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How to get an insurance license in Wisconsin. P&C: 0 pre-licensing hours. L&H: 0 hours. Government fees: $346 for both lines. 2 years renewal cycle. Verified 2026-03-22. Data verified 2026-03-22. Source: LicenseMap (getlicensemap.com).
Insurance Agent
Not required
P&C Education
Not required
L&H Education
2 years
Renewal Cycle
$346
Gov. Fees (Both)
Insurance Agent
Wisconsin issues agent licenses with individual lines of authority. Pre-licensing education is NOT required. Separate exams for each line (no combined exams available). Exams administered by Pearson VUE.
Other Available Lines of Authority
No pre-licensing education required
Not required.
Wisconsin Property and Casualty Insurance Exams (separate exams)
Administered by Pearson VUE
200
Questions
70%
Passing Score
2 hours per exam (4 hours total for both Property and Casualty)
Time Limit
$75 per exam ($150 total for Property and Casualty separately)
Exam Fee
Property exam: 100 questions, 2 hours. Casualty exam: 100 questions, 2 hours. Must be taken as SEPARATE exams - no combined P&C exam available. 70% passing score. $75 per exam.
No pre-licensing education required
Not required.
Wisconsin Life and Accident & Health Insurance Exams (separate exams)
Administered by Pearson VUE
200
Questions
70%
Passing Score
2 hours per exam (4 hours total for both Life and A&H)
Time Limit
$75 per exam ($150 total for Life and Accident & Health separately)
Exam Fee
Life exam: 100 questions, 2 hours. Accident & Health exam: 100 questions, 2 hours. Must be taken SEPARATELY. 70% passing score. $75 per exam.
Minimum Age
18 years old
Education
No pre-licensing education requirement
Residency
Must apply as resident agent if domiciled in Wisconsin
Background Check
Fingerprint-based background check required through Fieldprint Wisconsin.
Fingerprinting
Not required
Citizenship
Must have SSN or FEIN
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Application Fee Application fee via NIPR plus ~$5.60 transaction fee. One of the lowest application fees in the country. | $75 |
P&C Exam Fee $75 per exam x 2 (Property + Casualty separately). No combined P&C exam available. | $150 |
L&H Exam Fee $75 per exam x 2 (Life + Accident & Health separately). No combined L&H exam available. | $150 |
Fingerprinting Fee Fieldprint Wisconsin fingerprint-based background check fee | $36 |
Total Gov. Fees (Single Line) $10 application + $75 single-line exam + $36 fingerprinting | $121 |
Total Gov. Fees (Both Lines) $10 application + $150 P&C exams (2x$75) + $150 L&H exams (2x$75) + $36 fingerprinting | $346 |
Pre-Licensing Course Cost: $0 (not required)(per line)
Wisconsin does not require pre-licensing education. Optional exam prep courses typically cost $139-$500 per line. NOT a government fee.
Study for the Property and Casualty exams (pre-licensing education not required but exam prep recommended)
Schedule and pass the Property exam with Pearson VUE ($75)
Schedule and pass the Casualty exam with Pearson VUE ($75)
Complete fingerprinting through Fieldprint Wisconsin ($36)
Apply for license through NIPR and pay $10 application fee
Receive license and obtain carrier appointments to begin selling
Study for the Life and Accident & Health exams (pre-licensing education not required but exam prep recommended)
Schedule and pass the Life exam with Pearson VUE ($75)
Schedule and pass the Accident & Health exam with Pearson VUE ($75)
Complete fingerprinting through Fieldprint Wisconsin (if not already done)
Apply for license through NIPR and pay $10 application fee
Receive license and obtain carrier appointments to begin selling
Important: A license alone does not allow you to sell insurance
After obtaining your agent license, you must be appointed by at least one insurance company to sell their products.
Appointment fee: Paid by carrier
Non-resident licensing available through NIPR. Non-resident fee is $70.
Additional requirements: Must hold valid resident license in home state
Renewal Cycle
2 years
Renewal Fee
$35 (resident) / $70 (non-resident)
CE Required
24 hours per cycle
Ethics Hours
3 hours (included in CE total)
24 credits of CE per biennial renewal cycle, including 3 credits of ethics training. Must be completed before license expiration date.
Regulatory Board
Unique to Wisconsin: Wisconsin is distinctive in requiring separate exams for each line of authority with NO combined exam option, resulting in one of the highest total exam costs ($300 for all 4 exams at $75 each). Despite this, the $10 application fee is among the lowest in the nation. Pre-licensing education is not required.
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How this state compares to 50 others for this profession
Timeline
#1 of 51
Salary
#8 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
$55,970
25th percentile
Median
$70,650
+17% vs. national avg ($60,370)Experienced
$97,690
75th percentile
Wage Distribution (Annual)
7,920 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
$70,650
Pre-licensing education + state exam
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Insurance Agent
Pre-licensing education + state exam
$70,650
Adjuster licensing + claims experience
$76,660
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.
Source: Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) — Licensing Requirements
Estimated total: 4–10 weeks
Timeline estimated from licensing requirements on this page.
Source: Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) — Licensing Requirements
1–4 weeks
Estimated processing time
Source: Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) — Licensing Requirements
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