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Licensing requirements for Wisconsin insurance professionals and companies.
This page provides an overview of insurance licensing in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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.
Update, if necessary, address and e-mail at nipr.com
Confirm active resident license in your home state for the lines of authority that you wish to apply for in Wisconsin.
Apply online at nipr.com . Choose the license type that corresponds with what you hold in your resident state.
If you have administrative actions against you in any state—even if they are not recent—be sure to disclose them on the license application. Also disclose any child support or tax delinquencies, or any criminal charges or convictions. If you are unsure whether something needs to be reported, we encourage you to err on the side of reporting. You will avoid a license denial based on your failure to report
Applications can be processed within 24 to 48 hours; however, if the application has been deferred to the state, the processing time could be delayed.
Applicant's name, birth date, license number, state of residence, SSN, and National Producer Number (NPN) must match current Producer Database (PDB) record for resident state in order to apply for a Wisconsin reciprocal license.
Once your application has been submitted to the State of Wisconsin, you will have 90 days to submit any required information/requirements. Failure to supply the required documentation will cause your application to be CLOSED as EXPIRED. Fees are non-refundable.
If you applied for a license type in error, you will need to submit a written request to our office requesting the withdrawal of the application. The application process and the withdrawal of the application represent an administrative expense for the agency and, therefore, the fees are non-refundable.
Biennially by last day of the intermediary's birth month every other year. OCI will send a renewal fee notice in a manner prescribed by the commissioner at least 60 days prior to the fee due date to each intermediary.
Filing fees depend on your individual situation. We do our best to calculate your filing fees
upfront and collect those fees today so we can get started. Your specialist will determine your
exact filing fees and invoice additional fees if required.