Indiana Insurance Licensing State Requirements
On this page, you will find all of the state-specific information for insurance licensing in the state of Indiana. This information pertains to resident license applicants. For additional information for resident licensing, or for nonresident license information, please refer to the Indiana Department of Insurance website at https://www.in.gov/idoi/. 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.
Indiana Department of Insurance
Producer and Agency Licensing
311 West Washington Street, Suite 300
Indianapolis, IN, 46204
Phone: (317) 232-2389
Website: http://www.in.gov/idoi
Email: doi@state.in.us
How to Get Your Indiana Insurance License
- Complete the required Prelicensing Education Course. Approved courses may be viewed online at www.sircon.com/Indiana by selecting “Look up education courses/credits” and doing an “Approved Courses Inquiry.” Neither the Indiana Department of Insurance (IDOI) nor Pearson VUE endorses any particular prelicensing education course or study materials.
- Make an exam reservation and pay the exam fee. Make a reservation online at https://www.pearsonvue.com/us/en/in/insurance.html or by phone with Pearson VUE for the examination.
- Go to the test center and pass the exam. Go to the test center on the day of the examination, bringing along all required materials (see below). A score report will be provided at the end of the exam providing either a Pass or Fail score.
- Apply for a license. After passing the examination, apply for your license online at www.sircon.com/indiana or www.nipr.com. For complete licensing procedures, visit the IDOI’s website at https://www.in.gov/idoi/2446.htm.
1. Complete an Insurance Indiana Prelicensing Course
Indiana 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 & Health: 40 Hours
- Life: 20 Hours
- Health: 20 Hours
- Personal & Commercial Property and Casualty: 40 Hours
- Personal Lines Property and Casualty: 20 Hours
- Adjuster: 40 hours
- Public Adjuster: No Prelicensing Education Required, IDOI Certificate of Test Eligibility Required
Acceptable Methods of Education
- Classroom
- Self-study
- Online
Online Course Requirements
Time Tracking - Your online study time is required to be tracked. To successfully complete your course, you must complete the required number of hours studying in the Course Contents Units of the online course. Your online course tracker will display in the upper right-hand corner of the page for your reference
Prelicensing Education Exemptions
Applicants may be exempt from prelicensing education requirements if they hold at least one of the following designations or certifications: CLU®, CFP®, CFC, CPCU®, CIC, AAI
Note: If a waiver is granted, the applicant must take the waiver with them to the test center on the day of the exam.
You must request an approved waiver from the Commissioner in order to be exempt from prelicensing education. To request the waiver, please email the request to agentlicensing@idoi.in.gov along with the following information:
- Your name as it appears on your driver's license;
- The license qualification you are applying for (Life, Accident & Health; Property & Casualty; Personal Lines; Life; or Accident & Health); and
- A photocopy of your designation certificate or degree.
Adjuster License Requirements
Individual: 40-hour adjuster prelicensing course (https://www.in.gov/idoi/files/outline_indpendent-adjusters.pdf)
Independent Adjuster Exam: Schedule online through adjusterpro.com.
Public: Schedule online through pearsonvue.com/in/insurance or by calling 866-895-0496. You must also request certificate to take exam prior to scheduling exam by emailing agentlicensing@idoi.in.gov. Please include name in email as it appears on your driver's license.
2. Pass Your Indiana Licensing Exam
After completing your Indiana required prelicensing course, you must pass a state licensing exam. Kaplan’s Indiana prelicensing content is based directly on the Indiana 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/IN/insurance
Phone Number: 866-895-0496
3. Apply for an Indiana 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/indiana-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.
Learn how to renew an Indiana insurance license by clicking here.