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NC H737

Bill

Status

Passed

7/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Chris Humphrey

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • Eliminates mandatory pre-licensing training course requirements for insurance producer licensure in North Carolina, effective October 1, 2025, while maintaining examination requirements

  • Caps insurance referral fees paid to unlicensed individuals at $50 for personal lines insurance business, with violations punishable by fines up to $2,000 per occurrence

  • Implements NAIC-required group capital calculation and liquidity stress test requirements for insurance holding company systems to maintain Department of Insurance accreditation, effective January 1, 2026

  • Requires drivers subject to inexperienced operator premium surcharges to maintain continuous liability coverage, with Division of Motor Vehicles authorized to suspend licenses for violations, effective July 1, 2026

  • Prohibits landlords from requiring tenants to obtain renters insurance from designated carriers and limits administrative fees to $50 per year when landlords must obtain coverage due to tenant non-compliance

Legislative Description

DOI Omnibus Bill

Education

Last Action

Ch. SL 2025-45

7/1/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules and Operations of the Senate6/10/2025
Commerce and Insurance5/14/2025
Rules and Operations of the Senate5/1/2025
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House4/17/2025
Finance4/16/2025
Insurance4/3/2025

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