How to Get Your Insurance License in Illinois

To sell insurance in Illinois, you need to get licensed, which happens at the state level. Although people who sell insurance are sometimes known in casual conversation as “agents,” “brokers” or “salespeople,” they are all known as “producers” for licensing purposes. There are four steps to becoming a licensed insurance producer in Illinois.

4 Steps to Becoming an Illinois Insurance Agent

Step 1: Meet the Age Requirement

Licensing candidates must be at least 18 years old.

Step 2: Complete Pre-Licensing Education

You must complete 20 hours of pre-licensing education for each major type of insurance that you wish to sell. In general, these types, known as “lines of authority,” are property, casualty, life, and accident/health.

Step 3: Take the State Exam

Licensing candidates must take (and pass) a state insurance licensing exam for each desired line of authority.

Prepare for the state exams with confidence. Our pre-licensing program will help you pass the exams the first time so you can get on with a new career quickly.

Information about the state exam(s) can be found in the Pearson VUE Candidate Handbook & Outline.

Step 4: Apply Online for Your License

After passing the state licensing exam(s), you must wait five days. At that time, you will be able to apply for your license online at www.nipr.com. Directions to help you with the online application process are available from the Illinois Department of Insurance.

• You Enjoy Helping People. You will be a valuable resource by helping clients match their needs to a policy that will protect them from financial loss.
• Unlimited Earnings Potential. Whether it’s solely commission or a combination of commission and salary, the amount you earn is typically based on how much you sell.