Specialty producer:
Communication Equipment or Services
Applying for a license
Licensed specialty producer agents are allowed to sell insurance covering communications equipment to individuals, groups or corporations.
Application Requirements
IMPORTANT: There are additional instructions for completing the uniform application in Washington state:
At the top of the, "Jurisdiction and Type of License/Registration Request - Limited Lines of Authority" page there is a key for abbreviations in the grid.
Just below these abbreviations, there are categories for Legal Business Type, License/Registration Type and Lines of Authority.
- Find the WA grid line in the, "Jurisdiction" column.
- In the, "Limited Lines of Authority" section, on the WA grid line, please write, "Specialty Producer " in the, "Other" column.
- List of locations that intend to offer communications equipment insurance.
- Uniform appointment form (PDF)
- You may submit the appointment with your application packet or
- Your carrier may submit electronically within 15 days from your first piece of business.
- Affiliation form (PDF)
- Agency must affiliate at least one licensed individual.
- For corporations or LLCs, send a copy of your articles of incorporation or formation. If you are a resident, you must also submit a Certificate of Good Standing from the Washington Secretary of State.
- For firms, (a firm includes a partnership or sole proprietorship) please submit a copy of your registration with the Department of Licensing.
- Sample language for premium handling authority (PDF) - Use this form if you don't have a fiduciary relationship.
- Copies of available brochures or other written materials where communication equipment insurance is sold.
- Copies of training and education program materials.
- Certify that the policy or certificate of coverage and rates have been approved by us.
Fee Schedule
Please make checks payable to: Washington Insurance Commissioner.
You may combine all fees on one check.
- License fee: $500
- Appointment fee: $20/each*
- Affiliation fee: $20
*Do not pay this fee to us if your carrier is submitting electronically.
Questions?
E-mail us, or
Call 360-725-7144