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 Title 38a* Insurance
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).
- Any required documentation must be submitted through the NIPR Attachment warehouse or secured fax to 860-297-3872 or 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).
- 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 Attachment warehouse or secured fax to 860-297-3872 or 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).
- Any required documentation must be submitted through the NIPR Attachment warehouse or secured fax to 860-297-3872 or 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).
- Any required documentation must be submitted through the NIPR Attachment warehouse or secured fax to 860-297-3872 or 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 Attachment warehouse or secured fax to 860-297-3872 or 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 Attachment warehouse or secured fax to 860-297-3872 or 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
License Voluntary – Surrender Request
Important Information
TPA license and TPA Registration FAQs