
Louisiana Insurance License

Licensing requirements for Louisiana insurance professionals and companies.
This page provides an overview of insurance licensing in Louisiana 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 Louisiana 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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Company Licenses
Louisiana Financial Services Company Licenses
Louisiana Claim Adjuster Agency License - Non-Resident
Agency: | Louisiana Department of Insurance |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $55 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $150 |
Due: | Biennially by March 31. |
Louisiana Claim Adjuster Agency License - Resident
Agency: | Louisiana Department of Insurance |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $55 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | By December 31 of odd-numbered years. |
Louisiana Collection Agency/Debt Collector Registration
Agency: | Louisiana Secretary of State - Commercial Division |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $25 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
Collection agency registrations do not need to be renewed, however, changes to agency information should be reported.
Renewal Not Required
Not required
Amendment
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $25 |
Louisiana Consultant License - Non-Resident
Agency: | Louisiana Department of Insurance |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | Biennially by March 31. |
Louisiana Consultant License - Resident
Agency: | Louisiana Department of Insurance |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | By December 31 of odd-numbered years. |
Louisiana Independent Review Organization Registration
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $500 |
Required Attachments: |
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Renewal Not Required
Not required
IRO registrations do not expire.
Louisiana Insurance Agency License
Agency: | Louisiana Department 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 Louisiana for the first time.
Agency: | Louisiana Department of Insurance |
Form: | https://www.ldi.la.gov/industry/producer-adjuster/license-application |
Agency Fee: | Varies by insurance type. Baseline of $55 |
Registration Renewal
This section applies to insurance firms that are already licensed in Louisiana and need to renew their license.
Agency: | Louisiana Department of Insurance |
Form: | https://www.ldi.la.gov/industry/producer-adjuster/license-application |
Agency Fee: | Varies by insurance type. Baseline of $55 |
Due: | Biennially |
Louisiana Non-Resident Claims Adjuster Agency License
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | Apply online via NIPR. |
Agency Fee: | $55 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | File online through NIPR. |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | Biennially by March 31 |
Penalties: | $50 fee added for late renewals. |
Louisiana Producer Agency License - Non-Resident
Agency: | Louisiana Department of Insurance |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Biennially by March 31. |
Louisiana Producer Agency License - Resident
Agency: | Louisiana Department of Insurance |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | By December 31 of odd-numbered years. |
Louisiana Public Adjuster Agency License - Non-Resident
Agency: | Louisiana Department of Insurance |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $55 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $150 |
Due: | Biennially by March 31. |
Louisiana Public Adjuster Agency License - Resident
Agency: | Louisiana Department of Insurance |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $55 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | By December 31 of odd-numbered years. |
Louisiana Third Party Administrator License
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or elecotrinc filing. |
Agency Fee: | $500 |
Turnaround: | 60 to 90 days. |
Registration Renewal
Any entity licensed as a third party administrator on the previous December 31 must file an annual report for that year.
Filing Method: | |
Due: | Annually by March 1. |
Law: | La. R.S. 22:1651(H) |
Penalties: | Failure to file the annual report and fee will not result in an expiration of the license. It may, however, result in the revocation or suspension of the license. Such actions are reported to all other states as regulatory actions and may lead to additional actions by other states. |
Louisiana Utilization Review Organization Registration
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $1,500 |
Notarize: | Required |
Required Attachments: |
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Renewal Not Required
Not required
URO registrations do not expire.
Individual Licenses
Louisiana Individual Financial Services Licenses
Louisiana Claim Adjuster License - Non-Resident
Agency: | Louisiana Department of Insurance |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $55 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | Biennially by the end of the licensee's birth month. |
Louisiana Claim Adjuster License - Resident
Agency: | Louisiana Department of Insurance |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $55 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | Biennially by the end of the licensee's birth month. |
Louisiana Consultant License - Non-Resident
Agency: | Louisiana Department of Insurance |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | Biennially by the end of the licensee's birth month. |
Louisiana Consultant License - Resident
Agency: | Louisiana Department of Insurance |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | No |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | Biennially by the end of the licensee's birth month. |
Louisiana Insurance Agent License
Agency: | Louisiana Department 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 Louisiana for the first time.
Agency Fee: | From $55 to $250 depending on license type |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | Varies based on license type |
Due: | Biennially by the last day of initial registration month. |
Louisiana Insurance Producer License - Non-Resident
Agency: | Louisiana Department of Insurance |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Biennially by the end of the licensee's birth month. |
Louisiana Insurance Producer License - Resident
Agency: | Louisiana Department of Insurance |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Biennially by the end of the licensee's birth month. |
Louisiana Public Adjuster License - Non-Resident
Agency: | Louisiana Department of Insurance |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $55 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $150 |
Due: | Biennially by the end of the licensee's birth month. |
Louisiana Public Adjuster License - Resident
Agency: | Louisiana Department of Insurance |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Yes |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $55 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $150 |
Due: | Biennially by the end of the licensee's birth month. |
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.
