Fees
Fees shown are state fees only. These fees do not include NIPR transaction fees.
- All fees are per application.
Business Entity Producer
Renewal fee:
$150
Car Rental Limited License
Renewal fee:
$215
Portable Electronics Limited License
Renewal fee:
$500
Self Service Storage Facility
Renewal fee:
$50
Travel Insurance
Renewal fee:
$500
Navigator
Renewal fee:
$0
Fee disclaimers:
Applicant not charged a state fee, only NIPR transaction fee.
Pharmacy Benefit Manager
Renewal fee:
$500
Premium Finance Company
Renewal fee:
$400
Third Party Administrator
Renewal fee:
$200
Third Party Prescription Program
Renewal fee:
$50
Employee Leasing Company
Renewal fee:
$1000
Viatical Settlement Broker
Renewal fee:
$500
Public Adjuster
Renewal fee:
$250
Lines of Authority
Please note that license class names can vary by state.
Applications for Other lines of authority will defer to state for approval.
Business Entity Producer
DRLP Required
No Line of Authority Required
Car Rental Limited License
DRLP Not Required
Car Rental Limited License
Portable Electronics Limited License
DRLP Not Required
No Line of Authority Required
Self Service Storage Facility
DRLP Not Required
Self Service Storage Facility
Travel Insurance
DRLP Required
No Line of Authority Required
Navigator
DRLP Required
Navigator Certificate
Pharmacy Benefit Manager
DRLP Not Required
No Line of Authority Required
Premium Finance Company
DRLP Not Required
No Line of Authority Required
Third Party Administrator
DRLP Not Required
No Line of Authority Required
Third Party Prescription Program
DRLP Not Required
No Line of Authority Required
Employee Leasing Company
DRLP Not Required
No Line of Authority Required
Viatical Settlement Broker
DRLP Required
Viatical Settlement Broker
Public Adjuster
DRLP Required
No Line of Authority Required
Rules and Regulations
Applicant Can
- Submit renewals for business entities electronically.
- Submit renewals for major lines of authority.
- Submit renewals for limited lines of authority.
- Submit renewals for surplus lines for business entities.
- Print licenses electronically.
Applicant Cannot
- Late renew through NIPR's Resident License Renewal (RLR) Application.
- Submit partial renewals.
Business Rules
Effective July 1, 2023, the Department will no longer accept paper applications. All applications must be filed through NIPR.com and all fees must be paid through EFT in the NIPR.com system. Any paper apps received on or after July 1, 2023, will be mailed back to the sender. Any applications received late as a result of submission of a paper application being returned will be the responsibility of the applicant and all lapses in licensure and any penalty fees for late submission will remain in place.
The Illinois Department of Insurance will be phasing out renewal reminders at the beginning of January 2024. NIPR has a free app that can be downloaded by all producers for iOS and Android devices that can be set up to send automatic reminders prior to license expiration dates. The Department requests all licensees to utilize this free service.
Applicant must renew their license by the expiration date. Electronic renewals will not be available for expired licenses.
Illinois Department of Insurance requires a list of all affiliations before a navigator certificate license will be renewed.
Business Entity Navigator Certificate applicants cannot change the line of authority (LOA) on a renewal application. If you need to change your LOA please apply by paper directly with the Illinois Department of Insurance at https://www.naic.org/documents/committees_ex_pltf_plwg_be_renewal_insurance producer_app_20132015_clean.pdf.
Each DRLP entered must be actively licensed in Illinois (resident or non-resident). Unlicensed DRLPs are not permitted.
Business Entity applicants renewing Viatical Settlement Broker must enter a Designated Responsible Licensed Producer (DRLP) that is actively licensed as a Viatical Settlement Broker on PDB.
Business Entity applicants renewing Public Adjuster must enter a Designated Responsible Licensed Producer (DRLP) that is actively licensed as a Public Adjuster on PDB.
Business Entity applicants applying for Navigator Certificate must enter a Designated Responsible Licensed Producer (DRLP) that is actively licensed as a Navigator Certificate/Navigator OR Navigator Certificate/Certified Application Counselor.
Illinois Department of Insurance requires proof that the Navigator Federal Training was taken before issuing a navigator license for renewal. Please scan and email a copy of the certificate of completion of the entire federal training provided at the end of the online training course to the Illinois Department of Insurance.
At least one (1) of the DRLP specified on the application must also be specified as an owner, partner, officer or director.
If applicant responds "yes" to one of the background questions please submit supporting documents electronically via NIPR's Attachments Warehouse. The documents may also be submitted to the state via mail, email, or fax.
Renewal Periods
Business Entity Producer
Renewal period
Biennially ninety (90) days prior to expiration - May 31st.
Late renewal period
N/A.
Car Rental Limited License
Renewal period
Biennially ninety (90) days prior to expiration.
Late renewal period
N/A.
Portable Electronics Limited License
Renewal period
Biennially ninety (90) days prior to expiration.
Late renewal period
N/A.
Travel Insurance
Renewal period
Forty-five (45) days before license expiration date - annually on 5/31.
Late renewal period
N/A.
Navigator
Renewal period
Annually (45) days prior to October 31st.
Late renewal period
N/A.
Pharmacy Benefit Manager
Renewal period
Biennially ninety (90) days prior to expiration.
Late renewal period
N/A.
Premium Finance Company
Renewal period
Biennially ninety (90) days prior to expiration.
Late renewal period
N/A.
Third Party Administrator
Renewal period
Biennially ninety (90) days prior to expiration.
Late renewal period
N/A.
Third Party Prescription Program
Renewal period
Biennially ninety (90) days prior to expiration.
Late renewal period
N/A.
Employee Leasing Company
Renewal period
Biennially ninety (90) days prior to expiration.
Late renewal period
N/A.
Viatical Settlement Broker
Renewal period
Biennially ninety (90) days prior to expiration.
Late renewal period
N/A.
Public Adjuster
Renewal period
Biennially ninety (90) days prior to expiration.
Late renewal period
N/A.
Contact Information
Mailing Address
Illinois Department of Insurance
ATTN: Licensing Unit
320 West Washington Street
Springfield, IL 62767-0001
United States
State overview page
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