Licensing Course Removal/Insurance Producers.

SB 377 eliminates mandatory training course requirements for individuals seeking insurance producer licenses in North Carolina. It removes the previous requirement that applicants complete 20 hours of approved training (or 10 hours for Medicare/long-term care licenses) before obtaining a license. The bill directly affects new insurance producers applying for licensure on or after October 1, 2025, by allowing them to demonstrate competence through alternative means without completing specific pre-licensing courses. This change simplifies the licensing process by removing the Commissioner’s authority to mandate particular courses or training hours.