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How to Get Your Connecticut Insurance License in 2026

A complete step-by-step guide to becoming a licensed insurance producer in Connecticut.

Quick summaryTotal time: 4–7 weeks. Total cost: roughly $200–$400 all-in.

Connecticut insurance license — quick facts

State regulatorConnecticut Insurance Department (CID)
Exam vendorPSI
Pre-licensing educationVerify per line
Exam fee (resident)~$72 per attempt
License application fee~$80-$100 per line
FingerprintingMay be required
License term2 years
CE requirement24 hours / 2 years incl. 3 hours ethics

The six steps

  1. 1

    Complete pre-licensing education

    Connecticut pre-licensing requirements vary by line. {/* TODO: verify CID's current PLE rule per line — historical guidance suggests PLE may be required for some lines */} Confirm with the Connecticut Insurance Department before registering for the exam.

  2. 2

    Schedule your PSI exam

    Connecticut contracts with PSI for insurance license exams. Register at psiexams.com, pick a testing center, and pay the current exam fee (~$72 per attempt). {/* TODO: verify */}

  3. 3

    Pass the exam

    Connecticut uses a 70% passing standard for resident producer exams. PSI sends your score directly to CID within 24 hours.

  4. 4

    Submit your CID license application

    Apply through NIPR. Connecticut license fees run roughly $80-$100 per line. {/* TODO: verify CID fee schedule */}

  5. 5

    Background check

    Connecticut may require fingerprinting for new resident producers. {/* TODO: verify */}

  6. 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

  • PLE (if required): $200-$400
  • PSI exam fee: ~$72 per attempt
  • License application: ~$80-$100
  • Biennial CE: $30-$200

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Frequently asked questions

Does Connecticut require pre-licensing education?

PLE requirements in Connecticut depend on the line of authority. Confirm with the Connecticut Insurance Department before registering for the exam.

What's the passing score on the Connecticut insurance exam?

70% — the same standard most states use. PSI administers and sends results to CID.

How long does it take to get a Connecticut insurance license?

Typically 4-7 weeks: exam prep, schedule and pass PSI, then file the NIPR application.

Related guides

Sources cited

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.