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This list is updated as information is obtained by NIPR, but it may not be exhaustive. 1 Producer Licensing Bulletins Issued by Departments Last Revised 11/13/2020 State Issue Date Summary Alabama October 1, 2020 Supersedes prior bulletins. Extends pre-licensing certificates and waives proctoring and notary requirements through the end of December 2020. https://www.aldoi.gov/pdf/legal/Bulletin%20No.%202020-19.pdf August 31, 2020 Supersedes prior bulletins. Extends pre-licensing certificates and waives proctoring and notary requirements through the end of September 2020. https://www.aldoi.gov/pdf/legal/Bulletin%202020-16.pdf July 29, 2020 Supersedes prior bulletins. Extends pre-licensing certificates and waives proctoring and notary requirements through the end of August 2020. https://www.aldoi.gov/pdf/legal/Bulletin%20No.%202020-15.pdf May 22, 2020 Supersedes the March 25 bulletin. Extends pre-licensing certificates and waives proctoring and notary requirements through the end of July 2020. https://www.aldoi.gov/pdf/legal/Bulletin%20No.%202020-12.pdf April 29, 2020 Updates the March 25, 2020 bulletin. Pre-licensing certificates which expire in March, April or May are extended 90 days past the expiration date. Proctoring and notary requirements are waived through the end of May. https://www.aldoi.gov/pdf/legal/ALDOI%20Bulletin%20No.%202020-10.pdf April 14, 2020 Guidance issued for temporary resident producer licenses. Apply through NIPR.com. Temporary resident producers must be sponsored and appointed. https://www.aldoi.gov/Licensing/TempProducerReq.aspx March 25, 2020 Pre-licensing completion certificates which expire in March or April are extended 60 days past expiration date. Classroom CE classes may be provided via webinar. Proctoring requirements are waived through the end of April. https://www.aldoi.gov/pdf/legal/ALDOI%20Bulletin%20No.%202020-03.pdf Missouri Today’s Updates Bulletin Summary 49 States have issued licensing related bulletins or information 33 States have issued bulletins granting renewal, CE extensions and/or waiving of late fees 30 States have issued bulletins on Temporary Licensing 26 states have issued information on testing center openings or remote online proctoring.

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  • This list is updated as information is obtained by NIPR, but it may not be exhaustive.

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    Producer Licensing Bulletins Issued by Departments Last Revised 11/13/2020

    State Issue Date Summary Alabama

    October 1, 2020 Supersedes prior bulletins. Extends pre-licensing certificates and waives proctoring and notary requirements through the end of December 2020. https://www.aldoi.gov/pdf/legal/Bulletin%20No.%202020-19.pdf

    August 31, 2020 Supersedes prior bulletins. Extends pre-licensing certificates and waives proctoring and notary requirements through the end of September 2020. https://www.aldoi.gov/pdf/legal/Bulletin%202020-16.pdf

    July 29, 2020 Supersedes prior bulletins. Extends pre-licensing certificates and waives proctoring and notary requirements through the end of August 2020. https://www.aldoi.gov/pdf/legal/Bulletin%20No.%202020-15.pdf

    May 22, 2020 Supersedes the March 25 bulletin. Extends pre-licensing certificates and waives proctoring and notary requirements through the end of July 2020. https://www.aldoi.gov/pdf/legal/Bulletin%20No.%202020-12.pdf

    April 29, 2020 Updates the March 25, 2020 bulletin. Pre-licensing certificates which expire in March, April or May are extended 90 days past the expiration date. Proctoring and notary requirements are waived through the end of May. https://www.aldoi.gov/pdf/legal/ALDOI%20Bulletin%20No.%202020-10.pdf

    April 14, 2020 Guidance issued for temporary resident producer licenses. Apply through NIPR.com. Temporary resident producers must be sponsored and appointed. https://www.aldoi.gov/Licensing/TempProducerReq.aspx

    March 25, 2020 Pre-licensing completion certificates which expire in March or April are extended 60 days past expiration date. Classroom CE classes may be provided via webinar. Proctoring requirements are waived through the end of April. https://www.aldoi.gov/pdf/legal/ALDOI%20Bulletin%20No.%202020-03.pdf

    Today’s Updates

    Missouri

    Today’s Updates

    Bulletin Summary

    49 States have issued licensing related bulletins or information 33 States have issued bulletins granting renewal, CE extensions and/or waiving of late fees 30 States have issued bulletins on Temporary Licensing 26 states have issued information on testing center openings or remote online proctoring.

    https://www.aldoi.gov/pdf/legal/Bulletin%20No.%202020-19.pdfhttps://www.aldoi.gov/pdf/legal/Bulletin%202020-16.pdfhttps://www.aldoi.gov/pdf/legal/Bulletin%20No.%202020-15.pdfhttps://www.aldoi.gov/pdf/legal/Bulletin%20No.%202020-12.pdfhttps://www.aldoi.gov/pdf/legal/ALDOI%20Bulletin%20No.%202020-10.pdfhttps://www.aldoi.gov/Licensing/TempProducerReq.aspxhttps://www.aldoi.gov/pdf/legal/ALDOI%20Bulletin%20No.%202020-03.pdf

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    Alaska August 21, 2020 Beginning October 9, 2020, insurance license candidates have the option to take a remote, online proctored exam for all exam types. https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/Portals/11/Pub/INS_B20-17.pdf

    Arizona

    April 17, 2020 Provisional producer licenses are available on NIPR.com starting on April 20, 2020. https://insurance.az.gov/governors-executive-order-2020-17-continuity-work-license-requirements

    March 26, 2020 Post-licensing exams do not need proctors. Department is developing process for provisional licenses. https://insurance.az.gov/governors-executive-order-2020-17-continuity-work-license-requirements

    Arkansas

    May 11, 2020 Temporarily halting converting a license from active to inactive due to failure to renew or pay licensing fees. The final date for renewal has been extended 45 days. Continuing education requirements are not due until July 1,2020. https://insurance.arkansas.gov/uploads/resource/documents/22-2020.pdf

    March 27, 2020 Producer licensing renewal expirations are extended 60 days beginning on March 11, 2020. Continuing education required to be completed by a producer’s expiration date are not due until May 15, 2020. (Bulletin rescinded May 11, 2020) https://insurance.arkansas.gov/uploads/resource/documents/11-2020.pdf

    California

    August 17, 2020 Beginning August 24, 2020, online testing is available. http://www.insurance.ca.gov/0200-industry/0110-whats-new/upload/PSIRemoteTestingBegins8-24.pdf

    April 3, 2020 CDI will not be issuing temporary licenses or waiving legal requirements to pass an examination or provide fingerprints. http://www.insurance.ca.gov/0200-industry/0110-whats-new/upload/NoticePrelicensingReqCOVID-19.pdf

    Colorado

    October 14, 2020 Colorado provided 60 day notice pursuant to Emergency Regulation 20-E-4 that producers and agencies will need to be in compliance with licensing, renewal and continuing education deadlines by December 31, 2020. (No link currently available)

    August 3, 2020 Provides updated information on temporary producer licensing. https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dora/covid-19-and-insurance

    July 15, 2020 Online testing is now available. https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dora/news/insurance-licensing-testing-now-available-online

