20-hours Georgia Surplus Lines Insurance Prelicensing
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A Georgia Surplus Lines Broker has several duties and qualifications to ensure they can effectively operate within the state's regulatory framework. Here's a detailed overview:
Duties of a Georgia Surplus Lines Broker
Do you need a Georgia Surplus Lines Broker Prelicensing Course?
It has been approved (Course #70870).
The requirements are shown above.
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Duties of a Georgia Surplus Lines Broker
- Procuring Coverage: The primary duty is to procure insurance coverage for clients when it is not available from admitted insurers. This involves identifying suitable non-admitted insurers and negotiating coverage terms.
- Compliance: Ensuring compliance with state surplus lines laws and regulations, including maintaining proper records, submitting required reports, and paying applicable taxes.
- Disclosure: Providing clear and accurate disclosure to clients about the nature of surplus lines insurance, including the fact that it is provided by non-admitted insurers and may not be backed by the state insurance guaranty fund.
- Risk Assessment: Assessing the risks of potential clients to determine eligibility for surplus lines coverage.
- Customer Service: Offering ongoing support and assistance to clients, including helping with claims and renewals.
- Ethical Practices: Adhering to ethical standards and best practices in the insurance industry to maintain integrity and trust with clients.
- Prelicensing Course: Completing a state-approved prelicensing course, which includes a minimum of 20 hours of instruction.
- Examination: Passing the state licensing exam, which tests knowledge of surplus lines insurance, state regulations, and ethical practices.
- Bond Requirement: Obtaining a surety bond in the amount of $50,000, which is required to ensure proper accounting and compliance with state regulations.
- Application: Submitting a completed application to the Georgia Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner, including proof of prelicensing education and exam results.
- Continuing Education: Completing continuing education requirements to maintain licensure and stay updated on industry changes and regulations.
Do you need a Georgia Surplus Lines Broker Prelicensing Course?
It has been approved (Course #70870).
The requirements are shown above.
Free to Members of GIAA. GIAA has More Online Benefits than any other!
$99.00 for non-members. Join Here & enjoy the benefits!
Pay After You Pass & I'll issue your Certificate to apply for your license.
Everyone click here to enroll in the course.
GA 20 Hour Surplus Lines Broker Prelicensing |
GA 20 Hour Surplus Lines Broker Prelicensing |