The Iowa Insurance Division is responsible for issuing licenses or authority for many types of regulated individuals dealing with insurance related products. See the information below on how to renew your license or authority. Please complete the appropriate forms to request a change of name or doing business as (DBA) name, change of address, or to voluntarily surrender a license. To report an administrative action or criminal action utilize the National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR) online system or contact us.
Insurance Producers
Insurance producers who maintain a valid email address with the Iowa Insurance Division will receive a courtesy renewal reminder approximately 60 days before their license expires. Within 60 days of license expiration, all resident and non-resident Iowa insurance producers should complete the renewal application and submit the renewal fee through the National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR) online system. Iowa resident insurance producers with lines of authority requiring continuing education must be compliant before renewing.
In many instances, unlicensed personnel assist licensed insurance producers. Both the licensed insurance producer and the unlicensed personnel need to be aware of what unlicensed personnel may or may not do.
Iowa Insurance Division administrative rules regarding the licensure of insurance producers can be found in Iowa Administrative Code chapter 10.
Public Adjusters
Public adjusters who maintain a valid email address with the Iowa Insurance Division will receive a courtesy renewal reminder approximately 60 days before their license expires. Within 60 days of license expiration, all resident and non-resident public adjusters should complete the renewal application and submit the renewal fee through the National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR) online system. Resident and non-resident public adjusters must be compliant with continuing education requirements before renewing. During the application process through the NIPR online system, you will also need to submit evidence or financial responsibility, your customer contract, and the public adjuster checklist and attestation.
Iowa Insurance Division administrative rules regarding the licensure of public adjusters can be found in Iowa Administrative Code chapter 55.
Navigators
Within 60 days of license expiration, the Iowa Insurance Division will send a courtesy renewal reminder to the navigator’s affiliated entity. Individuals wishing to continue as a licensed Iowa navigator must apply to renew their license and pay the appropriate fees prior to the expiration date of the license. Navigators must be compliant with continuing education requirements before renewing. All active Iowa navigators must be currently affiliated with a navigator entity holding a current federal navigator grant.
Iowa Insurance Division administrative rules regarding the licensure of navigators can be found in Iowa Administrative Code chapter 85.
Viatical Settlement Brokers
A viatical settlement broker license may be renewed by demonstration of completion of continuing education as required in subrule 191-48.3(5), payment of $100 within 90 days prior to the expiration date of the license, and completion of the Viatical Settlement Broker License Application every three years as required by Iowa Code section 508E.3.
Iowa Insurance Division administrative rules regarding the licensure of viatical settlement brokers can be found in Iowa Administrative Code chapter 48.
FAQs
Q: How do I renew my producer license?
A: https://iid.iowa.gov/maintaining-and-renewing-a-license-or-authority
Q: What is the cost to renew my producer license?
A: $50.00 renewal fee.
Q: Is there a grace period to renew my license?
A: No.
Q: How long does it take my renewal application to process after submitting?
A: Allow up to 10 business days. You may check the status of your application at http://nipr.com/.
Q: How do I print my renewed license?
A: https://sbs.naic.org/solar-external-lookup/license-manager
Q: How do I reinstate my producer license?
A: https://iid.iowa.gov/reinstating-or-reissuing-an-expired-or-disciplined-license-or-authority
Q: What is the cost to reinstate my producer license?
A: $50.00 renewal fee plus a $100.00 reinstatement fee.
Q: What do I do if my license has expired?
A: If continuing education compliance was met before expiration, the license may be reinstated via www.nipr.com.If continuing education compliance was NOT met before expiration, contact the Iowa Insurance Division https://iid.iowa.gov/contact.
Q: How do I check my license status?
A: https://sbs.naic.org/solar-external-lookup/
Q: How do I change my address or update my contact information on my license?
A: www.nipr.com or https://appengine.egov.com/apps/ia/iid/changerequestform
Q: How do I change my name on my license?
A: https://appengine.egov.com/apps/ia/iid/changerequestform
Q: How many days do I have to notify the Division of my address or name change?
A: 30 days.
Q: How do I voluntarily surrender my producer license?
A: https://appengine.egov.com/apps/ia/iid/changerequestform
Q: How long is a producer’s license term?
A: A producer license shall remain in effect for an initial term of three years after the last day of the applicant's birth month of the year the license was issued. The license term is three years.
Q: How do I check my license expiration date?
A: https://sbs.naic.org/solar-external-lookup/
Q: What do I need to do if I am moving from another state to Iowa?
A: Contact the Iowa Insurance Division directly - https://iid.iowa.gov/contact
Q: What do I need to do if I am moving from Iowa to another state?
A: Obtain a resident license in the new resident state then contact the Iowa Insurance Division for non-resident licensing procedure.
Q: How do I add/remove an appointment with an insurer?
A: Contact the insurer.
Q: How do I report an administrative action?
A: http://www.nipr.com/attachment_warehouse_announcements.htm or contact the Iowa Insurance Division.
Q: How do I report a criminal action?
A: http://www.nipr.com/attachment_warehouse_announcements.htm or contact the Iowa Insurance Division.
Contact Us
If you need assistance, please contact the Iowa Insurance Division.