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Kentucky: NIPR Paper Licensing
kentucky: paper licensing

This page provides state-specific checklists, application forms and contacts for paper resident and non-resident licensing in the State of Kentucky.

 

Non-Resident Licensing Checklist for Business Entities

Other Requirements

  • Non-Resident Business entity must have at least one designated individual with an ACTIVE license for the same line(s) of authority.

    NOTE: To ADD or DELETE Designated Individuals at a later date you must submit an electronic request through eServices at http://insurance.ky.gov.
    Additional designees MUST HAVE at least one active Insurer appointment PRIOR to designation

    Types of licenses available:

    • Adjuster – Public Adjuster - P & C, Independent Adjuster – P & C, Crop, or Workers Compensation.
    • Agent – Casualty, Health, Life, Property, Personal Lines, Variable Life & Variable Annuities, Credit, Crop, Travel, Rental Vehicle
    • Consultant – Life and Health Consultant; Property & Casualty Consultant
    • Managing General Agent
    • Reinsurance Intermediary Broker or Reinsurance Intermediary Manager
    • Surplus Lines Broker
    • Third Party Administrator
    • Life Settlement Broker; Life Settlement Provider

     

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Non-Resident Licensing Checklist for Individuals

Other Requirements

  • Apply ONLINE through NIPR for ANY type of Kentucky LICENSE
  • Appointments must be processed online through approved providers or NIPR.

  • Letter of Certification only if resident license status cannot be verified through Producer Database (PDB).

    Types of licenses available:

    • Adjuster – Independent Adjuster – P & C, Crop or Workers Compensation; Staff Adjuster – P & C, Crop, or Workers Compensation; Public Adjuster – P & C.
    • Agent – Casualty, Health, Life, Property, Personal Lines, Variable Life & Variable Annuities, Credit, Crop, Travel, Rental Vehicle Managing Employee
    • Consultant – Life and Health Consultant; Property & Casualty Consultant
    • Managing General Agent
    • Reinsurance Intermediary Broker; Reinsurance Intermediary Manager
    • Surplus Lines Broker
    • Third Party Administrator
    • Life Settlement Broker; Life Settlement Provider

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Resident Licensing Checklist for Business Entities

Other Requirements

  • Apply ONLINE through NIPR for ANY type of Kentucky LICENSE.

    Types of licenses available:

    • Adjuster – Independent Adjuster – P & C, Crop or Workers Compensation; Staff Adjuster – P & C, Crop, or Workers Compensation; Public Adjuster – P & C.
    • Agent – Casualty, Health, Life, Property, Personal Lines, Variable Life & Variable Annuities, Credit, Crop,  Travel, Rental Vehicle
    • Consultant – Life and Health Consultant; Property & Casualty Consultant
    • Managing General Agent
    • Reinsurance Intermediary Broker or Reinsurance Intermediary Manager
    • Surplus Lines Broker
    • Third Party Administrator
    • Life Settlement Broker; Life Settlement Provider
  • Submit proof of Financial Responsibility, if applicable

The Business Entity checklist is available on the Kentucky Department of Insurance Web site at http://insurance.ky.gov

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Resident Licensing Checklist for Individuals

Other Requirements

  • Apply ONLINE through NIPR for ANY type of Kentucky LICENSE.

    Types of licenses available:

    • Adjuster
      • Independent Adjuster – P&C, Crop, Workers Comp.
      • Staff Adjuster – P&C, Crop, Workers Comp.
      • Public Adjuster – P&C
    • Agent – Casualty, Health, Life, Property, Personal Lines, Variable Life & Variable Annuities, Credit, Crop, , Travel
    • Consultant – Life and Health Consultant; Property & Casualty Consultant
    • Managing General Agent
    • Reinsurance Intermediary Broker; Reinsurance Intermediary Manager
    • Rental Vehicle Managing Employee
    • Surplus Lines Broker
    • Third Party Administrator
    • Life Settlement Broker; Life Settlement Provider
    • Apprentice Adjuster –Must have sponsor (licensed KY adjuster), AND MUST reside and work in Kentuck to qualify.
  • Submit proof of Pre-licensing completion by fax (502) 564-3384
  • Kentucky background reports must be obtained online at http://courts.ky.gov. Register for account, then order online.  Copy will be sent to DOI by Administrative Office of the Courts. 
  • Submit proof of Financial Responsibility, if applicable

    EXAMINATION: Once application and all applicable documentation is received and processed, examination may be scheduled through a password secured eServices account at http://insurance.ky.gov.

A detailed Individual Licensing Information Packet is available on the Kentucky Department of Insurance Web site at http://insurance.ky.gov.

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DISCLAIMER

The National Insurance Producer Registry ("NIPR") populates the State Matrix of Business Rules ("State Matrix") with information provided directly from participating state insurance departments. Participating states are encouraged to provide updated information when appropriate. NIPR does not guarantee the completeness, accuracy or adequacy of the information in the State Matrix. The information in the State Matrix does not constitute legal advice and use of this information is at user's own risk and responsibility. Any questions regarding the interpretation of the rules or the accuracy of the information should be directed to the appropriate state insurance department.

Uniform Application for Business Entities

PDF

WORD

Uniform Application for Individuals

paper_licensing_uniform_app_individuals.pdf

paper_licensing_uniform_app_individuals.docx

NON-RESIDENT LICENSING

Kentucky accepts the Uniform Licensing Application for nonresident business entities and individuals.

RESIDENT LICENSING

Kentucky accepts the Uniform Licensing Application for resident business entities and individuals.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Kentucky Web Site

Mail Applications to:
Kentucky Department of Insurance
Agent Licensing Division
P.O. Box 517
Frankfort, KY 40602-0517

 

Non-Resident Contacts

Business and Individual
Agent Licensing
502-564-6004

 

Resident Contacts

Business and Individual
Agent Licensing
502-564-6004

DOI.AgentLicensingMail@Ky.gov

 

NIPR Licensing