How to Get Insurance License in New York

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Learn what's required for your Insurance License in New York

This insurance licensing information summarizes the minimum requirements established by the New York Department of Financial Serivices. We recommend you contact the New York Department of Financial Serivices for more detailed information or changes.

New York Insurance: Accident and Health Only

NY Education Requirements:
On-Demand Option
40 Hour NY LAH On-Demand Program as an approved alternative to the 40 hour class
(20 hour for Life or A&H only is also available)
OR
Classroom Option 40 hour requirement, 26 of which must be in classroom. Applies to Life, A&H or both Life/A&H

State Exam Provider
PSI
Contact Information:
(800) 733-9267 or www.psiexams.com

Online Limitations

Students must also take a final certification exam that is monitored by a Disinterested Third Party (DTP). The exam is found within the On-Demand program. If a 70%+ is obtained, after the DTP form is received by STCAdmin the student is permitted to print the certificate directly from a computer. Please allow one business day after sending necessary documents before the certificate is unlocked.

Governing Agency

Name: New York Department of Financial Serivices
Phone: 8003423736
Fax:
Website: http://www.dfs.ny.gov/insurance/dfs_insurance.htm
Address: One State Street New York, NY 10004
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New York Insurance: Life Only

NY Education Requirements:
On-Demand Option
40 Hour NY LAH On-Demand Program as an approved alternative to the 40 hour class
(20 hour for Life or A&H only is also available)
OR
Classroom Option 40 hour requirement, 26 of which must be in classroom. Applies to Life, A&H or both Life/A&H

State Exam Provider
PSI
Contact Information:
(800) 733-9267 or www.psiexams.com

Online Limitations

Students must also take a final certification exam that is monitored by a Disinterested Third Party (DTP). The exam is found within the On-Demand program. If a 70%+ is obtained, after the DTP form is received by STCAdmin the student is permitted to print the certificate directly from a computer. Please allow one business day after sending necessary documents before the certificate is unlocked.

Governing Agency

Name: New York Department of Financial Serivices
Phone: 8003423736
Fax:
Website: http://www.dfs.ny.gov/insurance/dfs_insurance.htm
Address: One State Street New York, NY 10004
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New York Insurance: Life, Accident, and Health

NY Education Requirements:
On-Demand Option
40 Hour NY LAH On-Demand Program as an approved alternative to the 40 hour class
(20 hour for Life or A&H only is also available)
OR
Classroom Option 40 hour requirement, 26 of which must be in classroom. Applies to Life, A&H or both Life/A&H

State Exam Provider
PSI
Contact Information:
(800) 733-9267 or www.psiexams.com

Online Limitations

Students must also take a final certification exam that is monitored by a Disinterested Third Party (DTP). The exam is found within the On-Demand program. If a 70%+ is obtained, after the DTP form is received by STCAdmin the student is permitted to print the certificate directly from a computer. Please allow one business day after sending necessary documents before the certificate is unlocked.

Governing Agency

Name: New York Department of Financial Serivices
Phone: 8003423736
Fax:
Website: http://www.dfs.ny.gov/insurance/dfs_insurance.htm
Address: One State Street New York, NY 10004
Shop Courses

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Note: This license renewal information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It's ultimately the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting all requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period.