    May 11, 2020 Allows for temporary resident producer licenses until July 31, 2020. Must have a sponsoring insurer or producer. Temporary license is valid for 180 days and may be converted. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ckwM_QEmWSlYfEdTn_BijIrUGNRqoA_M/view

    May 1, 2020 Starting May 1, 2020, testing centers are reopening in Colorado. https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dora/covid-19-and-insurance

    https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/Portals/11/Pub/INS_B20-17.pdfhttps://insurance.az.gov/governors-executive-order-2020-17-continuity-work-license-requirementshttps://insurance.az.gov/governors-executive-order-2020-17-continuity-work-license-requirementshttps://insurance.az.gov/governors-executive-order-2020-17-continuity-work-license-requirementshttps://insurance.az.gov/governors-executive-order-2020-17-continuity-work-license-requirementshttps://insurance.arkansas.gov/uploads/resource/documents/22-2020.pdfhttps://insurance.arkansas.gov/uploads/resource/documents/11-2020.pdfhttp://www.insurance.ca.gov/0200-industry/0110-whats-new/upload/PSIRemoteTestingBegins8-24.pdfhttp://www.insurance.ca.gov/0200-industry/0110-whats-new/upload/PSIRemoteTestingBegins8-24.pdfhttp://www.insurance.ca.gov/0200-industry/0110-whats-new/upload/NoticePrelicensingReqCOVID-19.pdfhttp://www.insurance.ca.gov/0200-industry/0110-whats-new/upload/NoticePrelicensingReqCOVID-19.pdfhttps://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dora/covid-19-and-insurancehttps://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dora/news/insurance-licensing-testing-now-available-onlinehttps://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dora/news/insurance-licensing-testing-now-available-onlinehttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1ckwM_QEmWSlYfEdTn_BijIrUGNRqoA_M/viewhttps://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dora/covid-19-and-insurance

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    Colorado April 2, 2020 Waives proctor requirements for continuing education exams and allows for the continuation of license and renewal deadlines during the COVID-19 outbreak in Colorado. Producers and agencies will have 60 days to come into compliance after expiration of the emergency order. https://drive.google.com/file/d/14ghJM0s8_lghHLv-mOY7T_D1WguTeL6y/view

    Connecticut

    August 4, 2020 Effective August 13, 2020, Connecticut will no longer be accepting temporary resident producer license applications. (No link currently available).

    April 21, 2020 Allows for temporary resident producer licenses. Must be appointed by an insurer. License will expire 180 days from date of issue. License is convertible. Apply through the department. https://portal.ct.gov/CID/Public-Notices/Temporary-Insurance-Producer-License-April-21-2020

    April 7, 2020 Department released FAQs. https://www.nh.gov/insurance/producers/documents/producer-adjuster-licensing-faq-covid-19.pdf

    March 23, 2020 Renewal date for licenses that expire from March 24, 2020 to May 31, 2020 are extended to June 30, 2020. CE compliance requirements that must be completed between March 24, 2020 to May 31, 2020 are extended to June 30, 2020. CE classes that were offered in the classroom may be offered as a webinar. https://portal.ct.gov/CID/Public-Notices/Licensing-Renewal-Notice-During-COVID-19

    Delaware

    June 26, 2020 Effective June 30, 2020, Delaware will no longer be offering temporary licenses. https://insurance.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2020/07/Producers-and-Adjusters-Bulletin-No-33.pdf

    April 3, 2020 Allows for temporary licenses for those unable to take an examination. Temporary licensees have 90 days after testing centers reopen to take the exam. Background checks are required and temporary licensee must have a letter of responsibility from an individual actively licensed individual in Delaware. https://insurance.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2020/04/Producers-and-Adjusters-Bulletin-No-33.pdf

    District of Columbia

    April 13, 2020 March 31, 2020 expiration dates are moved to May 31, 2020. April 30, 2020 expiration dates are moved to June 30, 2020. (No link currently available)

    Florida

    November 5, 2020

    Florida will cease accepting temporary license applications at the close of business on November 10, 2020. (no link currently available).

    October 21, 2020 Remote online testing is now available. (no link currently available).

    May 20, 2020 Third party testing locations began offering Florida exams. Visit https://home.pearsonvue.com/fl/insurance for more information.

    April 17, 2020 Allows for temporary resident producer licenses for health, life and personal lines. Must meet fingerprinting, criminal history and background checks. Must be appointed by a sponsoring insurer. License shall expire six months after the date it was issued. Licenses will cease being offered 14 days from the date after which half the examination centers reopen or the emergency order expires. https://www.myfloridacfo.com/Division/Agents/documents/CFODirective2020_07InsuranceAgentLicensees.pdf

    https://drive.google.com/file/d/14ghJM0s8_lghHLv-mOY7T_D1WguTeL6y/viewhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/14ghJM0s8_lghHLv-mOY7T_D1WguTeL6y/viewhttps://portal.ct.gov/CID/Public-Notices/Temporary-Insurance-Producer-License-April-21-2020https://portal.ct.gov/CID/Public-Notices/Temporary-Insurance-Producer-License-April-21-2020https://www.nh.gov/insurance/producers/documents/producer-adjuster-licensing-faq-covid-19.pdfhttps://www.nh.gov/insurance/producers/documents/producer-adjuster-licensing-faq-covid-19.pdfhttps://portal.ct.gov/CID/Public-Notices/Licensing-Renewal-Notice-During-COVID-19https://insurance.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2020/07/Producers-and-Adjusters-Bulletin-No-33.pdfhttps://insurance.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2020/07/Producers-and-Adjusters-Bulletin-No-33.pdfhttps://insurance.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2020/04/Producers-and-Adjusters-Bulletin-No-33.pdfhttps://insurance.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2020/04/Producers-and-Adjusters-Bulletin-No-33.pdfhttps://home.pearsonvue.com/fl/insurancehttps://www.myfloridacfo.com/Division/Agents/documents/CFODirective2020_07InsuranceAgentLicensees.pdfhttps://www.myfloridacfo.com/Division/Agents/documents/CFODirective2020_07InsuranceAgentLicensees.pdf

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    Georgia March 31, 2020 Continuing education requirements for in-person CE are waived until May 31, 2020. https://www.oci.ga.gov/ExternalResources/Announcements/Bulletin-3312020-1214.pdf

    Hawaii

    October 15, 2020 Effective November 15, 2020, certain applications will be made available online at NIPR.com. https://cca.hawaii.gov/ins/files/2020/10/Commissioners-Memo-2020-13LIC.pdf

    July 17, 2020 License and CE renewal extension memos shall remain in effect until further notice by the department. https://cca.hawaii.gov/ins/files/2020/07/2020_9A-FINAL-2-signed.pdf

    June 3, 2020 Workers compensation adjuster licenses subject to renewal on June16, 2002 will be extended without examinations until examinations can be completed. Fees must be paid and a written declaration provided to the commissioner regarding lack of availability. https://cca.hawaii.gov/ins/files/2020/06/IC-Memo-2020-5LIC_post.pdf

    March 19, 2020 Workers compensation adjuster licenses subject to renewal on April 16, will be extended without examinations until 45 days after the examinations are made available. Renewal fees must be paid and an explanation must be provided to the Commissioner. https://cca.hawaii.gov/ins/files/2020/03/IC-Memo-2020-2LIC.pdf

