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Wyoming Life Insurance — License Examination Requirements

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Licenses, application pathways and examination requirements

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Business Entity Insurance Producer License

Business entity acting in the Life, Variable Life and Variable Annuity, or Credit lines. The entity and each selling individual must have the applicable licenses.

Licensing authority: Wyoming Department of Insurance · Application information

Nonresident business entity initial licensing
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Complete the uniform business entity application and pay the entity licensing fee.
Designated Responsible Producer
Designate a Wyoming-licensed DRLP responsible for Insurance Code compliance; keep that license active. The Department allows no more than five DRLPs and does not require matching lines.
Home State
Hold the home-state resident license in good standing and meet W.S. 26-9-208(a) reciprocal requirements.
Individual Licenses
Each individual who sells, solicits or negotiates must hold the appropriate personal license; the entity’s no-exam finding applies only to the entity application.
Residency
Nonresident business entity.
Scope
Business entity transacting one or more of Life, Variable Life and Variable Annuities, or Credit; select only the lines requested.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Nonresident business entity reapplication after a lapse exceeding one year
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Complete the uniform business entity application and pay the entity licensing fee.
Designated Responsible Producer
Designate a Wyoming-licensed DRLP responsible for Insurance Code compliance; keep that license active. The Department allows no more than five DRLPs and does not require matching lines.
Home State
Hold the home-state resident license in good standing and meet W.S. 26-9-208(a) reciprocal requirements.
Individual Licenses
Each individual who sells, solicits or negotiates must hold the appropriate personal license; the entity’s no-exam finding applies only to the entity application.
Lapse Window
After the one-year reinstatement period, reapply as for initial entity licensing.
Residency
Nonresident business entity.
Scope
Business entity transacting one or more of Life, Variable Life and Variable Annuities, or Credit; select only the lines requested.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Nonresident business entity reinstatement within twelve months
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Complete the uniform business entity application and pay the entity licensing fee.
Designated Responsible Producer
Designate a Wyoming-licensed DRLP responsible for Insurance Code compliance; keep that license active. The Department allows no more than five DRLPs and does not require matching lines.
Drlp
Contact the Licensing Section with the current DRLP; DRLP associations are inactivated when the firm license expires.
Home State
Hold the home-state resident license in good standing and meet W.S. 26-9-208(a) reciprocal requirements.
Individual Licenses
Each individual who sells, solicits or negotiates must hold the appropriate personal license; the entity’s no-exam finding applies only to the entity application.
Lapse Window
Within twelve months of expiration.
Penalty
Pay twice the renewal fee.
Residency
Nonresident business entity.
Scope
Business entity transacting one or more of Life, Variable Life and Variable Annuities, or Credit; select only the lines requested.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Nonresident business entity biennial renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Complete the uniform business entity application and pay the entity licensing fee.
Designated Responsible Producer
Designate a Wyoming-licensed DRLP responsible for Insurance Code compliance; keep that license active. The Department allows no more than five DRLPs and does not require matching lines.
Home State
Hold the home-state resident license in good standing and meet W.S. 26-9-208(a) reciprocal requirements.
Individual Licenses
Each individual who sells, solicits or negotiates must hold the appropriate personal license; the entity’s no-exam finding applies only to the entity application.
Renewal
Renew every two years on the last day of the month of initial issuance; pay the fee, request continuation, remain compliant and keep an active DRLP.
Residency
Nonresident business entity.
Scope
Business entity transacting one or more of Life, Variable Life and Variable Annuities, or Credit; select only the lines requested.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Resident business entity initial licensing
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Complete the uniform business entity application and pay the entity licensing fee.
Designated Responsible Producer
Designate a Wyoming-licensed DRLP responsible for Insurance Code compliance; keep that license active. The Department allows no more than five DRLPs and does not require matching lines.
Individual Licenses
Each individual who sells, solicits or negotiates must hold the appropriate personal license; the entity’s no-exam finding applies only to the entity application.
Place Of Business
Maintain a physical Wyoming primary location accessible to the public, with normal business hours, transaction records and at least one full-time licensed staff member; a virtual or registered-agent office is not sufficient.
Residency
Resident business entity.
Scope
Business entity transacting one or more of Life, Variable Life and Variable Annuities, or Credit; select only the lines requested.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Resident business entity reapplication after a lapse exceeding one year
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Complete the uniform business entity application and pay the entity licensing fee.
Designated Responsible Producer
Designate a Wyoming-licensed DRLP responsible for Insurance Code compliance; keep that license active. The Department allows no more than five DRLPs and does not require matching lines.
Individual Licenses
Each individual who sells, solicits or negotiates must hold the appropriate personal license; the entity’s no-exam finding applies only to the entity application.
Lapse Window
After the one-year reinstatement period, reapply as for initial entity licensing.
Place Of Business
Maintain a physical Wyoming primary location accessible to the public, with normal business hours, transaction records and at least one full-time licensed staff member; a virtual or registered-agent office is not sufficient.
Residency
Resident business entity.
Scope
Business entity transacting one or more of Life, Variable Life and Variable Annuities, or Credit; select only the lines requested.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Resident business entity reinstatement within twelve months
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Complete the uniform business entity application and pay the entity licensing fee.
Designated Responsible Producer
Designate a Wyoming-licensed DRLP responsible for Insurance Code compliance; keep that license active. The Department allows no more than five DRLPs and does not require matching lines.
Drlp
Contact the Licensing Section with the current DRLP; DRLP associations are inactivated when the firm license expires.
Individual Licenses
Each individual who sells, solicits or negotiates must hold the appropriate personal license; the entity’s no-exam finding applies only to the entity application.
Lapse Window
Within twelve months of expiration.
Penalty
Pay twice the renewal fee.
Place Of Business
Maintain a physical Wyoming primary location accessible to the public, with normal business hours, transaction records and at least one full-time licensed staff member; a virtual or registered-agent office is not sufficient.
Residency
Resident business entity.
Scope
Business entity transacting one or more of Life, Variable Life and Variable Annuities, or Credit; select only the lines requested.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Resident business entity biennial renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Complete the uniform business entity application and pay the entity licensing fee.
Designated Responsible Producer
Designate a Wyoming-licensed DRLP responsible for Insurance Code compliance; keep that license active. The Department allows no more than five DRLPs and does not require matching lines.
Individual Licenses
Each individual who sells, solicits or negotiates must hold the appropriate personal license; the entity’s no-exam finding applies only to the entity application.
Place Of Business
Maintain a physical Wyoming primary location accessible to the public, with normal business hours, transaction records and at least one full-time licensed staff member; a virtual or registered-agent office is not sufficient.
Renewal
Renew every two years on the last day of the month of initial issuance; pay the fee, request continuation, remain compliant and keep an active DRLP.
Residency
Resident business entity.
Scope
Business entity transacting one or more of Life, Variable Life and Variable Annuities, or Credit; select only the lines requested.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Managing General Agent Registration

