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Insurance Producer License — Accident and Health or Sickness (Business Entity)
A business entity acting as an insurance producer must obtain its own license and designate one or more responsible producers with active New Jersey licenses.
Licensing authority: New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance · Application information
Nonresident business entity add health authority
- Application
- Uniform business entity application, applicable fees, truthful fitness disclosures and supporting documents.
- Business Name
- Obtain approval of the resident business or trade name and file formation/business certificates as required.
- Designated Responsible Producer
- Designate one or more active New Jersey licensed individual producers cumulatively covering Health authority; their individual licensure is an applicant condition of the entity.
- Existing License
- Existing New Jersey business entity producer license; written or online request and processing fee.
- Home State Authority
- For nonresidents certify currently valid comparable home-jurisdiction authority.
- Resident Background Checks
- For resident entities, all officers, directors, partners and owners of 10% or more must complete fingerprints and criminal history review.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- New Jersey State Library — N.J.A.C. Chapter 17 official compilation
printed p. 17-7 / 11:17-2.6(b), eligibility
- New Jersey State Library — N.J.A.C. Chapter 17 official compilation
printed p. 17-7 / 11:17-2.6(b), request and signatory
- New Jersey State Library — N.J.A.C. Chapter 17 official compilation
printed p. 17-7 / 11:17-2.6(b), responsible producer authority
- New Jersey Legislature — Insurance Producer Licensing Act of 2001
N.J.S.A. 17:22A-32(b)
- NJDOBI — Producer Frequently Asked Questions
Licensing / Agency license / designated responsible producer
- New Jersey Legislature — Insurance Producer Licensing Act of 2001
N.J.S.A. 17:22A-34(a)
- NJDOBI — Producer Licensing Readoption, N.J.A.C. 11:17
55 N.J.R. 1931 / effective dates, readoption
Nonresident business entity reciprocity
- Application
- Uniform business entity application, applicable fees, truthful fitness disclosures and supporting documents.
- Business Name
- Obtain approval of the resident business or trade name and file formation/business certificates as required.
- Designated Responsible Producer
- Designate one or more active New Jersey licensed individual producers cumulatively covering Health authority; their individual licensure is an applicant condition of the entity.
- Home State License
- Current resident producer license in good standing covering the requested Health authority.
- Reciprocity
- Home jurisdiction licenses New Jersey residents on the same basis.
- Resident Background Checks
- For resident entities, all officers, directors, partners and owners of 10% or more must complete fingerprints and criminal history review.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- New Jersey Legislature — Insurance Producer Licensing Act of 2001
N.J.S.A. 17:22A-32(b)
- New Jersey Legislature — Insurance Producer Licensing Act of 2001
N.J.S.A. 17:22A-34(a)
- NJDOBI — Producer Frequently Asked Questions
Licensing / Agency license / designated responsible producer
Nonresident business entity late renewal within one year
- Application
- Uniform business entity application, applicable fees, truthful fitness disclosures and supporting documents.
- Business Name
- Obtain approval of the resident business or trade name and file formation/business certificates as required.
- Designated Responsible Producer
- Designate one or more active New Jersey licensed individual producers cumulatively covering Health authority; their individual licensure is an applicant condition of the entity.
- Lapse Window
- Late renewal within one year of expiration; certify any business during the lapse and pay the late fee.
- Resident Background Checks
- For resident entities, all officers, directors, partners and owners of 10% or more must complete fingerprints and criminal history review.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- New Jersey State Library — N.J.A.C. Chapter 17 official compilation
printed p. 17-7 / 11:17-2.5(d), late-renewal examination waiver line
- New Jersey State Library — N.J.A.C. Chapter 17 official compilation
printed p. 17-7 / 11:17-2.5(d), late-renewal eligibility line
- New Jersey Legislature — Insurance Producer Licensing Act of 2001
N.J.S.A. 17:22A-32(b)
- NJDOBI — Producer Frequently Asked Questions
Licensing / Agency license / designated responsible producer
- NJDOBI — Producer Licensing Readoption, N.J.A.C. 11:17
55 N.J.R. 1931 / effective dates, readoption
Nonresident business entity renewal
- Application
- Uniform business entity application, applicable fees, truthful fitness disclosures and supporting documents.
- Business Name
- Obtain approval of the resident business or trade name and file formation/business certificates as required.
- Designated Responsible Producer
- Designate one or more active New Jersey licensed individual producers cumulatively covering Health authority; their individual licensure is an applicant condition of the entity.
- Home State Qualification
- Nonresident entities continue to hold the reciprocal home-jurisdiction license.
- Renewal
- Submit timely renewal and fee; maintain an active designated responsible New Jersey licensed producer.
- Resident Background Checks
- For resident entities, all officers, directors, partners and owners of 10% or more must complete fingerprints and criminal history review.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- New Jersey Legislature — Insurance Producer Licensing Act of 2001
N.J.S.A. 17:22A-33(b)
- New Jersey Legislature — Insurance Producer Licensing Act of 2001
N.J.S.A. 17:22A-32(b)
- NJDOBI — Producer Frequently Asked Questions
Licensing / Agency license / designated responsible producer
- New Jersey Legislature — Insurance Producer Licensing Act of 2001
N.J.S.A. 17:22A-34(a)
Nonresident business entity requalification after lapse over one year
- Application
- Uniform business entity application, applicable fees, truthful fitness disclosures and supporting documents.
- Business Name
- Obtain approval of the resident business or trade name and file formation/business certificates as required.
- Designated Responsible Producer
- Designate one or more active New Jersey licensed individual producers cumulatively covering Health authority; their individual licensure is an applicant condition of the entity.
- Lapse
- After one year requalify by a new business-entity application; maintain responsible producers and, if nonresident, home-jurisdiction qualification.
