Bill > HB408

This bill amends Georgia's insurance licensing laws to eliminate prelicensing education requirements for certain insurance licenses. Specifically, the bill removes the previous requirement that applicants for agent, limited subagent, or adjuster licenses must complete classroom courses in insurance before obtaining their license. The bill also introduces a new provision that limits the waiting period for reexamination to a maximum of three days if an applicant fails an initial licensing examination. Additionally, the bill modifies temporary licensing provisions by removing education requirements for temporary licenses issued in special circumstances such as the death or disability of an existing agent. The changes aim to reduce barriers to entry for insurance professionals by streamlining the licensing process and removing educational prerequisites. The bill maintains other existing qualifications for licensing, such as age requirements, residency, good character, and passing required examinations, while providing more flexibility for individuals seeking to enter the insurance industry in Georgia.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70249