Insurance Department to Issue Temporary New Licenses for Producers and Adjusters

March 27, 2020 (updated May 15, 2023) | By Britney Han | 0 Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
March 26, 2020

Insurance Department to Issue Temporary New Licenses for Producers and Adjusters

OKLAHOMA CITY –On March 26, 2020, Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready approved waiving certain requirements for new licenses issued to producers and adjusters. These measures will ensure services remain available during the state’s response to COVID-19.

The Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) contracts with a national vendor who has temporarily closed all testing centers nationwide due to the COVID-19 public health emergency. OID has responded by making Temporary Producer and Adjuster licenses available for Oklahoma Residents who are unable to take current license examinations. This does not apply for renewals. Temporary licenses, when issued, will be effective until 30 days after the Governor’s declaration of emergency ends.

All applications for Temporary Producer or Apprentice Adjuster licenses must be submitted with payment by mail. To protect Oklahoma Consumers, background checks will be completed on all temporary license applications. All temporary licensees will require a licensed resident sponsor who will oversee their work and conduct and be accountable for the temporary licensee with the Oklahoma Insurance Department.

To apply for a Temporary License, visit www.licensing.oid.ok.gov. For questions about licensing, email licensing@oid.ok.gov or call (405) 521-3916.

If you have questions about other insurance issues, contact the Oklahoma Insurance Department at 1-800-522-0071 or visit our website at www.oid.ok.gov.

About the Oklahoma Insurance Department

The Oklahoma Insurance Department, an agency of the State of Oklahoma, is responsible for the education and protection of the insurance-buying public and for oversight of the insurance industry in the state.

For more information, contact:

Liz Heigle
405-819-2221
Liz.Heigle@oid.ok.gov

Insurance Commissioner Applauds Carrier for Modifying Automobile Coverage for Delivery Drivers

March 26, 2020 (updated May 15, 2023) | By Britney Han | 0 Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
March 26, 2020

Insurance Commissioner Applauds Carrier for Modifying Automobile Coverage for Delivery Drivers

OKLAHOMA CITY – Allstate Insurance Company has notified the Oklahoma Insurance Department of their intention to ease certain automobile insurance policy restrictions that will help everyone impacted by the COVID-19 state of emergency. To ensure workers have adequate protection while using their personal vehicle to deliver food and medicine, Allstate is modifying its coverage to eliminate any terms, conditions or exclusions that might apply during the state of emergency.

With many pharmacies and restaurants temporarily closing their doors and dining rooms across Oklahoma, many are relying on carryout and delivery options to remain open. The pandemic has created conditions that require a greater need for vital goods and services and more drivers to deliver them. However, personal automobile policies do not typically provide coverage for vehicles used for commercial purposes.

“Some of these people are our valued Allstate customers. The company appreciates their efforts and would like to assist them by temporarily easing certain personal automobile insurance policy restrictions,” said Noel Cole Young, Regional Counsel, Allstate Insurance Company.

The Oklahoma Insurance Department has received information from insurers on business preparations and how they are addressing unique challenges of policyholders. Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready applauds this proactive approach by Allstate.

“I applaud Allstate for taking the initiative to make this temporary change and allow coverage for their customers who are serving Oklahomans during this unprecedented public health emergency,” Mulready said. “This flexibility will help protect jobs and preserve local economies. I encourage other insurers to find innovative solutions to address this temporary interruption in our everyday lives.”

If you have questions about other insurance issues, contact the Oklahoma Insurance Department at 1-800-522-0071 or visit our website at www.oid.ok.gov.

About the Oklahoma Insurance Department

For more information, contact:

Liz Heigle
405-819-2221
Liz.Heigle@oid.ok.gov

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