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XCEL’s 3-Part Training Program
Pre-licensing Course:
An online self-study course that provides the foundational information and satisfies any applicable state requirements
Prep Review Course:
Scales down content to focus solely on the most important material with weighted chapters identical to the state exam
Exam Simulators:
Extended Access:
Online Flashcards
Over 800+ flashcards to test your knowledge of fundamental terms & help reinforce key topics
Recorded Exam Review Class
Play and pause a recorded version of our 1-day Exam Review class to review critical concepts you must master before taking your exam
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Life and Health
XCEL’s 3-Part Training Program
Pre-licensing Course:
An online self-study course that provides the foundational information and satisfies any applicable state requirements
Prep Review Course:
Scales down content to focus solely on the most important material with weighted chapters identical to the state exam
Exam Simulators:
Extended Access:
Printable Review Notes
Study Calendar
24/7 Interactive Online Learning Access
Study anywhere, anytime, on any device
Wisconsin Health Pre-licensing
Wisconsin Life Pre-licensing
Life and Health
Property and Casualty
Best Value
Premier
Property and Casualty
The ultimate package including everything you need to pass the first time or your money back. Ideal for those looking to maximize their studying with various learning formats.
XCEL’s 3-Part Training Program
Pre-licensing Course:
An online self-study course that provides the foundational information and satisfies any applicable state requirements
Prep Review Course:
Scales down content to focus solely on the most important material with weighted chapters identical to the state exam
Exam Simulators:
Extended Access:
Online Flashcards
Over 800+ flashcards to test your knowledge of fundamental terms & help reinforce key topics
Recorded Exam Review Class
Play and pause a recorded version of our 1-day Exam Review class to review critical concepts you must master before taking your exam
Prepared to Pass Promise
We're so confident in our ability to prepare you to pass your exam on the first try that we will refund you if you purchase our Premier Package and follow our 3-step process. Click here for terms.
Printable Review Notes
Study Calendar
24/7 Interactive Online Learning Access
Study anywhere, anytime, on any device
Standard
Property and Casualty
XCEL’s 3-Part Training Program
Pre-licensing Course:
An online self-study course that provides the foundational information and satisfies any applicable state requirements
Prep Review Course:
Scales down content to focus solely on the most important material with weighted chapters identical to the state exam
Exam Simulators:
Extended Access:
Printable Review Notes
Study Calendar
24/7 Interactive Online Learning Access
Study anywhere, anytime, on any device
Wisconsin State Insurance Licensing Requirements
HOW TO OBTAIN A WISCONSIN INSURANCE PRODUCER LICENSE
Complete the prelicensing course.
- Life Only – 20 hours
- Accident & Health Only – 20 hours
- Casualty Insurance – 20 hours
- Property Insurance – 20 hours
- Personal lines – 20 hours
Course requirements:
- This is a forced progression (locked) state that requires the student to review each lesson and pass each of the chapter quiz before moving onto the next section/chapter.
- Assessments on key topics throughout the course and must be successfully passed with a minimum score of 70% before moving onto the next chapter.
Final Examination:
- The final examination must be monitored by a proctor. The proctor must be a disinterested third party OR currently licensed agent with no family or financial relationship to the student who verifies the student’s identity and processes an affidavit testifying that the student has received no outside assistance with the course or examination.
- The final examination will be unlocked when the proctor confirms your identity via electronic means.
- Your will not be able to review the course content once the final examination has begun.
- The final examination must be completed with a score of at least 70% before the certificate is issued.
- When the final examination is completed, you and the proctor will be required to complete the affidavit.
Certificate Information:
To be eligible for a Certificate of completion, you must follow several steps:
- Completion of the course and final exam with a minimum score of 70%.
- Submit an electronic affidavit acknowledging you were actively engaged in one hundred percent of the course and your participation during the periods of perceived inactivity.
- Upon completion of your Pre-licensing Affidavit, you will receive an email notifying you that you course completion certification is available to be printed directly from your student dashboard.
- Download and Print certificate through the “Transcript” tile on the user dashboard.
- Certificates are valid for 1 year.
- Course completion rosters are reported to the state within two (2) business days.
- Education providers are required to collect and report SSN.
- Roster fee: $20 per line of authority which is collected during enrollment.
Submit your Fingerprints
- The state of Wisconsin requires fingerprinting.
- Schedule a fingerprint reservation online through Fieldprint https://www.fieldprintwisconsin.com/
- Fieldprint Code: FPWIOCIINSURANCE
- Fingerprint Fee: $36
- You must present two (2) forms of current signature identification.
Schedule the Wisconsin State examination.
- Registration must be completed online on PSI website: https://home.psiexams.com/#/home
- Exam fee $75
Online proctored exams:
- You must check the compatibility of your computer before registering for the exam. https://syscheck.bridge.psiexams.com
- If your computer is not compatible with the online software, you will need to schedule your examination at PSI test center.
Limitation on repeat examinations:
- There are no limitations on retaking the exam.
Pass your state exam
- Take advantage of the cram courses (Prep Review and Exam Simulator) within your prelicensing course during the waiting period.
