Rhode Island Insurance Licensing State Requirements
On this page, you will find all of the state-specific information for Insurance Licensing in the state of Rhode Island. This information pertains to resident license applicants. For additional information for resident licensing, or for non-resident license information, please refer to the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation website at https://dbr.ri.gov/insurance-overview. 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.
Insurance Division
1511 Pontiac Avenue, Bldg. 69-2
Cranston, RI 0292
Phone: 401-462-9520
Fax: 401-462-9602
Website: https://dbr.ri.gov/insurance-overview
Email: insuranceinquiry@dbr.ri.gov
1. Complete an Insurance Exam Prep Course
Those looking to earn a Rhode Island insurance license have a significantly higher chance of passing their licensing exam when they complete one of Kaplan’s exam prep courses. Give yourself the best chance to pass before you sit for the state exam.
Prelicensing Education Hour Requirements
A person applying for a resident insurance license is not required to complete a prelicensing course of study for the lines of authority for which the person has applied.
Although prelicensing education is not currently required, due to the difficulty and nature of the exam, Kaplan highly recommends enrolling in a study course.
Acceptable Methods of Education
Classroom (Traditional or Live Online)
Self-study
Online
Adjuster License Requirements
Disclosure for states that require an Adjuster licensing exam and license:
All insurance adjusters in this state are required to be licensed. Check with the Department of Insurance in your resident state to see how to obtain an adjuster license
2. Pass Your Rhode Island Licensing Exam
After completing your exam prep course, you must pass a state licensing exam. Kaplan’s exam prep content is based directly on the Rhode Island licensing exams, so you will be prepared to pass the first time.
Exam Provider: Pearson Vue
For exam information and for scheduling, go to the Pearson VUE website: https://home.pearsonvue.com/ri/insurance
Phone Number: 800-274-3739
3. Apply for a Rhode Island Insurance License
Once you have passed your state licensing exam, you are ready to apply for an insurance license.
For Information, Rules and Requirements, an FAQ and to apply, please go to the NIPR website: https://nipr.com/licensing-center/state-requirements/rhode-island-resident-licensing-individual
4. Plan to Complete Required Insurance Continuing Education (CE) Credits
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. Rhode Island does not require Adjusters to complete insurance continuing education.
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