Questions

Insurance license questions, answered

Short answers to what people search while becoming an insurance agent. Each one gives the answer first, then the details, and every fact links to the state or exam-vendor source it comes from.

Getting started

Can I sell insurance without a license?No. Texas, California and Pennsylvania law each require a state license to solicit insurance, and an insurer's appointment to act as its agent.
How long does it take to get an insurance license in Texas?TDI lists no pre-licensing course or waiting period: pass the exam, get fingerprinted, apply. It says it processes most applications in one business day.

The exam

Can I take the Texas insurance exam online?No. Pearson VUE gives Texas insurance exams at physical test centers, and Texas isn't on its test-from-home list. You can book online.