1. Keep your email and address information up to date.
Routine correspondence to licensed agents from the Louisiana Department of Insurance such as renewal reminders, renewal confirmations and general correspondence is sent to the email address we have on file.
Also, it is a statutory mandate that all physical address information remain up to date.
You can verify and update the information you have on file in the Industry Access Portal.
2. Know when to renew your license.
If you hold an individual producer or adjuster license, it will renew on the last day of your birth month in an even or odd year, depending on the line of business. To view a schedule of renewal expirations, click here.
It’s a good idea to be aware of renewal dates when applying because you may prefer to apply after your birth month to avoid having to renew shortly after license issuance.
3. Complete Continuing Education (CE) requirements before your license renewal date.
You cannot file a renewal with the Department of Insurance if your CE requirements are not complete.
Check your CE status via the Industry Access Portal to stay ahead of renewal deadlines and avoid potential late filing fees.
4. Search for approved Continuing Education (CE) courses on the Department of Insurance website.
Current CE course listings can be found on the department website here.
5. Know the difference between operating insurance business through a corporation or LLC as opposed to operating under a trade name.
If you are operating your insurance business through a corporation or LLC, your business entity needs to also hold its own separate license.
To operate under a trade name, you need to register the trade name with Department of Insurance. Click here for information on registering a trade name.