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Application for insurance agency license
All applicants read Part 7 - General Information beginning on page 11.
This application must be used by an entity to apply for a Texas insurance license. The application must be either typed or printed in ink. All requested information must be submitted with this application. All applications are subject to further review. Any affirmative response to a screening question may extend processing times. Failure to disclose criminal history information may result in denial of license.
Part 1 – Application Information (to be completed by all applicants)
License Types: (check only one per application)
Risk Manager
Funeral Prearrangement Life
County Mutual
Life Insurance Not Exceeding $25,000
License Fees: Fees are $50.00 per license type. $75 fee required for license that has been expired for more than 90 days but less than one year. Make check or money order payable to the Texas Department of Insurance. All license fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
Entity Type: See descriptions on page 13 and check your entity type.
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Entity Information: Read carefully and provide all requested information.
Entity Name
(Print full legal name of entity. The name must be the same as on the official formation document.)
1.Entity’s Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) assigned by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service and Daytime Phone Number: This application cannot be processed without this information.
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(Numbers assigned by the Texas Comptroller will not be accepted)
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2. Official Mailing Address: This is the address of record with TDI.
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3.Business Address: This address must be your primary office address where the applicant will maintain business records of Texas insurance transactions.
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4.Entity’s email address (required): Email will be preferred method of communication when corresponding with TDI.
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6.Does the entity currently hold a license in its state of residence that is the same or similar to the license being applied for in this application?
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If yes, the department will verify your active resident license status in the National Association of Insurance Commissioner’s Producer Database (PDB). If you are not currently listed in the PDB, you must obtain and attach a Certificate of Good Standing from your resident state that is not more than 90 days old.
7.Is the applicant entity affiliated with a financial institution/bank?
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This question is to facilitate requests for information from other regulators.
Part 2 – Biographical Information
Responsible Individual(s) / Entity(s) and fingerprint requirement
This page must be completed for responsible individuals with all applicable information described below. Page 3 must be completed for responsible entities with all applicable information described below.
Responsible Individual(s) / Entity(s): Identify and provide all required information for all executive officers, directors, or partners who administer the applicant entity’s insurance operations in Texas and all individuals and entities “in control” of the applicant entity’s insurance operations. See page 9 for the definition of “control” and other related information. At least one officer or active partner must hold the same license as the entity is applying for in this application. Limited partnerships must list a general partner who holds the same license type as that being applied for by the limited partnership.
For each individual listed on page 2, provide the individual’s full legal name, title in relation to the applicant entity, complete mailing address, social security number, date of birth, fingerprint information and the Texas license number, if individual holds such license.
Fingerprints: Each individual listed on page 2 must provide a copy of a fingerprint receipt from IdentoGo. See our Fingerprint Requirements and Instructions for detailed information.
The fingerprint requirement is waived if one of the following applies:
1.The individual holds an active TDI license and has already submitted fingerprints to TDI with another license application, or
2.The individual is a nonresident and meets this requirement by one of the following:
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a.The individual holds a current similar license in good standing in the individual’s home state as reflected on the National Association of Insurance Commissioner’s Producer Database, or
b.The individual provides with this application criminal history records obtained from the individual’s resident state’s law enforcement agency, or
3.The nonresident applicant entity holds an active entity license that is similar to the license requested on this application in their resident state.
For each responsible entity listed on page 3, provide the entity’s full legal name, complete mailing address, federal employee identification number (FEIN) and an attachment detailing the name and address of all individuals and entities that have controlling relationships affecting the applicant entity up to the ultimate controlling individual or entity. If an entity is a trust, also give the name and address of the trustee. The attachment may be in the form of an organization chart.
Responsible Individuals
Make as many additional copies of this page as necessary. Please mark one of the selection boxes if fingerprint is not required.
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Individual or entity is currently licensed in the resident state with a license similar to the license applied for on this application, or
Individual is a nonresident and has attached criminal history records from individual’s resident state’s law enforcement agency.
2. Name
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Fingerprint receipt from IdentoGO is attached (see our Fingerprint Requirements and Instructions document for complete fingerprinting instructions), or
Individual has active TDI License No. ________________, and previously submitted fingerprints to TDI, or
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Individual is currently licensed in the individual’s resident state with a license similar to the license applied for on this application, or
Individual is a nonresident and has attached criminal history records from individual’s resident state’s law enforcement agency, or
Applicant nonresident entity is currently licensed in resident state.
