Does Alaska require registration for Insurance telemarketers?

Yes — Alaska requires telemarketer registration before placing calls.

What is the penalty per violation in Alaska?

Up to $500 per violation (or $25,000 for willful violations). Private right of action available.

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Alaska Telecom Compliance Guide

Telecom Compliance Reference — Updated January 2000

Mini-TCPA State — High Risk

Calling Hours

9:00 AM–9:00 PM

Min Penalty

$500

Registration

Required

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Insurance Telemarketing Compliance in Alaska

Insurance agency telemarketing and lead generation compliance in Alaska

Guide last reviewed: January 2025

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Mini-TCPA State — Alaska Stat. § 45.50.475

Alaska imposes stricter consent and calling requirements than federal TCPA.Insurance companies operating here face $500 per-violation penalties.

Alaska Insurance Overview

Insurance telemarketing in Alaska requires registration and compliance with the 9 AM calling start. The private right of action means consumers can sue for violations. Licensed agents with existing policyholders have limited exemptions. Manual dialing with proper identification is the safest prospecting approach. Automated outreach requires written consent.

Penalty/Violation

$500

Willful

$25,000

Calling Hours

9:00 AM–9:00 PM

Stricter than federal

Private Suit

Allowed

Compliance Checklist

✓Register as telephone solicitor with Alaska Department of Law if making outbound solicitation calls,Calling hours: 9 AM to 9 PM Alaska time,Licensed insurance agents calling existing policyholders may have limited exemptions,Prior express written consent required for automated calls and texts to prospects,Scrub federal NDNC before outbound campaigns,Medicare/Medicaid: follow CMS marketing rules during AEP/OEP,Honor opt-out requests immediately,Identify yourself, company, and purpose within 30 seconds

What Gets Companies Sued

✗Common violations for insurance in Alaska: (1) Automated dialing to Medicare leads without written consent; (2) Failing to register; (3) Calling outside 9 AM - 9 PM window; (4) Not identifying caller at call start; (5) Not honoring opt-out requests.

Special Exemptions

Licensed agents calling existing policyholders about current policy matters may be partially exempt. EBR for existing customers within 18 months.

Key State Rules

Mini-TCPAYes

RegistrationRequired

Class ActionsNot specified

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