Specialty: travel insurance

A specialty travel insurance license can be issued to a travel agency, the franchisee of a travel agency, or public carrier to sell:

Accident and health insurance.

Insurance that provides coverage for traveler expenses due to trip cancellation or interruption of a planned trip.

Personal effects insurance.

Life insurance.

Any insurance in connection with the transportation or accommodations arranged through a travel agency.

You must complete training programs given by the insurance agency and the insurance company.
A person with this license can train employees who will offer travel insurance to customers.

A fingerprint background check is not needed for a travel insurance license.

If you want to apply for an agent license:
- Apply online by using Sircon. Review the following tutorials before starting the application process.
- The application fee is $50.
- A signed Appointment certification (Form FIN700) must be attached to the application.
If you want to apply for an agency license:
- Apply online by using Sircon. Review the following tutorials before starting the application process.
- The application fee is $50.
- On the application, you must give information for:
  - All executive officers, directors, or partners who administer the agency’s operations in Texas.
  - All individuals and entities in control of the agency’s operations.
- A signed Appointment certification (Form FIN700) must be attached to the application.
- Questions? Call us at 512-676-6500 or email License@tdi.texas.gov.
- Tips for successful application processing.

A temporary license is not offered for a specialty travel insurance license.

An emergency license is not offered for a specialty travel insurance license.

A provisional permit is not offered for a specialty travel insurance license.

Laws about the specialty travel insurance license can be found in the Texas Insurance Code, section 4055.001.

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