The Producer Licensing Unit also oversees the appointments of such producers by insurance companies, as well as the renewals of such appointments. In addition, the Unit responds to all inquiries relating to the licensing of individuals and business entities in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Unit utilizes the National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR) and State Based Systems (SBS) for application submission and producer record management. Producers can access their record at anytime using SBS's License Manager. Other SBS services can be found here: State Service. To Access NIPR's licensing applications, please visit their website, NIPR.com.
The Producer Licensing Unit processes all new license applications and renewal applications associated with the following license types:
- Producers
- Advisers
- Auto Clubs & Auto Club Agents
- Bank Insurance licenses
- Public Insurance Adjusters
- Reinsurance Intermediaries (both brokers and managers)
- Surplus Lines Brokers
- Motor Vehicle Damage Appraisers
- Portable Electronics Limited Lines Vendors
- Life Settlement Brokers
In addition, the Producer Licensing Unit is responsible for
- Examination of licensing records and documents to ensure compliance with applicable Massachusetts General Laws, regulations and agency guidelines
- Maintaining and ensuring accuracy of State Based Systems, the Divisions licensing database.
- Testing and implementing enhancements to online licensing procedures via National Insurance Producer Registry's (NIPR) licensing website.
The Producer Licensing Unit can be reached at 617-521-7794, option 3 or through email at producerupdate.mailbox@mass.gov