Iowa Insurance License
Licensing requirements for Iowa insurance professionals and companies.
This page provides an overview of insurance licensing in Iowa 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 Iowa 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.
Company Licenses
Iowa Insurance Company Licenses
Iowa Business Entity Surplus Lines Producer License - Resident
Agency: | Iowa Insurance Division |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Triennially by the end of the registration anniversary month. |
Iowa Independent Review Organization Certification
Type of Review: | Medical Utilization Review |
Agency: | Iowa Insurance Division |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Due: | Biennially |
Iowa Insurance Agency License
Agency: | Iowa Insurance Division |
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 Iowa for the first time.
Agency: | Iowa Insurance Division |
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 for most |
Iowa Insurance Producer License - Non-Resident
Agency: | Iowa Insurance Division |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Triennially by the end of the registration anniversary month, however, business entities may choose a month other than its registration anniversary month for its license term. |
Iowa Third Party Administrator License - Non-Resident
Agency: | Iowa Insurance Division |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
One-Time Exemption Registration
Exemption Eligible Organizations: |
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Form: | |
Law: | IAC 191-58.3(1) |
Notarize: | Required |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | Triennially by the end of the registration anniversary month. |
Supplemental Reporting
Filing Method: | |
Due: | Annually by July 1. |
Law: | IAC 191-58.11 |
Notes: | Each registered third-party administrator shall file by July 1 an annual report in a form and manner as prescribed by the commissioner. The report shall:
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Iowa Third Party Administrator License - Resident
One-Time Exemption Registration
Exemption Eligible Organizations: |
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Form: | |
Law: | IAC 191-58.3(1) |
Notarize: | Required |
Initial Registration
Form: | Uniform Application for Business Entity License/Registration |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Turnaround: | Upon receipt by the Iowa Insurance Division, notification of approval is generally sent via email within 5-10 business days. |
Notes: | By signing the application, you agree that every owner, partner, officer, or director of the business entity, or member or manager of a limited liability company, either a) does not have a current child support obligation, or b) has a child-support obligation and is currently in compliance with that obligation. |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | Triennially by the end of the registration anniversary month. |
Supplemental Reporting
Filing Method: | |
Due: | Annually by July 1. |
Law: | IAC 191-58.11 |
Notes: | Each registered third-party administrator shall file by July 1 an annual report in a form and manner as prescribed by the commissioner. The report shall:
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Iowa Utilization Reviewer Statement of Certification
Automatic Exemption
Exemption Eligible Organizations: | Entities that perform utilization review solely under contract with
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Law: | IAC § 70.3(3) |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Due: | Annually by March 1. |
Individual Licenses
Iowa Individual Insurance Licenses
Iowa Insurance Agent License
Agency: | Iowa Insurance Division |
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 Iowa for the first time.
Agency Fee: | $50 for most. |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | Varies based on license type |
Due: | Triennially by the last day of initial registration month |
Iowa Insurance Producer License - Non-Resident
Agency: | Iowa Insurance Division |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Triennially by the end of the licensee's birth month. |
Iowa Insurance Producer License - Resident
Agency: | Iowa Insurance Division |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | No |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Triennially by the end of the licensee's birth month. |
Iowa Public Adjuster License - Non-Resident
Agency: | Iowa Insurance Division |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Triennially by the end of the licensee's birth month. |
Iowa Public Adjuster License - Resident
Agency: | Iowa Insurance Division |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Triennially by the end of the licensee's birth month. |
Iowa Surplus Lines Producer License - Non-Resident
Agency: | Iowa Insurance Division |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $150 |
Due: | Triennially by the end of the licensee's birth month. |
Iowa Surplus Lines Producer License - Resident
Agency: | Iowa Insurance Division |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Triennially by the end of the licensee's birth month. |