
New Hampshire Insurance License

Licensing requirements for New Hampshire insurance professionals and companies.
This page provides an overview of insurance licensing in New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire 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
New Hampshire Financial Services Company Licenses
New Hampshire Collection Agency License
Not required
Debt Collection Agency licensure is not required on the State level in New Hampshire.
New Hampshire does not currently issue licenses for collection agencies.
New Hampshire Independent Review Organization (IRO) Certification
Initial Registration
Form: | Application for Certification as an Independent Review Organization |
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Due: | Biennially |
Supplemental Reporting
Annual Report
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Due: | Annually |
Notes: | Reports must include:
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New Hampshire Insurance Agency License
Agency: | New Hampshire Insurance Department |
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 New Hampshire for the first time.
Agency: | New Hampshire Insurance Department |
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $210 for most |
New Hampshire Insurance Producer License - Non-Resident
Agency: | New Hampshire Insurance Department |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $210 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $150 |
Due: | Biennially |
New Hampshire Insurance Producer License - Non-Resident (No Home State)
Agency: | New Hampshire Insurance Department |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $300 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $150 |
Due: | Biennially |
New Hampshire Insurance Producer License - Resident
Agency: | New Hampshire Insurance Department |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $210 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $150 |
Due: | Biennially |
New Hampshire Medical Utilization Review License
Initial Registration
Form: | Application for License as a Medical Utilization Review Entity |
Agency Fee: | $500 |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Form: | Application for License as a Medical Utilization Review Entity |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | Annually by March 31. |
New Hampshire Third Party Administrator License
Agency: | New Hampshire Insurance Department |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Bond Requirements: | A surety bond issued for the greater of $100,000.00 or 10 percent of the administrator’s average daily client account balance during the preceding calendar year by a surety company licensed to do business in the State of New Hampshire. However, in no event shall the bond be more than $1,000,000. See form here. |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $1,000 |
Required Attachments: | Biogrpahical addidavits and official list of all individuals, statutory deposit, ceritfied copies of all basic organizational documents, copy of the by-laws, business plan statement, and summary of insurance policies. |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 Audited Financial Report + $100 annual license renewal fee |
Due: | Annually by March 1. Audited Financial Statement is due June 1. |
Individual Licenses
New Hampshire Individual Financial Services Licenses
New Hampshire Adjuster License - Non-Resident
Agency: | New Hampshire Insurance Department |
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: | $75 |
Due: | Biennially by the end of the licensee's birth month. |
New Hampshire Adjuster License - Resident
Agency: | New Hampshire Insurance Department |
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: | $25 |
Due: | Biennially by the end of the licensee's birth month. |
New Hampshire Insurance Agent License
Agency: | New Hampshire Insurance Department |
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 New Hampshire for the first time.
Agency Fee: | From $75 to $210 depending on license type |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $150 |
Due: | Biennially by the last day of initial registration month |
New Hampshire Insurance Producer License - Non-Resident
Agency: | New Hampshire Insurance Department |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $210 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $150 |
Due: | Biennially by the end of the licensee's birth month. |
New Hampshire Insurance Producer License - Non-Resident (No Home State)
Agency: | New Hampshire Insurance Department |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $300 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $150 |
Due: | Biennially by the end of the licensee's birth month. |
New Hampshire Insurance Producer License - Resident
Agency: | New Hampshire Insurance Department |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $210 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $150 |
Due: | Biennially by the end of the licensee's birth month. |
Penalties: | If CE is completed after CE compliance period the Late CE Compliance Fee will be charged. |
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.
