Fees
Fees shown are state fees only. These fees do not include NIPR transaction fees.
- All fees are per member.
- Reapplication fee is the same as the initial license fee.
Insurance Producer
Fee:
$75
Fee disclaimers:
Fees are per member affiliated to business entity license
Surplus Lines Broker
Fee:
$150
Amendment fee:
$150
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
Self Service Storage Insurance
Fee:
$100
Fee disclaimers:
Fee based on number of locations. $100 per location.
Portable Electronics
Fee:
$1000
Lines of Authority
Please note that license class names can vary by state.
- Members are required for the following license classes:
- Public Insurance Adjuster
- Surplus Lines Broker
- Reinsurance Intermediary Broker
- Life Settlement Broker
- Insurance Adviser
- Reinsurance Intermediary Manager
Insurance Producer
DRLP Required
Life, Accident & Health or Sickness, Variable Life & Variable Annuity, Property, Casualty, Personal Lines, Credit, Travel
Surplus Lines Broker
DRLP Not Required
Property, Casualty
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
Self Service Storage Insurance
DRLP Not Required
Self Service Storage Insurance
Portable Electronics
DRLP Not Required
Portable Electronics
Rules and Regulations
Applicant Can
- Submit an initial business entity license application electronically.
- Apply for major and limited lines of authority (LOA).
- Reinstate or reapply for an expired business entity license.
- Print a license electronically.
Applicant Cannot
- Amend license electronically.
Business Rules
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.
- Firm type must be one of the following:
- Partnership
- Limited Liability Company
- Limited Liability Partnership
- Corporation
Surplus Lines Broker: Resident applicants must actively hold both Producer Property and Casualty lines of authority.
Variable: Applicants must provide a FINRA Central Registration Depository (CRD) number. Verify your CRD number using FINRA BrokerCheck. Applicants must hold or be applying for Life when applying for Variable. If the FINRA/CRD number provided is incorrect or invalid, the Variable lines will not be approved.
DRLPs and Members: Designated Responsible Licensed Producers (DRLPs) and members must be actively licensed in Massachusetts as resident or non-resident producers. DRLPs listed on the application must also be listed as affiliated members. Affiliated members must collectively cover all lines of authority requested on the application. At least one member, owner, partner, officer, or director must be listed on the application.
Motor Club: Business entity Motor Club applications may only be submitted by Motor Clubs. Licenses are not issued to business entities selling on behalf of a Motor Club.
Background Questions: Applicants answering "Yes" to a background question must submit supporting documents through NIPR's Attachments Warehouse or directly to the state by mail, email, or fax.
Amendments: Amendments are limited to adding or removing affiliated members. See step-by-step instructions.
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.