If an insurance producer allows their license to lapse, within how many months can they reinstate it without passing a written examination?

When an insurance producer's license in Colorado lapses, they have a specific time frame within which they can reinstate it without the need to retake a written examination. In this case, the correct time frame is 12 months. This provision is in place to ensure that producers who may have temporarily stepped away from the industry can easily re-enter without undergoing the full licensing process again, as long as they act within that 12-month period. If they attempt to reinstate their license after this duration, they would be required to fulfill all the standard licensing requirements, including passing the written examination. This helps maintain the integrity and qualifications of insurance producers in the state while providing a reasonable grace period for those who may need to pause their practice temporarily.