Tennessee Insurance License
Licensing requirements for Tennessee insurance professionals and companies.
This page provides an overview of insurance licensing in Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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
Tennessee Insurance Company Licenses
Tennessee External Review Registration
| Type of Review: | Medical Utilization Review |
| Agency: | Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance |
| Law: | TN Code § 56-61-120 |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Yes |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $500 for accredited entities and $1,500 for unaccredited entities. |
| Required Attachments: | See the application form for a detailed list of attachments. |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $500 for accredited entities and $1,500 for unaccredited entities. |
| Due: | Biennially by the registration anniversary date. |
Tennessee Insurance Agency License
| Agency: | Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance |
Initial Registration
This section applies to insurance firms that are applying for a license in Tennessee for the first time.
| Agency: | Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance |
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | Varies by insurance type. Baseline of $50 |
Tennessee Third Party Administrator License
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Upon successful review of the TPA application, the applicant will be issued a Certificate of Authority to act as an Administrator in the state of Tennessee for a one (1) year term. The license must then be renewed annually. The Department does NOT send renewal notices. If the license is not renewed beforethe expiration date, the Administrator will be removed from the list of Licensed Administrators and a new license application in its entirety will be required.” |
| Required Attachments: | Articles of Incorporation, proof of Fidelity BOnd, list of officers and directors with biogrpahical affidavits, written administrative services agreement with Tennessee licensesed insurance company, financial statements, and a list of states where applicant currently holds a TPA license. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Annually by date of issuance. |
| Required Attachments: | Letter of intent to renew, proof of Fidelity Bond, financial statements, List of exact names of Insurance Companies Licensed in Tennessee (along with the NAIC Company Code number) that your company is administering for in the State of Tennessee, and any Amendments to the Previous License Filings. Please submit original NAIC Biographical Affidavits for any new officers or directors. |
Tennessee Utilization Review Organization Registration
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Required Attachments: |
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Renewal Not Required
Not required
Tennessee Vehicle Protection Product Warrantor Registration
| Agency: | Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance - Insurance Division |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $515 |
| Notarization Required?: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $515 |
| Due: | Annually by July 1 |
| Notarization Required?: | Required |
Individual Licenses
Tennessee Individual Insurance Licenses
Tennessee Insurance Producer License - Non-Resident
| Agency: | Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | Non-resident producers pay a retaliatory fee based on their home state. |
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