Producer Licensing

Producer Licensing
Jimmy Gunn Division Manager
	The State Insurance Department is required by the Code of Alabama, 1975 Section 27-7-1 through 27-8A-13, to license individuals selling insurance in the State of Alabama. The Producer Licensing Division is responsible for the administration of these code sections by: Administering the applicable statutes and regulations governing the initial and continued licensure of all resident and non-resident producers, adjusters, service representatives, dental service representatives, legal service representatives, motor club representatives, surplus line brokers, reinsurance intermediaries, managing general agents, and business entities. Maintaining files for all individuals and entities licensed through this office so that public documents are accessible upon request. Administering statutes and regulations governing the education of licensed individuals. Collecting fees from license applicants and issuing licenses when approved. Maintaining education standards for initial licensing and continuing education of insurance representatives to ensure that only qualified individuals are licensed to transact insurance business with citizens of this state. Initiating regulatory action for the cancellation or suspension of producers and service representatives who have failed to comply with the annual continuing education and license renewal requirements.

March 13, 2010