The correct answer is B — 30 days. New York Insurance Law §2110(j) requires a licensee subject to Article 21 to report any criminal prosecution taken against the licensee in any jurisdiction within 30 days of the initial pretrial hearing date. The report must include the initial complaint, the resulting order, and other relevant legal documents.
New York DFS enforcement actions continue to apply this requirement directly. DFS has disciplined licensees, including independent adjusters, for failing to notify the Department within the required 30-day period following the initial pretrial hearing date.
There is one terminology point to correct for New York examination purposes: the statute requires notification to the Superintendent of Financial Services, not a “Commissioner.” The 30-day answer, however, remains unchanged.
Do not confuse criminal-prosecution reporting with the separate requirement under §2110(i) for administrative actions. Administrative actions taken in another jurisdiction or by another governmental agency must generally be reported within 30 days of the final disposition of that matter.
Series 17-70 reference topics: Insurance Regulation — Licensing, Maintenance of License, Disciplinary Actions, Reporting Requirements, and New York Insurance Law §2110.
