The bill amends RCW 48.17.090 to eliminate the requirement for individuals applying for a resident insurance producer license to complete a prelicensing course of study. Specifically, the language stating that applicants "has completed a prelicensing course of study for the lines of authority for which the person has applied" has been removed. This change aims to streamline the licensing process for insurance producers by removing an educational prerequisite.

In addition to the removal of the prelicensing education requirement, the bill maintains other existing criteria for obtaining a resident insurance producer license, such as being at least eighteen years old, not having committed any acts that would warrant denial or revocation of the license, and successfully passing the required examinations. The bill also retains the requirement for applicants to pay the necessary fees and undergo a criminal history background check. Overall, the legislation seeks to simplify the licensing process while ensuring that essential qualifications remain in place.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 48.17.090