31A-23a-206.  Special requirements for variable contracts line of authority.

(1)  Before applying for a variable contracts line of authority:

Terms Used In Utah Code 31A-23a-206

  • consultant: means a person who:
(a) advises another person about insurance needs and coverages;
(b) is compensated by the person advised on a basis not directly related to the insurance placed; and
(c) except as provided in Section 31A-23a-501, is not compensated directly or indirectly by an insurer or producer for advice given. See Utah Code 31A-1-301
  • License: includes a certificate of authority issued to an insurer. See Utah Code 31A-1-301
  • producer: means a person licensed or required to be licensed under the laws of this state to sell, solicit, or negotiate insurance. See Utah Code 31A-1-301
  • (a)  a producer shall be licensed under Section 61-1-3 as a:

    (i)  broker-dealer; or

    (ii)  broker-dealer agent; and

    (b)  a consultant shall be licensed under Section 61-1-3 as an:

    (i)  investment adviser; or

    (ii)  investment adviser representative.

    (2)  A producer’s or consultant’s variable contracts line of authority is canceled on the day the producer’s or consultant’s securities related license under Section 61-1-3 is no longer active.

    Amended by Chapter 138, 2016 General Session