Fees
Fees shown are state fees only. These fees do not include NIPR transaction fees.
- All fees are charged per application.
Business Entity Surplus Lines Producer
Fee:
$50
Reinstatement fee:
$50
Insurance Producer
Fee:
$50
Amendment fee:
$0
Reinstatement fee:
$50
Third Party Administrator
Fee:
$100
Amendment fee:
$0
Reinstatement fee:
$100
Public Adjuster
Fee:
$50
Independent Adjuster
Application fee:
$50
Appraiser
Application fee:
$50
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 Surplus Lines Producer
DRLP Required
No Line of Authority Required
Insurance Producer
DRLP Required
No Line of Authority Required
Third Party Administrator
DRLP Not Required
No Line of Authority Required
Public Adjuster
DRLP Required
Public Adjuster
Independent Adjuster
DRLP Not Required
Independent Adjuster
Appraiser
DRLP Required
Appraiser
Rules and Regulations
Applicant Can
- Submit initial license for business entities electronically.
- Submit major lines of authority.
- Submit limited lines of authority.
- Add lines of authority (amend) to an existing active license.
- Reinstate/reapply through NIPR's Non-Resident License (NRL) Application.
- Print Licenses Electronically.
Applicant Cannot
- Submit surplus lines for business entities.
Business Rules
Applicant's name, Tax ID, license number, and state of residence must match current Producer Database (PDB) record for resident state.
Applicant must provide a valid country code and business email.
Applicant may not apply for a license in their own resident state.
One (1) Designated Responsible Licensed Producer (DRLP) that holds an active resident or non-resident license in Iowa is required on the application. This DRLP will have full responsibility for the conduct of all business transactions of the business entity or of Insurance Producers affiliated with the business entity.
Third Party Administrator applications do not require a Designated Responsible Licensed Producer (DRLP).
Business Entity applicants do not have a late renewal period. After license expiration date Business Entity applicants must submit new licensing application.
Business Entity Surplus Lines Producer applicants must supply a Designated Responsible Licensed Producer (DRLP) that is actively licensed in Iowa for Property and Casualty and Surplus Lines.
All applications will defer to the state for review. The state will request a copy of the contract for review. In order to obtain the Business Entity Public Adjuster license, the DRLP must hold an active individual Public Adjuster license which holds the minimum bond amount of $20,000 per IAC 191-55.10(1)”a”.
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.
Contact Information
Mailing Address
Iowa Insurance Division
1963 Bell Ave.
Suite 100
Des Moines, IA 50315
United States
State overview page
Learn more about state-specific licensing requirements and associate fees to ensure you have all the necessary information for compliance.