    March 18, 2020 New producer and surplus lines licenses should continue to go through NIPR. Renewal licenses should continue to process online through the department. Reinstatement over two years must be done on paper. https://cca.hawaii.gov/ins/files/2020/03/Commissioners-Memo-re-New-Renew-React-Licenses-2020-1LIC.pdf

    Idaho April 6, 2020

    Allows for provisional resident licenses for a period of 6 months. Applications should be submitted directly to the department. Information on provisional examinations is available through the department. https://doi.idaho.gov/DisplayPDF?ID=7753

    Illinois

    August 21, 2020 Extends Executive Order 2020-29 through September 19, 2020. https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/Executive-Orders/ExecutiveOrder2020-52.aspx

    July 24, 2020 Extends requirements in the April 20 order until August 22, 2020. https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/Executive-Orders/ExecutiveOrder2020-48.aspx

    April 20, 2020 Suspends requirements for classroom education allowing for webinars or distance learning; suspends the 90 day limitation on temporary licenses during the state of emergency; and suspends the requirement that the two part producer licensing test must be passed within 90 days of each other. https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/Executive-Orders/ExecutiveOrder2020-29.aspx

    Indiana

    August 18, 2020 Beginning September 1, 2020 online proctored exams are available. https://www.in.gov/idoi/2611.htm

    June 9, 2020 Additional testing centers will open July 15, 2020. https://www.in.gov/idoi/2611.htm

    June 4, 2020 License renewal applications and CE due on March 31, April 30 or May 31, 2020 have been extended to June 30. 2020. https://www.in.gov/idoi/2611.htm

    https://www.oci.ga.gov/ExternalResources/Announcements/Bulletin-3312020-1214.pdfhttps://cca.hawaii.gov/ins/files/2020/10/Commissioners-Memo-2020-13LIC.pdfhttps://cca.hawaii.gov/ins/files/2020/10/Commissioners-Memo-2020-13LIC.pdfhttps://cca.hawaii.gov/ins/files/2020/07/2020_9A-FINAL-2-signed.pdfhttps://cca.hawaii.gov/ins/files/2020/06/IC-Memo-2020-5LIC_post.pdfhttps://cca.hawaii.gov/ins/files/2020/03/IC-Memo-2020-2LIC.pdfhttps://cca.hawaii.gov/ins/files/2020/03/Commissioners-Memo-re-New-Renew-React-Licenses-2020-1LIC.pdfhttps://cca.hawaii.gov/ins/files/2020/03/Commissioners-Memo-re-New-Renew-React-Licenses-2020-1LIC.pdfhttps://doi.idaho.gov/DisplayPDF?ID=7753https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/Executive-Orders/ExecutiveOrder2020-52.aspxhttps://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/Executive-Orders/ExecutiveOrder2020-48.aspxhttps://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/Executive-Orders/ExecutiveOrder2020-29.aspxhttps://www.in.gov/idoi/2611.htmhttps://www.in.gov/idoi/2611.htmhttps://www.in.gov/idoi/2611.htm

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    Indiana

    June 1, 2020 Provides information on expanded availability of test centers. https://www.in.gov/idoi/2611.htm

    May 11, 2020 Update - License renewal applications and continuing education due on March 31, April 30, or May 31, 2020 have been extended to June 4, 2020. As of May 1, 2020, testing vendor sites have been reopened. https://www.in.gov/idoi/2611.htm

    April 13, 2020 License renewal applications and continuing education due on March 31 or April 30, 2020 have been extended to June 22, 2020. https://www.in.gov/idoi/2611.htm

    April 7, 2020 Examination sites expected to reopen on May 1, 2020. Licensees will have 90 days after reopening to take exams (potentially July 30, 2020). https://www.in.gov/idoi/2611.htm

    March 24, 2020 Licensees who are unable to complete continuing education requirements due to examination site closures (March 16-potentially reopening on April 16, 2020) whose licenses expired will have 90 days to take the exams. https://www.in.gov/idoi/2611.htm

    March 23, 2020 Any state issued license which is set to expire during the public health emergency is extended 60 days. https://www.in.gov/gov/files/Executive%20Order%2020-09%20(Continuity%20of%20Government%20Operations).pdf https://www.in.gov/idoi/files/20200326%20Bulletin%20252%20eo05%20final.pdf

    Iowa

    November 6, 2020

    Effective November 12, 2020, Iowa will be offering online examinations. https://iid.iowa.gov/press-releases/onvue-to-provide-online-insurance-producer-examinations

    May 29, 2020 Extends issuance of temporary licenses until June 30, 2020. Applicants must attempt to register for the examination prior to applying for a temporary license. https://iid.iowa.gov/documents/20-09

    April 9, 2020 Allows for temporary licenses for producers who have completed training but are unable to take a licensing exam. Licenses may be obtained until June 1 and are good for three months following issuance. Appointments are not required. Applicants should apply directly through the DOI. https://iid.iowa.gov/documents/commissioners-bulletin/bulletin-20-07

    March 25, 2020 Waives classroom continuing education and proctor requirements until further notice. https://iid.iowa.gov/documents/bulletin-20-05-0

    Kansas Last Updated November 13, 2020

    The Pearson Vue Professional Centers in Kansas are open to those needing to take the Kansas Insurance Producer Exams. In addition, the Kansas Insurance Department authorized Pearson Vue to open up its entire third-party vendor network in Kansas and nationwide to offer the Kansas Insurance Producer Exams. The Pearson Vue Professional Centers in Colorado, Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri and Oklahoma will also be providing the Kansas Insurance Producer Exams. If a person needs to schedule an exam, they should do so through the normal process on Pearson Vue’s website: https://home.pearsonvue.com/ https://insurance.ks.gov/documents/department/COVID19-FAQ.pdf

    https://www.in.gov/idoi/2611.htmhttps://www.in.gov/idoi/2611.htmhttps://www.in.gov/idoi/2611.htmhttps://www.in.gov/idoi/2611.htmhttps://www.in.gov/idoi/2611.htmhttps://www.in.gov/gov/files/Executive%20Order%2020-09%20(Continuity%20of%20Government%20Operations).pdfhttps://www.in.gov/gov/files/Executive%20Order%2020-09%20(Continuity%20of%20Government%20Operations).pdfhttps://www.in.gov/idoi/files/20200326%20Bulletin%20252%20eo05%20final.pdfhttps://iid.iowa.gov/press-releases/onvue-to-provide-online-insurance-producer-examinationshttps://iid.iowa.gov/press-releases/onvue-to-provide-online-insurance-producer-examinationshttps://iid.iowa.gov/documents/20-09https://iid.iowa.gov/documents/commissioners-bulletin/bulletin-20-07https://iid.iowa.gov/documents/commissioners-bulletin/bulletin-20-07https://iid.iowa.gov/documents/bulletin-20-05-0https://home.pearsonvue.com/https://insurance.ks.gov/documents/department/COVID19-FAQ.pdf

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    Kentucky

    June 24, 2020 Effective June 29, 2020, the Frankfort testing site will be closed. http://insurance.ky.gov/ppc/Documents/DOIAnnouncementExamReOpenandTempLicNew2.pdf

    May 28, 2020 In person examinations will begin June 15, 2020. Effective July 31, 2020, Kentucky will no longer issue temporary licenses. http://insurance.ky.gov/ppc/Documents/DOIAnnouncementExamReOpenandTempLic.pdf

