Alaska insurancelicense requirements
Alaska insurance license at a glance
- Prelicensing course
- None required
- Exam provider
- Pearson VUE
- Passing score
- 70 (scaled score)
- Exam fee
- $89 per exam
- License fee
- $75
- Fingerprints
- Required
- Continuing education
- 24 hours every 2 years
How to become an insurance agent in Alaska
Below, you'll find the steps to a Alaska insurance license, the exams for each line, and what it takes to keep your license active.
Requirements for Alaska insurance producers
Contact the Alaska insurance department
How much do insurance agents make in Alaska?
Alaska average insurance agent salary (all lines): $62,800
That is the mean annual wage for insurance sales agents in Alaska in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey.
Estimates by line, from Achievable's May 2026 salary research (not BLS figures):
- Life insurance agent: $95,814
- Health insurance agent: $59,394
- Property and casualty insurance agent: $51,444
Please note that salaries will vary based on experience level and local demand.
Does Alaska require prelicensing education?
No, Alaska does not require any insurance pre-licensing education. We highly recommend taking a course on your own to prepare for the state's licensing exam.
How do I get my insurance license in Alaska?
Becoming an insurance producer in Alaska requires passing a state-mandated insurance exam in the specific line or lines you wish to specialize in, as well as completing the following steps:
- Step 1 (optional): Consider taking a prelicensing course to help you prepare for your insurance licensing exam.
- Step 2: Schedule your exam with Pearson VUE, the state’s testing provider. Register online at https://www.pearsonvue.com/us/en/ak/insurance.html or call (800) 274-5993. Exams are available at Pearson VUE centers or via remote online proctoring. Payment is required at the time of booking. To change or cancel your appointment, notify Pearson VUE at least 48 hours in advance to avoid losing your exam fee.
- Step 3: Residents who do not already hold an active insurance license must submit an FBI FD 258 fingerprint card to the Alaska Division of Insurance for a state and national criminal background check. Obtain the card from an approved fingerprinter listed at https://dps.alaska.gov/statewide/approved-fingerprinters/.
- Step 4: On the exam day, bring two valid government-issued IDs (such as a driver’s license, passport, or military ID), including at least one with a photo. Failure to provide these IDs will prevent you from taking the exam. Passing candidates will receive a score report with “pass” indicated but no numeric score. If you fail, the report will show a numeric score for each section you did not pass.
- Step 5: Apply for your license through NIPR and pay the application fee. Ensure you apply within 12 months of passing your exam to avoid retaking it. For more information, visit the Alaska Licensing page for individuals at https://nipr.com/.
If you need assistance with any of these steps or have questions about specific requirements, contact the Alaska insurance department for the most current information.
Alaska insurance exam information
Alaska Life Insurance Examination
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Questions | 105 Total Questions (90 scored, 15 pretest) |
| Time limit | 2 hours and 15 minutes |
| Passing score | 70 (scaled score) |
| Pass rate | 61.8% (175 of 283 first-time test takers, 2025) |
Alaska Accident & Health Insurance Examination
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Questions | 105 Total Questions (90 scored, 15 pretest) |
| Time limit | 2 hours and 15 minutes |
| Passing score | 70 (scaled score) |
| Pass rate | 62.9% (105 of 167 first-time test takers, 2025) |
Alaska Property Insurance Examination
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Questions | 105 Total Questions (90 scored; 15 pretest) |
| Time limit | 2 hours and 15 minutes |
| Passing score | 70 (scaled score) |
| Pass rate | 66.2% (88 of 133 first-time test takers, 2025) |
Alaska Casualty Insurance Examination
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Questions | 105 Questions (90 scored, 15 pretest) |
| Time limit | 2 hours and 15 minutes |
| Passing score | 70 (scaled score) |
| Pass rate | 66.4% (89 of 134 first-time test takers, 2025) |
Alaska Personal Lines Insurance Examination
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Questions | 134 Total Questions (124 scored; 10 pretest) |
| Time limit | 2 hours and 30 minutes |
| Passing score | 70 (scaled score) |
| Pass rate | 54.5% (12 of 22 first-time test takers, 2025) |
Pass rates are for first-time test takers, from the NAIC's state exam reports. Each rate shows its year, and it is the most recent NAIC figure we have for that exam.
