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| 12 hours ago

Kansas 2025 Carrier Appointment Renewals

Everything insurance professionals need to know about Kansas’s 2025 Carrier Appointment Renewal window, from fees to deadlines and penalties.

The Kansas Department of Insurance has announced that the 2025 Carrier Appointment Renewal period runs from January 2, 2025 (9 am CST), to March 1, 2025 (11:59 pm CST). During this time, insurance professionals must complete their NIPR renewals for appointments related to Insurance Producers, Portable Electronics, Credit, and Car Rental.

Fees Overview:

Individual Appointment Renewal for Insurance Producers only:
Domestic appointment $2.00
Foreign appointment $5.00
Alien appointment $5.00

Business Appointment Renewals for Portable Electronics, Credit and Car Rental:
Domestic appointment $2.00
Foreign appointment $ 5.00
Alien appointment $5.00


Key Deadlines to Remember:
The appointment termination deadline is December 26, 2024 (4 pm CST). Terminations requested by this date help reduce the count on your January 2nd renewal invoice. Note that terminations effective January 1, 2025, will still appear on the renewal invoice.

For appointment management before the termination deadline, carriers can request a Company Appointment Report (CAR) if they subscribe to NIPR or use an NIPR reseller, such as Agenzee.


What happens if You Miss the Renewal Window?
Unpaid Kansas Renewal Invoices by 4:00 pm CST on March 1, 2025, incur a late penalty. The late renewal period extends from March 2nd to March 31st, with an additional fee of $1,000. After March 31st, regulatory actions may follow.


Renewal Submission Notes:

All renewals must be processed via NIPR, with invoices available on January 2, 2025. Kansas does not accept renewals through its state website or NIPR resellers. Note that all payments are non-refundable, so be sure to meet deadlines to avoid penalties.

If you have questions about your renewal invoice or need assistance, please contact NIPR at support@nipr.com.

If you have any questions about Kansas Company Appointments, please visit the Kansas Department of Insurance’s website: Company Appointment | Kansas Department of Insurance

| 2 weeks ago

Alabama 2025 Carrier Appointment Renewals: Key Dates and Fee Changes

The Alabama Department of Insurance has announced that the 2025 Carrier Appointment Renewal period will run from January 6, 2025, to March 1, 2025. Insurance professionals must complete their NIPR appointment renewals during this window for the following carrier appointments: Title Insurance Agent, Insurance Producer and/or Business Entity, Service Representative, and Portable Electronics Insurance.

The Alabama Department of Insurance has announced that the 2025 Carrier Appointment Renewal period will run from January 6, 2025, to March 1, 2025. Insurance professionals must complete their NIPR appointment renewals during this window for the following carrier appointments: Title Insurance Agent, Insurance Producer and/or Business Entity, Service Representative, and Portable Electronics Insurance.

First, let’s breakdown the fees:

  • Title Insurance Agent: $10.00
  • Insurance Producer and/or Business Entity: $25.00
  • Service Representative: $40.00
  • Portable Electronics Insurance: $25.00


Key Deadlines to Watch:

The appointment termination deadline is December 31, 2024. If you need to terminate any appointments, do so by this date, as no further terminations will be processed after that to reduce the number of appointments on your January 6th invoice. To review a listing of your current appointed producers, visit and use the SBS Company Search tool.

What If You Miss the Renewal Window?

Alabama offers late renewal periods, but they come with escalating penalties:

  • March 1–31, 2025: $250 plus the invoice fee
  • April 1–30, 2025: $500 plus the invoice fee
  • May 1–31, 2025: $750 plus the invoice fee

All renewals invoices must be processed through the NIPR.  Invoices will be posted January 6, 2025. No renewals will be accepted through the Alabama state website or NIPR resellers. And remember, all payments are non-refundable, so make sure to meet the deadlines to avoid penalties! View and pay your renewal invoices here: Company Appointment Renewal Invoices | NIPR.

Mark your calendar and handle your renewals early to avoid the extra fees.

Do you have any questions?

Please reach out to the Alabama Department of Insurance.  Alabama Dept of Insurance Home or you may contact the NIPR at support@nipr.com

Mailing Address:

Alabama Department of Insurance
PO Box 303351
Montgomery, AL 36130

Phone: 334.241.4126
Fax: 334.240.3282
Email: ProducerLicensing@insurance.alabama.gov

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