    April 30, 2020 Allows for temporary resident producer licenses. Must be appointed by a sponsoring insurer and complete background check information. Temporary licenses will be issued for a period of 180 days. Licenses will expire 60 days after the state of emergency ends. Apply through NIPR.com with additional temporary license from the department. http://insurance.ky.gov/ppc/Documents/GuidanceTemporaryResidentAgentLicensesforNewApplicants.pdf

    April 17, 2020 Updates March 17 information. Beginning with those who had CE due March 31, 2020 and continuing through the end of the state of emergency, licensees have 60 days from the end of the emergency to complete CE. License renewal deadlines are not extended. http://insurance.ky.gov/PPC/static_info.aspx?static_id=156

    March 17, 2020 Extends deadline for compliance with CE examinations for March and April licensees. March 31 moves to May 31 and April 30 moves to June 30. http://insurance.ky.gov/PPC/static_info.aspx?static_id=156

    Louisiana

    May 15, 2020 Temporary licenses will continue to be issued through May 31, 2020. Temporary licenses including those already issued will be valid for 60 days after the date of issuance unless extended by the department upon request. (No link currently available) Please review the following https://nipr.com/sites/default/files/2020-05/Lousiana_DOI_Bulletin_Temp_License_Extenstion.pdf

    April 17, 2020 Producer and adjuster licenses that expire on April 30, 2020 are extended to May 12, 2020. http://www.ldi.la.gov/docs/default-source/documents/legaldocs/rules/rule44-cur-extensionofrenewalda.pdf?sfvrsn=8b494f52_6

    April 6, 2020 Allows for temporary license of adjusters (not public adjusters). Temporary licenses expire on May 15, 2020 and may be converted to a permanent license. https://ldi.la.gov/docs/default-source/documents/legaldocs/rules/rule43-cur-temporarylicensingof

    March 25, 2020 Allows for temporary license of a producer who has taken an approved pre-licensing course and would be eligible to sit for a test. All temporary licenses expire on May 15. Temporary licenses may be converted. https://ldi.la.gov/docs/default-source/documents/legaldocs/rules/rule38-cur-temporarylicensingof

    Maine

    April 15, 2020 Allows for a temporary license for a resident producer. Applications must be faxed, mailed or emailed to the Bureau. Temporary producer must have a licensed sponsor and must be appointed by an insurer. License remains in effect until 90 days after testing centers are reopened but no more than 180 days. https://www.maine.gov/pfr/insurance/legal/bulletins/index_by_number.html

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    Maine

    March 25, 2020 Classroom continuing education courses may be provided via webinar. Remote proctoring is allowed for exams. Resident producers and consultants whose CE compliance period ends March 31, 2020 to April 30, 2020 are granted an extension until May 31, 2020. https://www.maine.gov/pfr/insurance/covid19_cornoavirus/pdfs/licensing_and_continuing_education_updates_related_to_covid-19.pdf

    Maryland

    September 25, 2020

    Beginning October 1, 2020, Maryland will offer online remote testing. https://insurance.maryland.gov/Pages/newscenter/NewsDetails.aspx?NR=2020288

    April 29, 2020 Testing centers for examinations will be open in Maryland beginning May 1, 2020. https://insurance.maryland.gov/Pages/newscenter/NewsDetails.aspx?NR=2020270

    March 12, 2020 Extends deadline for license renewals to 30 days after this emergency order is lifted. This is not specific to producer licensing. https://governor.maryland.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Licenses-Permits-Registration.pdf

    Massachusetts

    October 7, 2020 Extends deadline for license renewals and continuing education deadlines until December 31, 2020. Continues to allow for online proctored exams. https://www.mass.gov/doc/bulletin-2020-29-individual-license-extensions-granted-during-the-covid-19-coronavirus-health/download

    April 29, 2020 Allows for temporary resident producer licenses. Must be appointed by a sponsoring insurer. Licenses expire 90 days after state of emergency is lifted or 180 days from date of issue. Can be converted. Apply through the department on paper until online option is available through NIPR. https://www.mass.gov/doc/bulletin-2020-14-temporary-individual-insurance-producer-licenses-during-the-covid-19/download

    April 15, 2020 Department released FAQs. https://www.mass.gov/doc/frequently-asked-questions-during-covid-19-coronavirus-public-health-crisis-individual/download

    April 3, 2020 All individual licenses are extended for 90 days following the end of the state of emergency. Classroom continuing education classes can be offered online. https://www.mass.gov/doc/bulletin-2020-12-individual-insurance-licensing-during-the-covid-19-coronavirus-health-crisis/download

    March 18, 2020 Extends expiring professional licenses issued by state agencies to 90 days after the termination of this order. This is not specific to producer licensing. https://www.mass.gov/doc/march-18-2020-professional-licensure-order/download

    Michigan

    October 16, 2020 Effective October 22, 2020, temporary licenses will no longer be issued. https://www.michigan.gov/documents/difs/Bulletin_2020-40-INS_705279_7.pdf

    October 12, 2020 Provides update on open testing centers. https://www.michigan.gov/documents/difs/Test_Sites_Reopening_691667_7.pdf?101220

    August 28, 2020 Remote online proctored exams are available beginning September 1, 2020. https://www.michigan.gov/documents/difs/Remote_Online_Proctored_Exams_700781_7.pdf

    https://www.maine.gov/pfr/insurance/covid19_cornoavirus/pdfs/licensing_and_continuing_education_updates_related_to_covid-19.pdfhttps://www.maine.gov/pfr/insurance/covid19_cornoavirus/pdfs/licensing_and_continuing_education_updates_related_to_covid-19.pdfhttps://insurance.maryland.gov/Pages/newscenter/NewsDetails.aspx?NR=2020288https://insurance.maryland.gov/Pages/newscenter/NewsDetails.aspx?NR=2020270https://governor.maryland.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Licenses-Permits-Registration.pdfhttps://governor.maryland.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Licenses-Permits-Registration.pdfhttps://www.mass.gov/doc/bulletin-2020-29-individual-license-extensions-granted-during-the-covid-19-coronavirus-health/downloadhttps://www.mass.gov/doc/bulletin-2020-29-individual-license-extensions-granted-during-the-covid-19-coronavirus-health/downloadhttps://www.mass.gov/doc/bulletin-2020-14-temporary-individual-insurance-producer-licenses-during-the-covid-19/downloadhttps://www.mass.gov/doc/bulletin-2020-14-temporary-individual-insurance-producer-licenses-during-the-covid-19/downloadhttps://www.mass.gov/doc/frequently-asked-questions-during-covid-19-coronavirus-public-health-crisis-individual/downloadhttps://www.mass.gov/doc/frequently-asked-questions-during-covid-19-coronavirus-public-health-crisis-individual/downloadhttps://www.mass.gov/doc/bulletin-2020-12-individual-insurance-licensing-during-the-covid-19-coronavirus-health-crisis/downloadhttps://www.mass.gov/doc/bulletin-2020-12-individual-insurance-licensing-during-the-covid-19-coronavirus-health-crisis/downloadhttps://www.mass.gov/doc/march-18-2020-professional-licensure-order/downloadhttps://www.michigan.gov/documents/difs/Bulletin_2020-40-INS_705279_7.pdfhttps://www.michigan.gov/documents/difs/Test_Sites_Reopening_691667_7.pdf?101220https://www.michigan.gov/documents/difs/Test_Sites_Reopening_691667_7.pdf?101220https://www.michigan.gov/documents/difs/Remote_Online_Proctored_Exams_700781_7.pdfhttps://www.michigan.gov/documents/difs/Remote_Online_Proctored_Exams_700781_7.pdf

