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Insurance Producer (Agent)
License Description Insurance producers assist individuals or companies in selecting insurance coverage to meet their needs; compile lists of prospective clients to provide leads for additional business; contact prospects and explain features and merits of policies offered; calculate and quote premium rates for policies; and, call on policyholders to deliver and explain policies and to suggest additions and/or changes. Depending upon the arrangement with insurance company, they may collect premiums from policyholders to remit to the company and maintain a record of payments. Producers usually sell one or more of the three basic types of insurance: life, property/casualty, or health. An increasing number of insurance producers are also licensed to sell mutual funds, annuities, and other securities.
Licensing Agency
Iowa Department of Commerce
Division of Insurance
601 Locust St., 4th Floor
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 281 5523
producer.licensing@iid.iowa.gov
Active Status Active
Certification Certification required
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record No criminal record prohibitions
Education Specific course required
Exam Third-party exam required
License Type Tied to business
License Updated 06/30/2021
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