Certified Insurance Consultant
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.
CERTIFIED INSURANCE CONSULTANT (PROPERTY & CASUALTY) – License to offer advice, counsel, opinion or service (for a fee) regarding P&C insurance. License required to use 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 30th every ODD year.
How to Apply
Residents:
- Complete the pre-licensing course before taking the CIC exam.
- Obtain the Candidate Handbook and schedule your exam.
- After successfully passing the exam, wait for 1-2 days before applying for the license.
- Apply for the license by visiting the National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR). Navigate to the Licensing Center and choose “Apply for a New License.”
(Note: You are not required to submit the examination results; the Department will verify this information with our vendor.)
NOTICE: If you solely seek a PRODUCER license, refrain from taking the CERTIFIED INSURANCE CONSULTANT (CIC) license exam. It's crucial to distinguish between the Certified Insurance Consultant and Insurance Producer license types. The CIC exam does not qualify you for a Producer license.
Non-Residents:
- Connecticut will grant reciprocity with an equivalent license in any other state.
- Apply at National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR). Under the 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 the Licensing Center, select “Renew an Existing License.”
NOTICE: PRODUCERS should not choose the CERTIFIED INSURANCE CONSULTANT license class. Refunds are not available.
How to Amend Lines of Authority
Apply by going to National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR). Under the Licensing Center, select “Add Line of Authority.”
How to Reinstate a License
After September 30th each ODD year, reinstate the license by going to the National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR). Under the Licensing Center, select “Apply for a New License.”
How to change License information (ie.: email and address)
Update your License Information
Print a copy of the license
Initial Education Requirements
No pre-licensing required.
Waivers due to Designations
The examination requirement is waived for the following Certified Insurance Consultant license applicants:
- For Life, Accident & Health or Sickness License: Any applicant who has been awarded the professional designation of CLU and provides a current Letter of Designation.
- For Property & Casualty License: Any applicant who has been awarded the professional designation of CPCU, AAI, or CIC and provides a current Letter of Designation.
Email the current Letter of Designation (within 90 days of issuance) to the Department, send the email to cid.licensing@ct.gov, Attn: CIC Examination Exemptions. The Department will then email you the paper application, as you will not be able to submit the application through NIPR
Renewal Continuing Education (CE) Requirements (C.G.S 38a-465a(p))
Connecticut does not require CE for any CIC.
Cancel License
License Voluntary – Surrender Request
Important Information
This license type does not require fingerprints.