How To Obtain a New Hampshire Insurance Producer License
The state of New Hampshire has no formal pre-licensing education requirement however it is recommended as the prelicensing course is designed to prepare candidates for the State Licensing Examination.
1. Complete the Pre-Licensing Course.
- Life Only
- Accident & Health Only
- Life, Accident & Health
- Casualty Insurance
- Property Insurance
- Property and Casualty
- Personal lines
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 must be successfully passed with a minimum score of 70% before moving onto the next chapter.
2. Schedule the New Hampshire State Examination.
- Registration must be completed online on PROMETRIC website: https://www.prometric.com/newhampshire/insurance
- Single line exam fee $50
- Combined exams fee $65
Online Proctored Exams:
- You must check the compatibility of your computer before registering for the exam. https://rpcandidate.prometric.com/
- If your computer is not compatible with the online software, you will need to schedule your examination at the Prometric test center.
Limitation on Repeat Examinations:
- There are no limits on exam retakes.
3. Pass the State Exam
- Be sure to take advantage of XCEL’s 3-Part training program, including Part 2 (Prep Review Course) and Part 3 (Exam Simulator). These are the two sections we hear from students value the most during the exam waiting period.
- Prep Review Course: This part of the training scales down content to focus solely on the most important material with weighted sections identical to 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 one form of identification bearing your signature, which must be a valid government issued photo id.
4. Apply for your License
- AFTER you pass the exam, you must complete your license and fingerprints at PROMETRIC.
- Submit license application online through www.nipr.com using the kiosks at the Prometric test center.
- Application fee $210 plus processing fee
- If you answer “Yes” to a background question on the application, submit your written statement accompanied by corresponding court documents (printouts from a court’s web site are not acceptable) as part of your NIPR electronic license application using the Attachments Warehouse
- If you need to submit other additional documents as part of your NIPR electronic license application, use the Attachments Warehouse.
- NIPR verifies exams prior to allowing submission of an application.
Prometric Exam Outlines
DESCRIPTION | Question Count | % of Exam Questions | ||||
Life | Health | L&H | Life | Health | L&H | |
Life Insurance | ||||||
Insurance Regulation | 12 | 16 | 11 | 12% | 16% | 7% |
General Insurance | 8 | 13 | 9 | 8% | 13% | 6% |
Life Insurance Basics | 17 | 0 | 15 | 17% | 0% | 10% |
Life Insurance Policies | 10 | 0 | 9 | 10% | 0% | 6% |
Life Insurance Policy Provisions, Options and Riders | 20 | 0 | 16 | 20% | 0% | 11% |
Annuities | 18 | 0 | 15 | 18% | 0% | 10% |
Federal Tax Considerations for Life Insurance and Annuities | 13 | 0 | 11 | 13% | 0% | 7% |
Qualified Plans | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2% | 0% | 2% |
Health Insurance | ||||||
Health Insurance Basics | 0 | 12 | 11 | 0% | 12% | 7% |
Individual Health Insurance Policy General Provisions | 0 | 9 | 7 | 0% | 9% | 5% |
Disability Income and Related Insurance | 0 | 9 | 7 | 0% | 9% | 5% |
Medical Plans | 0 | 10 | 9 | 0% | 10% | 6% |
Group Health Insurance | 0 | 10 | 9 | 0% | 10% | 6% |
Dental Insurance | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0% | 2% | 1% |
Insurance for Senior Citizens and Special Needs Individuals | 0 | 13 | 11 | 0% | 13% | 7% |
Federal Tax Considerations for Health Insurance | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0% | 6% | 4% |
Total for all parts | ||||||
Total Scored Questions on Exam | 100 | 100 | 150 | |||
Maximum Time allowed to complete exam in minutes | 120 | 120 | 150 | 120 | 120 | 150 |
Passing Score | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
DESCRIPTION | Question Count | % of Exam Questions | ||||
Casualty | Property | P&C | Casualty | Property | P&C | |
Casualty | Property Insurance | ||||||
Insurance Regulation | 12 | 14 | 20 | 8% | 9% | 13% |
General Insurance | 12 | 18 | 17 | 8% | 12% | 11% |
Casualty Insurance Basics | 26 | 0 | 0 | 17% | 0% | 0% |
Property Insurance Basics | 0 | 32 | 0 | 0% | 21% | 0% |
Property and Casualty Insurance Basics | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0% | 0% | 14% |
Dwelling Policy | 0 | 14 | 6 | 0% | 9% | 4% |
Homeowners Policy | 23 | 29 | 18 | 15% | 19% | 12% |
Auto Insurance | 26 | 0 | 21 | 17% | 0% | 14% |
Commercial Package Policy | 15 | 21 | 15 | 10% | 14% | 10% |
Businessowners Policy | 15 | 17 | 12 | 10% | 11% | 8% |
Workers Compensation Insurance | 15 | 0 | 11 | 10% | 0% | 7% |
Other Coverages and Options | 8 | 8 | 11 | 5% | 5% | 7% |
Total for all parts | ||||||
Total Scored Questions on Exam | 100 | 100 | 150 | |||
Maximum Time allowed to complete exam in minutes | 120 | 120 | 150 | |||
Passing Score | 70 | 70 | 70 |
DESCRIPTION | Question Count | % of Exam Questions |
---|---|---|
Personal Lines Insurance | ||
Insurance Regulation | 12 | 11% |
General Insurance | 12 | 11% |
Property and Casualty Insurance Basics | 16 | 17% |
Dwelling Policy | 10 | 10% |
Homeowners Policy | 22 | 22% |
Auto Insurance | 22 | 22% |
