Sec. 1234.
(1) An application for a license to act as an insurance counselor shall be made to the commissioner on forms prescribed by the commissioner.
(2) Within a reasonable time after receipt of a properly completed application form, the commissioner shall subject the applicant to a written examination, and may conduct investigations and propound interrogatories concerning the applicant's qualifications, residence, business affiliations, and any other matter that the commissioner considers necessary or advisable to determine compliance with this chapter, or for the protection of the public. The commissioner may waive the examination requirements of this subsection for a person who has been licensed as an insurance counselor within the preceding 12 months. The commissioner shall make a decision on the application within 60 days after receipt of a properly completed application form.
(3) After examination, investigation, and interrogatories, the commissioner shall issue a license to an applicant if the commissioner determines that the applicant possesses reasonable understanding of the provisions, terms, and conditions of the insurance concerning that the applicant will counsel, possesses reasonable understanding of the insurance laws of this state, intends in good faith to act as an insurance counselor, possesses a good business reputation, and possesses good moral character to act as an insurance counselor.
History: Add. 1972, Act 133, Eff. Mar. 30, 1973 ;-- Am. 1980, Act 390, Imd. Eff. Jan. 7, 1981 ;-- Am. 1981, Act 1, Imd. Eff. Mar. 30, 1981 ;-- Am. 2001, Act 228, Eff. Mar. 1, 2002 Popular Name: Act 218
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 500 - Insurance Code of 1956
Act 218 of 1956 - The Insurance Code of 1956 (500.100 - 500.8302)
218-1956-12 - Chapter 12 Agents, Solicitors, Adjusters, and Counselors (500.1200...500.1247)
Section 500.1200 - “Good Moral Character” Defined.
Section 500.1201 - Definitions.
Section 500.1202 - Insurance Producer License; Definitions.
Section 500.1204b - Repealed. 2017, Act 67, Imd. Eff. June 30, 2017.
Section 500.1204e - Nonresident License Applicant; Requirements.
Section 500.1208 - Insurance Effected by Agent on Certain Risks; Limitation.
Section 500.1210 - Accident and Health Insurance Agent as Health Benefit Agent.
Section 500.1211a - Assumed Name; Use.
Section 500.1211b - Temporary License.
Section 500.1222 - Adjuster's License Required; Exemptions.
Section 500.1227 - Conduct of Adjuster; Prohibitions.
Section 500.1228 - Records of Adjuster.
Section 500.1236 - Written Agreement Between Insurance Counselor and Client.
Section 500.1240 - Payment or Acceptance of Commission, Service Fee, or Valuable Consideration.
Section 500.1243 - Definitions; Sale of Insurance by Lender.
Section 500.1246 - Confidentiality; Use of Documents, Materials, or Other Information.