- Resident Background Checks
- For resident entities, all officers, directors, partners and owners of 10% or more must complete fingerprints and criminal history review.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- NJDOBI — Insurance Licensing and Education
General Renewal Information / Late Renewal Applications
- New Jersey Legislature — Insurance Producer Licensing Act of 2001
N.J.S.A. 17:22A-32(b)
- NJDOBI — Producer Frequently Asked Questions
Licensing / Agency license / designated responsible producer
- New Jersey Legislature — Insurance Producer Licensing Act of 2001
N.J.S.A. 17:22A-34(a)
Nonresident business entity reinstatement after surrender
- Application
- Uniform business entity application, applicable fees, truthful fitness disclosures and supporting documents.
- Business Name
- Obtain approval of the resident business or trade name and file formation/business certificates as required.
- Designated Responsible Producer
- Designate one or more active New Jersey licensed individual producers cumulatively covering Health authority; their individual licensure is an applicant condition of the entity.
- Resident Background Checks
- For resident entities, all officers, directors, partners and owners of 10% or more must complete fingerprints and criminal history review.
- Same License Period
- Apply within the same license period under the business-entity application provision; pay the processing fee.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- New Jersey State Library — N.J.A.C. Chapter 17 official compilation
printed p. 17-12 / 11:17-2.14(b), opening
- New Jersey State Library — N.J.A.C. Chapter 17 official compilation
printed p. 17-12 / 11:17-2.14(b), same-period condition
- New Jersey State Library — N.J.A.C. Chapter 17 official compilation
printed p. 17-12 / 11:17-2.14(b), incorporated application provision
- New Jersey Legislature — Insurance Producer Licensing Act of 2001
N.J.S.A. 17:22A-32(b)
- NJDOBI — Producer Frequently Asked Questions
Licensing / Agency license / designated responsible producer
- NJDOBI — Producer Licensing Readoption, N.J.A.C. 11:17
55 N.J.R. 1931 / effective dates, readoption
Resident business entity add health authority
- Application
- Uniform business entity application, applicable fees, truthful fitness disclosures and supporting documents.
- Business Name
- Obtain approval of the resident business or trade name and file formation/business certificates as required.
- Designated Responsible Producer
- Designate one or more active New Jersey licensed individual producers cumulatively covering Health authority; their individual licensure is an applicant condition of the entity.
- Existing License
- Existing New Jersey business entity producer license; written or online request and processing fee.
- Home State Authority
- For nonresidents certify currently valid comparable home-jurisdiction authority.
- Resident Background Checks
- For resident entities, all officers, directors, partners and owners of 10% or more must complete fingerprints and criminal history review.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- New Jersey State Library — N.J.A.C. Chapter 17 official compilation
printed p. 17-7 / 11:17-2.6(b), eligibility
- New Jersey State Library — N.J.A.C. Chapter 17 official compilation
printed p. 17-7 / 11:17-2.6(b), request and signatory
- New Jersey State Library — N.J.A.C. Chapter 17 official compilation
printed p. 17-7 / 11:17-2.6(b), responsible producer authority
- New Jersey Legislature — Insurance Producer Licensing Act of 2001
N.J.S.A. 17:22A-32(b)
- NJDOBI — Producer Frequently Asked Questions
Licensing / Agency license / designated responsible producer
- NJDOBI — Producer Licensing Readoption, N.J.A.C. 11:17
55 N.J.R. 1931 / effective dates, readoption
Resident business entity initial
- Application
- Uniform business entity application, applicable fees, truthful fitness disclosures and supporting documents.
- Business Name
- Obtain approval of the resident business or trade name and file formation/business certificates as required.
- Designated Responsible Producer
- Designate one or more active New Jersey licensed individual producers cumulatively covering Health authority; their individual licensure is an applicant condition of the entity.
- Resident Background Checks
- For resident entities, all officers, directors, partners and owners of 10% or more must complete fingerprints and criminal history review.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- New Jersey Legislature — Insurance Producer Licensing Act of 2001
N.J.S.A. 17:22A-32(b)
- NJDOBI — Producer Frequently Asked Questions
Licensing / Agency license / designated responsible producer
- New Jersey Legislature — Insurance Producer Licensing Act of 2001
N.J.S.A. 17:22A-33(a)(2)
Resident business entity late renewal within one year
- Application
- Uniform business entity application, applicable fees, truthful fitness disclosures and supporting documents.
- Business Name
- Obtain approval of the resident business or trade name and file formation/business certificates as required.
- Designated Responsible Producer
- Designate one or more active New Jersey licensed individual producers cumulatively covering Health authority; their individual licensure is an applicant condition of the entity.
- Lapse Window
- Late renewal within one year of expiration; certify any business during the lapse and pay the late fee.
- Resident Background Checks
- For resident entities, all officers, directors, partners and owners of 10% or more must complete fingerprints and criminal history review.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- New Jersey State Library — N.J.A.C. Chapter 17 official compilation
printed p. 17-7 / 11:17-2.5(d), late-renewal examination waiver line
- New Jersey State Library — N.J.A.C. Chapter 17 official compilation
printed p. 17-7 / 11:17-2.5(d), late-renewal eligibility line
- New Jersey Legislature — Insurance Producer Licensing Act of 2001
N.J.S.A. 17:22A-32(b)
- NJDOBI — Producer Frequently Asked Questions
Licensing / Agency license / designated responsible producer
- NJDOBI — Producer Licensing Readoption, N.J.A.C. 11:17
55 N.J.R. 1931 / effective dates, readoption
Resident business entity renewal
- Application
- Uniform business entity application, applicable fees, truthful fitness disclosures and supporting documents.
- Business Name
- Obtain approval of the resident business or trade name and file formation/business certificates as required.
