Connecticut Insurance Licensing State Requirements
On this page, you will find all of the state-specific information for insurance licensing in the state of Connecticut. This information pertains to resident license applicants. For additional information for resident licensing, or for nonresident license information, please refer to the Connecticut Department of Insurance website at https://portal.ct.gov/cid. Information is subject to change, and we will do our very best to make the process of completing your licensing education requirements as simple as possible.
Connecticut Insurance Department
153 Market St.
Hartford, CT 06103, PO Box 816
Hartford, CT 06142-0816
Phone: 860-297-3845
Fax: 860-297-3978
Website: http://www.ct.gov/cid
Email: cid.licensing@ct.gov
How to Get Your Connecticut Insurance License
1. Complete an Insurance Prelicensing Course
Connecticut requires those seeking an insurance license to complete prelicensing before taking the state licensing exam. Prelicensing courses with Kaplan give you the best chance to pass—our pass rates are among the highest in the industry.
Prelicensing Education Hour Requirements
- Life: 20 Hours
- Accident & Health: 20 Hours
- Life/Accident & Health: 40 Hours
- Property (for Public Adjusters): 20 Hours
- Casualty: 20 Hours
- Property/Casualty: 40 Hours
- Personal Lines: 20 Hours
- Adjuster: No Prelicensing Education Requirement
Acceptable Methods of Education
- Classroom
- Self-study
- Online
Prelicensing Education Exemptions
- Life: For any applicant who has been awarded the professional designation of CEBS, ChFC®, CIC, CFP®, CLU®, FLMI and/or LUTCF and provides a current Letter of Designation.
- Accident/Health: For any applicant who has been awarded the professional designation of CEBS, CLU®, HIA, REBC and/or RHU and provides a current Letter of Designation.
- Property, Casualty and Personal Lines: For any applicant who has been awarded the professional designation of AAI, ARM, CIC and/or CPCU® and provides a current Letter of Designation.
2. Pass Your Connecticut Licensing Exam
After completing your required prelicensing course, you must pass a state licensing exam. Kaplan’s prelicensing content is based directly on the Connecticut licensing exams, so you will be prepared to pass the first time.
Exam Provider: Pearson VUE
For exam information and for scheduling, go to the Pearson VUE website: https://home.pearsonvue.com/ct/insurance
Phone Number: 866-407-2057
3. Apply for a Connecticut Insurance License
Once you have passed your state licensing exam, you are ready to apply for an insurance license.
For Information, Rules, and Requirements, an FAQ, and to apply, please go to the NIPR website: https://nipr.com/licensing-center/state-requirements/connecticut-resident-licensing-individual
4. Plan to Complete Required Insurance Continuing Education (CE) Credits
Every insurance producer must adhere to their home state’s CE requirements. Stay on top of your CE and ahead of the competition with 365 days of unlimited course access when you enroll in a CE library with Kaplan. Connecticut does not require Adjusters to complete insurance continuing education.
Learn how to renew a Connecticut insurance license by clicking here.
Notice
This information is based on state laws and regulations and is subject to change. Kaplan Financial Education makes every effort to ensure this information is current and accurate. However, Kaplan Financial Education is not engaged in rendering legal or professional advice and shall not be held responsible for inaccuracies contained herein.