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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Last Updated: August 14, 2025

Always confirm the individual or entity you're working with is legitimate and licensed in our state. ​Wisconsinites can search insurance companies, agents, agencies, health insurance navigators, and public adjusters using State Based Systems' Lookup Tool ​​ ​​. If you have trouble locating your agent or navigator you can call us at (800) 236-8517.​

State Based Systems is an electronic system built by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners ​ ​​ designed and enhanced in partnership with regulators that automates state-based insurance regulation operations. Their Lookup tool allows consumers to verify licensed entities and individuals.​​

​How to Use​ the SBS Lookup Tool
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  1. Click the button below to visit the external Lookup portal.

    2. Lookup Tool 
  2. Enter the Jurisdiction (Wisconsin), the Search Type (Licensee), and Entity Type (Individual).



  3. Enter one or more fields asking for Last Name, First Name, or License Number.



  4. Check the "I agree to the NAIC's Terms and Conditions" box and hit the Search button.

  1. Click the button below to visit the external Lookup portal.

    2. Lookup Tool 
  2. Enter the Jurisdiction (Wisconsin), the Search Type (Licensee), and Entity Type (Business Entity).



  3. Enter the agency name into the Business Name field.



  4. Check the "I agree to the NAIC's Terms and Conditions" box and hit the Search button.

  1. Click the button below to visit the external Lookup portal.

    2. Lookup Tool 
  2. Enter the Jurisdiction (Wisconsin) and the Search Type (Company).



  3. Enter one or more fields asking for Company Name, Company Type, Old Company Name, etc.



  4. Check the "I agree to the NAIC's Terms and Conditions" box and hit the Search button.

  1. Click the button below to visit the external Lookup portal.

    2. Lookup Tool 
  2. Enter the Jurisdiction (Wisconsin), the Search Type (Licensee), and Entity Type (Individual or Business Entity).



  3. Enter one or more fields asking for Last Name, First Name, or License Number.

  4. Select Advanced Criteria, choose License Type (Public Adjuster) and License Status (Active).



  5. Check the "I agree to the NAIC's Terms and Conditions" box and hit the Search button.

​​How to Lookup Other Entities

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After a storm, out-of-state repair crews may show up in your community offering recovery, repair, or rebuilding services. Before working with a contractor soliciting their services, contact the Bureau of Consumer Protection, (800) 422-7128, the Better Business Bureau, (800) 273-1002 or (414) 847-6000, to find out if compl aints have been filed against a contractor.

The Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) offers some additional tips for consumers:

  • Contact municipal officials to confirm a repair crew holds the proper permits to operate in your area, including door-to-door sales.
  • Ask for contractor recommendations from trusted sources such as your friends, neighbors, and insurance agents.
  • Contact a local building inspector to check if permits are needed for the repair work, and have them inspect the completed work to verify it was done correctly before making your final payment to the contractor.
  • Make sure to sign and receive a written contract which specifies what work will be done, what materials will be used, a start and completion date, and warranty details.
  • Request and obtain lien waivers from any contractors you hire for every payment made for home repairs.
  • Keep copies of all receipts, contracts, correspondence, warranties, and written materials.

Wisconsin's storm chaser law protects consumers and businesses against insurance fraud. In Wisconsin, contractors:

  • Cannot promise to pay any portion of an owner's property insurance deductible.
  • Cannot negotiate with an insurance company on behalf of a customer. Contractors can only discuss damages and costs with insurers with the customer's permission.
  • Must ask if the work is related to an insurance claim before they enter into a contract.
  • Must notify customers of their right to cancel the contract within three business days if their insurer denies any portion of the claim for work.

For more information and consumer protection resources or to file a complaint, visit DATCP's Consumer Protection webpage at ConsumerProtection.wi.gov or contact the Consumer Protection Hotline at (800) 422- 7128 or DATCPHotline@wisconsin.gov.​

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