- Designated Responsible Producer
- Designate one or more active New Jersey licensed individual producers cumulatively covering Health authority; their individual licensure is an applicant condition of the entity.
- Home State Qualification
- Nonresident entities continue to hold the reciprocal home-jurisdiction license.
- Renewal
- Submit timely renewal and fee; maintain an active designated responsible New Jersey licensed producer.
- Resident Background Checks
- For resident entities, all officers, directors, partners and owners of 10% or more must complete fingerprints and criminal history review.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- New Jersey Legislature — Insurance Producer Licensing Act of 2001
N.J.S.A. 17:22A-33(b)
- New Jersey Legislature — Insurance Producer Licensing Act of 2001
N.J.S.A. 17:22A-32(b)
- NJDOBI — Producer Frequently Asked Questions
Licensing / Agency license / designated responsible producer
Resident business entity requalification after lapse over one year
- Application
- Uniform business entity application, applicable fees, truthful fitness disclosures and supporting documents.
- Business Name
- Obtain approval of the resident business or trade name and file formation/business certificates as required.
- Designated Responsible Producer
- Designate one or more active New Jersey licensed individual producers cumulatively covering Health authority; their individual licensure is an applicant condition of the entity.
- Lapse
- After one year requalify by a new business-entity application; maintain responsible producers and, if nonresident, home-jurisdiction qualification.
- Resident Background Checks
- For resident entities, all officers, directors, partners and owners of 10% or more must complete fingerprints and criminal history review.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- NJDOBI — Insurance Licensing and Education
General Renewal Information / Late Renewal Applications
- New Jersey Legislature — Insurance Producer Licensing Act of 2001
N.J.S.A. 17:22A-32(b)
- NJDOBI — Producer Frequently Asked Questions
Licensing / Agency license / designated responsible producer
Resident business entity reinstatement after surrender
- Application
- Uniform business entity application, applicable fees, truthful fitness disclosures and supporting documents.
- Business Name
- Obtain approval of the resident business or trade name and file formation/business certificates as required.
- Designated Responsible Producer
- Designate one or more active New Jersey licensed individual producers cumulatively covering Health authority; their individual licensure is an applicant condition of the entity.
- Resident Background Checks
- For resident entities, all officers, directors, partners and owners of 10% or more must complete fingerprints and criminal history review.
- Same License Period
- Apply within the same license period under the business-entity application provision; pay the processing fee.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- New Jersey State Library — N.J.A.C. Chapter 17 official compilation
printed p. 17-12 / 11:17-2.14(b), opening
- New Jersey State Library — N.J.A.C. Chapter 17 official compilation
printed p. 17-12 / 11:17-2.14(b), same-period condition
- New Jersey State Library — N.J.A.C. Chapter 17 official compilation
printed p. 17-12 / 11:17-2.14(b), incorporated application provision
- New Jersey Legislature — Insurance Producer Licensing Act of 2001
N.J.S.A. 17:22A-32(b)
- NJDOBI — Producer Frequently Asked Questions
Licensing / Agency license / designated responsible producer
- NJDOBI — Producer Licensing Readoption, N.J.A.C. 11:17
55 N.J.R. 1931 / effective dates, readoption
Insurance Producer License — Accident and Health or Sickness (Individual)
Individual major-line producer authority for accident and health or sickness; residency is a route condition.
Licensing authority: New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance · Application information
Nonresident add health authority
- Application
- Submit the home-state application or uniform application and required fees; licensing status may be checked in the NAIC Producer Database.
- Existing License
- Existing New Jersey nonresident individual producer license; requested Health line held in good standing in the home jurisdiction.
- Home State License
- Current resident producer license in good standing covering the requested Health authority.
- Reciprocity
- Home jurisdiction licenses New Jersey residents on the same basis.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- New Jersey Legislature — Insurance Producer Licensing Act of 2001
N.J.S.A. 17:22A-34(a)
- NJDOBI — Producer Frequently Asked Questions
Licensing / How do I add a line of authority?
Nonresident reciprocity
- Application
- Submit the home-state application or uniform application and required fees; licensing status may be checked in the NAIC Producer Database.
- Home State License
- Current resident producer license in good standing covering the requested Health authority.
- Reciprocity
- Home jurisdiction licenses New Jersey residents on the same basis.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- New Jersey Legislature — Insurance Producer Licensing Act of 2001
N.J.S.A. 17:22A-34(a)
- NJDOBI — Producer Frequently Asked Questions
Licensing / Nonresident application
Nonresident reinstatement within twelve months
- Continuing Qualification
- Satisfy continuing education if resident or maintain the home-state license if nonresident; certify any insurance business transacted during the lapse.
- Examination Waiver
- N.J.S.A. 17:22A-33(c) allows reinstatement without passing a written examination.
- Fees
- Pay renewal and applicable late fees.
- Lapse Window
- Apply within 12 months of the due date of the renewal fee.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- New Jersey Legislature — Insurance Producer Licensing Act of 2001
N.J.S.A. 17:22A-33(c)
- New Jersey Legislature — Insurance Producer Licensing Act of 2001
N.J.S.A. 17:22A-33(b)
Nonresident renewal
- Application
- Submit the home-state application or uniform application and required fees; licensing status may be checked in the NAIC Producer Database.
- Existing License
- Current New Jersey nonresident license; complete renewal and pay fees.
- Home State License
- Current resident producer license in good standing covering the requested Health authority.
- Reciprocity
- Home jurisdiction licenses New Jersey residents on the same basis.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- New Jersey Legislature — Insurance Producer Licensing Act of 2001
N.J.S.A. 17:22A-33(b)
- New Jersey Legislature — Insurance Producer Licensing Act of 2001
N.J.S.A. 17:22A-34(a)
- NJDOBI — Insurance Licensing and Education
Online Producer Renewals / NONRESIDENT PRODUCERS
Nonresident requalification after lapse over one year
- Application
- Submit the home-state application or uniform application and required fees; licensing status may be checked in the NAIC Producer Database.
