How to Get Your Connecticut Insurance License in 2026
A complete step-by-step guide to becoming a licensed insurance producer in Connecticut.
Connecticut insurance license — quick facts
| State regulator | Connecticut Insurance Department (CID) |
| Exam vendor | Pearson VUE |
| Pre-licensing education | Required — 20 hours per line (40 combined) |
| Exam fee (resident) | $65 single line, $105 combined |
| License application fee | Verify current fee via NIPR |
| Fingerprinting | May be required |
| License term | 2 years |
| CE requirement | 24 hours / 2 years incl. 3 hours ethics |
The six steps
- 1
Complete the required pre-licensing course
Connecticut requires a CID-approved pre-licensing course before the exam — 20 hours for a single line of authority, or 40 hours for Life/Accident & Health or Property & Casualty combined. The provider issues a certificate of completion valid for one year.
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Schedule your Pearson VUE exam
Connecticut contracts with Pearson VUE (Pearson Professional Assessments) for insurance license exams. Register at pearsonvue.com, pick a testing center, and pay the current exam fee ($65 for single-line exams, $105 for the combined Life, Accident & Health and Property & Casualty exams). As of August 1, 2025, exams are taken in person only — Connecticut discontinued online proctoring.
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Pass the exam
Connecticut uses a 70% passing standard for resident producer exams. Allow 1-2 days for your result to reach the national database, and apply for your license within one year of passing.
- 4
Submit your CID license application
Apply through NIPR. Verify the current Connecticut resident producer license fee on NIPR before you file.
- 5
Background check
Connecticut may require fingerprinting for new resident producers.
- 6
Get appointed by a carrier
A producer license alone doesn't authorize you to sell — you need at least one carrier appointment. Most agencies handle this on day one of employment.
What's on the Connecticut P&C exam
Connecticut uses standard NAIC P&C framework plus state-specific statutes.
- Connecticut insurance regulation — ~15-20%
- General insurance principles — ~10-15%
- Property — ~20-25%
- Casualty — ~25-30%
- Commercial Package, BOP, WC, Surety — ~15-20%
CE requirements after licensing
Connecticut producer licenses renew every 2 years. Each renewal cycle requires 24 hours of CID-approved continuing education, including 3 hours of ethics.
Cost breakdown
- State-approved pre-licensing course (required): $200-$400
- Pearson VUE exam fee: $65 single line, $105 combined
- License application: verify current fee via NIPR
- Biennial CE: $30-$200
Study smarter for the Connecticut exam
Connecticut requires a CID-approved pre-licensing course before the producer exam, and Elite Training Academy is not a CID-approved Connecticut pre-licensing provider — you'll complete that course through an approved school. What we can help with: get exam-ready with our free practice test before you sit the Pearson VUE exam.
Try the free practice exam →Frequently asked questions
Does Connecticut require pre-licensing education?
Yes. The Connecticut Insurance Department requires a state-approved pre-licensing course before the producer exam — 20 hours per single line of authority, or 40 hours for Life/Accident & Health or Property & Casualty combined.
What's the passing score on the Connecticut insurance exam?
70% for producer exams. Pearson VUE administers the exam and reports results to CID.
How long does it take to get a Connecticut insurance license?
Typically 5-8 weeks: complete the required pre-licensing course, schedule and pass the Pearson VUE exam, then file the NIPR application within one year of passing.
Related guides
- Texas insurance license cost — full breakdown
- How to get your Texas insurance license
- All exam-prep and CE pricing
Sources cited
- Connecticut Insurance Department
- Pearson VUE — Connecticut Insurance (Candidate Handbook)
- NIPR — National Insurance Producer Registry
- Conn. Gen. Stat. Title 38a — Insurance
This guide is based on CID published procedures current as of 2026. Always verify current requirements at portal.ct.gov/cid before relying on any specific number.