When the Insurance Commissioner requests information from an intermediary or other licensed individual, what is required?

• A. The individual reply promptly in writing or in any other designated form
• B. The individual must respond within 30 days
• C. The information is confidential and not required to be provided
• D. The Commissioner can require no response

Answer: (A)

When a regulator asks for information from an intermediary or licensed individual, you are expected to respond promptly in writing or in the form the agency designates. This requirement keeps a clear, auditable record of what was requested and what was provided, and it helps the Commissioner review and address regulatory matters without unnecessary delay. The exact timeline isn’t fixed to a specific number in all cases; “promptly” means as soon as reasonably possible and in the method the regulator specifies, such as a written reply or an electronic submission. Confidential nature of some information doesn’t excuse withholding a response when the regulator has requested it under the proper authority, and regulators do have the authority to require a response. So providing a timely, properly formatted reply ensures compliance and supports transparency in the regulatory process.