Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance


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Contact Information

Physical address:
125 South Webster Street
Madison, WI 53703

Mailing address:
P.O. Box 7872
Madison, WI 53707

Phone: (608) 266-8699
Fax: (608) 267-9451

Web: Home Name search
Email: ociagentlicensing@wisconsin.gov

Licenses

We track the following licenses with the Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance in order to provide compliance services to our clients. As a client, you see this and other reference data in License Manager in-line with your licenses.

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Wisconsin Employee Benefit Plan Administrator License - Non-Resident

Agency:Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually by August 1.

Wisconsin Employee Benefit Plan Administrator License - Non-Resident

Agency:Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually by August 1.

Wisconsin Employee Benefit Plan Administrator License - Resident

Agency:Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually by August 1.

Wisconsin Employee Benefit Plan Administrator License - Resident

Agency:Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually by August 1.

Wisconsin Independent Review Organization Certification

Type of Review:

Medical Utilization Review

Agency:Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
Law:

WI Stat. § 632.835(4)

Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Certification

Agency Fee:

$400

Notarize:Required
Required Attachments:
  • Conflict of Interest Statement
  • Certification of Impartiality of MarketingPractices
  • Biographical sketches for all directors, officers, executives, owners, and the medical director
  • Additional attachments as laid out in the application

Registration Renewal

Form:

Application for Recertification

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Biennially

Notarize:Required

Registration Not Required

Not required



Supplemental Reporting
Independent Review Annual Report

Form:

Independent Review Organization Annual Report Form

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

Annually by March 1.

Law:

Wisconsin Admin Code Ins. 18.16

Wisconsin Insurance Agency License

Agency:Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

This section applies to insurance firms that are applying for a license in Wisconsin for the first time.

Agency:Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
Form:

http://oci.wi.gov/agentlic/corplic.htm

Agency Fee:

$100 for most

Notes:

Holding a firm license is optional in Wisconsin.

Registration Renewal

This section applies to insurance firms that are already licensed in Wisconsin and need to renew their license.

Agency:Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
Form:

http://oci.wi.gov/agentlic/corplic.htm

Agency Fee:

$100 for most

Due:

Annually or Biennially based on license type

Wisconsin Insurance Agent License

Agency:Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

This section applies to insurance agents that are applying for a license in Wisconsin for the first time.

Agency Fee:

From $10 to $750 depending on license type

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

From $35 to $250 depending on license type and residency

Due:

Annually or biennially depending on license type

Wisconsin Intermediary (Agent) Individual License - Non-Resident

Agency:Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Instructions:
  1. Update, if necessary, address and e-mail at nipr.com  ​​
  2. Confirm active resident license in your home state for the lines of authority that you wish to apply for in Wisconsin.
  3. Apply online at nipr.com  ​​​. Choose the license type that corresponds with what you hold in your resident state.
    • If you have administrative actions against you in any state—even if they are not recent—be sure to disclose them on the license application. Also disclose any child support or tax delinquencies, or any criminal charges or convictions. If you are unsure whether something needs to be reported, we encourage you to err on the side of reporting. You will avoid a license denial based on your failure to report
  4. Applications can be processed within 24 to 48 hours; however, if the application has been deferred to the state, the processing time could be delayed.
Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$75

Turnaround:

24-48 hours

Law:

s. Ins 6.61 (16), Wis. Adm. Code

Notes:
  • Applicant's name, birth date, license number, state of residence, SSN, and National Producer Number (NPN) must match current Producer Database (PDB) record for resident state in order to apply for a Wisconsin reciprocal license.
  • Once your application has been submitted to the State of Wisconsin, you will have 90 days to submit any required information/requirements. Failure to supply the required documentation will cause your application to be CLOSED as EXPIRED. Fees are non-refundable.
  • If you applied for a license type in error, you will need to submit a written request to our office requesting the withdrawal of the application. The application process and the withdrawal of the application represent an administrative expense for the agency and, therefore, the fees are non-refundable.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$70

Due:

Biennially by last day of the intermediary's birth month every other year. OCI will send a renewal fee notice in a manner prescribed by the commissioner at least 60 days prior to the fee due date to each intermediary.

Wisconsin Intermediary (Producer) Firm License - Non-Resident

Agency:Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$70

Due:

By February 15 of even-numbered years.

Wisconsin Intermediary (Producer) Firm License - Resident

Agency:Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$35

Due:

By February 15 of even-numbered years.

Wisconsin Intermediary (Producer) Individual License - Non-Resident

Agency:Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$75

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$70

Due:

Biennially by the end of the licensee's birth month.

Wisconsin Intermediary (Producer) Individual License - Resident

Agency:Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$75 per LOA

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$35

Due:

Biennially by the end of the licensee's birth month.

Wisconsin Life Settlement Broker (Viatical Settlement) License - Non-Resident

Agency:Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$750

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$250

Due:

Annually by July 1.

Wisconsin Life Settlement Broker (Viatical Settlement) License - Resident

Agency:Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$750

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$250

Due:

Annually by July 1.

Wisconsin Life Settlement Firm (Viatical Settlement) License - Non-Resident

Agency:Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$750

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$250

Due:

Annually by July 1.

Wisconsin Life Settlement Firm (Viatical Settlement) License - Resident

Agency:Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$750

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$250

Due:

Annually by July 1.

Wisconsin Managing General Agent Firm License - Non-Resident

Agency:Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$70

Due:

By February 15 of even-numbered years.

Wisconsin Managing General Agent Firm License - Resident

Agency:Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$35

Due:

By February 15 of even-numbered years.

Wisconsin Managing General Agent Individual License - Non-Resident

Agency:Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$75

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$70

Due:

Biennially

Wisconsin Managing General Agent Individual License - Resident

Agency:Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$75

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$35

Due:

Biennially

Wisconsin Public Adjuster License - Non-Resident

Agency:Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$50

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

Biennially by the end of the registration anniversary month.

Wisconsin Public Adjuster License - Resident

Agency:Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Yes
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$50

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

Biennially by the end of the registration anniversary month.

Wisconsin Reinsurance Intermediary (Producer) Firm License - Non-Resident

Agency:Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$70

Due:

By February 15 of even-numbered years.

Wisconsin Reinsurance Intermediary (Producer) Firm License - Resident

Agency:Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$35

Due:

By February 15 of even-numbered years.

Wisconsin Reinsurance Intermediary Broker License - Non-Resident

Agency:Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$75

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$70

Due:

Biennially

Wisconsin Reinsurance Intermediary Broker License - Resident

Agency:Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$75

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$35

Due:

Biennially

Wisconsin Reinsurance Intermediary Manager License - Non-Resident

Agency:Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$75

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$70

Due:

Biennially

Wisconsin Reinsurance Intermediary Manager License - Resident

Agency:Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$75

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$35

Due:

Biennially

Wisconsin Surplus Lines License - Non-Resident

Agency:Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually by the end of the licensee's birth month.

Wisconsin Temporary Insurance Intermediary License - Resident

Agency:Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$75

Renewal Not Required

Not required



Temporary intermediary licenses are valid for 12 months and cannot be renewed.

Wisconsin Travel Insurance Firm License - Non-Resident

Agency:Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$70

Due:

By February 15 of even-numbered years.

Wisconsin Travel Insurance Firm License - Resident

Agency:Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$35

Due:

By February 15 of even-numbered years.

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