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    Michigan

    May 20, 2020 Additional testing locations were reopened. https://www.michigan.gov/documents/difs/Test_Sites_Reopening_691667_7.pdf

    April 22, 2020 Updated temporary resident producer licensing requirements. Rescinds the April 13, 2020 bulletin. https://www.michigan.gov/documents/difs/Bulletin_2020-20-INS_688299_7.pdf

    April 13, 2020 Temporary resident producer licenses shall be issued for a period of 90 days or no later than 30 days following the end of the emergency but no longer than 180 days. Temporary resident producers must have a sponsoring insurer. Applicants should use NIPR.com but applications for the sponsoring insurer are available through the state. https://www.michigan.gov/documents/difs/Bulletin_2020-15-INS_687010_7.pdf

    April 3, 2020 Education providers may convert classroom-based pre-licensing and continuing education classes to online classes. https://www.michigan.gov/documents/difs/PE_Classroom_to_Webinar_685529_7.pdf https://www.michigan.gov/documents/difs/Education_Providers_Update_684253_7.pdf

    Minnesota

    June 22, 2020 Beginning June 22, 2020, fingerprinting is available. https://mn.gov/commerce/licensees/

    April 27, 2020 Extends renewal deadlines for producers and adjustors from March 31, 2020 to May 31, 2020. http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/regulatory-guide-20-21-22-extension-for-renewals.pdf

    April 24, 2020 Allows for temporary resident producer licenses. Licenses are valid for 180 days. Must be appointed by a sponsoring insurer. Apply through sircon.com http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/regulatory-guide-temporary-producer-licensing.pdf

    April 15, 2020 Provides notice of plan to issue temporary licenses electronically. http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/temporary-license-process.pdf

    March 30, 2020 Insurance producers and adjusters with renewal deadlines of March 31, 2020 have until April 30, 2020 to complete all renewal requirements including continuing education and fees. http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/comm-reg-guidance-20-01.pdf

    Mississippi

    April 7, 2020 Allows initial applicants who have met all pre-licensing requirements but have been unable to take an exam to receive a temporary license. Temporary licenses are good for 180 days during which time the applicant shall take the licensing exam. Applications should be submitted directly to the insurance department. http://www.mid.ms.gov/legal/bulletins/20206bul.pdf

    April 1, 2020 Producers, adjusters and bail bondsmen whose compliance period ends in March, April, May or June should contact the department to request an extension for CE requirements in order to renew. http://www.mid.ms.gov/legal/bulletins/20205bul.pdf

    Missouri November 12, 2020

    Effective November 17, 2020, online examinations will be available. (no link currently available)

    https://www.michigan.gov/documents/difs/Test_Sites_Reopening_691667_7.pdfhttps://www.michigan.gov/documents/difs/Bulletin_2020-20-INS_688299_7.pdfhttps://www.michigan.gov/documents/difs/Bulletin_2020-20-INS_688299_7.pdfhttps://www.michigan.gov/documents/difs/Bulletin_2020-15-INS_687010_7.pdfhttps://www.michigan.gov/documents/difs/PE_Classroom_to_Webinar_685529_7.pdfhttps://www.michigan.gov/documents/difs/Education_Providers_Update_684253_7.pdfhttps://mn.gov/commerce/licensees/http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/regulatory-guide-20-21-22-extension-for-renewals.pdfhttp://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/regulatory-guide-20-21-22-extension-for-renewals.pdfhttp://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/regulatory-guide-temporary-producer-licensing.pdfhttp://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/temporary-license-process.pdfhttp://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/comm-reg-guidance-20-01.pdfhttp://www.mid.ms.gov/legal/bulletins/20206bul.pdfhttp://www.mid.ms.gov/legal/bulletins/20205bul.pdf

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    Missouri

    June 15, 2020 Effective June 16, 2020, Missouri will cease taking applications for temporary resident producer licenses. https://insurance.mo.gov/laws/bulletin/documents/Bulletin20-16DiscontinuingissuingTemporaryMissouriResidentInsuranceProducerLicense.pdf

    April 13, 2020 Temporary resident producer licenses are valid for 90 days after the issuance of a license. Applicants must have a sponsoring producer and should submit applications directly to the Department of Insurance. Temporary licenses can be converted. https://insurance.mo.gov/laws/bulletin/documents/TemporaryProducerBulletin20-09.pdf

    Nebraska

    October 1, 2020 Proctor requirements for self-study CE are waived until December 31, 2020. https://doi.nebraska.gov/news/notice-waiver-proctor-requirements-nebraska-extended-through-december-31

    July 28, 2020 Proctor requirements for self-study CE are waived until September 30, 2020. https://doi.nebraska.gov/sites/doi.nebraska.gov/files/doc/ProducerLicensingOnlineProctorWaiverExtended.pdf

    May 1, 2020 Effective May 1, 2020, some testing centers will be reopened. Nebraska will no longer be offering temporary licenses. https://doi.nebraska.gov/sites/doi.nebraska.gov/files/doc/ReopeningPrometricTestingCenters.pdf

    April 17, 2020 Remotely proctored insurance examinations are available. https://doi.nebraska.gov/sites/doi.nebraska.gov/files/doc/Remotely-ProctoredExamsAvailabletoCandidates.pdf

    March 31, 2020 Temporary resident producer license is valid for 90 days. Applicants should submit the application directly through the Department of Insurance. https://doi.nebraska.gov/sites/doi.nebraska.gov/files/doc/TemporaryResidentProducerLicenseandSupplemental%20Info.pdf

    March 23, 2020 Resident licenses expiring in March or April may be granted a 90-day extension of the CE requirement. Must request an extension from the DOI. Proctor requirements for self-study are waived until July 31, 2020. https://doi.nebraska.gov/sites/doi.nebraska.gov/files/doc/ProducerLicensingInformationCoronavirus.pdf

    Nevada

    June 15, 2020 Testing centers are operating at 50% capacity. http://doi.nv.gov/Licensing/

    April 28, 2020 Third party testing centers are now offering exams on a reduced schedule and capacity. http://doi.nv.gov/Licensing/

    April 1, 2020 Approved classroom courses can be provided via webinar. Waives the exam-proctoring requirement for self-study classes. http://doi.nv.gov/Licensing/

    New Hampshire

    June 16, 2020 Remote online testing is now available. Testing centers are open at 50% capacity. https://www.nh.gov/insurance/producers/documents/producer-adjuster-licensing-faq-covid-19.pdf

