The Act defines "designated travel retailers" as business entities that arrange or offer travel services and are designated by a duly licensed limited lines insurance producer to offer and disseminate travel insurance to residents of Connecticut on such producer's behalf.

Public Act 187 (Travel – Limited Lines) – Authority to solicit, negotiate or sell Travel Insurance ONLY.

C.G.S. §38a-398 – see Title 38a* Insurance

Changes to the Licensing Requirements Applicable to Individuals and Business Entities Marketing Travel Insurance Products: Bulletin L-22

Initial: $750.00
Reinstatement: $750.00
Renewal: $650.00
Late Renewal: $1,300.00
No pro-rating, non-refundable $100.00 application fee.

Business Entities: Two (2) years – Expires January 31^st every EVEN year.

Individual: Two (2) years – Expires the last day of the birth month every other year.

Apply by going to National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR).

A Designated Responsible Licensed Person (DRLP) is a licensed individual designated by a business entity to be responsible for the entity’s insurance license and regulatory compliance.

DRLP Required: YES

Business entities applying for or holding a P.A. 187 Travel – Limited Lines license must designate at least one DRLP.

The DRLP must:

• Hold an active Connecticut insurance license (resident or non-resident)
• Hold a license type that corresponds to the business entity’s license
• Be listed in the NIPR application/record for the business entity

There is no limit to the number of DRLPs a business entity may designate.

Important Travel Limited Lines Rule

Business entities applying for or holding a P.A. 187 Travel – Limited Lines license, the DRLP must hold one of the following:

• A P.A. 187 Travel – Limited Lines license
• A standard lines Producer license (Property & Casualty, Life, Accident & Health or Sickness, or Personal Lines)
• A Travel Limited Lines license

An individual who holds only Credit and/or Crop limited lines authority cannot serve as the DRLP for a P.A. 187 Travel business entity.

Renewal notices are EMAILED approximately 90 days before the expiration date.

Apply through the National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR).

Not Applicable

Apply by going to the National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR).

Within one (1) year after the expiration date:

A late fee of $650.00 is required, for a total fee of $1,300.00.

After one (1) year:

A new reinstatement application is required with a $750.00 fee.

Please be reminded that it is your responsibility to keep your contact information current. Failure to receive renewal notices or other important correspondence due to outdated contact information does not excuse you from meeting renewal deadlines or other regulatory requirements. Ensure that your address, phone number, and email are up-to-date to avoid any disruptions in your licensing status.

Update your License Information

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Connecticut does not require CE for any Limited Lines Travel Only.

P.A. 187 (Travel – Limited Lines) FAQs

Fingerprints are not required for this license type.