Reinsurance broker

Exam

You do not need to take an exam for a reinsurance broker license.

Fingerprint background check

• Most people who apply for a license must: (1) get a fingerprint background check from IdentoGO, and (2) send us a copy of the IdentoGO receipt showing that their fingerprints were sent to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
• Some people can ask for an exemption from getting a fingerprint background check. To learn more, see the Texas Administrative Code.

• You do not need to get a fingerprint background check if:
  • You live in Texas and (1) have an active license or registration with us, and (2) have already submitted fingerprints.
  • You don’t live in Texas, but do hold an active resident license in your home state. If you don’t, you must send one of the following with your application:
    • Your criminal history record from your state’s law enforcement agency, or
    • Your current Certificate of Good Standing from your state.
• To receive your fingerprint service code and instructions, you must begin the application process on TDI’s online initial application and fingerprint portal.
• To learn more, read the fingerprinting requirements and instructions.

Application

• To apply, you must fill out three forms:
  
  1. Application for Reinsurance Intermediary License (Form FIN510).
  2. Reinsurance Intermediary Biographical Affidavit (Form FIN511).
  3. Agent for Service of Process (Form FIN512).
• The application fee is $500.
• Tips for successful application processing.

Temporary license

A temporary license is not offered for a reinsurance broker license.

Emergency license

An emergency license is not offered for a reinsurance broker license.

Provisional permit

A provisional permit is not offered for a reinsurance broker license.

Laws: Texas Insurance Code

Laws about the reinsurance broker license can be found in the Texas Insurance Code, section 4152.051.