Credential type: licensure examination · verified on the issuer's site September 19, 2026 issuer page
Exam Domains
1 General Insurance Concepts10%
2 Life Insurance30%
3 Health Insurance30%
4 Annuities15%
5 State Laws and Regulations15%
Exam Details
Question TypesMultiple Choice
FormatLinear
Online ProctoringAvailable
ID RequirementsGovernment-issued photo ID required. Name on ID must match exam registration exactly.
RenewalRequired -- License valid for 2 years. Continuing education (CE) required for renewal; typically 24 CE credits per 2-year cycle, but varies by state and line of authority. CE requirements and approved providers managed through each state insurance department and tracked via NIPR (nipr.com).
PrerequisitesState insurance department application; pre-licensing education (typically 40 hrs L&H)
Retake PolicyRetake rules vary by state. Typically 24-hour waiting period between attempts. Most states allow up to 3 attempts before a mandatory waiting period (commonly 6 months) applies. Full exam fee required for each retake attempt.