General Insurance Consultant License

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State Insurance Department

Companies or individuals that examine insurance policies for pay need a license. A license is also needed to provide consulting services about insurance.

Contact the New York State Department of Financial Services for more information.

Additional resources

NYS DFS Insurance Companies Information Page

NYS Department of Financial Services

Address
Licensing Bureau

One Commerce Plaza

Albany NY 12257

Website http://www.dfs.ny.gov/

Email licensing@dfs.ny.gov

Phone (518) 474-6630

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