Fees
Fees shown are state fees only. These fees do not include NIPR transaction fees.
- All fees are per member.
Surplus Lines Broker
Fee:
$150
Amendment fee:
$150
Fee disclaimers:
Fees are per member affiliated to business entity license
Self Service Storage Insurance
Fee:
$100
Fee disclaimers:
Fee based on number of locations. $100 per location.
Portable Electronics
Fee:
$1000
Insurance Producer
Fee:
$75
Fee disclaimers:
Fees are per member affiliated to business entity license
Insurance Adviser
Fee:
$66.66
Fee disclaimers:
Fees are per member affiliated to business entity license
Life Settlement Broker
Fee:
$75
Fee disclaimers:
Fees are per member affiliated to business entity license
Public Insurance Adjuster
Fee:
$66.66
Fee disclaimers:
Fees are per member affiliated to business entity license
Reinsurance Intermediary Broker
Fee:
$66.66
Fee disclaimers:
Fees are per member affiliated to business entity license
Reinsurance Intermediary Manager
Fee:
$66.66
Fee disclaimers:
Fees are per member affiliated to business entity license
Motor Club
Fee:
$200
Lines of Authority
Please note that license class names can vary by state.
- For Insurance Producer License Class - DRLPs must also be a Member
- Members are required for the following license classes:
- Public Insurance Adjuster
- Surplus Lines Broker
- Reinsurance Intermediary Broker
- Life Settlement Broker
- Insurance Adviser
- Reinsurance Intermediary Broker
Surplus Lines Broker
DRLP Not Required
Property & Casualty
Self Service Storage Insurance
DRLP Not Required
Self Service Storage Insurance
Portable Electronics
DRLP Not Required
Portable Electronics
Insurance Producer
DRLP Required
Life, Accident & Health or Sickness, Variable Life & Variable Annuity, Property, Casualty, Personal Lines, Credit, Travel
Insurance Adviser
DRLP Not Required
Life, Accident & Health or Sickness, Property, Casualty
Life Settlement Broker
DRLP Not Required
Life
Public Insurance Adjuster
DRLP Not Required
Public Insurance Adjuster
Reinsurance Intermediary Broker
DRLP Not Required
Life, Accident & Health or Sickness, Property, Casualty
Reinsurance Intermediary Manager
DRLP Not Required
Life, Accident & Health or Sickness, Property, Casualty
Motor Club
DRLP Not Required
Motor Club
Rules and Regulations
Applicant Can
- Submit initial license for business entities electronically.
- Submit major lines of authority.
- Submit limited lines of authority.
- Submit Surplus Lines for business entities.
- Reapply through NIPR's Non-Resident License Application.
- Print Licenses Electronically.
Applicant Cannot
- Amend license electronically.
Business Rules
Applicant cannot enter DBA name, unless previously approved by the Division.
Before a business entity (all types) can apply for licensure, they first must submit specific documentation, based upon their type of business, to the state for name approval. Please see the Name Approval Instructions here.
Surplus Lines Broker applicants must actively hold a Surplus Lines Broker license in their home state.
Personal Lines non-resident applicants must hold a Producer/Travel or Property and Casualty license or a Limited Lines Property and Casualty license in the resident state.
- Variable applicants must supply FINRA Central Registry Depository (CRD) number on the application. If you need to verify your CRD number you may use the Broker Search feature found on FINRA’s website.
- Applicant must currently hold or be applying for Life if they are applying for Variable.
- DRLP and Member Rules:
- Designated Responsible Licensed Producers and Members must be actively licensed in the state on the producer database (resident or non-resident of Massachusetts).
- Designated Responsible Licensed Producers provided on the business entity application must also be listed as members (affiliations). There may also be additional members listed outside of the designated responsible producers.
- The members (affiliations) provided must cumulatively cover the lines of authority on the application.
- At least one (1) member, owner, partner, officer or director must be listed on the application.
The following applicants must submit supplemental documentation to the NIPR Attachment Warehouse/ Additional Licensing Document section:
- Portable Electronics
- Self-Service Storage
- Auto Damage Appraiser
- Life Settlement Broker
- Public Ins Adjuster
- Reinsurance Intermediary Broker
- Reinsurance Intermediary Manager
- 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. All other required documentation must be forwarded directly to the state.
- Amendment is only for the adding and removing of members (affiliations). You can find step-by-step instructions here.
Contact Information
Mailing Address
Massachusetts Division of Insurance
1 Federal Street
Suite 700
Boston, MA 02110
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.