January 2, 2012
New Hampshire:
Effective January 1, 2012, any adjuster with a state to state residence change is no longer required to complete a new application and submit the amendment fee of $50. The Department does require the paper address change form and a $10 address change fee. The form can be found on the Department’s website on the PRODUCER/ADJUSTER page. State to State changes are not allowed through the online address change options with NIPR or SBS. In addition, Licensed Non Resident Adjusters changing residence to NH are required to pass the NH Laws and Regulations portion of the adjuster exam and relinquish their “resident license” in their former state. A Clearance letter is not required if license information can be verified on the national database.
Utah:
A producer who solicits or sells a defined contribution plan in accordance with Section 31A-30-209 shall complete a minimum of two hours of defined contribution continuing education that includes training on use of the Utah Health Exchange and premium assistance programs: (a) prior to soliciting or selling a defined contribution plan; and (b) during each subsequent two-year licensing period that the producer solicits or sells a defined contribution plan.
North Carolina:
Effective January 1, 2012, the North Carolina Department of Insurance offers the following two new business entity license types through the National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR) electronic initial and renewal application process: Portable Electronics Limited Lines license and Surplus Lines Business Entity license. Additional information and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS) for both these new licenses are posted on the Department’s website www.ncdoi.com in the following location: http://www.ncdoi.com/ASD/ASD_Agents_Adj_Legislation.aspx