Alyssa Lane
Passing the Florida insurance exam is a requirement for anyone who wants to become a licensed insurance agent in the state of Florida. The exam is administered by Pearson VUE, and candidates can register and book their examinations through the Pearson VUE website. The exam can be taken online or in person at various testing centers across the state. To pass the exam, candidates need a score of 70% or above, and they have a limit of five attempts within a one-year period. This exam requires preparation and dedication, as well as a thorough understanding of the subject matter, including federal insurance product knowledge, state-specific regulations, and state insurance laws.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Exam Type | Florida Insurance License State Exam |
| Exam Provider | Pearson VUE |
| Exam Format | Multiple Choice |
| Number of Questions | 100 |
| Number of Scored Questions | 85 |
| Passing Score | 70% |
| Passing Score Validity | 1 year |
| Number of Examination Attempts | 5 |
| Exam Fee | $44 |
| Exam Registration | Call 1-888-274-2020 or visit PearsonVUE.com |
| Exam Preparation | Pre-licensing course, practice exams, quizzes |
| ID Requirements | Government-issued ID with photo and valid signature |
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What You'll Learn
Exam registration and scheduling
The State of Florida uses Pearson VUE to administer its insurance agent licensing. This means you can register and book all of your licensing examinations through the Pearson VUE website or by calling 1-888-274-2020. The exam fee is $44 for each attempt. You can schedule your Florida insurance exam at any time, and you do not need to have completed a pre-licensing course before scheduling the test. However, it is recommended that you take the state exam 5–10 days after completing your course.
When registering, it is important that you use your legal name as it appears on your government-issued ID. Your personal information must be correct, as it will appear on the documentation provided to you after you have completed the exam, as well as on any reports to your licensing agency.
The Florida Insurance exams are offered at locations throughout the state, including several testing locations in Southwest Florida, such as Fort Myers, Naples, Port Charlotte, and Immokalee. You can make your reservation online or by contacting the call center. Appointments may be made up to one calendar day prior to the day you wish to test, subject to availability.
If you are an active-duty military personnel, the spouse of active-duty personnel, a federal contractor, or a civilian working on base, you can schedule your exams at various domestic and international military sites.
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Study materials and preparation
The Florida Department of Financial Services/Division of Insurance requires candidates to take and pass a pre-licensing course to become licensed. The course will provide strategic learning and knowledge of the exam material, which will help you pass your license exam. The official study manual for the exam can be obtained from the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors-Florida (NAIFA-Florida). The manual is also available in Spanish.
The exam topics are covered in the course, and you can also find them on the Florida Department of Financial Services (FLDFS) website or with the exam provider, Pearson Vue. The exam will test your federal insurance product and agent knowledge, as well as Florida-specific insurance regulations and laws that you need to know to operate as an insurance agent.
Over 81% of candidates preparing for the Florida insurance exam use Kaplan’s online courses, which have a 93% pass rate. ExamFX also offers a prelicensing course that has been approved by the Department of Insurance. Once you have completed the course, you will be issued a certificate of completion that is valid for four years.
Practice exams are valuable tools for exam preparation. They can help you become familiar with the exam format and identify challenging topics. You can take practice quizzes and exams as many times as you like. After taking them, carefully review the questions you answered incorrectly, understand why you got them wrong, and work on strengthening these areas.
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Exam format and question types
The Florida Insurance exam is made up of bullet-point questions and includes both general and state-specific material. The general questions test your federal insurance product and agent knowledge, while the state-specific questions cover Florida insurance regulations and laws that you need to know to operate as an insurance agent.
The exam is multiple-choice and can be taken online or in person at a Pearson VUE testing centre. There are 100 questions in total, 85 of which are scored, and 15 are "pretest" or unscored. You must get 60 questions correct (70% overall) to pass. You will have 2 hours to complete the exam.
The exam fee is $44 per attempt, and you are limited to five attempts in a year. A passing score is valid for one year from the passing date. If you do not complete the licensing process within that time, you will need to retake the exam.
To prepare for the exam, you can take practice quizzes and exams, which can help you become familiar with the format and identify challenging topics. It is also important to focus on understanding the fundamental concepts of life and health insurance, including policy types, provisions, and state regulations.
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ID and other requirements
To pass the Florida Insurance exam, you must meet certain ID and other requirements. Here is a detailed breakdown of these requirements:
ID Requirements:
- You must present one current, unexpired form of identification that is government-issued and contains your legal name as it appears on your exam registration. Acceptable forms of ID include a driver's license, passport, military ID, or employee ID card.
- If your ID has an embedded signature that is not visible (such as a microchip) or is difficult to read, you must present another form of acceptable identification that contains a clear signature.
- The name on your ID must match exactly with the name on your exam registration and other documentation. Any discrepancies may delay the licensing process.
Other Requirements:
- You must have completed a pre-licensing course of study for the lines of authority desired before taking the exam. This course must be approved by the Department of Insurance.
- Fingerprinting is generally required for all candidates and can be completed before the exam.
- You will need to provide your Social Security Number, which is mandatory for the exam, as per the Welfare Reform Act.
- A physical street address is required, and a PO box is not acceptable.
- You must register and book your exam through Pearson VUE, either online or by calling their customer service.
- The exam fee must be paid at the time of reservation, and appointments can be made up to one calendar day in advance.
- You should arrive at the test centre 30 minutes before the exam for check-in.
- No personal items, such as purses, study materials, or electronic devices, are allowed in the testing area.
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Maintaining your license
Maintaining your Florida insurance license requires you to be aware of your continuing education requirements. Most licenses must be maintained by completing a certain number of credit hours of continuing education each licensing period.
The Florida Statutes require candidates applying for a General Lines agent license to complete 200 hours of coursework in property, casualty, surety, health, and marine insurance, including 3 hours of ethics education.
The 2-40 Florida Health Agent License exam, for example, consists of 100 questions, 85 of which are scored, and you must answer 60 correctly to pass. This exam has a time limit of 2 hours.
The Florida Insurance exams are offered at locations throughout the state, including testing locations in Southwest Florida, such as Fort Myers, Naples, Port Charlotte, and Immokalee.
To maintain your license, you must be aware of the specific requirements for your particular license and complete the necessary continuing education requirements.
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Frequently asked questions
You can register for the exam by calling 1-888-274-2020 or visiting PearsonVUE.com. The exam fee is $44 for each attempt.
The passing score for the Florida Insurance Exam is 70%. This is calculated by dividing the number of questions answered correctly by the total number of questions.
You must present one current unexpired ID. The name on the ID must exactly match the name on the exam registration. The ID must be government-issued (e.g. driver's license, passport, military ID) in English, with a photo and a valid signature.
You can prepare for the exam by taking a pre-licensing course, studying the official study manual, and practicing with exam simulators and chapter quizzes. It is also important to focus on understanding the fundamental concepts of insurance, including policy types, provisions, and state regulations.
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