    May 14, 2020 Extends license renewal deadlines for May 31, 2020 an additional 30 days to June 30, 2020. https://www.nh.gov/insurance/media/bulletins/2020/documents/ins-20-034-ab-producer-licensing-renewal-extension.pdf

    https://insurance.mo.gov/laws/bulletin/documents/Bulletin20-16DiscontinuingissuingTemporaryMissouriResidentInsuranceProducerLicense.pdfhttps://insurance.mo.gov/laws/bulletin/documents/Bulletin20-16DiscontinuingissuingTemporaryMissouriResidentInsuranceProducerLicense.pdfhttps://insurance.mo.gov/laws/bulletin/documents/TemporaryProducerBulletin20-09.pdfhttps://doi.nebraska.gov/news/notice-waiver-proctor-requirements-nebraska-extended-through-december-31https://doi.nebraska.gov/news/notice-waiver-proctor-requirements-nebraska-extended-through-december-31https://doi.nebraska.gov/sites/doi.nebraska.gov/files/doc/ProducerLicensingOnlineProctorWaiverExtended.pdfhttps://doi.nebraska.gov/sites/doi.nebraska.gov/files/doc/ProducerLicensingOnlineProctorWaiverExtended.pdfhttps://doi.nebraska.gov/sites/doi.nebraska.gov/files/doc/ReopeningPrometricTestingCenters.pdfhttps://doi.nebraska.gov/sites/doi.nebraska.gov/files/doc/ReopeningPrometricTestingCenters.pdfhttps://doi.nebraska.gov/sites/doi.nebraska.gov/files/doc/Remotely-ProctoredExamsAvailabletoCandidates.pdfhttps://doi.nebraska.gov/sites/doi.nebraska.gov/files/doc/Remotely-ProctoredExamsAvailabletoCandidates.pdfhttps://doi.nebraska.gov/sites/doi.nebraska.gov/files/doc/TemporaryResidentProducerLicenseandSupplemental%20Info.pdfhttps://doi.nebraska.gov/sites/doi.nebraska.gov/files/doc/TemporaryResidentProducerLicenseandSupplemental%20Info.pdfhttps://doi.nebraska.gov/sites/doi.nebraska.gov/files/doc/ProducerLicensingInformationCoronavirus.pdfhttps://doi.nebraska.gov/sites/doi.nebraska.gov/files/doc/ProducerLicensingInformationCoronavirus.pdfhttp://doi.nv.gov/Licensing/http://doi.nv.gov/Licensing/http://doi.nv.gov/Licensing/https://www.nh.gov/insurance/producers/documents/producer-adjuster-licensing-faq-covid-19.pdfhttps://www.nh.gov/insurance/producers/documents/producer-adjuster-licensing-faq-covid-19.pdfhttps://www.nh.gov/insurance/media/bulletins/2020/documents/ins-20-034-ab-producer-licensing-renewal-extension.pdfhttps://www.nh.gov/insurance/media/bulletins/2020/documents/ins-20-034-ab-producer-licensing-renewal-extension.pdf

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    New Hampshire

    March 30, 2020 Extends deadline for licensing renewals by two months. Renewal deadlines that were March 31, 2020 are now May 31, 2020. Renewal deadlines that were April 30, 2020 are now June 30, 2020. https://www.nh.gov/insurance/media/bulletins/2020/documents/ins-20-023-ab-producer-license-renewal-deadlines.pdf

    New Jersey

    September 11, 2020

    Beginning September 15, 2020, New Jersey is offering remote testing. https://www.state.nj.us/dobi/bulletins/blt20_32.pdf

    August 10, 2020 Extends extension of suspension of requirement for an independent monitor for continuing education courses. https://www.state.nj.us/dobi/bulletins/blt20_29.pdf

    August 3, 2020 Provides updates on the temporary licensing process. https://www.state.nj.us/dobi/bulletins/blt20_28.pdf

    May 4, 2020 Producer licenses that expire May 31, 2020 are extended until August 31, 2020. Licenses that expire on or between March 31, 2020 and June 30, 2020 are granted a three month. Monitored exams are not required for self-study. https://www.state.nj.us/dobi/bulletins/blt20_21.pdf

    May 4 2020 Allows for temporary resident producer licenses. Must be appointed by a sponsoring insurer. Must complete the fingerprinting/background check process. May only apply for the license during the state of emergency. Apply through the New Jersey Insurance Department. https://www.state.nj.us/dobi/bulletins/blt20_21.pdf

    New York

    August 6, 2020 Extends the March 25, 2020 circular letter. https://www.dfs.ny.gov/industry_guidance/circular_letters/cl2020_s03_cl2020_09

    July 2, 2020 Extends the March 25, 2020 circular letter to August 7, 2020. https://www.dfs.ny.gov/industry_guidance/circular_letters/cl2020_s02_cl2020_09

    June 11, 2020 Remote online proctored exams will be available beginning June 15, 2020. https://www.dfs.ny.gov/reports_and_publications/press_releases/pr202006111

    May 21, 2020 Extends the March 25 letter an additional 45 days to July 8, 2020. https://www.dfs.ny.gov/industry_guidance/circular_letters/cl2020_s01_cl2020_09

    March 25, 2020 Suspends the expiration of licenses for the next 60 days. Monitors are not required for continuing education or pre-licensing exams during this time period. https://www.dfs.ny.gov/industry_guidance/circular_letters/cl2020_09

    North Carolina

    April 17, 2020 Allows for temporary resident producer licenses. Applicants will need to pass the licensing exam and complete the fingerprinting process. Apply through NIPR.com. Temporary license are effective for 120 days and can be converted to permanent licensure. https://files.nc.gov/doi/documents/agent-services/temporary-licensing-with-pearson-vue-initiatives.pdf

    March 19, 2020

    Producers and Adjusters whose CE compliance period expires in March, April or May are granted an extension until June 30, 2020. Previously approved classroom CE can be delivered via webinar. https://files.nc.gov/doi/documents/agent-services/covid-19-memo-03.19.2020.pdf and https://www.ncdoi.gov/documents/licensing-and-education-north-carolina-resident-producers-and-adjusters-memo (Updated April 3, 2020)

    https://www.nh.gov/insurance/media/bulletins/2020/documents/ins-20-023-ab-producer-license-renewal-deadlines.pdfhttps://www.nh.gov/insurance/media/bulletins/2020/documents/ins-20-023-ab-producer-license-renewal-deadlines.pdfhttps://www.state.nj.us/dobi/bulletins/blt20_32.pdfhttps://www.state.nj.us/dobi/bulletins/blt20_29.pdfhttps://www.state.nj.us/dobi/bulletins/blt20_28.pdfhttps://www.state.nj.us/dobi/bulletins/blt20_21.pdfhttps://www.state.nj.us/dobi/bulletins/blt20_21.pdfhttps://www.dfs.ny.gov/industry_guidance/circular_letters/cl2020_s03_cl2020_09https://www.dfs.ny.gov/industry_guidance/circular_letters/cl2020_s02_cl2020_09https://www.dfs.ny.gov/reports_and_publications/press_releases/pr202006111https://www.dfs.ny.gov/industry_guidance/circular_letters/cl2020_s01_cl2020_09https://www.dfs.ny.gov/industry_guidance/circular_letters/cl2020_09https://files.nc.gov/doi/documents/agent-services/temporary-licensing-with-pearson-vue-initiatives.pdfhttps://files.nc.gov/doi/documents/agent-services/temporary-licensing-with-pearson-vue-initiatives.pdfhttps://files.nc.gov/doi/documents/agent-services/covid-19-memo-03.19.2020.pdfhttps://files.nc.gov/doi/documents/agent-services/covid-19-memo-03.19.2020.pdfhttps://www.ncdoi.gov/documents/licensing-and-education-north-carolina-resident-producers-and-adjusters-memohttps://www.ncdoi.gov/documents/licensing-and-education-north-carolina-resident-producers-and-adjusters-memo