- Prep Review Course: This part of the training features content “boiled down to the essence” of the state exam. Chapters have only a few pages of material, but the content must be mastered to pass. Instructionally designed to teach individuals how to pass, most study effort should be invested here. Chapter exams are substantially larger (50+ questions), providing exposure to the types of questions seen on the state exam.
- Exam Simulator: These special exams are designed to gauge content retention levels. Important: Only take the Exam Simulators after the Prep Review Course has been successfully completed. It ensures these questions will be “fresh in the mind”.
- On the day of testing, you must present a valid government issued photo id and the certificate(s) of completion.
Apply for license
- Apply for your license online through www.nipr.com within 180 days.
- Application fee $10 per line of authority
- If you answer “YES” to any of the questions, you must submit copies of the required documentation directly to the OCI for consideration. The required documentation should be submitted to OCI at the time the electronic or paper application is completed. You can also submit supporting documentation through the NIPR Attachment Warehouse at www.nipr.com or fax to the Agent Licensing Section at (608) 267-9451 or via email to ociagentlicensing@wisconsin.gov
PSI Exam Outlines
DESCRIPTION | Question Count | % of Exam Questions | ||
Life | Health | Life | Health | |
Life Insurance | ||||
Insurance Regulation | 35 | 35 | 35% | 35% |
General Insurance | 10 | 10 | 10% | 10% |
Life Insurance Basics | 10 | 0 | 10% | 0% |
Life Insurance Policies | 12 | 0 | 12% | 0% |
Life Insurance Policy Provisions, Options and Riders | 14 | 0 | 14% | 0% |
Annuities | 10 | 0 | 10% | 0% |
Federal Tax Considerations for Life Insurance and Annuities | 5 | 0 | 5% | 0% |
Qualified Plans | 4 | 0 | 4% | 0% |
Health Insurance | ||||
Health Insurance Basics | 0 | 8 | 0% | 8% |
Disability Income and Related Insurance | 0 | 8 | 0% | 8% |
Medical Plans | 0 | 8 | 0% | 8% |
Group Accident and Health Insurance | 0 | 8 | 0% | 8% |
Dental Insurance | 0 | 4 | 0% | 4% |
Medicare | 0 | 8 | 0% | 8% |
Long-Term Care Insurance | 0 | 8 | 0% | 8% |
Federal Tax Considerations for Health Insurance | 0 | 3 | 0% | 3% |
Total for all parts | ||||
Total Scored Questions on Exam | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
Maximum Time allowed to complete exam in minutes | 120 | 120 | 105 | 105 |
Passing Score | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
DESCRIPTION | Question Count | % of Exam Questions | ||
Casualty | Property | Casualty | Property | |
Casualty Insurance | . | |||
Insurance Regulation | 35 | 35 | 35% | 35% |
General Insurance | 8 | 8 | 8% | 8% |
Casualty Insurance Basics | 13 | 0 | 13% | 0% |
Auto Insurance | 14 | 0 | 14% | 0% |
Commercial Package Policy | 10 | 0 | 10% | 0% |
Businessowners Policy | 10 | 0 | 10% | 0% |
Worker’s Compensation | 5 | 0 | 5% | 0% |
Other Coverages and Options | 5 | 0 | 5% | 0% |
Property Insurance | ||||
Property Insurance Basics | 0 | 13 | 0% | 13% |
Dwelling Policy | 0 | 4 | 0% | 4% |
Homeowners Policy | 0 | 18 | 0% | 18% |
Commercial Package Policy | 0 | 9 | 0% | 9% |
Businessowners Policy | 0 | 9 | 0% | 9% |
Other Coverages and Options | 0 | 4 | 0% | 4% |
Total for all parts | ||||
Total Scored Questions on Exam | 100 | 100 | 80 | 80 |
Maximum Time allowed to complete exam in minutes | 120 | 120 | 105 | 105 |
Passing Score | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
Producer Licensing Checklist:
Task: | Date Completed |
1. Complete prelicensing course | |
2. Submit fingerprints | |
3. Register for Exam | |
4. Pass exam | |
5. Apply for license |
Governing Agency
Name: Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
Phone: 608-266-8699
Website: https://oci.wi.gov
Address: PO Box 7872 Madison, WI 53707-7872
Working as an Insurance Agent
Property and Casualty Insurance Agents
What can you expect working as an agent? Property and casualty insurance agents work with clients to help secure policies that protect people and businesses from financial loss.
For individuals many of these events include automobile accidents, fire, theft. For businesses these events can include the same as individuals but can also include workers’ compensation claims, product liability claims, or medical malpractice claims.
Life Insurance Agents
What can you expect from working as an Insurance agent? Life insurance agents work with clients to help secure policies that pay beneficiaries when a policyholder passes away. Life insurance agents also can help people prepare for retirement by offering certain types of annuities.
Health and long-term care insurance agents work with clients to help secure policies that cover the costs of medical care and assisted-living services. They also can help clients secure dental insurance and disability insurance.
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