Mississippi Insurance Licensing
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Within 15 days of contract execution or first business submission
Appointments must be submitted within 15 days of the date the agent/agency contract is executed or the first piece of business is submitted to the carrier.
Yes
$25
$25
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No
Yes
Required and is the date supplied on transaction. Must be less than 15 days old.
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Mississippi portal
$25
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Yes
Cancelled; cancelled for cause
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Required and is the date supplied on transaction. Must not be in the future and must be less than 30 days old
No fee
Licensing in Mississippi
Resident New License Insurance Producer: $101 Resident New License Limited Lines: $101 Resident New License Surplus Lines Producer: $101 Non Resident New License Insurance Producer: $101 Non Resident New License Limited Lines: $101 Non Resident New License Surplus Lines Producer: $101
Resident Renewal Insurance Producer: $101 Resident Renewal Limited Lines: $101 Resident Renewal Surplus Lines Producer: $101 Non Resident Renewal Insurance Producer: $101 Non Resident Renewal Limited Lines: $101 Non Resident Renewal Surplus Lines Producer: $101
90 days before expiration
Last day of birth month every 2 years based on year of first state license issue
Late renewal allowed up to one year after expiration
90 days before expiration
Last day of birth month every 2 years based on year of first state license issue
Late renewal allowed up to one year after expiration
For individual's business address only
No
Residence, Business, and Mailing
Yes
Agency Licensing in Mississippi
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Yes
No
90 days prior to expiration date until expiration date. Reinstatement period ends one year after expiration date.
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No
Main license meets requirements
Independent and Emergency Adjuster Licensing in Mississippi
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Yes
Yes
CA, HI, NY, PR, WY
Property & Casualty (including Workers' Compensation and Crop), Workers' Compensation
Licensing Fee: $100 Renewal Fee: $100.00 Reinstatement Fee: $150.00
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Biennially, on the last day of the individual's birth month.
In the event of an emergency, a 180 day can be issued by applying and paying a $50 fee. Emergency adjuster applicants must be certified by a license Mississippi independent adjuster. No LOA required.
Continuing Education Requirements for Mississippi 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.
License renewal must be completed by the last day of the licensee's birth month.
The license renewal year is based on the year of first license issuance.
Continuing education credits are due prior to the license expiration.
The state sends a CE reminder 90 days prior to the expiration date.
- Licensees whose first renewal falls between 13 to 18 months from their initial licensure date are required to complete only 12 hours of CE. - Those holding limited lines or credit limited lines licenses are exempt from CE requirements. - Insurance producers who are 65 or older and have maintained a continuous insurance producer license for 25 years or more, and who sign an affidavit to that effect, are exempt from CE. - Bail agents who are 65 or older and have been licensed as a bail agent for 20 or more continuous years are exempt from CE.
Most producers and adjusters are allowed to reinstate their insurance license within 12 months of expiration. After that, reapplication as a new licensee is necessary.
Yes, instructors receive credit on the first presentation of a course per cycle.
Three hours of ethics training are mandatory.
Licensees must complete 3 hours of NFIP course.
Initial certification requires an 8-hour course, followed by 4 hours of LTC-specific training every two years.
Licensees must complete a one-time, 4-hour course.
Frequently Asked Questions on Mississippi Insurance Licensing
Mississippi insurance licenses must be renewed biennially, coinciding with the last day of the licensee’s birth month.
The renewal fees for most types of insurance licenses in Mississippi are $101, regardless of whether the license is for a resident or nonresident.
If you miss your renewal date, you can still reinstate your license up to one year after expiration by meeting all required CE and paying the necessary late fees. After one year, you will need to reapply as a new licensee.
Mississippi
Mike Chaney
Mississippi Insurance Department
