Tennessee Insurance Licensing State Requirements

On this page, you will find all of the state-specific information for Insurance Licensing in the state of Tennessee. This information pertains to resident license applicants. For additional information for resident licensing, or for non-resident license information, please refer to the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance website at http://www.state.tn.us/commerce/insurance. 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.

Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance

Insurance Division
Agent Licensing Section
500 James Robertson Parkway
Nashville, TN 37243
Phone: (615) 741-2693 or 888-416-0868
Fax: (615) 532-2862
Website: https://www.tn.gov/commerce/insurance-division.html
Email: ce.agent.licensing@state.tn.us

How to Get Your Tennessee Insurance License

1. Complete an Insurance Exam Prep Course

Although prelicensing education is not required in Tennessee, those looking to earn an insurance license have a significantly higher chance of passing their licensing exam when they complete one of Kaplan’s exam prep courses. Give yourself the best chance to pass before you sit for the state exam.

Adjuster Licensing Requirements

The Designated Home State (DHS) adjuster license is available to individuals who are 1) residents of a state that does not license adjusters, or 2) to individuals that are company adjusters and reside in a state that only licenses independent adjusters and/or public adjusters and want to designate another state as their home state.

The states that qualify under #1 and #2 above are CO, DC, IA, IL, KS, MA, MD, MO, ND, NE, NJ, OH, PA, SD, TN, VA, and WI.

How to get an All-Lines Adjuster Designated Home State license in Florida

Under the Designated Home State concept, many adjusters obtain the Florida 70-20 Non-Resident Designated Home State Adjuster license to become an All-Lines Adjuster in Florida. To qualify for the license, the adjuster must obtain a Florida-approved adjuster designation or pass the Florida All-Lines Adjuster state examination, and complete Florida’s biennial continuing education requirement.

Obtaining the 70-20 license allows company and independent adjusters residing in the states above to adjust claims in Florida, all states that have adjuster reciprocity with Florida, and states that accept the Florida DHS Adjuster license.

The Certified All-Lines Adjuster (CALA) designation is offered by Kaplan pursuant to the authority of Florida Statute §626.221 and with the approval of the Florida Department of Financial Services (DFS). Completion of the CALA designation course allows a prospective licensee to receive their Florida 70-20 license without taking the Florida state licensing exam.

Select the link below to see the requirements for obtaining a Florida 70-20 Designated Home State Adjuster license.

https://www.myfloridacfo.com/division/agents/licensing/agents-and-adjusters

How to get a Property-Casualty Adjuster Designated Home State license in Texas

Some adjusters elect to designate Texas as their Designated Home State and obtain the Texas Designated Home State (DHS) Adjuster license.

Kaplan’s online Property/Casualty Adjuster licensing course contains the actual state licensing exam for the Texas DHS Adjuster license. Therefore, the licensing candidate can satisfy their Texas adjuster prelicensing requirement and pass the Texas P/C Adjuster state licensing exam online through Kaplan without leaving their home or office. Upon completing the Kaplan course and successfully passing the course exam, the adjuster can remotely apply for their Texas P/C Adjuster license using the procedures found on the Texas State Requirements page. This will qualify them to adjust in both their home state and all states that accept the Texas DHS Adjuster license.

Completion Reporting

Kaplan will automatically report your completion of the Certified All-Lines Adjuster (CALA) designation to the Florida DFS in 5-7 business days. An online PDF Certificate of Completion is also available to download and print immediately after the final exam is passed.

2. Pass Your Tennessee Licensing Exam

To earn a Tennessee insurance license, you must first pass a state licensing exam for each desired line of authority. Kaplan’s exam prep content is based directly on the Tennessee 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/TN/insurance

Phone Number: 617-379-0635

3. Apply for a Tennessee 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/tennessee-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 a Tennessee insurance license by clicking here.

Select a Line of Authority and Start Earning Your License Today:

Life & Health

This license qualifies you to explain, sell, and write life and health insurance products in Tennessee.

Shop Packages

Property & Casualty

This license qualifies you to sell products designed to protect from financial issues as a result of damage or injury in Tennessee.

Shop Packages

Personal Lines

This license qualifies you to sell a variety of insurance plans directly to consumers in Tennessee.

Shop Packages

Adjuster

This license qualifies you to investigate and adjust any claim in connection with an insurance policy in Tennessee.

Shop Packages