Insurance Broker
Insurance Broker, Accident, Health, Life, Variable Life and Variable Annuities
Description
An insurance broker (life, accident, health, variable life and variable annuities) sells and writes insurance policies for customers from several different insurance companies, assesses and surveys the insurance needs of prospective customers and handles renewals and cancellations of client policies.
Licensing Requirements
Applicants must file an application with the New York State Insurance Department to become licensed in this life insurance broker occupation.
Licenses Issued and Active:
As of September 1, 2010, there were 8,286 active licenses for this occupation.
Licensing Authority
New York State Insurance Department
Licensing Services Bureau
One Commerce Plaza, 20th Floor
Albany, New York 12257
Phone: (518) 474-6630
Fax: (518) 474-5048
Standard Occupational Classification
41-3021 - Insurance Sales Agents
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