- Home State License
- Current resident producer license in good standing covering the requested Health authority.
- Lapse
- New Jersey license not renewed within one year; reapply as a new nonresident under N.J.S.A. 17:22A-34.
- Reciprocity
- Home jurisdiction licenses New Jersey residents on the same basis.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- NJDOBI — Insurance Licensing and Education
General Renewal Information / Late Renewal Applications
- New Jersey Legislature — Insurance Producer Licensing Act of 2001
N.J.S.A. 17:22A-34(a)
Nonresident reinstatement after surrender
- Application
- Submit the home-state application or uniform application and required fees; licensing status may be checked in the NAIC Producer Database.
- Home State License
- Current resident producer license in good standing covering the requested Health authority.
- Reciprocity
- Home jurisdiction licenses New Jersey residents on the same basis.
- Same License Period
- Reinstatement during the same license period; submit the application prescribed by the rule and processing fee. The incorporated nonresident application uses the home-jurisdiction license rather than a New Jersey examination.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- New Jersey State Library — N.J.A.C. Chapter 17 official compilation
printed p. 17-12 / 11:17-2.14(b), opening
- New Jersey State Library — N.J.A.C. Chapter 17 official compilation
printed p. 17-12 / 11:17-2.14(b), same-period condition
- New Jersey State Library — N.J.A.C. Chapter 17 official compilation
printed p. 17-12 / 11:17-2.14(b), incorporated application provision
- New Jersey Legislature — Insurance Producer Licensing Act of 2001
N.J.S.A. 17:22A-34(a)
- NJDOBI — Producer Licensing Readoption, N.J.A.C. 11:17
55 N.J.R. 1931 / effective dates, readoption
Nonresident reinstatement after suspension
- Application
- Submit the home-state application or uniform application and required fees; licensing status may be checked in the NAIC Producer Database.
- Home State License
- Current resident producer license in good standing covering the requested Health authority.
- Reciprocity
- Home jurisdiction licenses New Jersey residents on the same basis.
- Suspension
- Complete the suspension period and all order conditions; submit the suspension order, affidavit and supporting documents. The rule makes the additional education/examination qualification expressly conditional on resident status.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- New Jersey State Library — N.J.A.C. Chapter 17D official compilation
printed p. 17D-5 / 11:17D-2.6(a), application
- New Jersey State Library — N.J.A.C. Chapter 17D official compilation
printed p. 17D-5 / 11:17D-2.6(c), resident qualification
- New Jersey State Library — N.J.A.C. Chapter 17D official compilation
printed p. 17D-5 / 11:17D-2.6(c), statutory reference
- New Jersey Legislature — Insurance Producer Licensing Act of 2001
N.J.S.A. 17:22A-34(a)
- NJDOBI — Producer Licensing Readoption, N.J.A.C. 11:17A–D, 56 N.J.R. 1722
56 N.J.R. 1722 / effective dates, producer-rule readoption
Resident add health authority
- Education
- Provide the approved Health prelicensing education certificate or education waiver.
- Existing License
- Currently licensed New Jersey individual producer seeking Health as an additional authority.
- Request
- Submit a written request or online application and processing fee.
- Score Window
- Provide evidence of passing the Health State licensing examination no more than one year before applying, or evidence of an applicable waiver.
Resident initial by examination
- Application Fees
- Submit the uniform application and applicable fees. The statute waives the initial licensing fee for qualifying honorably discharged resident veterans who pass the examination and meet other licensing requirements.
- Background Check
- Complete electronic fingerprinting and criminal history review before the resident application is processed.
- Education Waiver
- Approved Health designations are RHU, CEBS, REBC and HIA. A designation waives education only and does not waive the licensing examination.
- Fitness
- No act constituting grounds for denial, suspension or revocation; truthful uniform application and required supporting documents.
- Minimum Age
- At least 18 years of age.
- Prelicensing Education
- 20 hours of approved Health prelicensing instruction unless the Department grants a waiver; a course completion certificate does not expire.
- Residency
- New Jersey resident or qualifying principal place of insurance business in New Jersey.
- Score Window
- The application must use a passing score no more than one year old; the examination is a leaf even when passed before applying.
- Trade Name
- Obtain Department approval before applying under a trade or DBA name.
Resident reinstatement within twelve months
- Continuing Qualification
- Satisfy continuing education if resident or maintain the home-state license if nonresident; certify any insurance business transacted during the lapse.
- Examination Waiver
- N.J.S.A. 17:22A-33(c) allows reinstatement without passing a written examination.
- Fees
- Pay renewal and applicable late fees.
- Lapse Window
- Apply within 12 months of the due date of the renewal fee.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- New Jersey Legislature — Insurance Producer Licensing Act of 2001
N.J.S.A. 17:22A-33(c)
- New Jersey Legislature — Insurance Producer Licensing Act of 2001
N.J.S.A. 17:22A-33(b)
Resident renewal
- Continuing Education
- Residents must complete 24 approved credits per licensing term, including three ethics credits, one of which may be replaced by insurance fraud; up to 12 excess non-ethics credits may carry over once.
- Existing License
- Current individual Health producer license; submit timely renewal application and fee.
