Surplus Lines Broker (Individual & Business Entity)

Definition

SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE BROKER – Any person placing insurance coverage with a non-admitted carrier, after exhausting the admitted market.

Applicable Statutes

C.G.S. §38a-740 to 794 – see Laws and Regulations

Fees

Initial: $675.00
Reinstatement: $675.00
Renewal: $625.00
No pro-rating, non-refundable $50.00 application fee.

Duration

Two (2) years – Expires September 30^th every EVEN year..

How to Apply

Residents:

• Residents are required to hold an active/good standing Producer Property & Casualty license in Connecticut.
• No Pre-licensing course is required before taking the Surplus Lines exam.
  • Study Material:
    • Review the Candidate Handbook and Exam Content Outline on Pearson VUE’s website.
    • Connecticut Statute
    • Connecticut Insurance Regulations
    • Regulation: Service Fees to be Charged by Insurance Producers and Surplus Lines Brokers
• Download the Candidate Handbook and schedule the exam.
• After passing the exam, apply by going 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.)

Note: The Department does not have a bond requirement to obtain the license.

Non-Residents:

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

Note: The Department does not have a bond requirement to obtain the license.

Designated Responsible Licensed Person (DRLP)

• Business Entities Only: All states require that business entities or agencies appoint a licensed producer or responsible person to serve as the agency's authority. The Designated Responsible Licensed Person (DRLP) must hold an active Connecticut license, whether resident or non-resident. While the lines of authority between the business entity and the DRLP need not match exactly, the license types must correspond.
  
  
• There are no restrictions on the number of DRLPs that can be included on a license.
  
  
• DRLP required: Yes

How to Renew

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

How to Amend Lines of Authority

Not applicable.

How to Reinstate a License

After September 30^th every EVEN 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 course is required.
• Residents must hold an active/good standing Producer Property & Casualty license in Connecticut.

Waivers due to Designations

None

Renewal Continuing Education (CE) Requirements

Connecticut does not require CE for any Surplus Lines Broker.

Cancel License

License Voluntary – Surrender Request

Important Information

Surplus Lines Broker - Tax Return FAQ's (Individual and Business Entity)

This license type does not require fingerprints.