Source: https://nipr.com/rules_az_rl.htm
Timestamp: 2019-04-23 02:03:04+00:00

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Surplus Lines Broker applicants must actively hold on PDB in Arizona Insurance Produce license class with Property and/or Casualty LOAs.
All applications for Variable Life and Variable Annuity LOA must already have an active AZ Life LOA on the Producer Database (PDB) or be applying for a Life LOA at the same time.
All instances of phone number must be a valid 10 digit phone number (extensions are allowed).
Applicants are allowed to late renew for up to one year past license expiration date. After one year applicant must reapply as a new applicant. *Excludes applicants in Surrendered status.
If applicant's Arizona license is eligible for late renewal, then application for new license classes and/or LOAs will not be permitted.
Applicants applying for Navigator or Certified Applications Councilor must provide training certification from United States Department of Health and Human Services. Please send to Insurance Licensing Section 100 North 15th Avenue, Suite 102 Phoenix, AZ 85007-2624 or email to licensing@azinsurance.gov. Please include your NIPR Transaction Number.
Bail Bond Agent applicants must send in form L-195 and L-BBAA to Insurance Licensing Section 100 North 15th Avenue, Suite 102 Phoenix, AZ 85007-2624 or email to licensing@azinsurance.gov. Please include your NIPR Transaction Number.
Risk Management Consultants must send written authorization to Insurance Licensing Section 100 North 15th Avenue, Suite 102 Phoenix, AZ 85007-2624 or email to licensing@azinsurance.gov. Please include the NIPR Transaction Number.
Not everyone qualifies for an insurance license. If applicant has surrendered an Arizona insurance license they may not apply for an Arizona insurance license for one (1) year. If license surrendered was a line of license authority from an insurance license, applicant may not apply for the same license authority for a year. ARS § 20–289(F).
Arizona can deny a license for any cause listed in Arizona Revised Statutes ("ARS") § 20–295. Review this statute before deciding to spend the time, effort and money to apply for a license. Truthfully and completely answer questions asked on the application, and it may be necessary to provide additional documentation.
Except for confidential pieces of information such as applicant's birth date and social security number, application and documentation will be a matter of public record, which means that any member of the public can view or obtain a photocopy of the information.
Pass an examination that corresponds to the desired insurance license authority, if applicable. Arizona law does not make exceptions for professional insurance designations or experience.
Study for exam. Arizona law does not require pre-license education. Visit the producer's page of the Arizona Department of Insurance website for information about examinations.
Schedule exam. Contact Prometric, Arizona's examination administrator.
Complete the NIPR's Resident Licensing (RL) Application on www.nipr.com. After completion, the system may say that the application is "administratively deficient" and will identify additional requirements.
A signed statement describing (in detail) all incidents including (i) names of all involved, (ii) dates and locations, (iii) the names and localities of any courts and/or administrative agencies involved, (iv) the disposition of each matter, (v) whether the conviction, plea or finding was for a felony, misdemeanor or open-ended charge.
Documents showing charges and case disposition, including all indictments, complaints, plea agreements, orders of conviction, judgments, notices of hearing or trial, sentencing orders, suspension/revocation orders and other information, that relates to each matter.
"Short Form Application for Written Consent to Engage in the Business of Insurance Pursuant to 18 USC §§ 1033 and 1034" if (and only if) convicted of a felony involving dishonesty or a breach of trust, or convicted of violating 18 USC § 1033. Visit the producers page of the Arizona Department of Insurance website to download this form and for additional "Section 1033 waiver" information.
Submit a fingerprint card on FBI Form FD­258.
For the applicant, or visit the Producers page of the Arizona Department of Insurance website for fingerprinting information.
Submit an original, signed Form L­152 (License Eligibility / Lawful Presence Requirement) with a copy of one (1) of the listed forms of identification. Visit the producers page of the Arizona Department of Insurance website for Form L­152 and additional information about this requirement.
File Form L­193 to use any name other than applicant's genuine name when engaging in business under an Arizona insurance license. Visit the producers page of the Arizona Department of Insurance website for Form L­193 and additional information about this requirement.
Register a "trade name" with the Arizona Secretary of State to prevent anyone else from taking the name in Arizona.
Submit the original of a surety bond executed by the surety insurer on Form L­195. Visit the Producers page of the Arizona Department of Insurance website for Form L­195 and additional information about becoming a bail bond agent.
For a risk management consultant license (individuals only), submit the original of a letter from the county/city/town manager or equivalent official prepared on the letterhead of the political subdivision confirming designation as the risk management consultant.
Applicant must hold or be applying for an Arizona-resident property or casualty line of authority.
At least one (1) individual in each office location must be licensed as a property or casualty insurance professional and as a surplus lines broker.
Report changes of address, email addresses, name changes, or changes to a business entity's principals (officers, members, directors, designated responsible producer, etc.) within thirty (30) days. ARS § 20­286(C).
Report administrative actions within thirty (30) days after the final disposition of the case. ARS § 20­301(A).
Report criminal prosecutions within thirty (30) days after the pretrial hearing, indictment or judgment, whichever is first. ARS § 20­301(B).
Maintain and apply up-to-date knowledge. Use the Arizona Department of Insurance website as a resource for Arizona laws, rules, regulatory bulletins, and other important information.
**A fingerprint fee of $22.00 will be applied on initial license applications. Fingerprint fee does not apply on amendment transactions. A fingerprint fee will also not be assessed if the applicant holds an active resident Arizona license on PDB that has an original issue date within the last 6 months.
Applicant may not be a sole proprietor.
Business Entity applicants who have no active AZ license record on PDB must enter at least one 'Individual' entity type on the Owners, Officers, Partners and Directors (OPOD) section of the application.
Life Settlement Brokers must hold an active 'Producer, Life' line of authority on PDB or be applying for an underlying Life LOA at the same time as the Life Settlement Brokers LOA.
Complete the NIPR's ERL Application. After completion, the system may say that the application is "administratively deficient" and will identify additional requirements.
For a bail bond agent license, submit the original of a surety bond executed by the surety insurer on Form L­195. Visit the Producers page of the Arizona Department of Insurance website for Form L­195 and additional information about becoming a bail bond agent.
For a surplus lines broker license, applicant must hold or be applying for an Arizona-resident property or casualty line of authority.
An Arizona-licensed insurance professional must report changes of address, email addresses, name changes, or changes to a business entity's principals (officers, members, directors, designated responsible producer, etc.) within thirty (30) days. ARS § 20­286(C).
Renew the license prior to its expiration. Whether the Department of Insurance, as a courtesy, notifies a licensee of upcoming license expiration, the licensee is solely responsible for fulfilling all license renewal requirements prior to the license expiration.

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