- Military Or Medical Waiver
- Military service or another extenuating circumstance, including long-term medical disability, permits a request to waive renewal procedures, examination requirements or penalties under N.J.S.A. 17:22A-33(d). Granting the request is an applicant condition.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- New Jersey Legislature — Insurance Producer Licensing Act of 2001
N.J.S.A. 17:22A-33(b)
- New Jersey Legislature — Insurance Producer Licensing Act of 2001
N.J.S.A. 17:22A-33(d)
- NJDOBI — Continuing Education Amendment, 55 N.J.R. 1297
p. 1 / 11:17-3.6(a), resident continuing education line
Resident requalification after lapse over one year
- Application Fees
- Submit the uniform application and applicable fees. The statute waives the initial licensing fee for qualifying honorably discharged resident veterans who pass the examination and meet other licensing requirements.
- Background Check
- Complete electronic fingerprinting and criminal history review before the resident application is processed.
- Education Waiver
- Approved Health designations are RHU, CEBS, REBC and HIA. A designation waives education only and does not waive the licensing examination.
- Fitness
- No act constituting grounds for denial, suspension or revocation; truthful uniform application and required supporting documents.
- Lapse
- Former resident license not renewed within one year; requalify as a new applicant. Qualifying prior out-of-jurisdiction licensure or discretionary military/medical relief is an applicant condition.
- Minimum Age
- At least 18 years of age.
- Prelicensing Education
- 20 hours of approved Health prelicensing instruction unless the Department grants a waiver; a course completion certificate does not expire.
- Residency
- New Jersey resident or qualifying principal place of insurance business in New Jersey.
- Score Window
- The application must use a passing score no more than one year old; the examination is a leaf even when passed before applying.
- Trade Name
- Obtain Department approval before applying under a trade or DBA name.
Resident reinstatement after surrender
- Examination Evidence
- The incorporated resident application provision asks for the State licensing examination score no more than one year before application or an examination waiver. The currently offered Health examination remains a leaf; whether another sitting is required is an applicant condition.
- Fees
- No additional license fee for the same period, but pay the processing fee.
- Same License Period
- Reinstatement after voluntary surrender is available during the same license period by an application under N.J.A.C. 11:17-2.3.
- Source Edition
- Earlier official chapter text is used under the contract fallback; the current chapter portal could not be reached as actual chapter text.
Resident reinstatement after suspension
- Application
- Apply under N.J.A.C. 11:17-2.3 with the order and an affidavit establishing completion of the period and conditions, supporting receipts or judgments, and compliance with restrictions.
- Professional Qualifications
- The resident must demonstrate the education and examination qualifications of N.J.S.A. 17:22A-32(a)(3) and (5); applicable waivers are applicant conditions.
- Source Edition
- Use the earlier official 2010 supplement under the contract fallback; chapter 17D was readopted in 2024.
- Suspension
- Complete the suspension period and every condition in the suspension order.
Resident licensure by previous home state license
- Background Check
- Resident fingerprinting and criminal history review remain required.
- Moving Deadline
- A person moving to New Jersey must apply within 90 days of establishing legal residence.
- Prior License
- Same line of authority currently licensed, or application received within 90 days of cancellation; good standing verified through certification or NAIC Producer Database.
- Waiver
- N.J.S.A. 17:22A-35 waives prelicensing education and examination for qualifying applicants.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- New Jersey Legislature — Insurance Producer Licensing Act of 2001
N.J.S.A. 17:22A-35(a)
- New Jersey Legislature — Insurance Producer Licensing Act of 2001
N.J.S.A. 17:22A-35(b)
- PSI — New Jersey Insurance Candidate Information Bulletin
p. 1 / Licensure Process item 7 first sentence / passage line 1
- PSI — New Jersey Insurance Candidate Information Bulletin
p. 1 / Licensure Process item 7 first sentence / passage line 2
- PSI — New Jersey Insurance Candidate Information Bulletin
p. 1 / Licensure Process item 7 first sentence / passage line 3
- PSI — New Jersey Insurance Candidate Information Bulletin
p. 1 / Licensure Process item 7 first sentence / passage line 4
- PSI — New Jersey Insurance Candidate Information Bulletin
p. 1 / Licensure Process item 7 first sentence / passage line 5
Reinstatement after revocation
- Affidavit
- Provide employment history, other business interests, disposition of the insurance business, restitution and recipients, other licenses held, litigation involving the applicant or a business in which the applicant owns at least five percent, and a statement of rehabilitation.
- Application
- Use the initial-license application and demonstrate professional qualifications under N.J.S.A. 17:22A-32(a)(3) and (5).
- Criminal Conviction
- Submit a chief probation officer report if revocation was based on a crime or the applicant was convicted after revocation.
- Discretion
- The Commissioner reviews rehabilitation and may investigate, require more information or confer with the applicant; reinstatement is discretionary.
- Source Edition
- Earlier official June 7, 2010 rule text is used under the contract fallback with the 2024 readoption.
- Waiting Period
- Apply at least five years after the effective date of the revocation order.
Temporary Insurance Producer License
Commissioner-issued temporary license, up to 180 days, to service an existing insurance business under N.J.S.A. 17:22A-37.
Licensing authority: New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance · Application information
Business entity member or employee
- Commissioner Discretion
- Issuance must be necessary for servicing the insurance business; the Commissioner may limit authority, require a licensed-producer or insurer sponsor, impose protective conditions or revoke the temporary license.
- Duration
- No more than 180 days.
- Eligibility
- Member or employee of a licensed business entity after death or disability of its designated responsible producer.
- Termination
- The license does not continue after disposal of the producer’s business.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- New Jersey Legislature — Insurance Producer Licensing Act of 2001
N.J.S.A. 17:22A-37(a)
- New Jersey Legislature — Insurance Producer Licensing Act of 2001
N.J.S.A. 17:22A-37(b)
Military service designee
- Commissioner Discretion
- Issuance must be necessary for servicing the insurance business; the Commissioner may limit authority, require a licensed-producer or insurer sponsor, impose protective conditions or revoke the temporary license.
- Duration
- No more than 180 days.
- Eligibility
- Designee of a licensed producer entering active United States military service.
