Arkansas Insurance Licensing State Requirements
On this page, you will find all of the state-specific information for insurance licensing in the state of Arkansas. This information pertains to resident license applicants. For additional information for resident licensing, or for nonresident license information, please refer to the Arkansas Department of Insurance website at https://www.insurance.arkansas.gov/. Information is subject to change, and we will do our very best to make the process of completing your licensing education requirements as simple as possible.
1 Commerce Way
Little Rock, AR 72202
Phone: 800-282-9134 or 501-371-2600
Fax: 501-371-2618
Website: https://www.insurance.arkansas.gov/
Email: insurance.license@arkansas.gov
How to Get Your Arkansas Insurance License
Arkansas requires those seeking an insurance license to complete prelicensing before taking the state licensing exam. Prelicensing courses with Kaplan give you the best chance to pass—our pass rates are among the highest in the industry.
Prelicensing Education Hour Requirements
Life: 20 Hours
Accident/Health/Sickness: 20 Hours
Property: 20 Hours
Casualty: 20 Hours
Personal Lines: 20 Hours
General Adjuster: 20 Hours
Property Adjuster: 20 Hours
Casualty Adjuster: 20 Hours
Workers Comp Adjuster: 20 Hours
Acceptable Methods of Education
Time Tracking: Arkansas requires that your online study time be tracked. In order to successfully complete the course, you must complete the required number of hours while studying in the Course Contents Units of the online course. Your online course tracker will be displayed in the upper right hand corner of your page so that you can verify the time spent in the course is being tracked.
Applicants must apply for their license before actually taking the state examination. Education must be completed prior to applying. Candidates should go to the Arkansas Insurance Commission web page to view information, see requirements, and begin the process: https://nipr.com/licensing-center/state-requirements/arkansas-resident-licensing-individual
Exam Provider: PSI
For exam information and for scheduling, go to the PSI website and “Find Your Test”: https://test-takers.psiexams.com/
Complete the Criminal Background Check online at https://www.ark.org/background-check/index.php/home/index/aid.
For Information, Rules and Requirements, an FAQ and to apply, please go to the NIPR website: https://nipr.com/licensing-center/state-requirements/arkansas-resident-licensing-individual
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