Updated March 4, 2024
TENNESSEE INSURANCE PRELICENSING INFORMATION
Tennessee does not require licensing candidates to complete prelicensing education, however, ExamFX highly recommends that you complete an educational course before attempting to take your state's licensing exam.
WHAT'S IN MY COURSE?
Navigate to ExamFX's home page and select the line of authority you're interested in to learn more about our comprehensive insurance training packages.
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: (optional) Complete an optional prelicensing course that helps prepare you to take and pass your licensing exam.
Step 2: Schedule your exam with your state’s testing provider, Pearson VUE. The fastest way to schedule your exam is to do so online at Pearson Vue. You can also schedule your exam over the phone at (800) 274-4957. Exam fees must be paid at the time of reservation.
To change of cancel your testing appointment, you must contact Pearson VUE at least 48 hours in advance or forfeit the examination fee.
IMPORTANT NOTE: When you register for ExamFX prelicensing courses, schedule your license exam, and/or apply for your license it is important to use the same name that appears on the identification forms you plan to present at the time of your testing appointment.
Step 3: Take and pass your state licensing exam. On the day of your appointment, you must bring with you two valid forms of government issued identification (driver’s license, passport, military I.D., etc.), one of which must contain your photograph. You will not be able to take your exam if these requirements are not met.
Once you have completed your examination you will be made aware of your results. Examination results may take up to three days to appear on the Tennessee Department of Insurance’s website.
Step 4: Tennessee resident producer applicants must be fingerprinted and then consent to having a criminal background check done along with their license application. Fingerprinting requirements should be met after the licensing exam is taken and passed. Candidates must contact IdentoGo at www.identogo.com. Enter the required information: Name, Agency (Department of Commerce and Insurance) and choose type:
TN Public Adjuster – ORI# TN920560Z
TN Navigator/CAC – ORI# TN920783Z
Apply for your license. Tennessee resident applicants must use the online application service at NIPR. Additional licensing application guidance may be accessed on the NIPR website.
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
Tennessee Life-Only Agent Examination
77 Total Questions (68 scored, 9 pretest)
Time Limit: 1 Hour and 45 Minutes
Passing Score: 70%
Train for your test with our Tennessee Life exam prep course.
Tennessee Accident and Health Agent Examination
77 Total Questions (68 scored, 9 pretest)
Time Limit: 1 Hour and 45 Minutes
Passing Score: 70%
Train for your test with our Tennessee Health exam prep course.
Tennessee Property Insurance Examination
77 Total Questions (68 scored, 9 pretest)
Time Limit: 1 Hour and 45 Minutes
Passing Score: 70%
Tennessee Casualty Insurance Examination
77 Total Questions (68 scored, 9 pretest)
Time Limit: 1 Hour and 45 Minutes
Passing Score: 70%
Train for your test with our Tennessee Property and Casualty exam prep course.
Tennessee Personal Lines Insurance Examination
111 Total Questions (100 questions, 11 pretest)
Time Limit: 2 Hours
Passing Score: 70%
Train for your test with our Tennessee Personal Lines exam prep course.
MORE QUESTIONS?
ExamFX recommends that you contact your Department of Insurance or testing center directly.
Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance
Producer Licensing Section
500 James Robertson Parkway
Nashville, TN 37243-1134
Phone: (615) 741-2693 or (888) 416-0868
Website: www.tn.gov/commerce/insurance
For questions about the examination:
Pearson Vue
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (800) 274-4957
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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