Ways to verify:

1. National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR): This is the primary national database for verifying producer licenses. You can also look up a National Producer Number (NPN) here.

2. State Department of Insurance Websites: Each state has a, usually public, online lookup tool. For Florida, this is the Florida Department of Financial Services (DFS) Licensee Search.

3. Direct Inquiries: For specific, urgent, or suspected fraud cases, you can contact the state's insurance department consumer helpline directly (e.g., 1-877-MY-FL-CFO in Florida).