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Licensed Insurance Agent
License Legally required to practice. You cannot do the job without it.
They’re legally authorized to sell insurance products in their state, including life, health, and long-term care coverage.
- Issued by
- Individual state departments of insurance
- Who it's for
- Agents and advisors offering insurance-based planning tools
- Format
- Pre-licensing education and state exam
- Time commitment
- Often 20 to 40 hours per license type
- Cost
- ~$100 to $400 depending on state and provider
Key skills covered
- Policy types and suitability
- State regulations and ethics
- Claims processes and policy management
- Product-specific planning strategies
Costs, eligibility, and renewal requirements are set by the issuing body and change without notice. Confirm the current requirements with them before you enroll or sit an exam.
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