Misdemeanor is four years old for petty theft.
2006-07-26 16:42:57 · 7 answers · asked by Austin 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
not sure. you should still apply. the worst thing they can do is deny you. just make sure to disclose it or your chances of obtaining the license will definitely be in the pooper.
it would be worth the money to get that expunged from your record.
2006-07-26 16:50:50 · answer #1 · answered by queeneazy420 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A background check is required in order to obtain an insurance license in all states. This is a common practice to insure you are someone who can be trusted with policyholders checks, money and to verify your character.
If you have already received any other insurance license, then you shouldn't have a problem.
However, if this is your first license, they may review your record and determine that the crime was not sufficient to merit prohibiting you from becoming an insurance agent in your state.
If you are declined for your license, you may be able to contest the issue through the Department of Insurance in your state. They should have a web site. You could e-mail their office and request a review of your case and appeal the decision. They may re-consider if you are declined. Also, they should be able to give you a complete list of acceptable/unacceptable misdemeanors and crimes for becoming an agent.
As you said, since it was four years old and a misdemeanor, you may be able to get a license.
I hope that helps! Best of luck with your license!
2006-07-27 03:12:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm an insurance agent, and before you obtain your license, you're required to have an FBI background check. Mainly to see if you commited fraud. So depending how "petty" the theft was, I don't think it should be a problem. Also, usually you're supposed to have your P&C license before you get your Life insurance license, so if you passed the P&C check, then I think you would be fine. Hope this helped!
2006-07-26 16:51:46 · answer #3 · answered by feisty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why could that possibly matter?
I thought they only looked at things like tobacco use, and hazardous occupations. Misdemeanor theft is not construable as an occupation. Sounds like something most kids did without getting caught.
2006-07-26 16:44:52 · answer #4 · answered by TruthIsRelative 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may be able to get licensed, but I highly doubt that any company would want to hire someone with that on their record, even so far back. The last thing they want to worry about is their property/money being stolen.
2006-07-26 16:47:48 · answer #5 · answered by Oh no 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can get one but no insurance company will hire you because of the theft issue
2006-07-26 16:46:30 · answer #6 · answered by ML 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-07-22 18:12:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