3. Name
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Fingerprint receipt from IdentoGO is attached (see our Fingerprint Requirements and Instructions document for complete fingerprinting instructions), or
Individual has active TDI License No. ________________, and previously submitted fingerprints to TDI, or
Individual is currently licensed in the individual’s resident state with a license similar to the license applied for on this application, or
Individual is a nonresident and has attached criminal history records from individual’s resident state’s law enforcement agency, or
Applicant nonresident entity is currently licensed in resident state
Responsible Entities
Refer to page 2 for instructions to complete this page. Make as many additional copies of this page as necessary.
1. Entity’s full legal name
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A summary of control relationships affecting the applicant entity, including full names with mailing addresses is attached.
2. Entity’s full legal name
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A summary of control relationships affecting the applicant entity, including full names with mailing addresses is attached.
3. Entity’s full legal name
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A summary of control relationships affecting the applicant entity, including full names with mailing addresses is attached.
4. Entity’s full legal name
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A summary of control relationships affecting the applicant entity, including full names with mailing addresses is attached.
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A summary of control relationships affecting the applicant entity, including full names with mailing addresses is attached.
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Part 3 – Texas Authorizations and Financial Responsibility
1.Business Authority: Entity applicants must be organized under the laws of Texas or of another state prior to obtaining an insurance license.
a.All resident and nonresident corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships, limited liability partnerships, and agricultural cooperatives must provide a copy of their Charter, Certificate of Formation, or registration that was obtained from the Texas Secretary of State’s office or other state’s authorizing department (if nonresident entity). If the applicant entity was organized in a state other than Texas, then provide a copy of documentation that demonstrates the entity was organized under the laws of another state. Resident and nonresident entities may be required to register with the Texas Secretary of State. You may contact the Texas Secretary of State’s office at www.sos.state.tx.us or call 512-463-5701.
b.All banks and farm credit administration entities must provide a copy of the document issued by a federal or Texas state agency authorizing the entity to do business in Texas.
2.In your organization documents, is the entity authorized to engage in the business of insurance as an agent, OR as an adjuster, OR generally authorized to engage in any lawful business under a general business purpose clause?
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3.Franchise Tax: Entities are not required to provide the department a current Texas Franchise Tax Certificate of Good Standing or a copy of the No Nexus Letter the entity received from the Texas Comptroller to obtain an agency license. However, your entity may still be a taxable entity subject to applicable Texas franchise tax. To determine if your entity is subject to Texas franchise tax, contact the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts at www.cpa.state.tx.us or call 512-463-4865 or 1-800-252-1386.
I understand it is the entity’s responsibility to contact the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts to determine if it is a taxable entity and subject to Texas franchise tax.
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4.Financial Responsibility: Proof of Financial Responsibility is required unless the applicant is a nonresident holding an active similar license in their resident state. Applicants must provide either a surety bond in the amount of not less than $25,000 or an Errors & Omissions (E&O) Certificate of Insurance. All bonds must be payable to the Texas Department of Insurance. Licensing Corporate Insurance Agents Bond (TDI form FIN505). The E&O Certificate must list the applicant as the named insured and the policy must be a minimum of $250,000 with a deductible of not more than 10 percent of the full amount of the policy. The department will verify the nonresident entity license.
Evidence of Financial Responsibility: (select one)
Bond
E&O Certificate of Insurance
Hold a resident license in another state
Part 4 – Screening Questions
1.Has the applicant entity or any owner, partner, officer, director, or employee, ever applied for a letter of consent, as required under 18 U.S.C. 1033(e), from any insurance regulatory official from Texas or any other State?
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Any individual who has been convicted of any criminal felony involving dishonesty or breach of trust, or who has been convicted of an offense under 18 U.S.C. 1033, must obtain written consent of any insurance regulatory official authorized to regulate the insurer in order to engage or participate in the business of insurance. Applicants must obtain a letter of consent prior to an application being processed.
If you answer “Yes,” the application will not be processed until you provide full details of the outcome of that proceeding and all supporting documents to the department.
If you answer “No,” and the applicant entity or any owner, partner, officer, director, or employee, have been convicted of any criminal felony involving dishonesty or breach of trust, or an offense under 18 U.S.C. 1033, the application will not be processed until a signed and notarized request for written consent with all supporting documentation is submitted to the department.
2.Has the applicant entity or any owner, partner, officer or director ever been convicted of, or is the applicant entity or any owner, partner, officer or director currently charged with, committing a crime, whether or not adjudication was withheld?
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“Crime” includes a misdemeanor, felony or a military offense. You may exclude misdemeanor traffic citations and juvenile offenses.
