Pennsylvania Insurance License
Licensing requirements for Pennsylvania insurance professionals and companies.
This page provides an overview of insurance licensing in Pennsylvania for individuals and companies. You will find state requirements, application fees, filing instructions, and more. For assistance with licensing, please contact us to learn about our software and managed license services.
Companies that provide insurance producer services in Pennsylvania must apply for a license prior to doing business. Depending on the lines of authority offered by the entity and the types of services offered, multiple firm licenses may be required.
Before applying, firms should ensure that the licensed individual to be appointed agent in charge has the necessary licenses. Firms should also gather proof of incorporation, or foreign qualification for out-of-state firms, in anticipation of application requirements.
Company Licenses
Pennsylvania Insurance Company Licenses
An insurance administrator is any person who collects charges or premiums from or who adjusts or settles claims for residents of this commonwealth in connection with life or health insurance coverage or annuities. Insurance Administrator licenses are renewable every two years.
Pennsylvania Insurance Administrator License
| Agency: | Pennsylvania Insurance Department |
| Law: | 40 P.S. §§ 324.1 – 324.13 (Insurance Administrator Licensure) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Penalties: | $100 |
| Required Attachments: | A completed application form : a. Corporation or Partnership Application – IDL-56 IA, or b. Individual Application – IDL-57 IA A copy of the declaration page or Certificate of Insurance for an errors and omissions policy. A copy of the declaration page or Certificate of Insurance for a fidelity bond |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
Pennsylvania Claims Service Company Registration
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
Pennsylvania Insurance Agency License
| Agency: | Pennsylvania Insurance Department |
Initial Registration
This section applies to insurance firms that are applying for a license in Pennsylvania for the first time.
| Agency: | Pennsylvania Insurance Department |
| Form: | http://www.insurance.pa.gov/Licensees/HowToApply/Pages/default.aspx#.Vo1W1hUrKUk |
| Agency Fee: | Varies by insurance type. Baseline of $55 |
Registration Renewal
This section applies to insurance firms that are already licensed in Pennsylvania and need to renew their license.
| Agency: | Pennsylvania Insurance Department |
| Form: | http://www.insurance.pa.gov/Licensees/HowToApply/Pages/default.aspx#.Vo1W1hUrKUk |
| Agency Fee: | Varies by insurance type. Baseline of $55 |
| Due: | Annually or Biennially based on license type |
Pennsylvania Utilization Review Entity Certification
| Type of Review: | Medical Utilization Review |
| Agency: | Pennsylvania Insurance Department - Bureau of Managed Care |
| Law: | 40 PA Stat. § 991.2151 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $1,000 for managed care plan utilization review, $2,000 for utilization review and external grievance appeal reviews. |
| Required Attachments: | See the application form for a detailed list of required attachments. |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $500 for managed care plan utilization review, $1,000 for utilization review and external grievance appeal reviews. |
| Due: | Triennially by the date of initial registration. |
| Notes: | Renewals must be submitted at least 60 days prior to the expiration of the certification period. |
Individual Licenses
Pennsylvania Individual Insurance Licenses
An insurance administrator is any person who collects charges or premiums from or who adjusts or settles claims for residents of this commonwealth in connection with life or health insurance coverage or annuities. Insurance Administrator licenses are renewable every two years.
Pennsylvania Insurance Agent License
| Agency: | Pennsylvania Insurance Department |
Initial Registration
This section applies to insurance agents that are applying for a license in Pennsylvania for the first time.
| Agency Fee: | From $55 to $200 depending on license type |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Varies based on license type |
| Due: | Biennially |
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