- Termination
- The license does not continue after disposal of the producer’s business.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- New Jersey Legislature — Insurance Producer Licensing Act of 2001
N.J.S.A. 17:22A-37(a)
- New Jersey Legislature — Insurance Producer Licensing Act of 2001
N.J.S.A. 17:22A-37(b)
Commissioner public interest
- Commissioner Discretion
- Issuance must be necessary for servicing the insurance business; the Commissioner may limit authority, require a licensed-producer or insurer sponsor, impose protective conditions or revoke the temporary license.
- Duration
- No more than 180 days.
- Eligibility
- Any other circumstance in which the Commissioner determines issuance best serves the public interest.
- Termination
- The license does not continue after disposal of the producer’s business.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- New Jersey Legislature — Insurance Producer Licensing Act of 2001
N.J.S.A. 17:22A-37(a)
- New Jersey Legislature — Insurance Producer Licensing Act of 2001
N.J.S.A. 17:22A-37(b)
Surviving spouse or personal representative
- Commissioner Discretion
- Issuance must be necessary for servicing the insurance business; the Commissioner may limit authority, require a licensed-producer or insurer sponsor, impose protective conditions or revoke the temporary license.
- Duration
- No more than 180 days.
- Eligibility
- Surviving spouse or court-appointed personal representative of a deceased or disabled producer; service the existing business pending sale, recovery, return or training and licensing replacement personnel.
- Termination
- The license does not continue after disposal of the producer’s business.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- New Jersey Legislature — Insurance Producer Licensing Act of 2001
N.J.S.A. 17:22A-37(a)
- New Jersey Legislature — Insurance Producer Licensing Act of 2001
N.J.S.A. 17:22A-37(b)
Temporary Work Authority — Health Producer
A temporary certificate permitting a qualifying passing Health producer candidate to work for 60 days under licensed supervision while pursuing permanent licensure.
Licensing authority: New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance · Application information
Temporary work authority after health examination
- Duration
- 60 days from the examination date.
- Passing Score
- Pass the currently offered Health producer examination.
- Permanent License
- Follow the short-form or permanent application instructions; applicants who fail temporary-work screening may still apply for a permanent license.
- Screening
- Qualify by answers to Department screening questions; these fitness questions are applicant conditions and not an independent licensing examination.
- Supervision
- Activate the certificate as instructed and work under a currently licensed producer.
Health
- Provider
- PSI Services LLC
- Format
- Computer examination at a testing center or remotely
- Exam questions
- 88 scored items; the candidate bulletin permits an additional 5–19 unscored experimental questions
- Time limit
- 3.5 hours
- Passing score
- 70% correct
Examination outline
I.0 Types of Policies (14 Items)
- 1.1 Disability Income
- 1.1 Disability Income / Individual disability income policy
- 1.1 Disability Income / Business overhead expense policy
- 1.1 Disability Income / Business disability buyout policy
- 1.1 Disability Income / Group disability income policy
- 1.1 Disability Income / Key employee/partner policies
- 1.2 Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- 1.3 Medical Expense Insurance
- 1.3 Medical Expense Insurance / Basic hospital, medical, and surgical policies
- 1.3 Medical Expense Insurance / Major medical policies
- 1.3 Medical Expense Insurance / Comprehensive major medical policies
- 1.3 Medical Expense Insurance / Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs)
- 1.3 Medical Expense Insurance / Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs)
- 1.3 Medical Expense Insurance / Service organizations (Blue Plans)
- 1.3 Medical Expense Insurance / Point of Service(POS) plans
- 1.3 Medical Expense Insurance / Medical Savings Accounts (MSAs)
- 1.3 Medical Expense Insurance / Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- 1.3 Medical Expense Insurance / Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRAs)
- 1.3 Medical Expense Insurance / High Deductible Health Plans (HDHPs) and related Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
- 1.3 Medical Expense Insurance / Consumer Driven Health Plans (CDHPs)
- 1.4 Medicare Supplement Policies
- 1.5 Group Insurance
- 1.5 Group Insurance / Group conversion
- 1.5 Group Insurance / Differences between individual and group contracts
- 1.5 Group Insurance / General concepts
- 1.5 Group Insurance / COBRA
- 1.5 Group Insurance / HIPAA
- 1.6 Long Term Care
- 1.6 Long Term Care / Individual LTC contracts
- 1.6 Long Term Care / Group/voluntary LTC contracts
- 1.6 Long Term Care / Service days vs. calendar days
- 1.7 Cancer (for specified diseases) Plans
- 1.8 Critical Illness Plans
- 1.9 Worksite (employer-sponsored) Plans
2.0 Policy Provisions, Clauses, and Riders (20 Items)
- 2.1 Mandatory Provisions
- 2.1 Mandatory Provisions / Entire contract
- 2.1 Mandatory Provisions / Time limit on certain defenses (incontestable)
- 2.1 Mandatory Provisions / Grace period
- 2.1 Mandatory Provisions / Reinstatement
- 2.1 Mandatory Provisions / Notice of claim
- 2.1 Mandatory Provisions / Claim forms
- 2.1 Mandatory Provisions / Proof of loss
- 2.1 Mandatory Provisions / Time of payment of claims
- 2.1 Mandatory Provisions / Payment of claims
- 2.1 Mandatory Provisions / Physical examination and autopsy
- 2.1 Mandatory Provisions / Legal actions
- 2.1 Mandatory Provisions / Change of beneficiary
- 2.2 Optional Provisions
- 2.2 Optional Provisions / Change of occupation
- 2.2 Optional Provisions / Misstatement of age
- 2.2 Optional Provisions / Illegal occupation
- 2.3 Other Provisions and Clauses
- 2.3 Other Provisions and Clauses / Insuring clause
- 2.3 Other Provisions and Clauses / Free look (10-day, 20-day, etc.)
