Updated March 6, 2024
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PENNSYLVANIA INSURANCE PRELICENSING INFORMATION
Pennsylvania requires producer licensing candidates to take and complete a state-approved prelicensing course. You will also need to apply to your license with the state insurance department and register for the state licensing exam. Make sure to register for all 3 (prelicensing course, license application, state exam) using the personally identifiable information exactly as it appears on your government-issued ID. Discrepancies will delay the licensing process.
| LINE OF AUTHORITY | REQUIRED HOURS OF STUDY | |
|---|---|---|
| Life | 24 hours | |
| Accident and Health | 24 hours | |
| Life, Accident, and Health | 24 hours | |
| Property | 24 hours | |
| Casualty | 24 hours | |
| Property and Casualty | 24 hours | |
| Personal Lines | 24 hours | |
*A state reporting fee of $5.00 per course will be charged when you place your order.
HOW DO I COMPLETE MY EXAMFX PRELICENSING EDUCATION COURSE?
Pennsylvania requires 24 hours of prelicensing education for each line of authority.
To earn your certificate of completion:
- Read every chapter and take the end-of-chapter quiz.
- Score 70% or better on each chapter quiz.
- Complete and pass the Certificate Exam (may also be called Practice Exam: Exam Mode in your course) with a minimum score of 70%.
Your exam will be based on the Pennsylvania exam outline, which can be found in PSI's Candidate Bulletin.
DON'T FORGET YOUR READINESS EXAM!
ExamFX is so confident in the quality of its material that we offer our customers a first-time pass guarantee. If you don’t pass the first time around, we will refund your money. To qualify for this offer, you must pass our Readiness Exam with a score of 80% to determine maximum exam readiness. While completing this portion of your online course is not required, we highly recommend taking this extra step.
HOW DO I GET MY LICENSE?
Step 1: Complete a prelicensing course that has been approved by the Department of Insurance. Once you have completed your course, ExamFX will issue a certificate of completion which you may download and print from your online ExamFX account.
Step 2: Schedule your exam with your state’s testing provider, PSI. The fastest way to schedule your exam is to do so online at PSI Exams and you can also schedule your exam over the phone at (800) 733-9267. Your exam may be taken at a physical PSI examination center or via a remote online proctored exam. Exam fees must be paid at the time of reservation.
Step 3: Take and pass your state licensing exam. On the day of your appointment, you must bring with you one valid form of government issued identification (driver’s license, passport, military I.D., etc.) which must contain your name and photograph and bring your Certificate of Completion. The certificate is valid for one (1) year. You will not be able to take your exam if these requirements are not met.
Security measures are taken for all testing methods. Restrictions on what you may bring with you to the testing center, into the testing room, and what you may wear will be enforced. For more detailed information about the security measures that will be taken during your testing appointment, please read and review the candidate bulletin offered at PSI Exams.
Your score will be displayed on screen at the end of the examination and a score report will be emailed to you. NOTE: Candidates taking a remotely proctored exam must select to end both the exam portion and survey portion of the test in order to receive your on-screen results and emailed score report.
Step 4: Apply for your license. Pennsylvania resident applicants must use the online application service at NIPR or at Sircon.
Pennsylvania requires fingerprinting. It is recommended that you complete your licensing application before beginning the fingerprinting process. Candidates must visit the IdentoGO website here to schedule their reservation or by telephone at (844) 321-2101. You must indicate, when registering online, the service code for the Pennsylvania Insurance Department: 1KGBGJ.
Step 5: Maintain your license by being aware of your continuing education requirements. Most insurance licenses must be maintained by completing a certain number of credit hours of continuing education each licensing period. ExamFX offers continuing education courses that will help you comply with your state’s requirements. Click here to view your state’s education rules and stay on top of your license.
WHAT WILL MY EXAM BE LIKE?
Your exam experience is dependent on the line of authority you are testing for, but all licensing exams will be multiple choice and take place on a computer. Review the exam summaries below. The exam content outlines can be found on the testing provider's website.
The breakdown of testing topics can be found here.
- The number of questions on your exam
- The time limit
- The score that you must achieve to pass the exam
Pennsylvania Life Insurance Examination
100 Total Questions
Time Limit: 2 Hours
Passing Score: 70%
Train for your test with our Pennsylvania Life exam prep course.
Pennsylvania Accident and Health Insurance Examination
100 Total Questions
Time Limit: 2 Hours
Passing Score: 70%
Train for your test with our Pennsylvania Health exam prep course.
Pennsylvania Life, Accident and Health Insurance Examination
150 Total Questions
Time Limit: 2 Hours and 50 Minutes
Passing Score: 70%
Train for your test with our Pennsylvania Life and Health exam prep course.
Pennsylvania Property and Allied Lines Insurance Examination
100 Total QuestionsTime Limit: 2 Hours
Passing Score: 70%
Pennsylvania Casualty Insurance Examination
100 Total Questions
Time Limit: 2 Hours
Passing Score: 70%
Pennsylvania Property and Casualty Insurance Examination
150 Total Questions
Time Limit: 2 Hours and 50 Minutes
Passing Score: 70%
Train for your test with our Pennsylvania Property and Casualty exam prep course.
Pennsylvania Personal Lines Insurance Examination
100 Total QuestionsTime Limit: 2 Hours
Passing Score: 70%
Train for your test with our Pennsylvania Personal Lines exam prep course.
MORE QUESTIONS?
ExamFX recommends that you contact your Department of Insurance or testing center directly.
Pennsylvania Insurance Department
Bureau of Licensing and Enforcement
1209 Strawberry Square
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17120
Phone: (717) 787-3840
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.insurance.pa.gov
For questions about the examination:
PSI Services LLC (PSI)
PSI
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (800) 733-9267
The information displayed above is for informational purposes only. ExamFX is not responsible for the accuracy of the information on this page. All steps have been taken to make sure that the information relayed on this page is accurate; however, information is subject to change without notice. It is the responsibility of the producer to be compliant per their states requirements.
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