Marcus, an active resident insurance producer in State X, relocates his permanent residence to State Y. He intends to transition his insurance practice and needs to secure a resident producer license in his new home state. Under standard NAIC model state insurance regulations, what is the maximum timeframe Marcus has to submit his application in State Y to remain exempt from the pre-licensing education and examination requirements?
- Within 90 days of the cancellation of his resident license in State XAnswer
- BWithin 30 days of establishing a physical mailing address in State Y
- CWithin 180 days of receiving a clearance letter from the Department of Insurance in State X
- DHe is permanently exempt from the examination requirement at any time due to nationwide producer reciprocity agreements
Answer
Within 90 days of the cancellation of his resident license in State X
Under standard state insurance regulations based on the NAIC Model Act, a producer who moves to a new state and applies for a resident license for the same lines of authority is exempt from pre-licensing education and examination, provided the application is received within 90 days of the cancellation of their previous resident license.
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Interstate Licensing Transitions and Exam Exemptions