West Virginia Insurance License
Licensing requirements for West Virginia insurance professionals and companies.
This page provides an overview of insurance licensing in West Virginia 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 West Virginia 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
West Virginia Insurance Company Licenses
West Virginia Business Entity License - Non-Resident
| Agency: | West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
| Due: | Annually by June 30. |
West Virginia Business Entity License - Resident
| Agency: | West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $25 |
| Due: | Annually by June 30. |
West Virginia Health Insurance Independent Review Organization Certification
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Due: | Biennially |
West Virginia Insurance Agency License
| Agency: | West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner |
| 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 West Virginia for the first time.
| Agency: | West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner |
| Form: | https://www.wvinsurance.gov/Divisions/Agent-Licensing/Agency-Applications |
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
| Notarize: | Not required |
Registration Renewal
This section applies to insurance firms that are already licensed in West Virginia and need to renew their license.
| Agency: | West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner |
| Form: | https://www.wvinsurance.gov/Divisions/Agent-Licensing/Agency-Applications |
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
| Due: | Annually |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
| Notarize: | Not required |
West Virginia Insurance Producer License - Business Entity
| Agency: | West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
| Due: | Annually by June 30. |
West Virginia Long-Term Care Independent Review Organization Certification
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Due: | Triennially |
West Virginia Third Party Administrator License - Non-resident
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 preliminary admission + $200 annual fee |
| Required Attachments: | a. A list of all plans administered by the company nationwide (indicate type), including self-funded, fully insured,MEWAS, commercial self-insurance funds, spending accounts associated with Section-125 Flexible Benefit plans, etc.; |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
| Due: | Annually by September 31. |
| Law: | W. Va. Code §33-46-14(d) |
| Required Attachments: | 1) A fully completed TPA Attestation Statement for Non-Residents; |
West Virginia Third Party Administrator License - Resident
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 preliminary admission + $200 annual fee |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 for filing annual report + $200 for annual fee |
| Due: | Annually by June 30. |
| Law: | W. Va. Code §33-46-16(a) |
| Required Attachments: | 1) An unbound Audited Financial Statement performed by an independent certified public accountant; |
West Virginia Travel Insurance Business Entity License - Non-Resident
| Agency: | West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $250 |
| Due: | Annually by June 30. |
West Virginia Travel Insurance Business Entity License - Resident
| Agency: | West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $250 |
| Due: | Annually by June 30. |
Individual Licenses
West Virginia Individual Insurance Licenses
West Virginia Company Adjuster License - Non-Resident
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $25 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Annually by May 31. |
West Virginia Company Adjuster License - Resident
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $25 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Annually by May 31. |
West Virginia Crop Adjuster License - Non-Resident
| Agency: | West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $25 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Annually by May 31. |
West Virginia Crop Adjuster License - Resident
| Agency: | West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $25 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Annually by May 31. |
West Virginia Individual Insurance Producer License
| Agency: | West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner |
| 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: | Biennially by the end of the licensee's birth month. |
West Virginia Insurance Agent License
| Agency: | West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner |
| 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 West Virginia for the first time.
| Agency Fee: | From $25 to $200 depending on license type |
West Virginia Insurance Producer License - Non-Resident
| Agency: | West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner |
| 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: | $100 |
| Due: | Biennially by the end of the licensee's birth month. |
West Virginia Insurance Producer License - Resident
| Agency: | West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner |
| 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: | Biennially by the end of the licensee's birth month. |
West Virginia Public Adjuster License - Non-Resident
| Agency: | West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $25 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Annually by May 31. |
West Virginia Public Adjuster License - Resident
| Agency: | West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $25 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Annually by May 31. |
West Virginia Surplus Lines License - Non-Resident
| Agency: | West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $300 |
| Due: | Annually by May 31. |
West Virginia Surplus Lines License - Resident
| Agency: | West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Annually by May 31. |
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