Alaska Insurance Agent License

Alaska Insurance Agent License

Alaska Insurance Agent License: Complete 2026 Guide

Getting an Alaska insurance agent license (also called insurance producer license) is regulated by the Alaska Division of Insurance (DOI) under the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development (DCCED). Alaska requires exams and fingerprints for LifeHealthPropertyCasualtyAdjusterSurplus Lines Broker, and other lines. No pre-licensing education required. Apply via NIPR/Sircon. No federal license—state-only.

Alaska License Requirements (2026)

🚨 2025 Update: Fingerprint cards valid 1 year from LOA status date. New CE rules for cancelled licenses. Higher fees for TPA/PBM ($2K–$20K).

  1. Eligibility: Age 18+, Alaska resident/US citizen, clean criminal record.
  2. Pre-Licensing EducationNOT REQUIRED for any line.
  3. State Exam: Pearson VUE. $89 fee (covers 1–2 exams/session). Life: 110 q (90 scored)/2.25 hrs, 70% pass. Health: 110 q/2.25 hrs.
  4. FingerprintsRequired via Fieldprint ($51.50). Valid 1 year. Exempt: current AK license holders, certain classes (Surplus Lines, Viatical). Code: insurance-specific.
  5. ApplicationNIPR/Sircon within 90 days of resident state cancellation (for movers). $75–300 fee depending on license type. Processing: 5–15 days.
  6. Renewal: Biennial by birth month, 24 CE hours$75 fee. Non-residents exempt except adjusters designating AK as home state.

Alaska License Types & Exam Details

TypeExam FeeQuestions/TimeNotes 
Life Only$89 (combo)90 scored / 2.25 hrs20 pretest q
Accident & Health Only$89 (combo)90 scored / 2.25 hrsPopular combo
Property$89VariesSurplus Lines req P&C
Casualty$89Varies
Independent Adjuster$89Varies6 months experience
Surplus Lines Broker$300Req P&C licenseFingerprint exempt
Limited Title$75Exam reqAge 19+

Exam Combo: $89 covers 2 exams in one session (physical centers only).

Fees Breakdown (Alaska 2026)

ItemCostProvider 
Pre-Lic Course (Optional)$100–200Kaplan/XCEL
Exam (1–2 lines)$89Pearson VUE
Fingerprints$51.50Fieldprint
Application$75–300/lineNIPR/Sircon
Renewal$75 + 24 CEDOI
TPA License$2,000New 2025
PBM License$20,000New 2025
Total Initial (Life)~$215

Reciprocity & Non-Resident

Full reciprocity: Alaska licenses transfer to all 50 states. Non-residents: No fingerprints if active AK license. Movers from other states: Apply within 90 days of previous resident cancellation. Fee: $75. Producer Licensing Compact participant.

Top 3 Alaska Pre-Lic Providers

  • Kaplan Financial: AK-approved packages. 800-KAPLAN-8 | kaplanfinancial.com
  • XCEL Solutions: Northern focus, exam prep. 800-203-9235 | xcelsolutions.com
  • National Online Insurance School: Life/Health specialist. nationalonlineinsuranceschool.com

DOI Official: insurance.alaska.gov | 907-269-7900 | insurance.licensing@alaska.gov | NIPR Producer Portal.

Frequently Asked Questions (15)

  1. Is pre-licensing required in Alaska? No—for all lines. Exam prep recommended.
  2. What’s the Alaska DOI website/contact? insurance.alaska.gov | 907-269-7900.
  3. Who administers Alaska insurance exams? Pearson VUE (pearsonvue.com).
  4. Alaska application fee? Fingerprint cost? $75–300 app + $51.50 fingerprints.
  5. Does Alaska require high school diploma? No formal requirement.
  6. Alaska exam pass rate/provider? 70% pass, Pearson VUE ($89, 90–110 scored q).
  7. Fingerprinting process in Alaska? Fieldprint ($51.50), valid 1 year from LOA date.
  8. Alaska CE hours for renewal? 24 hours biennial by birth month. Non-res exempt.
  9. Reciprocity from other states to Alaska? Full (50 states). 90-day window for movers.
  10. Can felons get Alaska license? Case-by-case via background check.
  11. Exam locations in Alaska? Anchorage + online proctored. Rural testing available.
  12. How long for Alaska license approval? 5–15 days post-exam/fingerprints.
  13. Alaska-specific license types? Surplus Lines (P&C req), Viatical (Life req), Limited Title.
  14. Non-resident licensing for Alaska? $75 fee, no fingerprints if active license.
  15. Top 3 pre-lic providers for Alaska? Kaplan, XCEL, National Online Insurance School.

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