Other Coverages and Options | 6 | 7% |
Total for all parts | ||
Total Scored Questions on Exam | 100 | |
Maximum Time allowed to complete exam in minutes | 120 | |
Passing Score | 70 |
Producer Licensing Checklist:
Task: | Date Completed |
1. Complete prelicensing course | |
2. Register for exam | |
3. Pass exam | |
4. Apply for license |
Governing Agency
Name: New Hampshire Insurance Department License Division
Phone: 603-271-0203
Fax: 603-271-7029
Website: https://www.nh.gov/insurance/
Address: 21 South Fruit Street, Suite 14 Concord, NH 03301
New Hampshire Insurance License Renewal and Compliance Requirements
XCEL Solutions provides this information as a courtesy to licensees subject to insurance continuing education requirements. Although every effort is made to maintain the accuracy of this course, recent changes in laws and procedures may not yet be reflected in the content. All information is subject to change without notice.
License Renewal Timelines
Agents holding a Major Lines license (Property, Casualty, Personal Lines, Accident & Health, Life or Variable Products) are required to renew their license by the last day of their birth month every two years.
- On-going renewal periods are the last day of the agent’s birth month every two (2) years thereafter.
Continuing education requirements must be met before submitting the license renewal application.
Complete Required Continuing Education
Requirements per License
Licensees renewing a Property, Casualty, Personal Lines, Accident & Health, Life or Variable Products license are required to complete 24 hours of approved continuing education, 3 minimal and maximal 10 of which can be approved as ethics, before submitting their renewal application.
Specific Product Training Requirements
The New Hampshire Department of Insurance requires specific training requirements for individual agents selling, soliciting, or negotiating Long-Term Care products (LTC), Flood Insurance products (NFIP), and Annuity products (Annuity). Failing to complete the required training may jeopardize the agent’s authority to sell the related insurance products.
Long-Term Care Training Requirements
- Life or Accident & Health licensees must complete an approved 8-hour Long-term Care course before selling, soliciting, or negotiating long-term care insurance.
- Agents must also complete an approved 4-hour LTC refresher course every renewal period to continue selling, soliciting, or negotiating long-term care insurance.
- The initial and refresher LTC course credits count towards the agent's 24-hour CE requirement.
- Resident agents may complete these training requirements in any state provided the department has approved the course for long-term care credit prior to the agent taking the course.
- Non-resident agents may complete these training requirements in any state.
Annuity Best Interest Training Requirements
Effective February 16, 2024 - Producers who have completed the original four-hour annuity suitability training will have until August 16, 2024, to complete the new one-hour Annuity Best Interest Standards course or complete the 4-hour Annuity Best Interest Training course.
- Life or Variably Annuity licensees must complete an approved one-time 4-hour Annuity Training course before selling, soliciting, or negotiating annuity products.
- Annuity Training course credits count towards the agent's 24-hour CE requirement.
- Resident and non-resident agents may complete these training requirements in any state with laws substantially similar to New Hampshire.
Flood Insurance (NFIP) Training Requirements
- Property and Casualty or Personal Lines licensees must complete an approved one-time 3-hour National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) course by the end of their first renewal period if they plan to sell, solicit, or negotiate Flood insurance.
- The National Flood Insurance Program course credits count towards the agent's 24-hour CE requirement.
Course Requirements
- Licensees can use independent self-study courses to fill all requirements.
- Licensees may take courses in any line of authority.
- Self-study exams are closed book and require a non-proctored exam.
- Duplicate courses completed in the same renewal period are not allowed and cannot be carried over to future renewal cycles.
- Excess credit hours earned in the previous biennial renewal period cannot be carried over to the next reporting period. Any excess is lost.
Reporting to your State
- Students must provide their National Producer Number (NPN) to report on course completion.
- $1.00 per credit hour is required to report course completions to your state.
- Course completions are reported within one business day.
Renew Your License
Resident and nonresident license renewal applications are processed through NIPR. A $150 renewal fee is required. Agents with a continuing education requirement must obtain all required credits prior to their license expiration date. An agent will not be eligible to renew their insurance license(s) until they have satisfied their continuing education requirement.
Helpful Resources
Find your New Hampshire Insurance License Number View your CE transcript Renew your license New Hampshire Department of Insurance - Licensing Division
- https://www.nh.gov
- 603-271-2261
- producerquestions@ins.nh.gov
- 21 South Fruit Street, Suite 14, Concord, NH 03301