|
Since 1997, SILA has provided conference attendees with the SILA Digest publication, a reference tool that includes state responses to popular licensing and education topics in a spreadsheet format. Because state requirements change often, SILA, through its partnership with RegEd, will keep the contents of the SILA Digest current and subscribers can benefit from regulatory updates to these licensing and education topics throughout the year. The subscription service of providing these updates is what we are calling the SILA Digest Service.
What are the requirements to subscribe to the SILA Digest Service?
The subscription to the SILA Digest Service is only available to SILA members and members must have either attended the national conference to receive the complementary SILA Digest publication, or have purchased the SILA Digest publication. Since the purpose of the SILA Digest Service is to keep the regulatory information contained in the SILA Digest current, the subscription cannot be purchased without first having the SILA Digest publication.
Will we still continue to receive the SILA Digest publication at the conference?
Yes, the SILA Digest publication will still be provided to conference attendees as part of the conference registration fee. There is a change, however, on how these publications will be provided to the 2010 conference attendees. Instead of providing printed SILA Digest booklets at the conference, SILA will email an electronic copy of the SILA Digest to registered attendees prior to the conference. Based on the 2009 conference survey feedback, the vast majority of the attendees were willing to receive the publications electronically. For conference attendees who like to work with their SILA Digest publication at the conference, they can print a copy and bring it with them to the conference.
Can members obtain the SILA Digest publication if they did not attend the conference?
Individuals unable to attend the national conference can purchase the SILA Digest publication, and then choose to subscribe to the SILA Digest Service. The SILA Digest publication can be purchased independently without subscribing to the SILA Digest Service. However, the SILA Digest Service subscription cannot be purchased without attending the conference, or purchasing the SILA Digest publication.
What are the licensing topics tracked in the SILA Digest Service:
- Producer Licensing Requirements (resident and nonresident)
- Prelicense Education Requirement (to be added in May's update)
- Exam Provider
- Fingerprints Required
- Criminal History Record Check Requirements
- Electronic Processing – including mandatory requirements
- Initial License Fee
- License Renewal Date and Frequency
- Producer Renewal Fee
- Agency Licensing Requirements (resident and non-resident)
- Branch Office Licensing
- Affiliation Licensing
- Designated Responsible Producer Requirements
- Proof of Secretary of State
- Name Approval
- Supporting documentation
- Bond or other financial guarantees
- Licensing fees
- Renewal Date
- Renewal Fees
-
Appointment Requirements
-
Filing deadline
-
Agency Appointment Required
-
Individual Appointment Required in addition to Agency Appointment
-
Filing Fees
-
Appointment Renewal Dates
-
Renewal Fees
-
Termination Notice Requirement (Advance or Post)
-
Timing of Commission Payments
-
Background Investigations
-
Continuing Education Requirements
-
CE requirement
-
Course subject restrictions
-
Specific requirements (ethics/law)
-
Product training requirements (LTC, flood, annuities)
-
Study methods
-
Carryover credit
-
Compliance deadline
-
Online Processing
-
State website address
-
Functionality available on website (licensing, renewals, reinstatements, appointments, terminations, appointment renewals, amendments, name changes, print licenses)
-
Lines of Authority by State
-
Reporting of Administrative & Criminal Actions by State (added in May)
How will the SILA Digest Service updates be provided?
SILA will offer the SILA Digest Service updates to subscribers from SILA’s website. An email notification will be provided to subscribers notifying them when updated information has been posted, and the subscribers can log on to retrieve a summary of what regulatory changes occurred and obtain a copy of the updated documents.
How often will the SILA Digest topics be updated?
The topics will be updated on a monthly basis or sooner for any change discovered that has a major impact to the subscribers.
Who do I call with questions regarding the content of the SILA Digest?
Subscriber questions regarding the Digest content needs to be emailed to RegEd using the customized email address provided by SILA at time of subscription. RegEd’s licensing team will reply by email or contact the subscribers by phone for more complex questions. Questions regarding how to enroll or renew the SILA Digest service, or any of its benefits should be directed to SILA.
May I reproduce the SILA Digest contents to share with others?
The content of the SILA Digest Service is the proprietary property of RegEd and unauthorized reproductions are prohibited unless permitted by RegEd through written consent.
What is the subscription fee for the SILA Digest Service?
The SILA Digest Service subscription fee is $80.00 per year. The SILA Digest Service subscription expires December 31st each year. SILA will pro-rate the subscription fees on a quarterly basis using the following schedule:
Purchased or renewed in 1st Quarter: $80.00
Purchased or renewed in 2nd Quarter: $60.00
Purchased or renewed in 3rd Quarter: $40.00
Purchased or renewed in 4th Quarter: $20.00
Example: For members who attended the conference or purchased the SILA Digest publication, the fee to subscribe to the SILA Digest Service in April 2010 is $60.00 (2nd quarter fee). For those who purchase the Service in July or anytime during the third quarter, the fee would be $40.00.
What is the fee to purchase the SILA Digest Publication?
The SILA Digest publication fee is $50.00 per publication (no charge to conference attendees). This fee does not include regulatory updates – updates are only available through the SILA Digest Service. In addition, the SILA Digest Service is not available to members who did not attend the conference or who did not purchase the SILA Digest publication.
How do I subscribe to the SILA Digest Service or purchase the SILA Digest publication?
To purchase the SILA Digest Service and/or the SILA Digest Publication, you will need to log onto the SILA website ( www.sila.org) and click on the SILA Store. Follow the prompts to the SILA publications, and select either the SILA Digest Service and/or the SILA publication. You can pay for the service or publication by credit card or by company check. Once payment is received, the SILA staff will process your order and will notify you on how you can access the SILA Digest publication or service within 24-48 business hours from the purchase date. This will allow time for the SILA staff to process your request and set up the proper authorizations.
Who do I contact with additional questions regarding the SILA Digest Service?
Call or email Diana Capes, Executive Vice President, SILA at 800-428-8329 or dcapes@sila.org. |
Through a partnership with RegEd, SILA is pleased to offer the SILA Digest Service to its members. This service expands the