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How to get an insurance license in Alaska. P&C: 0 pre-licensing hours. L&H: 0 hours. Government fees: $478 for both lines. 2 years renewal cycle. Verified 2026-03-22. Data verified 2026-03-22. Source: LicenseMap (getlicensemap.com).
Insurance Agent
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Not required
P&C Education
Not required
L&H Education
2 years
Renewal Cycle
$478
Gov. Fees (Both)
Insurance Producer
Alaska licenses insurance producers by individual lines of authority with separate exams for Life, Accident & Health, Property, and Casualty. Personal Lines is also available as a combined line. Effective January 2026, Alaska updated the Health line description to 'Accident & Health or Sickness'.
Other Available Lines of Authority
No pre-licensing education required
Not required. Exam prep optional.
Alaska Property and Casualty Exams (separate)
Administered by Pearson VUE
210
Questions
70%
Passing Score
135 minutes per exam
Time Limit
$89 per exam ($178 total for both Property and Casualty)
Exam Fee
Separate Property and Casualty exams. Each exam: 105 questions (90 scored, 15 pretest), 2 hours 15 minutes, $89. Must score 70% or higher. Both in-person and remote (OnVUE) testing available through Pearson VUE.
No pre-licensing education required
Not required. Exam prep optional.
Alaska Life and Accident & Health Exams (separate)
Administered by Pearson VUE
210
Questions
70%
Passing Score
135 minutes per exam
Time Limit
$89 per exam ($178 total for both Life and Accident & Health)
Exam Fee
Separate Life and Accident & Health exams. Each exam: 105 questions (90 scored, 15 pretest), 2 hours 15 minutes, $89. Must score 70% or higher.
Minimum Age
18 years old
Education
No formal education requirement specified beyond passing the licensing exam
Residency
Must provide proof of residency within Alaska for a resident license. Non-resident licenses available through NIPR.
Background Check
State and national criminal background check required. Applicants must submit an FBI FD 258 fingerprint card to the Alaska Division of Insurance. Fingerprinting is only required if the applicant does not hold an active insurance license.
Fingerprinting
Required
Citizenship
US citizen or authorized to work in the US
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Application Fee Application fee submitted through NIPR. Plus $5.60 NIPR transaction fee. | $75 |
P&C Exam Fee Two separate exams required: Property ($89) + Casualty ($89) = $178 total | $178 |
L&H Exam Fee Two separate exams required: Life ($89) + Accident & Health ($89) = $178 total | $178 |
Fingerprinting Fee Fingerprint fee reduced from $48.25 to $47.00 effective January 1, 2025 | $47 |
Total Gov. Fees (Single Line) Application ($75) + two exams for one line ($178) + fingerprint ($47) = $300. Does not include NIPR transaction fee ($5.60). | $300 |
Total Gov. Fees (Both Lines) Application ($75) + P&C exams ($178) + L&H exams ($178) + fingerprint ($47) = $478. Does not include NIPR transaction fee ($5.60). | $478 |
Pre-Licensing Course Cost: $0 (not required)(per line)
Pre-licensing education is not required. Voluntary study courses typically cost $150-$400 per line.
Register and schedule your Property exam through Pearson VUE (pearsonvue.com). Pay the $89 exam fee.
Pass the Property exam with a score of 70% or higher.
Register and schedule your Casualty exam through Pearson VUE. Pay the $89 exam fee.
Pass the Casualty exam with a score of 70% or higher.
Submit FBI FD 258 fingerprint card to the Alaska Division of Insurance. Pay the $47 fingerprint fee.
Submit your license application through NIPR (nipr.com) with the $75 application fee plus $5.60 transaction fee.
Receive your license from the Alaska Division of Insurance.
Register and schedule your Life exam through Pearson VUE (pearsonvue.com). Pay the $89 exam fee.
Pass the Life exam with a score of 70% or higher.
Register and schedule your Accident & Health exam through Pearson VUE. Pay the $89 exam fee.
Pass the Accident & Health exam with a score of 70% or higher.
Submit FBI FD 258 fingerprint card to the Alaska Division of Insurance. Pay the $47 fingerprint fee.
Submit your license application through NIPR (nipr.com) with the $75 application fee plus $5.60 transaction fee.
Receive your license from the Alaska Division of Insurance.
Important: A license alone does not allow you to sell insurance
After obtaining your license, you must be appointed by at least one insurance company to sell their products.
Appointment fee: Paid by carrier
Non-resident licenses available through NIPR. Non-resident applicants must hold a valid resident license in their home state.
Additional requirements: Non-resident applicants must submit application through NIPR with home state license in good standing
Renewal Cycle
2 years
Renewal Fee
$75
CE Required
24 hours per cycle
Ethics Hours
3 hours (included in CE total)
24 hours of CE every 2 years, including 3 hours of ethics coursework. CE must be completed before submitting renewal application.
Regulatory Board
Unique to Alaska: Alaska is one of the most expensive states for insurance producer licensing. At $89 per exam (with separate exams required per line) and a $75 application/renewal fee, the total costs add up quickly. Alaska uniquely uses mail-in FBI FD 258 fingerprint cards rather than electronic Livescan, which can slow the process. The renewal fee of $75 is per line of authority, unlike most states that charge a flat renewal fee.
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How this state compares to 50 others for this profession
Timeline
#1 of 51
Salary
#39 of 51
Processing
#1 of 51
Based on May 2024 Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data for Insurance Sales Agents (SOC 41-3021)
Entry Level
$47,820
25th percentile
Median
$54,720
-9% vs. national avg ($60,370)Experienced
$70,930
75th percentile
Wage Distribution (Annual)
490 employed in this state
Note: Insurance agent compensation is heavily commission-based. BLS OEWS data may not fully reflect total earnings including commissions and bonuses.
Source: BLS OEWS – Insurance Sales Agents (May 2024)
National employment projections for 2024-2034
Projected Growth
+4.7%
Average GrowthNew Jobs
+26,200
over 10 years
Annual Openings
41,200
per year (avg.)
555,200 currently employed nationwide (2024)
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034 (September 2025)
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Insurance Agent
Pre-licensing education + state exam
$54,720
Adjuster licensing + claims experience
$86,490
Salary data from BLS OEWS May 2024 for this state. Career paths represent common advancement routes — actual progression may vary. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Outlook Handbook
Government fees and exam costs to obtain your initial license
Note: These are government licensing fees only. Education/training program costs (tuition, books, etc.) are not included as they vary widely by institution.
Estimated total: 4–10 weeks
Timeline estimated from licensing requirements on this page.
1–4 weeks
Estimated processing time
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