“Convicted” includes, but is not limited to, having been found guilty by verdict of a judge or jury, having entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, or having been given probation, a suspended sentence or a fine.
If you answer “Yes,” you must attach to this application:
a.a written statement explaining the circumstances of each incident,
b.a copy of the charging document, and
c.a copy of the official document obtained from the court where you were charged which demonstrates the resolution of the charges or any final judgment.
3.Has the applicant entity or any owner, partner, officer or director ever been the subject of an administrative or legal action filed by Texas or any other insurance department, or financial regulatory agency, or of an action filed on behalf of Texas or any other state, or by the federal government based on alleged violations of state or federal insurance, securities or financial regulatory laws, or been involved in an administrative proceeding regarding any professional or occupational license?
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“Involved” means having a license censured, suspended, revoked, canceled, terminated or being assessed a fine, placed on probation or surrendering a license to resolve an administrative action. “Involved” also means being named as a party to an administrative or arbitration proceeding which is related to a professional or occupational license. “Involved” also means having a license application denied or the act of withdrawing an application to avoid a denial. You may exclude terminations due solely to noncompliance with continuing education requirements or failure to pay a renewal fee.
If you answer “Yes,” you must attach to this application:
a.full details of the administrative or legal action,
b.a written statement identifying the type of license, if any, and explaining the circumstances of each incident,
c.a copy of the Notice of Hearing or other document that states the charges and allegations, and
d.a copy of the official document which demonstrates the resolution of the charges or any final judgment.
4.Has the applicant entity or any owner, partner, officer or director ever been notified by any jurisdiction of any delinquent tax obligation that is not the subject of a repayment agreement?
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If you answer “Yes,” identify the jurisdiction(s):
5.Is the applicant entity or any owner, partner, officer or director a party to, or ever been found liable in any lawsuit or arbitration proceeding involving allegations of fraud, misappropriation or conversion of funds, misrepresentation or breach of fiduciary duty?
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If you answer “Yes,” you must attach to this application:
a.a written statement summarizing the details of each incident,
b.a copy of the Petition, Complaint or other document that commenced the lawsuit or arbitration, and
c.a copy of the official document which demonstrates the resolution of the charges or any final judgment.
6.Has the applicant entity or any owner, partner, officer or director ever had an insurance agency contract or any other business relationship with an insurance company terminated for any alleged misconduct?
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If you answer “Yes,” you must attach to this application:
a.a written statement summarizing the details of each incident and explaining why you feel this incident should not prevent you from receiving an insurance license, and
b.copies of all relevant documents.
7.Does the applicant entity understand that each assumed name and Texas location from which the entity will conduct an insurance business under the authority of the license issued with this application must be separately registered with the department?
If the applicant will be conducting an insurance agency business in Texas in a name other than its full legal name, or at an address other than those indicated on this application, a Registration of Assumed Name / Entity Name Change form (TDI Form FIN528).
Part 5 – Certification
•I hereby certify that I have personally and completely answered each of the questions herein and that the answers are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that I have attached to this application all information requested. I further certify that I am aware of the provisions of the Texas Insurance Code and the rules and regulations promulgated by the Texas Department of Insurance, which relate to the issuance of the license for which I am applying and the grounds under which such license may be denied, suspended, revoked or nonrenewed.
•I understand that fingerprints provided for this application will be used to check criminal history records of the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation in accordance with applicable statutes and I have advised all individuals submitting fingerprints for this application of this use.
•I acknowledge and understand that the applicant has the duty to inform the commissioner of insurance within thirty (30) days of any disciplinary action taken against it or any individual associated with the entity who is required to file biographical information with the department.
•I further acknowledge that the applicant has the duty to update the information contained on this application including a change in address, and that failure to do so may constitute grounds for revocation, or suspension of its insurance license(s).
•I further certify that each listed or named individual has to the best of my knowledge and belief, received a true and correct copy of the disclosure entitled Notice About Certain Information Laws and Practices (see page 9).
•I understand all applications are subject to further review. Any affirmative response to a screening question may extend processing times. Failure to disclose criminal history information may result in denial of license.
•The entity hereby designates the commissioner of insurance as the agent for service of process in the manner provided by Section 804.201 of The Texas Insurance Code in a legal proceeding against a nonresident agent licensed to transact business in this state if:
1.the nonresident agent fails to appoint or maintain an agent for service in this state;
2.an agent for service is appointed but cannot with reasonable diligence be found; or
3.the license of the nonresident agent is revoked.
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