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The Alabama Department of Insurance is requiring all renewals to be handled electronically.
Effective September 29, 2008, the National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR) will
be processing the online renewals through their website. The Alabama Department
of Insurance will not accept paper renewal forms. Any paper renewal forms will be
returned and you will be directed to use the online process.
AS OF 10-1-2014 - ALL RENEWAL NOTICES ARE NOW BEING E-MAILED TO ALL LICENSEES
THAT ARE DUE TO RENEW. E-MAIL ADDRESSES MUST BE KEPT CURRENT, OR AS LAW PROVIDES,
E-MAIL ADDRESS VIOLATIONS MAY RESULT IN A MONETARY PENALTY.
Renewals will be reviewed & processed within ten business days.
ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
Select the License Type you wish to renew.
Individual Producer licenses are renewed in the Producer’s birth month biennially
based on the producer’s birth year. Effective 1-1-19, the license may be renewed as early as 90 days
before the end of the licensee’s birth month, and within a grace period of 30 days
after the last day of their birth month with a late fee of $50 added to the regular
renewal fee. If not renewed before the end of the grace period, the license will
be expired.
Upon expiration of your license, you are eligible to reinstate your license for
a period of more than 30 days after expiration to 12 months from the last day of your birth month without the necessity
of passing a written examination by paying twice the renewal fee and for residents
by also completing required CE. However, you must complete the Reissue Process through NIPR, by beginning on our website
(www.aldoi.gov) home page under Producers/Agents,
the Renew Your License link and then click on the license type, then Renew Your
License Residents.
In order to complete your license renewal, you will have to have met your Continuing
Education requirements prior to the time that you complete the online renewal process.
To ensure that all your Continuing Education credits have been reported to the Alabama
Department of Insurance, please view your Continuing Education records
(click here to view CE records).
Effective 1-1-19, no more CE Extensions are being allowed and CE must be showing in the CE transcript for the producer to be able to renew the license.
Please note that it generally can take 3-5 days after compliance for the CE information to be updated in the NIPR database so that you are able to renew.
Current CE Exemptions:
(b) Any producer whose license is limited to acting only as a producer for credit
insurance, rental vehicle insurance, crop, portable electronic, travel, motor club, dental
services, and legal services, or any combination thereof.
(c) Any nonresident producer or service representative who must complete the
continuing education requirements in his or her state of residence. The home state's
requirements may be used to meet this state's continuing education requirements if that state
recognizes reciprocity with Alabama's continuing education requirements. A non-resident
whose home state does not have a continuing education requirement or whose home state
does not recognize reciprocity with Alabama's continuing education requirements, must meet
the continuing education requirements of this state.
(d) Newly licensed producers and service representatives for 12 months following the
effective date of their license.
NOTE:
Please note as of January 1, 2013 Grandfathered CE Exemptions allowed are:
(e) Any individual exempt from the educational requirements of Ala. Code § 27-8A-1
immediately prior to January 1, 2013, so long as the individual remains exempt according to
the law at that time, unless the license is permitted to expire or is otherwise terminated and
remains out of effect for a period of 12 consecutive months, in which case the exemption is no
longer applicable. To maintain an exemption from continuing education requirements, the
individual must submit a statement and dated evidence that the exemption claimed applied
prior to January 1, 2013, and continues in effect at the time of license renewal. Any change in
the claimed exemption, such as loss of certification or position shall result in loss of the
claimed exemption for subsequent renewal periods. Individuals may claim an exemption if
any of the following apply subject to the terms outlined above:
1. Any person licensed only for limited lines insurance, industrial fire, commonly
known as debit fire, insurance, or any combination thereof prior to January 1, 2013.
2. All producers and service representatives licensed in this state for 15 years and at
least 60 years of age or older prior to January 1, 2013.
3. Any person who holds a designation as a Chartered Property and Casualty
Underwriter, Certified Insurance Counselor, Chartered Life Underwriter, Chartered Financial
Consultant, Certified Financial Planner certificant, Registered Health Underwriter, Registered
Employee Benefits Consultant, Certified Health Consultant, or Associate Risk Manager prior
to January 1, 2013.
4. Officers of insurers who are not engaged in the active sale of products prior to
January 1, 2013.
5. Persons who are active members of the Alabama legislature during any portion of
the biennial reporting period prior to January 1, 2013.
Following renewal of your license, you will be able to print one free copy of your
license. Please allow processing time of at least 24 hours prior to printing
your license.
Producer Business Entity licenses are renewed biennially. Producer Business Entities are allowed to renew their license online between October 15th and
December 31st (EVEN YEARS) with a renewal fee of $100. If you fail to renew by January 1st, a $50 late fee will be added to the regular renewal fee.
If license is not renewed before January 30th (ODD YEARS), the license will be expired.
