Wisconsin Pre-License Insurance Exam Prep Requirements

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Wisconsin Insurance Exam Prep & Licensing Requirements

Wisconsin Insurance Exam Prep Provider Number: 10015139

Student Handbook

License Application

Exam Outline

Exam Registration

What are the Insurance Exam Prep education requirements for Wisconsin?

Individuals must complete a pre-licensing course of study for the lines of authority desired before taking any examination. The pre-licensing course must consist of 20 hours per line of authority on the general principles of insurance for that line of authority. The lines of authority requiring a pre-licensing course are as follows:

Life – 20 hours
Accident & Health or Sickness – 20 hours
Property – 20 hours
Casualty – 20 hours
Personal Lines – 20 hours

How to get an insurance license in Wisconsin

Meet the general eligibility criteria
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Be a resident of or have principal place of business in Wisconsin

Complete required prelicensing education
- Prepare for the Wisconsin State Exam by completing a pre-licensing course of study.
- To satisfy the requirements for your course, you will need to pass a closed-book monitored Exam Prep Course Certification Exam with a 70% or greater.
- When making a licensing exam reservation, applicants will be required to present your Certificate of Completion at your licensing exam. After passing the Exam Prep Course Certification Exam, you will be able to download a PDF Certificate of Completion.

Submit fingerprints
- All first-time individual resident producer and adjuster applicants must be fingerprinted in order to become licensed
- You may make a fingerprinting appointment with Fieldprint at www.fieldprintwisconsin.com. At the time of registration, you will need to enter the Fieldprint code (not case sensitive): FPWIOCIINSURANCE

Register and pass state licensing exam
- Make an exam reservation at psiexams.com or by calling (800) 733-9267.
- Bring two forms of current signature identification (a valid driver’s license, non-driver ID, passport, military ID, or employee ID card, credit card) and your WebCE Certificate of Completion.
Before making an exam reservation applicants should thoroughly review the State of Wisconsin Licensing Candidate Handbook by clicking on the Student Handbook button above.

Apply for a License
- After 48-72 hours upon passing your licensing exam and submitting fingerprints, complete the insurance license application online at www.nipr.com.

What are the WebCE Wisconsin Insurance Exam Prep course requirements?

Per Wisconsin 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 should pass the closed-book monitored final 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. Monitors 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 monitor 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin Insurance Exam Prep course completions?

Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance no longer requires Prelicense course completions to be reported to the state.

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

Online PDF certificates of completion are available to print immediately after the final exam is passed. You must present a certificate of completion of the required prelicensing education to the test center in order to test. Failure to do so will cause you to be turned away and your fee will be forfeited. Pre-licensing course certificates are valid for one year from date of completion.

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

New or current residents who are applying or reapplying for a resident license less than 12 months following license cancellation are exempt from pre-licensing education and examination requirements.

Apply online
Register and submit fingerprints

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

Nonresident license candidates may obtain a Wisconsin agent license, without having to complete the pre-license education requirement or take a license examination, as long as they are currently licensed as a resident and in good standing in their home state.

Apply online

Are there any Wisconsin 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 products.

Additional Information

Long-Term Care Training

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

Initial Training
Hours: 8
Frequency: One-time training must be complete prior to selling LTC products.

Ongoing Training
Hours: 4
Frequency: Ongoing training must be completed every 24-month period following the completion of the initial training.

Additional Information

Life Settlement Training

State required training for individuals applying for a Life Settlement Broker license.

Initial Training
Hours: 8
Frequency: One-time training must be complete prior to applying for license. *Satisfaction of the training requirements in another state that are substantially similar to the requirements of Wisconsin will be deemed to satisfy Wisconsin's requirement. To be considered substantial the course would have to be approved for at least the minimum number of credit hours and include the topics outlined in Wisconsin statute.

Ongoing Training
Hours: 4
Frequency: Ongoing training must be completed every 24-month period following the completion of the initial training. Training must be completed at a rate no less than 2 hours each 12 months of each compliance period. (WebCE does not currently have any courses to meet this 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

Who to contact for additional questions

Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance

Phone: (800) 236-8517
Website: www.oci.wi.gov
Mail: 125 South Webster Street Madison, Wisconsin 53703-3474

PSI Services LLC

Phone: 1-800-733-9267
Website: www.psiexams.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 11/14/2024

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