A Step-by-Step Guide - How to Renew Your Kansas Insurance License

Ben Engelbrecht
Jan 30
2 min read

Introduction

Renewing your Kansas insurance license is a crucial process to ensure you remain compliant with state regulations and continue your practice without interruption. This guide provides detailed instructions to facilitate a smooth and successful renewal of your license.

Renewing your Kansas insurance license is a straightforward process when you follow these steps. By completing your continuing education requirements, submitting the necessary documentation, and paying the renewal fee, you can ensure that your license remains valid.

Stay proactive and begin the renewal process well in advance of your license's expiration date to avoid any interruptions in your professional practice.

For more information or assistance, visit the Kansas Insurance Department's or NIPR website

Steps to Renew Your Kansas Insurance License

1. Verify Your Renewal Date

Your insurance license in Kansas must be renewed every two years. Your expiration date is at the end of the month following your birthday.

2. Complete Continuing Education (CE) Requirements

Kansas requires insurance professionals to complete a set number of continuing education hours before renewing their license. Ensure you have completed the necessary CE credits:

· For single and dual major lines or public adjustors, 18 CE hours, including 3 hours of ethics.

· For Title Insurance: 4 title specific CE hours

· For Crop Insurance: 2 crop specific CE hours

Be sure to complete these courses through a state-approved provider.

3. Submission of Continuing Education

Your CE credits will be submitted to NIPR/SBS by your education provider. The KS state statue is that credits are to be submitted within 10 days.

4. Complete the Renewal Application

Access the NIPR online portal to complete your renewal application. You will need to provide personal information including your social security number, date of birth, and license or NPN details, and any updates to your professional status.

Go to www.NIPR.com
In the Licensing Center, select “Renew an Existing License”
Select the license type and relevant state information.
Select “Go to the Online Application”
Select “Individual”
Select and fill the necessary fields to validate identity
Select Next
Input fields necessary to validate identity
On the User Menu, Select “Start”
Select a product type, an application type, and residency type. Select Next when complete
Select the state and Next
Select the license lines to renew
Review the Renewal Fee
Proceed through the steps validating the personal information, and attest to any civil, criminal or other relevant finding are correct.
Submit & Pay the renewal fee! A renewal fee is required to process your application. Payment can be made online using a credit or debit card.

5. Submit Your Application

After completing the application and paying the renewal fee, you will receive an automated email receipt.

6. Await Confirmation and answer any follow-up questions!

Once your application is submitted, you will receive a confirmation email from NIPR/Kansas Insurance Department. This email will include a reference number for your application. The department will review your submission and notify you if any additional information is required.