If you fail to renew by this date you will have to reapply online with a new application
and licensing fees.
Surplus Line Broker (Individuals)
Surplus Line Broker licenses are renewed annually. Surplus Line Broker- Individuals
are allowed to renew their license online between October 1st and December 31st
with a renewal fee of $200. If license is not renewed before January 1st, the license
will be expired.
Surplus Line Broker Business Entity
Surplus Line Broker-Business Entity licenses are renewed annually. Surplus Line Broker-Business Entities are allowed to renew their license online between October 1st and
December 31st with a renewal fee of $500. If license is not renewed before January 1st, the license will be expired.
Adjuster licenses are renewed biennially. Effective 1-1-19, adjusters are allowed to renew their license
online 90 days prior to their birth month until the last day of their birth month,
with a renewal fee of $80. If your license is not renewed by the last day of the
birth month, the license is given a 30 day grace period with a $40.00 late fee plus
the $80.00 renewal fee. If your license is not renewed by the last day of your birth
month or your 30 day grace period the license will then be expired and have a 365
day reinstatement period from the last day of your birth month with a $160.00 fee.
BEGINNING APRIL 1, 2015, IF NO CE IS SHOWN IN THE CE TRANSCRIPT FOR THE INDIVIDUAL
SEEKING TO GET RENEWED, THE ONLINE RENEWAL APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED AND THE
ADJUSTER WILL HAVE TO RESUBMIT A NEW RENEWAL APPLICATION WITH APPROPRIATE FEES ONCE
CE IS SHOWING IN THEIR TRANSCRIPT.
Adjuster licenses are renewed biennially. Effective 1-1-19, adjusters are allowed to renew their license
online 90 days prior to their birth month until the last day of their birth month,
with a renewal fee of $80. If your license is not renewed by the last day of the
birth month, the license is given a 30 day grace period with a $40.00 late fee plus
the $80.00 renewal fee. If your license is not renewed by the last day of your birth
month or your 30 day grace period the license will then be expired and have a 365
day reinstatement period from the last day of your birth month with a $160.00 fee.
If you are a non-resident that is from a state that does not license Adjusters and
you have a Designated Home State you can renew your license online through NIPR,
using your Designated Home State.
NON-RESIDENT ADJUSTERS WHO HAVE MET CE COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS IN THEIR RESIDENT
STATE OR DESIGNATED HOME STATE’S CE REQUIREMENT ARE EXEMPT HERE.
Reinsurance Intermediary Licensees will NOT be able to renew
electronically. You must complete the AL-RI-1 form and return it to the Department
of Insurance along with the amount due.
Service Representative Licenses are renewed in the individual’s birth month biennially
based on the licensee’s birth year. Effective 1-1-19, the license may be renewed as early as 90 days
before the end of the licensee’s birth month, and within a grace period of 30 days
after the last day of their birth month with a late fee of $50 added to the regular
renewal fee. If not renewed before the end of the grace period, the license will
be expired.
Effective 1-1-19, no more CE Extensions are being allowed and CE must be showing in the CE transcript for the producer to be able to renew the license.
Please note that it generally can take 3-5 days after compliance for the CE information to be updated in the NIPR database so that you are able to renew.
Upon expiration of your license, you are eligible to reinstate your license for
a period of 12 months from the last day of your birth month without the necessity
of passing a written examination. However,
you must complete the Reissue Process through NIPR, by beginning on our website
(www.aldoi.gov) home page under Producers/Agents,
the Renew Your License link and then click on the license type, then Renew Your
License Residents.
Effective 1-1-19, in order to complete your license renewal, you will have to have met your Continuing
Education requirements prior to the time that you complete the
online renewal process. To ensure that all your Continuing Education credits have
been reported to the Alabama Department of Insurance, please view your Continuing
Education records
(click here to view CE records).
Following renewal of your license, you will be able to print one free copy of your
license. Please allow processing time of at least 24 hours prior to printing
your license.
Managing General Agents will NOT be able to renew electronically.
You must complete the
AL-MGA-4 form and return it to the Department of Insurance along with the amount
due.
Title Insurance Individual Agents are renewed in the Title Agent's birth month biennially
based on the Title Agent’s birth year. The license may be renewed beginning 75 days
prior to expiration date, and within a grace period of 30 days after expiration
date with a fee of $90. If not renewed before the end of the grace period, the license
will be expired.
Upon expiration of your license, you are eligible to reinstate your license for
a period of 12 months from the last day of your birth month without the necessity
of passing a written examination, however,
you must complete the Reissue Process through NIPR.
In order to complete your license renewal, you will have to have met your Continuing
Education requirements prior to the time that you complete the online renewal process.
To ensure that all your Continuing Education credits have been reported to the Alabama
Department of Insurance, please view your Continuing Education records. (click here to view CE Records).