- 2.3 Other Provisions and Clauses / Consideration clause
- 2.3 Other Provisions and Clauses / Probationary period
- 2.3 Other Provisions and Clauses / Elimination period
- 2.3 Other Provisions and Clauses / Waiver of premium
- 2.3 Other Provisions and Clauses / Exclusions
- 2.3 Other Provisions and Clauses / Preexisting conditions
- 2.3 Other Provisions and Clauses / Recurrent disability
- 2.3 Other Provisions and Clauses / Coinsurance
- 2.3 Other Provisions and Clauses / Deductibles
- 2.3 Other Provisions and Clauses / Eligible expenses
- 2.3 Other Provisions and Clauses / Copayments
- 2.3 Other Provisions and Clauses / Pre-authorizations and prior approval requirements
- 2.3 Other Provisions and Clauses / Usual, reasonable, and customary (URC) changes
- 2.3 Other Provisions and Clauses / Lifetime, annual or per cause maximum benefit limits
- 2.4 Riders
- 2.4 Riders / Impairment rider
- 2.4 Riders / Guaranteed insurability rider
- 2.4 Riders / Multiple indemnity rider (double, triple)
- 2.5 Rights of Renewability
- 2.5 Rights of Renewability / Noncancelable
- 2.5 Rights of Renewability / Cancelable
- 2.5 Rights of Renewability / Guaranteed renewable
- 2.5 Rights of Renewability / Conditionally renewable
- 2.5 Rights of Renewability / Optionally renewable
- 2.5 Rights of Renewability / Period of time for renewal
3.0 Social Insurance (3 Items)
- 3.1 Medicare
- 3.1 Medicare / Primary, secondary payor
- 3.1 Medicare / Medicare Parts A,B,C,D
- 3.2 Medicaid
- 3.3 Social Security Benefits
4.0 Other Insurance Concepts (4 Items)
- 4.1 Total, Partial, and Residual Disability
- 4.2 Owner’s Rights
- 4.3 Dependent Children Benefits
- 4.4 Primary and Contingent Beneficiaries
- 4.5 Modes of Premium Payments (annual, semiannual, etc.)
- 4.6 Nonduplication and Coordination of Benefits (e.g., primary vs. excess)
- 4.7 Occupational vs. Nonoccupational
- 4.8 Tax Treatment of Premiums and Proceeds of Insurance Contracts (e.g., disability income and medical expenses, etc.)
- 4.9 Managed Care
- 4.10 Workers Compensation
- 4.11 Subrogation
5.0 Field Underwriting Procedures (9 Items)
- 5.1 Completing application and obtaining necessary signatures
- 5.2 Explaining sources of insurability information (e.g., MIB Report, Fair Credit Reporting Act, etc.)
- 5.3 Initial premium payment and receipt and consequences of the receipt (e.g. medical examination, etc.)
- 5.4 Submitting application (and initial premium if collected) to company for underwriting
- 5.5 Assuring delivery of policy and related documents to client
- 5.6 Explaining policy and its provisions, riders, exclusions, and ratings to clients
- 5.7 Replacement
- 5.8 Contract law
- 5.8 Contract law / Requirements of forming a contract
- 5.8 Contract law / Insurable interest
- 5.8 Contract law / Warranties and representations
- 5.8 Contract law / Unique aspects of the health contract
- 5.8 Contract law / Unique aspects of the health contract / Conditional
- 5.8 Contract law / Unique aspects of the health contract / Unilateral
- 5.8 Contract law / Unique aspects of the health contract / Adhesion
6.0 New Jersey Laws, Rules, and Regulations Common to Life, Accident and Health, Property, and Casualty Insurance (25 Items)
- 6.1 State Regulatory Jurisdiction (4 Items)
- 6.1 State Regulatory Jurisdiction (4 Items) / Legislation
- 6.1 State Regulatory Jurisdiction (4 Items) / Legislation / State Laws
- 6.1 State Regulatory Jurisdiction (4 Items) / Legislation / Court Action
- 6.1 State Regulatory Jurisdiction (4 Items) / Legislation / Court Action / Interpretations
- 6.1 State Regulatory Jurisdiction (4 Items) / Legislation / Court Action / Effect on Law and Policy Forms
- 6.1 State Regulatory Jurisdiction (4 Items) / Legislation / Related Federal Laws and court Cases
- 6.1 State Regulatory Jurisdiction (4 Items) / Legislation / Related Federal Laws and court Cases / Paul v. Virginia
- 6.1 State Regulatory Jurisdiction (4 Items) / Legislation / Related Federal Laws and court Cases / US v. South-Eastern Underwriters Assoc.
