How long does an appointment last?

• A. One year
• B. It remains in effect until the insurer submits a notice of cancellation to the commissioner, the license of the bail bondsman expires, or the commissioner cancels the appointment
• C. Two years
• D. Indefinitely

Answer: (B)

Appointments are ongoing agreements between a bail bonds insurer and a licensed bondsman. They do not end after a fixed term; instead, the arrangement remains in effect until a triggering action occurs—specifically, when the insurer submits a cancellation notice to the commissioner, or when the bondsman’s license expires, or when the commissioner cancels the appointment. This structure means the relationship continues as long as all parties maintain eligibility and the insurer hasn’t chosen to withdraw. The other options imply a set duration or perpetual validity without a termination mechanism, which isn’t how these appointments are designed.