New York Consolidated Laws, Insurance Law - ISC § 4911. Powers of the superintendent

(a) The superintendent shall have the power to grant and revoke certifications of external appeal agents to conduct external appeals requested pursuant to paragraph one or two of subsection (b) of section four thousand nine hundred ten of this title or pursuant to both such paragraphs.

(b) If, after reviewing the application authorized by section four thousand nine hundred twelve of this title, the superintendent is satisfied that the applicant meets the requirements of this section, the superintendent shall issue a certificate to the applicant.  A certificate issued under this section shall be valid for a period of not more than two years.

(c) In order to be re-certified, an external appeal agent must demonstrate to the superintendent on forms prescribed by the superintendent that it continues to meet all applicable standards required by this title.  Re-certification under this section shall be valid for a period of not more than two years.