Can a convicted felon get a liscence to sell insurance?

by christophersalas73 » Mon Oct 03, 2011 08:22 pm

Can a convicted felon with a aggravated assault charge in 2002 obtain a license to sell life, health and accident insurance?

Total Comments: 55

Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 02:03 am Post Subject:

Google "your state" (assuming you live in the USA) & "department of insurance" & check out the licensing requirements on your state's DOI web site.

I would say a felony would disqualify you, but since it was in 2002, you should check it out. Who can get licensed depends on your state's requirements.

Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 05:50 pm Post Subject:

Who can get licensed depends on your state's requirements.


Actually, federal law has something to say about this. The Federal Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act (18 USC 1033-1034) describes the persons who are ineligible for licensing in insurance or financial services without a waiver from the state regulator. Aggravated assault may prevent your licensing.

You will have to apply for a license and include a completed "1033" waiver form for the state, and a decision will be made. Fees paid for this process are not refundable if your application is denied.

Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2011 01:13 pm Post Subject: license

I would like to get my license for health and life insurance but in 1988 i was convicted of welfare fraud. by working and receving for 2 months. in illinois, I moved to missouri in 1998 the court had ordered me to pay back the money and gave me probation for 2 years. I did not pay back the money. I would like to know if I now have a chance to get a licence. Now that I am 58 years old? will I be denied?

Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2011 05:00 am Post Subject: Grand Lacency

I have a 4th degree grand lacency felony. Will I be able to get my life insurance license?

Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2012 05:17 am Post Subject:

you can apply for a waiver. you will have to jump thru some hoops. but you should be ok. call the state apply for the1033 waiver

Posted: Thu May 24, 2012 05:29 pm Post Subject:

i have a resisting arrest with violence charge can i get my license for health insurance in florida

Posted: Thu May 24, 2012 10:54 pm Post Subject:

yes you can, you have to apply for the waiver.. call the DOI. and ask for help in getting the right forums.. you must NOT LIE OR LEAVE ANYTHING OUT.. about your back ground. they will find it... be humble and polite...

Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2012 11:29 pm Post Subject: Insurance Agent lincense

I was convicted of two counts of Forgery almost 4 years ago can I still get a lincense to sell life, accident, and health insurance in Arizona.

Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2012 11:10 pm Post Subject:

Felony or misdemeanor? Both are problems and you need to wait at least another year (until more than 5 years has passed since your most recent conviction). You are thinking about entering an industry in which you will be in contact with other people's money, including their checks, and forgery and insurance don't mix well. The DIrector of Insurance would likely describe you today as a person who is not worthy of the license being sought, is someone who is lacking in integrity, and that it would be contrary to the public interest to issue you a license.

This is part of the most highly regulated industry in the world, and you will be scrutinized.

Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 11:22 pm Post Subject: insurance license

I had a possession charge and it was a felony over ten years ago and got six months probation can I still get license to sell insurance in Ga.

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