S. 714 (see related story) has no effect on the current Do-Not-Call rules, which still preclude an agent from calling a current client beyond an 18-month period from the date of the original contract – while insurance carriers are permitted to contact the client for the life of the relationship.

This is unfair to, and unworkable for, agents. PIA National has filed a formal petition to the FCC, asking it to issue a declaratory ruling modifying the application of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (TCPA).  PIA is seeking the Commission’s expedient declaration clarifying that insurance agents -- like insurance carriers -- may contact policyholders with whom they have an established business relationship (EBR) throughout the term of the insurance policy, plus 18 months.

PIA Request for Declaratory Ruling by FCC (PIA Petition Filed with FCC)

July 12, 2005