What Are The Prelicensing Examination Requirements?

Each applicant for license as agent, broker, solicitor or adjuster shall, prior to the issuance of any such license, personally take and pass to the satisfaction of the examining authority, an examination given as a test of qualifications and competence, but this requirement shall not apply to:

Applicants for limited licenses under RCW 48.17.190, at the discretion of the commissioner
Applicants who were licensed as residents in this state within the last two years under a license requiring qualifications similar to qualifications required by the license applied for, or who have successfully completed a course of study recognized as a mark of distinction by the insurance industry and who are deemed by the Commissioner to be fully qualified and competent.
Applicants for license as a nonresident agent, broker or adjuster, who are duly licensed in their state of residence and who are deemed by the Commissioner to be fully qualified and competent for a similar license in this state.
Applicants for an agent's license covering the same types of insurance as a solicitor's license they currently hold or held within the last two years.
Applicants for an adjuster's license who for a period of one year (a portion of which was in the year preceding the date of application), have been fulltime salaried employees of an insurer or a general agent, adjusting, investigating, or reporting claims arising under insurance contracts.

Applicants who were licensed as an insurance broker by this state prior to June 8, 1967, who are otherwise qualified to be a licensed insurance broker, shall be entitled to renew their broker's license by payment of the applicable fee for such a broker's license as authorized by RCW 48.17.110(2), without taking any additional examinations.

Other Washington Insurance FAQs

Q: Where Can I Obtain Insurance Licensing Information?
A: You may obtain licensing information from The Office of Insurance Commissioner: Address: The Office of Insurance Commissioner Rowesix, Building 5 4224 6th Ave SE P. O. … More
Q: What Are The Requirements To Become Licensed In Washington?
A: Washington State residents desiring any type of insurance license must (1) be 18 years of age, (2) be a resident of and actually reside in Washington State and (3) be … More
Q: What Are The Licensing Application Procedures?
A: The following is a list of the forms that must be submitted to apply for each type of license for a resident of Washington: Agent (Individual) PreLicense … More
Q: What Is The Prelicensing Education Requirement In The State Of Washington?
A: Applicants for a resident license as a life, disability, property or casualty insurance agent or solicitor must meet prelicense education requirements to be allowed … More
Q: How Do I Register For And Schedule The Examination?
A: Assessment Systems, Inc. (ASI) administers insurance licensing examinations in Washington. Candidates may make a reservation by: calling ASI Customer Care at (800) … More
Q: What Are The License Fees?
A: Agent's license (every two years) $50 Limited Agents' licenses (every two years) $20 Brokers' Licenses (every two years) $100 Adjusters" Licenses (every two years) … More
Q: What Is The Procedure For Obtaining An Appointment/Affiliation?
A: Individuals, firms or corporations licensed as agents must be appointed by an insurer(s) and notice of the appointment must be furnished the Office of Insurance … More
Q: What Are The Licensing Renewal Procedures?
A: All individual licenses, regardless of the issue date, will expire on the individual's next birth date, plus one year, and every two years thereafter. Firm and … More
Q: What Is The Continuing Education Requirement?
A: Currently, each resident life, disability, property or casualty insurance agent, broker or solicitor is required to present thirtytwo (32) hours of approved … More