Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Location
Your agency must be located in and authorized to do business within the United States, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and/or American Samoa.
Financials
There is a $2,300 application fee for new agencies. Your agency must also provide a bond, letter of credit or cash deposit in the minimum amount of $20,000.
Personnel
Your agency must have a designated agency manager and an ARC Specialist, at least one being authorized to work in the U.S. One person may serve as both roles. See the Agent Reporting Agreement (ARA) for more information.
Documents
Your agency must provide entity papers, an Employer ID Number and any licenses for local jurisdictions. For more information, see the Industry Agents' Handbook (IAH).
