEIN and uses their Social Security Number (SSN), they cannot obtain a business entity license and must apply for an individual insurance license instead.
- Do I need a business entity license if I am a sole proprietor with a FEIN?
Yes. If you have a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN), you must apply for a business entity license through NIPR, even if you are the only person operating the business.
If you prefer to operate under an individual license, you may use your Social Security Number (SSN) and register your agency under a Doing Business As (DBA). For more information, complete and submit the DBA form.
- I have a business entity license and need to add a Designated Responsible Licensed Person (DRLP). Must the DRLP have matching LOAs with the business entity?
Please review the list of Licensing Types and identify the relevant license type. Check the DRLP section to determine if a DRLP is required for that specific license.
To update or add a DRLP, complete Designated Responsible Licensed Producer (DRLP) form.
