Arkansas Insurance Licensing
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Yes
Yes
Within 15 days of contract execution or first business submission
Yes
$20
$60
Yes
Via NIPR Portal
June 1, 2024 until June 30, 2024
Resident: $10, Non-resident: $60
Licensing in Arkansas
Initial Individual New License Fee:
$0 when exam is required, $70 when exam is not required
$1,035
$70
$1,035
License Renewal Fee:
$70
$60
$70
$60
90 days before expiration
Last day of birth month every 2 years based on year of first state license issue
Up to one year after expiration
Agency Licensing in Arkansas
No
90 days prior to expiration until the license expiration date.
Adjuster Licensing in Arkansas
Yes
Yes
Independent adjuster fees:
$120
$60-$120 depending on term
Continuing Education Requirements for Arkansas Insurance Licensees
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Licensees must complete a total of 24 hours of continuing education every two years.
The renewal period is biennial, occurring every two years.
The License renewal date is on the last day of the licensee's birth month.
Renewal year is determined by the year of the first license issuance.
Continuing education must be fulfilled prior to the license expiration date.
The state sends a CE reminder 90 days prior to the licensee's birth month.
Individuals aged 60 or older and licensed before July 1, 2003, must request exemption. Individuals with at least 15 consecutive years of active licensure before July 1, 2003, must request exemption. Newly licensed individuals are exempt for the initial license period; thereafter, CE is due biennially on the licensee's birthdate. Title agents must complete 6 hours with 1 hour of ethics annually by their birthday.
Licensees have one year from the missed renewal date to bring the license back to good standing. During this period, the state automatically terminates carrier appointments and imposes a late licensure fee. Additionally, if behind on CE requirements, an additional fee is applicable
Three hours of the total CE must be dedicated to ethics training.
Three hours of NFIP course are required.
Initial certification requires an 8-hour training course, followed by 4 hours of LTC-specific training each renewal cycle.
Frequently Asked Questions on Arkansas Insurance Licensing
Begin by completing any necessary pre-licensing education, passing the relevant exams, and submitting your application through the NIPR Gateway.
Arkansas offers licenses for Insurance Producers, Surplus Lines Brokers, Adjusters, and various limited lines like Credit and Travel.
Yes, Arkansas mandates 48 hours of Continuing Education every four years, including specific hours for ethics and specialized areas such as flood insurance and long-term care.
Arkansas
Alan McClain
Arkansas Insurance Department
