December 27, 2010
Monday, December 27th, 2010Nevada:
Pearson VUE, in cooperation with the Nevada Insurance Department, has announced changes to the insurance pre-licensing education curriculum outlines. The announced revisions will be reflected on licensing examinations offered on and after January 23, 2011. This outline reflects the new National exams that will go into effect for Nevada on the same date. Individuals preparing for an insurance licensing exam that will be administered on or after the announced implementation date are urged to ensure that their study materials reflect the most recent curriculum revisions. The new Licensing Information Bulletins will be available from Pearson VUE online at www.pearsonvue.com.
Virginia:
The Bureau of Insurance (Bureau) will mail company appointment invoices on or about January 4, 2011, for producer appointments added during the quarter ending December 31, 2010. Remittances are due no later than February 10, 2011, and checks must be made payable to State Corporation Commission/LAP for the exact amount billed. Do not submit the payments to the Bureau. Payments must be submitted to the Lockbox address on the invoice, Insurance 1, P.O. Box 758964, Baltimore MD 21275-8964 and the bottom portion of the invoice must be included with the remittance.
Montana:
The Montana Insurance Department in conjunction with Pearson VUE, their licensing examination vendor, has announced changes to the insurance pre-licensing education curriculum outlines. The announced revisions will be reflected on licensing examinations offered on and after March 1, 2011. This outline reflects the new National exams that will go into effect for Montana on the same date. Individuals preparing for an insurance licensing exam that will be administered on or after the announced implementation date are urged to ensure that their study materials reflect the most recent curriculum revisions. The new Licensing Information Bulletins will be available from Pearson VUE online at www.pearsonvue.com.
Kentucky:
Kentucky will process all 2011 insurer appointment renewals electronically through the National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR). The NIPR website is: www.nipr.com If an effective termination date is on or before December 31, 2010, you must ensure all requested terminations are received and processed by Kentucky DOI prior to January 4, 2011. Life, Health, Variable Life and Variable Annuities appointments will be renewed in 2011. Property, Casualty, Personal Lines and other lines not associated with Life and Health will be renewed in 2012. Payments for Kentucky Appointment Renewals must be received by NIPR through the Electronic Options made available. If you are unable to process appointment renewals electronically, please contact the Kentucky Department of Insurance, Agent Licensing Division at (502) 564-6004, or DOI.AgentLicensingMail@ky.gov. Please ask for Sandy Chapman or Lee Webb for assistance.