Third Party Administrator (TPA) License & Registration
Definition
THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATOR (TPA) – An entity that collects premiums, underwrites, adjusts or settles claims on behalf of a life, annuity or health insurer.
Applicable Statutes
C.G.S. §38a-720 – see Laws and Regulations
Fees
TPA License Initial: $500.00
TPA License Reinstatement: $500.00
TPA License Renewal: $450.00
TPA Registration Initial: only the NIPR transaction fee
TPA Registration Reinstatement: only the NIPR transaction fee
TPA Registration Renewal: only the NIPR transaction fee
No pro-rating, non-refundable application fee.
Duration
TPA License: One (1) year – Renews September 30th EVERY year.
TPA Registration: One (1) year – Renews September 30th EVERY year.
How to Apply
TPAs must either be licensed or registered with the Department.
TPA License:
- Review Third Party Administrators Information
- Apply by going to the National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR). Under Licensing Center, select “Apply for a New License.”
- Any required documentation must be submitted through the NIPR warehouse or send via fax to 860-297-3872 or send via email to CID.TPA@CT.GOV. Please do not send any documents or correspondence via regular mail—it will be returned.
TPA Registration:
- Review Third Party Administrators Information
- Apply by going to the National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR). Under Licensing Center, select “Apply for a New License.”
- TPA registration form must also be completed.
Entities exempted by statute from TPA licensure but perform some TPA service must register with the Department. A list of exemptions for licensure may be found on the TPA registration form. - Any required documentation must be submitted through the NIPR warehouse or send via fax to 860-297-3872 or send via email to CID.TPA@CT.GOV. Please do not send any documents or correspondence via regular mail—it will be returned.
How to Renew
Renewal notices are EMAILED about 90 days before the expiration date.
TPA License:
- Review Third Party Administrators Information
- Apply on the National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR). Under Licensing Center, select “Renew an Existing License.”
- Any required documentation must be submitted through the NIPR warehouse or send via fax to 860-297-3872 or send via email to CID.TPA@CT.GOV. Please do not send any documents or correspondence via regular mail—it will be returned.
TPA Registration:
- Review Third Party Administrators Information
- Apply on the National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR). Under Licensing Center, select “Renew an Existing License.”
- Any required documentation must be submitted through the NIPR warehouse or send via fax to 860-297-3872 or send via email to CID.TPA@CT.GOV. Please do not send any documents or correspondence via regular mail—it will be returned.
How to Amend Lines of Authority
Not applicable.
How to Reinstate a License
TPAs must either be licensed or registered with the Department.
TPA License:
- Review Third Party Administrators Information
- Apply by going to the National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR). Under Licensing Center, select “Apply for a New License.”
- Any required documentation must be submitted through the NIPR warehouse or send via fax to 860-297-3872 or send via email to CID.TPA@CT.GOV. Please do not send any documents or correspondence via regular mail—it will be returned.
TPA Registration:
- Review Third Party Administrators Information
- Apply by going to the National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR). Under Licensing Center, select “Apply for a New License.”
- TPA registration form must also be completed.
Entities exempted by statute from TPA licensure but perform some TPA service must register with the Department. A list of exemptions for licensure may be found on the TPA registration form. - Any required documentation must be submitted through the NIPR warehouse or send via fax to 860-297-3872 or send via email to CID.TPA@CT.GOV. Please do not send any documents or correspondence via regular mail—it will be returned.
How to change License information (ie.: demographics)
- TPA License – Update your License Information
- TPA Register – Update your License Information
Print a copy of the license
- TPA License – Search and print a license
- TPA Register – Search and print a license
Initial Education Requirements
Not applicable.
Waivers due to Designations
Not applicable.
Renewal Continuing Education (CE) Requirements
Third Party Administrators Information
Cancel License
Complete the Voluntary Surrendered form and email to cid.tpa@ct.gov
Important Information
TPA license and TPA Registration FAQs