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    North Dakota

    April 22, 2020 For licenses that expire April 30, 2020, CE reporting is extended to May 31, 2020. License renewal deadlines are not extended. https://www.nd.gov/ndins/sites/www/files/documents/Bulletins/2020/Bulletin%202020-9%20Continuing%20Education%20Requirements%20-%20COVID-19.pdf

    April 20, 2020 Allows for remote proctored examinations. https://www.nd.gov/ndins/news/insurance-commissioner-announces-availability-online-producer-licensing-testing

    March 25, 2020 For licenses that expire March 31, 2020, CE reporting is extended to April 30, 2020. License renewal deadlines are not extended. https://www.nd.gov/ndins/sites/www/files/documents/Bulletins/2020/Bulletin%202020-7%20CE%20Requirements%20-%20COVID-19.pdf

    Ohio

    April 15, 2020 Allows for temporary resident producers effective and continuing through the stay at home order. Apply through NIPR.com. Must have a sponsoring insurer and license will not be valid for more than 180 days. Can be converted to a resident license. https://insurance.ohio.gov/static/Legal/Bulletins/Documents/2020-08.pdf

    March 31, 2020 Licenses that expire during the state of emergency remain valid and may be renewed until no later than 90 days after emergency ends or December 1, 2020, whatever comes first. Pre-license examination certificates will not expire until 30 days after the examination centers reopen. https://insurance.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/odi/about-us/divisions/communications/resources/insurance-coronavirus-covid-19

    Oklahoma

    June 18, 2020 Effective June 25, 2020, Oklahoma will no longer be accepting new temporary producer and apprentice adjuster applications. https://www.oid.ok.gov/specialnotice061820/

    June 2, 2020 All testing centers are open at 100% capacity. https://www.oid.ok.gov/updated-special-notice/

    May 15, 2020 OID will continue to issue temporary producer licenses due to a backlog at test centers. https://www.oid.ok.gov/updated-pl-bulletin-no-2020-02/

    May 1, 2020 Licensing exam centers have been reopened. Temporary licenses are still available until May 14, 2020 when the need will be reevaluated. https://www.oid.ok.gov/specialnotice050120/

    March 26, 2020 Allows for temporary resident producer and apprentice adjuster licenses which are effective for 30 days following the end of the emergency order. Applications must be completed and approved directly through the Oklahoma Insurance Department. https://www.oid.ok.gov/temporary-producer-and-apprentice-adjuster-licenses-process/

    March 20, 2020 Oklahoma is allowing education providers to offer classroom training via webinar with permission from the department. https://www.oid.ok.gov/special-notice-to-oklahoma-insurance-professionals/

    March 19, 2020 Extends license expiration dates until 14 dates after the emergency order is lifted. https://www.sos.ok.gov/documents/executive/1916.pdf

    https://www.nd.gov/ndins/sites/www/files/documents/Bulletins/2020/Bulletin%202020-9%20Continuing%20Education%20Requirements%20-%20COVID-19.pdfhttps://www.nd.gov/ndins/sites/www/files/documents/Bulletins/2020/Bulletin%202020-9%20Continuing%20Education%20Requirements%20-%20COVID-19.pdfhttps://www.nd.gov/ndins/news/insurance-commissioner-announces-availability-online-producer-licensing-testinghttps://www.nd.gov/ndins/news/insurance-commissioner-announces-availability-online-producer-licensing-testinghttps://www.nd.gov/ndins/sites/www/files/documents/Bulletins/2020/Bulletin%202020-7%20CE%20Requirements%20-%20COVID-19.pdfhttps://www.nd.gov/ndins/sites/www/files/documents/Bulletins/2020/Bulletin%202020-7%20CE%20Requirements%20-%20COVID-19.pdfhttps://insurance.ohio.gov/static/Legal/Bulletins/Documents/2020-08.pdfhttps://insurance.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/odi/about-us/divisions/communications/resources/insurance-coronavirus-covid-19https://insurance.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/odi/about-us/divisions/communications/resources/insurance-coronavirus-covid-19https://www.oid.ok.gov/specialnotice061820/https://www.oid.ok.gov/updated-special-notice/https://www.oid.ok.gov/updated-special-notice/https://www.oid.ok.gov/updated-pl-bulletin-no-2020-02/https://www.oid.ok.gov/specialnotice050120/https://www.oid.ok.gov/temporary-producer-and-apprentice-adjuster-licenses-process/https://www.oid.ok.gov/special-notice-to-oklahoma-insurance-professionals/https://www.sos.ok.gov/documents/executive/1916.pdf

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    Oregon July 6, 2020 Online and remote testing will be available July 15, 2020. https://dfr.oregon.gov/business/licensing/insurance/Documents/20200706-testing-blackout.pdf

    Pennsylvania

    June 15, 2020 Remote online testing available beginning July 1, 2020. https://www.media.pa.gov/Pages/Insurance-Details.aspx?newsid=429

    April 22, 2020 Allows for temporary resident producer licenses. Applicants must have a sponsoring insurer and an appointment. Fingerprinting and background checks must be completed. The temporary license is valid for 180 days from the date of issuance. The temporary license may be converted. Apply through sircon.com. https://www.insurance.pa.gov/Regulations/Laws%20Regulations/Documents/COVID-19%20Notice%20-%20Temporary%20Licensing%204-22-2020.pdf

    April 1, 2020 Licenses expiring beginning on March 31, 2020 through May 31, 2020 will remain in active status until further notice. https://www.insurance.pa.gov/Licensees/Pages/default.aspx

    Puerto Rico March 31, 2020 Continuing education requirements for licenses expiring before April 30 are extended to May 31, 2020. http://ocs.pr.gov/enocspr/files/Cartas%20Circulares%202020/CC-2020-1962-D-English.pdf

    Rhode Island

    August 6, 2020 Beginning August 11, 2020, remote online proctored exams will be available. Applications for temporary licenses will end August 30, 2020. https://dbr.ri.gov/documents/news/insurance/InsuranceBulletin2020-6_amended.pdf

    April 17, 2020 Allows for temporary resident insurance producer licenses. Licenses expire 180 days from date of issue. Must have a sponsoring insurer. May be converted to a regular producer license if examination and background qualifications are met within the 180 days. Applications should be completed on NIPR.com https://dbr.ri.gov/documents/news/insurance/InsuranceBulletin2020-6.pdf

    March 19, 2020 March 31, 20202 expiration dates are extended to April 30, 2020. In person CE can be provided virtually. https://dbr.ri.gov/documents/news/insurance/InsuranceBulletin2020-3.pdf

    South Carolina

    September 10, 2020

    Effective September 15, 2020, South Carolina will no longer issue temporary licenses due solely to COVID. https://doi.sc.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=281