- 6.1 State Regulatory Jurisdiction (4 Items) / Legislation / Related Federal Laws and court Cases / McCarran-Ferguson Act/Public Law 15
- 6.1 State Regulatory Jurisdiction (4 Items) / Commissioner/Dept. of Banking and Insurance
- 6.1 State Regulatory Jurisdiction (4 Items) / Commissioner/Dept. of Banking and Insurance / Broad Powers of Commissioner
- 6.1 State Regulatory Jurisdiction (4 Items) / Commissioner/Dept. of Banking and Insurance / Notice and Hearing
- 6.1 State Regulatory Jurisdiction (4 Items) / Commissioner/Dept. of Banking and Insurance / Penalties
- 6.2 Definitions (4 Items)
- 6.2 Definitions (4 Items) / Insurance-related conduct
- 6.2 Definitions (4 Items) / Domestic, foreign, and alien companies
- 6.2 Definitions (4 Items) / Stock and mutual
- 6.2 Definitions (4 Items) / Reinsurance
- 6.2 Definitions (4 Items) / Certificate of authority
- 6.2 Definitions (4 Items) / A producer acting as:
- 6.2 Definitions (4 Items) / A producer acting as: / Insurance Agent
- 6.2 Definitions (4 Items) / A producer acting as: / Insurance Broker
- 6.2 Definitions (4 Items) / A producer acting as: / Insurance Consultant
- 6.2 Definitions (4 Items) / “Sell, Solicit, and Negotiate”
- 6.3 Licensing (8 Items)
- 6.3 Licensing (8 Items) / Types of licenses/authorities/requirements
- 6.3 Licensing (8 Items) / Types of licenses/authorities/requirements / Producer
- 6.3 Licensing (8 Items) / Types of licenses/authorities/requirements / Business entity
- 6.3 Licensing (8 Items) / Types of licenses/authorities/requirements / Nonresident
- 6.3 Licensing (8 Items) / Types of licenses/authorities/requirements / Nonresident / Producer
- 6.3 Licensing (8 Items) / Types of licenses/authorities/requirements / Nonresident / Business Entity
- 6.3 Licensing (8 Items) / Types of licenses/authorities/requirements / Prelicensing requirements
- 6.3 Licensing (8 Items) / Types of licenses/authorities/requirements / Surplus lines
- 6.3 Licensing (8 Items) / Types of licenses/authorities/requirements / Temporary work authority
- 6.3 Licensing (8 Items) / Contractual relationships
- 6.3 Licensing (8 Items) / Contractual relationships / Company/producer
- 6.3 Licensing (8 Items) / Contractual relationships / Producer substituting for or taking over the business of a disabled/deceased producer
- 6.3 Licensing (8 Items) / Maintenance and duration of license
- 6.3 Licensing (8 Items) / Maintenance and duration of license / Renewal
- 6.3 Licensing (8 Items) / Maintenance and duration of license / Certification of license status
- 6.3 Licensing (8 Items) / License refusal/termination
- 6.3 Licensing (8 Items) / License refusal/termination / Denial
- 6.3 Licensing (8 Items) / License refusal/termination / Cancellation/reinstatement
- 6.3 Licensing (8 Items) / License refusal/termination / Revocation/suspension
- 6.4 Trade Practices (6 Items)
- 6.4 Trade Practices (6 Items) / Prohibited practices
- 6.4 Trade Practices (6 Items) / Licensee responsibilities (Reporting information to the Department of Banking and Insurance)
- 6.4 Trade Practices (6 Items) / Licensee responsibilities (Reporting information to the Department of Banking and Insurance) / Business names (including fictitious)
- 6.4 Trade Practices (6 Items) / Licensee responsibilities (Reporting information to the Department of Banking and Insurance) / Branch offices
- 6.4 Trade Practices (6 Items) / Licensee responsibilities (Reporting information to the Department of Banking and Insurance) / Change of address
- 6.4 Trade Practices (6 Items) / Licensee responsibilities (Reporting information to the Department of Banking and Insurance) / Standards of conduct
- 6.5 Guaranty Associations (1 item)
- 6.6 Ethics
- 6.6 Fraud (2 items)
- 6.7 Information Privacy
7.0 New Jersey Laws, Rules, and Regulations Pertinent to Accident and Health Insurance Only (13 Items)
- 7.1 Marketing Methods and Practices
- 7.1 Marketing Methods and Practices / Solicitation
- 7.1 Marketing Methods and Practices / Advertising
- 7.1 Marketing Methods and Practices / Discrimination based on genetic characteristics
- 7.2 Policy Clauses and Provisions
- 7.2 Policy Clauses and Provisions / Minimum standards, claims notices, and standard provisions
- 7.2 Policy Clauses and Provisions / New Jersey Mandated Benefits
- 7.2 Policy Clauses and Provisions / Coordination of benefits
- 7.2 Policy Clauses and Provisions / Prompt payment of claims
- 7.3 Medicare supplement plans
- 7.4 Temporary disability law
- 7.5 Health Insurance Reform Markets
- 7.5 Health Insurance Reform Markets / Individual
- 7.5 Health Insurance Reform Markets / Small employer
- 7.6 The Health Care Claims Authorization Processing and Payment Act
- 7.7 Group Health Coverage
Examination sources
- PSI — Accident & Health Producer Examination Content Outline
p. 1 / Effective date
- PSI — Accident & Health Producer Examination Content Outline
p. 1 / I.0
- PSI — Accident & Health Producer Examination Content Outline
p. 1 / 2.0
- PSI — Accident & Health Producer Examination Content Outline
p. 1 / 3.0
- PSI — Accident & Health Producer Examination Content Outline
p. 2 / 4.0
- PSI — Accident & Health Producer Examination Content Outline
p. 2 / 5.0
- PSI — Accident & Health Producer Examination Content Outline
p. 2 / 6.0 title first line
- PSI — Accident & Health Producer Examination Content Outline
p. 3 / 7.0 title first line
- PSI — New Jersey Insurance Candidate Information Bulletin
p. 8 / Link to content outline
- PSI — Accident & Health Producer Examination Content Outline
p. 1 / Producer score row
- PSI — New Jersey Insurance Candidate Information Bulletin
p. 7 / Taking the Examination by Computer / passage line 1
- PSI — New Jersey Insurance Candidate Information Bulletin
p. 7 / Taking the Examination by Computer / passage line 2
- PSI — New Jersey Insurance Candidate Information Bulletin
p. 1 / Examination vendor / passage line 1
- PSI — New Jersey Insurance Candidate Information Bulletin
p. 1 / Examination vendor / passage line 2
- PSI — New Jersey Insurance Candidate Information Bulletin
p. 1 / Examination vendor / passage line 3
- PSI — New Jersey Insurance Candidate Information Bulletin
p. 8 / Producer Major Line, Health