Insurer Admission Application

All insurance companies other than non-profit corporations subject to Article 43 of the New York Insurance Law and Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) must use the NAIC Uniform Certificate of Authority Applications (UCAA).

• The Primary Application should be used by entities seeking a license as a New York domestic or for insurers wishing to redomesticate to New York.
• The Expansion Application should be submitted by all other insurance companies already licensed elsewhere.

Article 43 Non-Profit Corporations must use the DFS Application requirements and instructions (PDF).

For Licensing packages for HMOs, email [email protected].

Accreditation of Property Reinsurers

• Where to submit
• Accreditation of a Foreign Stock Reinsurer
• Accreditation - Stock Property/Casualty Company - Checklist
• Stock Property/Casualty Company Financial Requirements

Accreditation of Life Reinsurers

• Where to submit
• Accreditation of a Foreign Life Reinsurer
• Life Company Accreditation Checklist

Questions

Questions about New York licensing of insurers can be directed as follows:

• Property/Casualty insurance companies: [email protected]
• Life insurance companies: [email protected]
• Health insurance companies: [email protected]
• Article 43 Non-Profit Corporations: Call Jo Lo Hsia at (212) 480-3345 or email to [email protected].