    September 1, 2020

    Remote online testing is now available. https://doi.sc.gov/354/Licensing-CE

    April 2, 2020 Allows for temporary licenses for resident applicants meeting the requirements for licensure without testing or fingerprinting. Licenses will be issued for a period of 180 days and will be active during the COVID-19 state of emergency. Applicants should apply on paper directly through the department. License renewal deadlines from March through May are extended 90 days from the original deadline. In person proctoring requirements for CE are waived. https://doi.sc.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=249

    https://dfr.oregon.gov/business/licensing/insurance/Documents/20200706-testing-blackout.pdfhttps://dfr.oregon.gov/business/licensing/insurance/Documents/20200706-testing-blackout.pdfhttps://www.media.pa.gov/Pages/Insurance-Details.aspx?newsid=429https://www.insurance.pa.gov/Regulations/Laws%20Regulations/Documents/COVID-19%20Notice%20-%20Temporary%20Licensing%204-22-2020.pdfhttps://www.insurance.pa.gov/Regulations/Laws%20Regulations/Documents/COVID-19%20Notice%20-%20Temporary%20Licensing%204-22-2020.pdfhttps://www.insurance.pa.gov/Licensees/Pages/default.aspxhttp://ocs.pr.gov/enocspr/files/Cartas%20Circulares%202020/CC-2020-1962-D-English.pdfhttp://ocs.pr.gov/enocspr/files/Cartas%20Circulares%202020/CC-2020-1962-D-English.pdfhttps://dbr.ri.gov/documents/news/insurance/InsuranceBulletin2020-6_amended.pdfhttps://dbr.ri.gov/documents/news/insurance/InsuranceBulletin2020-6.pdfhttps://dbr.ri.gov/documents/news/insurance/InsuranceBulletin2020-3.pdfhttps://dbr.ri.gov/documents/news/insurance/InsuranceBulletin2020-3.pdfhttps://doi.sc.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=281https://doi.sc.gov/354/Licensing-CEhttps://doi.sc.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=249

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    South Dakota

    September 10, 2020

    After September 11, 2020, South Dakota will no longer accept temporary resident license applications. https://dlr.sd.gov/insurance/bulletins/bulletin_20_05_termination_of_temporary_insurance_producer_license_covid19.pdf

    April 17, 2020 Allows for temporary resident licenses. Temporary licenses will be issued until the emergency expires. Licenses are valid for 180 days or 60 days after the COVID-19 emergency concludes, whichever is sooner. Licensees must have a responsible licensed producer designated and must be appointed. Licenses may be converted. Applications should be made directly through the division and will be processed manually.https://dlr.sd.gov/insurance/bulletins/bulletin_20_03_temporary_insurance_producer_license.pdf

    Tennessee April 24, 2020 Allows for temporary resident licenses. Licenses expire in 180 days and can be converted. Fingerprints are required. Licensee must have a sponsoring insurer but appointments are not required. Apply through NIPR.com https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/commerce/documents/insurance/bulletins/042420_April_2020_Temporary_Licensing_Bulletin.pdf

    Texas

    July 6, 2020 Temporary licenses will remain active until further notice. https://www.tdi.texas.gov/agent/index.html

    June 16, 2020 Beginning August 15, 2020, Texas will return to normal processing of temporary licenses. https://www.tdi.texas.gov/agent/temporary-licensing-changes.html

    May 11, 2020 Sponsors for temporary licenses are responsible for the acts of the licensee; are expected to review the applicant’s background for suitability for licensure; and are expected to monitor behavior and provide required training. https://www.tdi.texas.gov/bulletins/2020/B-0026-20.html

    March 24, 2020 Allowing temporary licenses without testing or additional fees. License renewals have been extended by two months and late fees have been waived. Licensees are granted additional time to complete CE requirements. https://www.tdi.texas.gov/bulletins/2020/B-0008-20.html

    Utah

    June 17, 2020 Remote online testing is now available. https://insurance.utah.gov/featured-news/remote-testing-prometric

    May 27, 2020 Effective June 15, 2020, Utah will no longer be accepting applications for temporary resident producer licenses. Testing centers will begin opening June 1, 2020. https://insurance.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020-3Order.pdf

    April 21, 2020 Allows for temporary resident producer licenses. Must have a sponsoring insurer or agency. Must certify compliance with temporary license requirements. License is valid for 180 days from date of issuance. Apply through Sircon. https://insurance.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020-1Order.pdf

    Virginia

    May 20, 2020 Beginning June 1, online examinations are available. https://scc.virginia.gov/pages/Bureau-of-Insurance

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    Virginia

    April 24, 2020 Testing centers will be open for examinations beginning May 1, 2020. https://scc.virginia.gov/pages/Bureau-of-Insurance

    March 17, 2020 Time period to provide education documentation has been extended from 30 days to 90 days due to education providers closing in person testing centers. http://www.scc.virginia.gov/boi/pro/index.aspx

    Washington

    April 28, 2020 Extends producer licensing expiration deadlines. Licenses expiring between March 1 and June 30, 2020 are extended until July 31, 2020. https://www.insurance.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2020-04/r-2020-03-cr-103e.pdf

    April 28, 2020 Classroom courses may be provided via webinar from March 23, 2020 to July 31, 2020. https://www.insurance.wa.gov/sites/default/files/documents/r-2020-02-cr-103e.pdf

    West Virginia

    March 30, 2020 Pre-licensing certificates have been extended from 4 months to 6 months. https://www.wvinsurance.gov/Divisions/Licensing

    March 26, 2020 West Virginia is not extending filing deadlines for producers, surplus lines licensees, adjusters or business entities. https://www.wvinsurance.gov/Portals/0/pdf/pressrelease/20-07%20COVID-19%20Regulatory%20Guidance.pdf?ver=2020-03-26-195235-360

    March 24, 2020 Allows for emergency insurance adjusters. Apply through state website. https://www.wvinsurance.gov/Portals/0/pdf/pressrelease/20-EO-04%20-%20Emergency%20Insurance%20Adjusters%2003-24-2020.pdf?ver=2020-03-24-111733-120

    March 17, 2020 Allows temporary licenses without fingerprints or testing good for 180 days. Temporary licensee must operate with a currently licensed producer. https://www.wvinsurance.gov/Portals/0/pdf/20-06_Temporary_Producer_Licensing.pdf?ver=2020-03-18-084451-700

    Wisconsin

    October 21, 2020 Provides updated information on remote testing process. https://oci.wi.gov/Documents/Regulation/Bulletin20201021PSIUpdate.pdf

    June 1, 2020 Effective July 1, 2020, Wisconsin will be changing education vendors. https://oci.wi.gov/Pages/Regulation/Bulletin20200601NewExamVendor.aspx

    May 29, 2020 Provides updated information on proctoring of online course. https://oci.wi.gov/Pages/Regulation/Bulletin20200529OnlineCourses.aspx

    April 22, 2020 Agent licensing exams may be taken online with a remote proctor. https://oci.wi.gov/Pages/PressReleases/20200422RemoteProctoring.aspx

    March 19, 2020 Classroom education courses can be offered online. Proctors are not required for certain courses, an online personal attestation is sufficient for continuing education. Continuing education requirements are waived for licenses that expire on March 31 and cannot complete online courses. https://oci.wi.gov/Pages/Regulation/Bulletin20200319OnlineCourses.aspx

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    Wyoming March 23, 2020 Wyoming will waive late fees for producers diagnosed with COVID-19 who are unable to renew their license. Requests must be made directly to the department. http://doi.wyo.gov/licensing

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