North Carolina Insurance License
Licensing requirements for North Carolina insurance professionals and companies.
This page provides an overview of insurance licensing in North Carolina for individuals and companies. You will find state requirements, application fees, filing instructions, and more. For assistance with licensing, please contact us to learn about our software and managed license services.
Companies that provide insurance producer services in North Carolina must apply for a license prior to doing business. Depending on the lines of authority offered by the entity and the types of services offered, multiple firm licenses may be required.
Before applying, firms should ensure that the licensed individual to be appointed agent in charge has the necessary licenses. Firms should also gather proof of incorporation, or foreign qualification for out-of-state firms, in anticipation of application requirements.
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Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $1,000 application fee + $48 processing fee. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $1,000 application fee + $38 processing fee. |
| Due: | Annually by June 30. |
Amendment
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Due: | Within 10 business days after the change. |
| Notes: | Agency name and address changes can be made online. |
Amendment
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Due: | Within 30 days after the change is finalized. |
| Notes: | Ownership changes can be reported online. |
North Carolina Insurance Agency License
| Agency: | North Carolina Department of Insurance |
Initial Registration
This section applies to insurance firms that are applying for a license in North Carolina for the first time.
| Agency: | North Carolina Department of Insurance |
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | 150 |
North Carolina Insurance Business Entity License - Corporation
| Agency: | North Carolina Department of Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $144 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $134 |
| Due: | Annually by March 31. |
North Carolina Utilization Review License
Not required
Utilization Review licensure is not required on the State level in North Carolina.
North Carolina does not license utilization review entities, but health care providers may need to certify that their review procedures follow state law.
More information: North Carolina Department of InsuranceIndividual Licenses
North Carolina Individual Financial Services Licenses
North Carolina Individual Insurance Producer License
| Agency: | North Carolina Department of Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $82 + $50 for each additional line of authority |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
- Insurance producer licenses do not renew and are valid until surrendered, canceled or revoked as respects to the following lines of authority: Life, Accident & Health or Sickness, Property, Casualty, Personal Lines, Medicare Supplement Long-Term Care, Variable Life and Variable Annuity Products.
- Although their licenses do not need to be renewed, producers must meet continuing education requirements to maintain their license.
Learn about insurance licensing in other states:
Adjuster - A person or firm that is paid to adjust, investigate, and negotiate claim settlements. There are 3 categories of adjusters: company, independent, and public. Company adjusters work for insurance companies and investigate claims on behalf of the company. Independent adjusters investigate claims on a contractual basis for insurance companies. Public adjusters investigate claims on behalf of claimants, usually to determine the amount of money that can be claimed.
Agent in Charge - A licensed individual responsible for the supervision of all individuals within an insurance agency. The agent in charge must be licensed in the same lines as the agency.
Insurance Agent - Insurance agents act as intermediaries between the insurance company and policyholders. Agents can be either captive or independent. Captive agents represent a single insurance company, while independent agents represent multiple insurers.
Insurance Broker - Individuals who sell insurance policies while representing the interests of the buyer. Brokers are typically independent intermediaries without an insurance company affiliation.
Insurance Producer - May be used to refer to either individual insurance agents and brokers or insurance agencies and brokerages.
Managing General Agent - An agent or broker that is involved in underwriting and has other areas of authority normally handled by insurers. MGAs are typically involved in unusual lines of coverage or in geographically prohibitive areas.
Surplus Lines Insurer - An insurance carrier that takes on risks that a licensed carrier is unwilling to insure. Surplus lines insurers do not have access to state guaranty funds and are less tightly regulated by state governing bodies.
Third Party Administrator - An organization that manages group insurance policies and works with the employer and insurance carrier to process claims, handle loss control, and provide risk management and consulting services.
Title Agent - Title agents sell insurance that protects real estate owners against loss of ownership of a property due to a legal claim.
Viatical Settlement Provider - A company that purchases life insurance policies at a discount from individuals seeking immediately available funds.
Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America (Big “I”)
Advocacy group of independent insurance brokers and agents.
National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA)
Professional association that advocates for favorable regulatory conditions for insurance agents and financial advisors.
National Association of Insurance Companies (NAIC)
A standard setting and regulatory support organization that is governed by state insurance regulators.
National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA)
Professional association that provides education and advocacy for insurance agents throughout the United States.
National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR)
An affiliate of the NAIC that provides streamlined and uniform producer licensing processes.
