When must an insurer certify the names and addresses of appointed agents?

• A. At the time of appointment and paying the prescribed fees as prescribed by ODI procedures
• B. Within 30 days of appointment
• C. Upon request by the ODI
• D. At appointment, with the prescribed fees paid, per ODI procedures

Answer: (D)

The key point is that the insurer must provide the Ohio Department of Insurance with the certified names and addresses of its appointed agents at the moment those appointments are made, and only after the required fees have been paid, in accordance with ODI procedures. This timing ensures the ODI has an current, official roster of authorized agents before they conduct business, which supports regulatory oversight and accountability.

Waiting to certify later would leave the department without up-to-date information, and options that require certification only upon request or after a delay don’t meet the immediate accountability and record-keeping purpose.