Laura’s Corner

Insurance producers manage much of their professional lives from their phones. Accessing licensing information should be just as convenient. The Agenzee platform and mobile app give producers a simple way to manage licensing tasks by creating a collaborative experience between producers and compliance staff.

South Dakota is adding a Reinsurance Intermediary license class effective October 9, 2026. The change also updates licensing requirements for business entities and their Designated Responsible Licensed Producers. Licensing teams should prepare by reviewing existing records. Identify affected licenses and account for the new license class when managing applications, renewals, appointments, or terminations.

The Indiana Department of Insurance has implemented a 60-day grace period for license, certificate, and registration renewals following severe weather events across the state. The extension also applies to producer continuing education requirements, and penalties for late payments during the extension period will be waived. Licensing teams should review affected Indiana records and adjust renewal tracking as needed.

I am getting ready to head to ITC Vegas on September 28, and I couldn’t be more thrilled. Let me tell you, there is something sensational about being surrounded by future-oriented individuals shaping insurance innovation. I’ll be exploring the latest technology and talking to the brightest minds in the industry about the challenges they are trying to solve. Come stop by Booth 3045 to say hello.

Carrier delays do not always start with a complicated licensing issue. Sometimes the problem is an outdated address, missing documentation, an incorrect entity name, or information that does not match across systems. These details can create additional administrative work and slow down producers who are ready to do business. A consistent process for reviewing and maintaining licensing information can reduce the risk of avoidable delays.