Additional requirements
Alaska insurance licensing fees
- Initial individual new license fees: Resident Insurance Producer $75; Resident Limited Lines $75; Nonresident Insurance Producer $75
- License renewal fees: Resident Renewal Insurance Producer $75; Nonresident Renewal Insurance Producer $75
Alaska insurance license citizenship requirements
Fingerprints required: Yes, for resident licensing; FBI FD 258 fingerprint card submitted to the Division (not uploaded through NIPR)
Where can I apply for a resident insurance license in Alaska?
Apply through NIPR
How can I apply for a non-resident insurance license in Alaska?
- 1. Must provide a business fax number and business email.
- 2. Must be licensed in your home state. Must answer background questions.
- 3. Must provide a FINRA CRD number for the Variable Line of Authority (LOA); Personal Lines cannot be held with P&C.
- 4. Apply via https://nipr.com/licensing-center/state-requirements/alaska-non-resident-licensing-individual and pay the state's initial license fee of $75 plus NIPR processing fees.
- 5. Reciprocity generally applies to the same lines of authority.
Alaska carrier appointments and insurance license terminations
- Required to report appointments? No, registry state
- Permits just-in-time (JIT) appointments? No (registry state)
- Are agencies appointed and are affiliated producers covered? Agencies can be appointed; affiliated producers must be licensed separately (DRLP rules apply)
- Initial appointment deadlines and rules: appointments are not required; registry states must maintain an internal registry of authorized licensees to submit to the state upon request
- Can the appointment be processed through NIPR? No
- Appointment fees: $0 for appointing a nonresident agency or individual (registry)
- State renewal period for agency licensing: agency renewals 90 days prior to expiration until expiration date
Alaska insurance license termination details
- Termination details: registry state - statuses include Cancelled and Cancelled for Cause
- Termination effective date: governed by registry procedures (not processed via NIPR)
- Termination reasons: Cancelled; Cancelled for Cause
- Termination fees: none listed
- Allows carriers to terminate the appointment if license has expired? No
Alaska insurance license renewals
How long is a license valid: 2 years; When does producer license renewal period begin: 90 days before expiration; License renewal date: Last day of birth month every 2 years based on year of birth
Alaska insurance license continuing education (CE) requirements
- Total hours per renewal period: 24 hours, including at least 3 hours of business insurance ethics
- When is CE due: Prior to license expiration (CE must be completed before renewal)
- CE expiration: CE compliance tied to license renewal date (last day of birth month)
Alaska insurance license FAQs
There is no set timeline: most of it depends on how long you study and how soon you can book an exam. Alaska requires no prelicensing course, so you can book your exam as soon as you are ready. Allow time for your fingerprint appointment too. After you pass, you have 1 year to apply.
Yes, for some exams. Alaska candidates can test online with a remote proctor through Pearson VUE, or in person at a test center. Combination exams are test center only.
Expect to pay $89 per exam for the exam and $75 for the license. Fingerprinting and any exam prep are extra.
No. Alaska does not require a prelicensing course, though a course helps you prepare for the exam.
The passing score is 70 (scaled score). In 2025, 61.8% of first-time test takers passed the Alaska life exam, according to the NAIC.
Yes. Resident applicants in Alaska are fingerprinted.
Apply through NIPR after you pass your exam.
Alaska requires 24 hours every 2 years to keep your license active.
For what an agent does, the types of insurance and how multi-state licensing works, see our guide to insurance licensing by state.
Sources
- Prelicensing, exam provider, exam fee, license fee, continuing education, passing score, online exams, where to apply and time to apply after passing: pearsonvue.com
- Fingerprints: nipr.com
- Pass rates: NAIC state exam reports
- Average salary: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025
Compiled from official Alaska and exam provider sources as of . Licensing rules and fees change, so confirm them with the Alaska insurance department before you apply.
Conclusion
If you're ready to start your journey toward becoming a licensed insurance agent in Alaska, Achievable's license exam prep covers each major line: Life & Health insurance license exam prep, Property & Casualty license exam prep, and Personal Lines license exam prep. Our comprehensive study materials and practice exams are designed to help you pass your licensing exam on the first attempt.
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