Colorado Pre-License Insurance Exam Prep Requirements

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Colorado Insurance Exam Prep

Colorado Insurance Exam Prep Provider Number: 49459

Student Handbook

License Application

Exam Outline

Exam Registration

What are the Insurance Exam Prep education requirements for Colorado?

Individuals must complete a pre-licensing course of study for the lines of authority desired before taking any examination. The prelicensing course must consist of 40 hours for each major line of authority (LOA) plus 10-hours of Colorado-specific training (which includes 3 hours of Principles of Insurance and 4 hours of Legal Concepts and Regulations). See below for license specific PLE requirements in Colorado:

Life – 50 hours
Accident & Health – 50 hours
Property – 50 hours
Casualty – 50 hours
Personal Lines – 50 hours
Surplus Lines – 20 hours

How to get an insurance license in Colorado

Meet the general eligibility criteria
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Must be a US citizen or have a current work authorization.
- Reside or maintain a principal place of residence in Colorado.

Complete required prelicensing education
- Prepare for the Colorado State Licensing Exam by completing a pre-licensing course of study.
- To satisfy the requirements for your course, you will need to pass a monitored Exam Prep Course Certification Exam with a 70% or greater.
- When making a licensing exam reservation, applicants will be required to provide the WebCE Colorado provider school code number 49459. After passing the Exam Prep Course Certification Exam, you will be able to download a PDF Certificate of Completion which is valid for one year from the date of completion; you will need to take and pass your state exam within this timeframe.

Register and pass state licensing exam
- Make an exam reservation at https://home.pearsonvue.com/co/insurance or by calling 800-274-2616.
  Before making an exam reservation applicants should thoroughly review the State of Colorado Licensing Candidate Handbook. The Candidate Handbook and additional licensing information can be accessed by clicking on the Student Handbook button above.
- Bring two forms of current signature identification (a valid driver’s license, non-driver ID, passport, military ID, or employee ID card, credit card).

Apply for a License
- After successfully completing the required examination, applicants must complete an online application through Sicron or through NIPR.

What are the WebCE Colorado Insurance Exam Prep course requirements?

Per Colorado PLE requirements, applicants are required to complete all of the lessons in the pre-license education course sequentially before they can be issued a certificate of completion.
Students must pass the closed-book monitored Exam Prep Course Certification exam with a score of 70% or higher.
Exam Requirements: Self-Study exams are closed-book and must be monitored by a disinterested 3rd party. Proctors must not serve for examinations of family members, relatives, or dependents; employers or supervisors; employees or subordinates; partners, joint ventures, co-owners, or business associates; or for anyone in whom the proctor or instructor has an economic or other interest in assuring the successful outcome of the examination.
If the final exam is not passed on the first attempt, students have an unlimited number of retakes.
WebCE suggest to then utilize Exam Tutor and Flash Tutor for further practice before your exam day.

What is the access period for WebCE Colorado Insurance Exam Prep courses?

90 days from the date of purchase. One additional extension for an additional 90 days can be purchased for $50.

How often does WebCE report Colorado Insurance Exam Prep course completions?

Every business day to Sircon.

Does WebCE supply a certificate of completion for Colorado Insurance Exam Prep courses?

Online PDF certificates of completion are available to print immediately after the final exam is passed.
IMPORTANT: The licensing candidate must take the initial examination within 12 months of completing the PLE course. If a passing exam score is not achieved by the end of the 12 months, applicants will have to retake the PLE course, and earn a new certificate of completion.

What is the process to transfer an insurance license to Colorado?

New residents who still hold an active license in their previous home state will not be required to complete prelicense education or take the insurance license examination as long as:

Applicant holds a resident insurance license in another state within 90 days prior to submitting a Colorado license application.
The license being applied for is the same line of authority as in the previous state.

Submit your license application online
List of current fees

What is the process to obtain a non-resident insurance license in Colorado?

Non-resident applicants who are in good standing in their resident state may apply by reciprocity and are exempt from the examination requirement.

Submit your license application online
List of current fees

Are there any Colorado insurance product specific training requirements?

Before selling, soliciting or negotiating the following products, insurance license holders are required to complete the training outlined below. These training hours can be used toward the total CE hours required to renew the license.

Annuity Training

State required training for insurance producers that sell annuity products.

Initial Training
Hours: 4
Frequency: One-time training must be complete prior to selling annuity pr

Additional Information

Long-Term Care Training

State required training for insurance producers that sell long-term care products.

Initial Training
Hours: 16
8 of the 16 hours should consist of general LTC, which can be taken online self-study or in a classroom. The remaining 8 hours should be specific to LTC partnership, which must be taken in a classroom.
Frequency: One-time training must be complete prior to selling LTC products.

Ongoing Training
Hours: 5
Frequency: Ongoing training must be completed in a classroom setting every 2 calendar years, following the completion of the initial training requirement.

Additional Information

NFIP Flood Training

State required training for insurance producers that sell flood insurance products.

One-Time Training
Hours: 3
Frequency: One-time training must be complete prior to selling flood insurance products.

Additional Information

Claims-Made Training

State required training for insurance producers that sell claims-made insurance policies.

One-Time Training
Hours: 2
Frequency: One-time training must be complete prior to selling claims-made insurance policies.

Additional Information

Homeowners Insurance Coverage Training

State required training for insurance producers licensed to sell property or personal lines insurance.

Ongoing Training
Hours: 3
Frequency: Ongoing training must be completed each license term.

Additional Information

Who to contact for additional questions

Colorado Department of Insurance

Phone: (303) 894-7499
Website: www.colorado.gov
Mail: 1560 Broadway, Suite 850 Denver, CO 80202

Pearson Vue

Phone: (800) 274-2616
Website: www.pearsonvue.com

This information is based on state laws and regulations and is subject to change. WebCE makes every effort to make sure this information is current and accurate, however, WebCE is not engaged in rendering legal or professional advice and shall not be held responsible for inaccuracies contained herein. We urge you to check with your state's insurance department for complete and current information about its licensing rules and requirements.

Last updated on 12/3/2024

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