Illinois 2026 Carrier Appointment Renewal Invoice: Key Dates and Actions

The Illinois 2026 Carrier Appointment Renewal Invoice period for Limited Lines Producers is approaching. Carriers must be aware of critical dates, including the invoice availability window from November 3, 2025, through January 2, 2026, and the termination deadline of October 27, 2025. This guide details the license classes eligible for renewal, payment procedures, and NIPR processing requirements. Ensuring all steps are completed on time will prevent cancellations and the need to submit new license applications in 2026.

Renewal Period and Deadlines

Illinois will process appointment renewal invoices for Limited Lines Producers starting November 3, 2025, at 8:00 AM Central Time, through January 2, 2026, at 4:00 PM Central Time. Termination requests for appointments not to be renewed must be submitted before 4:00 PM Central Time on October 27, 2025. Appointments issued after October 27, 2025, will carry a 2026 expiration date and will not appear on the 2025 invoice.

Eligible License Classes

Only Limited Lines Producer appointments with active licenses on the Producer Database (PDB) will be renewed. Eligible license classes and Letters of Authority (LOAs) include:

• Baggage or Limited Travel Health or Trip Cancellation
• Farm Mutual
• HMO Enroller
• Industrial Accident and Health
• Industrial Life
• Legal Expense
• Limited Health Service Organization
• Credit Life Accident and Health

Payment and Invoice Processing

Renewal invoices are available exclusively through NIPR. No paper checks are accepted. The Illinois State Appointment Renewal Fee is $50 per appointment, plus a 1% NIPR processing fee (minimum $5, maximum $1,000). Payment must be received before 4:00 PM Central Time on January 2, 2026, or the appointment will be cancelled. Cancellations require a new license application and appointment submission after January 4, 2026.

Support and NIPR Resources

Carriers with questions or disputes regarding specific appointments should contact support@nipr.com with supporting documentation before paying the invoice. Companies can access appointment data using the Company Appointment Report (CAR) and process terminations via the Interactive Appointment and Termination Application if they are NIPR subscribers. Subscription verification or assistance can be requested at 816-783-8467 or marketing@nipr.com.

In Summary

Illinois carriers need to plan for the 2026 Limited Lines Producer appointment renewal period. Understanding the invoice dates, termination deadlines, eligible license classes, and NIPR payment processes will help ensure appointments are renewed without disruption. Agencies should review all appointments and complete necessary actions before the deadlines to avoid delays or additional application requirements in the new year.