This licensing information is designed to provide a summary of the Wisconsin insurance license requirements established by the Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance. We recommend you contact the Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance for more detailed information or changes.
Step 1: Complete a Wisconsin insurance pre-licensing course
To sell insurance in Wisconsin, you must complete an approved pre-licensing education course. All insurance pre-licensing courses provided by Insurance License Express are approved by the Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance.
Once you have completed your Wisconsin insurance pre-licensing course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion. The course is valid for one year from your date of completion. Within one year of completing the course, you must pass your Wisconsin insurance license exam.
Note: A disinterested third party (someone who is not a friend, family member, or financial connection to you) must monitor you when you take the Certification Exam.
Step 2: Pass a Wisconsin insurance licensing exam
Make an exam reservation
Your state licensing exam is provided by Prometric. When you make your reservation, you will be required to pay the exam fee using a MasterCard, Visa, money order, company check, or cashier’s check. Personal checks will not be accepted. You can make an exam reservation online or by phone, fax, or mail:
- Online: Visit www.prometric.com/en-us/clients/insurance/Pages/wisconsin.aspx.
- Phone: Call (866) 370-3411.
- Fax: Send to (877) 341-9469. Once you have submitted your registration and payment and the registration has been processed, call (800) 864-8373 to schedule your exam.
- Mail: Submit your registration form and payment to:
- Prometric, ATTN: WI Insurance Program, 7941 Corporate Drive, Nottingham, MD 21236
- Then call (800) 864-8373 to schedule your exam.
What to bring to your exam
You must bring a current, signed form of identification that is government-issued (driver’s license, military ID, or state-issued ID) and contains your current photo. Your name must exactly match the name you use to register for the exam.
You must also bring your original Certificate of Completion from your completed pre-licensing course.
You should arrive at your test center 30 minutes prior to the exam so that you have plenty of time to verify your identification and have your photograph taken.
Wisconsin insurance license exam format
- Each major line exam is given in a multiple-choice format.
- The exam consists of a general section that covers basic insurance product knowledge and a state section that covers the insurance laws, regulations, rules, and practices of Wisconsin.
- The passing score required on the exam is 70. As soon as you complete the exam, your score will appear on the screen and you will receive a printed score report that indicates whether you passed or failed, your overall percentage score, and the percentage you got correct on each of the sections. Within two business days, Prometric will send your exam results to the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance.
Note: Each exam includes a mix of “experimental” questions and scored questions. The experimental questions are not identified throughout the exam, and the answers may not have been discussed in your education course. Answers to experimental questions will not affect your score.
Step 3: Have your fingerprints documented
You may have your fingerprints taken with Fieldprint. To schedule an appointment, visit www.fieldprintwisconsin.com. When you register, you will need to enter the code FPWIOCIInsurance (not case sensitive).
Step 4: Apply for a Wisconsin insurance license
Once you’ve passed the exam and had your fingerprints documented, apply for your Wisconsin insurance license by completing an application at www.nipr.com.
For more information regarding Wisconsin insurance license requirements, contact the Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance.
Securities License Requirements
Any securities professional associated with a member firm-including partners, officers, directors, branch managers, department supervisors, and salespersons-must register with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). The registration application requires information about the individual's prior employment and disciplinary history. FINRA prescribes two levels of qualification and registration:
Registered representatives, generally sales personnel
Principals, generally officers of the firm and other management personnel involved in the day-to-day operation of the firm's investment banking or securities business
As part of the registration process, securities professionals must pass examinations administered by FINRA to demonstrate competence in the areas in which they will work. These mandatory qualification examinations cover a broad range of subjects on the markets, as well as the securities industry and its regulatory structure, ensuring a minimum level of understanding and expertise. For additional information, you should consult with your broker-dealer management team. You may also visit FINRA's website for detailed information.
