Oregon Insurance Licensing State Requirements
On this page, you will find all of the state-specific information for Insurance Licensing in the state of Oregon. This information pertains to resident license applicants. For additional information for resident licensing, or for non-resident license information, please refer to the Oregon Insurance Division website. 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.
Oregon Insurance Division
350 Winter St NE
Salem, OR 97301-3883
P.O. Box: 14480
Salem, OR 97309-0405
Phone: 503-947-7981
Fax: 503-378-4351
Website: https://www.oregon.gov/dcbs/insurance/Pages/index.aspx
Email: web.insagent@state.or.us
How to Get Your Oregon Insurance License
Oregon Insurance
Kaplan is regulated by the Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission. The HECC requires Kaplan to capture specific student information and provide it to the agency on an annual basis. As part of your enrollment in an Oregon prelicensing course, you will be asked to provide the following information:
County of Residence
Date of Birth
Gender
Veteran Status
Disability Status
National Origin
Oregon 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
Health: 20 Hours
Property: 20 Hours
Casualty: 20 Hours
Personal Lines: 20 Hours
Adjuster: No Prelicensing Education Requirement
Acceptable Methods of Education
Classroom (Traditional or Live Online)
Online
Online Course Requirements
Forced progression: This requires the user to successfully complete each page of the online course before being allowed to proceed to the next.
Bio data/security questions - This state requires the use of bio-data questions to confirm you are in fact the intended user and that it was you that completed the course. To successfully complete the course, these questions must be answered correctly when asked.
Prelicensing Education Exemptions
Prelicensing education is not required for:
Life, Health, or Life and Health applicants holding the CLU® designation.
Property and/or Casualty applicants holding the CPCU® designation.
Note: Applicants may contact the Insurance Division regarding waivers. If a waiver is issued, the applicant must bring the original waiver letter with them to the test center on exam day. Verification of designation must be submitted to the Insurance Division with the license application.
After completing your Oregon course, you must pass a state licensing exam. Kaplan’s Oregon content is based directly on the Oregon licensing exams, so you will be prepared to pass the first time.
Exam Provider: PSI
For exam information and for scheduling, go to the PSI website: https://www.psiexams.com/test-takers/
Phone Number: (833) 333-4754
Fingerprint and background information can be found on the Oregon Insurance Industry Website: https://dfr.oregon.gov/business/licensing/insurance/pages/fingerprint.aspx
For Information, Rules and Requirements, an FAQ and to apply, please go to the NIPR website: https://nipr.com/licensing-center/state-requirements/oregon-resident-licensing-individual
Every insurance producer must adhere to their home state’s CE requirements. Stay on top of your CE and ahead of the competition with 365 days of unlimited course access when you enroll in a CE library with Kaplan.
Learn how to renew an Oregon insurance license by clicking here: https://www.kaplanfinancial.com/insurance-continuing-education/oregon/state-requirements
Notice: Kaplan is regulated by the Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission, Private Career Schools and the Oregon Insurance Division.
School Director: Lisa Goyette
Instructor: Randy Rosenkrans
Students aggrieved by action of the school should attempt to resolve these problems with appropriate school officials. Should this procedure fail students may contact: Higher Education Coordinating Commission, Private Career Schools, 3225 25th Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97302. After consultation with appropriate Commission staff and if the complaint alleges a violation of Oregon Revised Statutes 345.010 to 345.470 or standards of the Oregon Administrative Rules 715-045-0001 through 715-045-0210, the Commission will begin the complaint investigation process as defined in OAR 715-045-0023 Appeals and Complaints.
This information is based on state laws and regulations and is subject to change. Kaplan Financial Education makes every effort to make sure this information is current and accurate, however, Kaplan Financial Education is not engaged in rendering legal or professional advice and shall not be held responsible for inaccuracies contained herein.
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