Specialized managing-general-agent registration for a producer or agency acting with respect to Life insurance; the underlying agent or broker license remains an applicant condition.

Licensing authority: Wyoming Department of Insurance · Application information

Managing general agent biennial continuation
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Fee And Deadline
Pay the $100 registration continuation fee biennially by March 31; Application for Registration, item 5.
Management Contract
Keep the written management contract stating each party’s responsibilities; a new insurer contract requires its registration submission within 30 days.
Registration
Continue the existing registration for the insurer under the management contract.
Underlying Licenses
All entities and individuals authorized to act as managing general agents remain licensed with the Wyoming Department of Insurance.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Managing general agent registration
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Activities
Manage all or part of an insurer’s business, produce or underwrite gross direct written premium equal to 5% or more of policyholder surplus in a quarter or year, and negotiate reinsurance or adjust or pay claims; see the Department’s Application for Registration, Verification of Qualification.
Commissioner Discretion
The commissioner may require a bond and errors-and-omissions insurance under W.S. 26-46-102(c).
Continuation Fee
The registration form, item 5, states that the $100 fee is thereafter due biennially on March 31.
Submissions
Submit a registration form for each insurer contract, complete management contracts, and $100. Submit new insurer-contract forms within 30 days.
Underlying License
Already hold the applicable Wyoming agent or broker license; for an insurer domiciled in Wyoming and risks outside Wyoming, also hold its appointment under W.S. 26-46-102(b).

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Temporary Insurance Producer License

Temporary authority servicing an existing Life-related insurance business, not exceeding 180 days, under W.S. 26-9-210.

Licensing authority: Wyoming Department of Insurance · Application information

Temporary licensing — entity member or employee
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Applicant
Member or employee of a licensed business entity after death or disability of the designated individual.
Commissioner Determination
The commissioner must deem temporary issuance necessary to service the existing business; authority may be limited, a suitable licensed-producer or insurer sponsor may be required, and the license may be revoked to protect insureds or the public.
Duration
At most 180 days; a temporary license cannot continue after the owner or personal representative disposes of the business.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Temporary licensing — military designee
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Applicant
Designee of a licensed producer entering active armed-forces service.
Commissioner Determination
The commissioner must deem temporary issuance necessary to service the existing business; authority may be limited, a suitable licensed-producer or insurer sponsor may be required, and the license may be revoked to protect insureds or the public.
Duration
At most 180 days; a temporary license cannot continue after the owner or personal representative disposes of the business.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Temporary licensing — public interest
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Applicant
Another circumstance in which the commissioner finds issuance serves the public interest.
Commissioner Determination
The commissioner must deem temporary issuance necessary to service the existing business; authority may be limited, a suitable licensed-producer or insurer sponsor may be required, and the license may be revoked to protect insureds or the public.
Duration
At most 180 days; a temporary license cannot continue after the owner or personal representative disposes of the business.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Temporary licensing — surviving spouse or representative
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Applicant
Surviving spouse or court-appointed personal representative of a licensed producer who has died or become mentally or physically disabled.
Commissioner Determination
The commissioner must deem temporary issuance necessary to service the existing business; authority may be limited, a suitable licensed-producer or insurer sponsor may be required, and the license may be revoked to protect insureds or the public.
Duration
At most 180 days; a temporary license cannot continue after the owner or personal representative disposes of the business.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.