Learn about the Georgia insurance education requirements for insurance licensing.

Individuals who wish to obtain a resident insurance producer license in Georgia must: 

• Complete state-approved prelicense education. The required education hours per line of authority are:
• 20 hours for a life license
• 20 hours for a health license
• 20 hours for a property license
• 20 hours for a casualty license
• Pass the Pearson Vue administered state licensing exam with a minimum score of 75%. To register for the exam, you must first complete the prelicense education.
• Submit electronic fingerprints with GAPS to the Georgia Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner. Detailed information on how to submit your electronic fingerprints can be found on the Georgia Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner website.
• Apply for the license by completing the License Application, form GID-103, either electronically through Sircon or by mail.

Georgia Insurance State Exam Information:

Georgia insurance license applicants must pass a computerized license examination administered by Pearson VUE, a national testing firm.

To schedule an exam date and time, you can call them toll-free at (800) 274-2616 or visit www.home.pearsonvue.com. You must complete your prelicense education prior to scheduling your examination. You are encouraged to reserve your exam date at least three or four business days prior.

• Take with you to the test center on examination day the following:
• Your confirmation number
• Proof of Completion of Prelicensing training
• Two forms of current, government-issued signature identification, one of which must be photo-bearing and one must include your SSN
• Failing score report (if retaking an exam)

For more information, read Pearson Vue’s complete Licensing and Examination Information Booklet, which includes details of all licensing requirements, exam reservation guidelines, and a list of all Pearson Vue test center locations and hours of operation. Scheduled test dates vary widely by location.

Georgia Insurance Licensing FAQs:

• Is OnCourse Learning’s program approved to satisfy the education requirements needed to become licensed as a Georgia Insurance Agent? OnCourse Learning’s Georgia Insurance programs are approved by the Georgia Office of Insurance and Safety Commissioner to satisfy the education requirements to be licensed as a Georgia Insurance Agent.
• What do OnCourse Learning’s Georgia Insurance programs include? OnCourse Learning’s online Georgia Insurance programs include printable lessons, multi-media reviews, interactive exercises, quizzes and comprehensive exams. All the tools you need to prepare for the state exam are included! 
• Do I need to enroll in an exam prep course to prepare for my Georgia Insurance Agent licensing exam? OnCourse Learning’s Georgia Insurance programs include everything you need to pass your state licensing exam. However, if you want extra exam prep tools, OnCourse Learning online exam prep toolkits include additional practice exams, online flashcards, and recorded test-taking tips!
• Once I enroll, when can I start studying for my Georgia Insurance Agent license? Upon enrolling, you will have immediate access to your coursework. Simply log-in using your e-mail address and password and you can get started immediately. Best of all, you will have access to your course 24/7 and from any computer with an internet connection. You can work at home, at the office, wherever is the most convenient for you! 
• What if I have questions once I enroll in the Georgia Insurance Agent program? OnCourse Learning’s attentive customer service staff and knowledgeable instructors are available to answer any questions you may have. We are available Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST at 1-800-299-2207. 

Georgia Insurance Continuing Education FAQs:

• What are the requirements to renew a Georgia insurance license? The hours of insurance continuing education required to renew are:
• Agents licensed less than 20 years must complete 24 hours of continuing education, including 3 hours in ethics;
• Agents licensed more than 20 years must complete 20 hours of continuing education, including 3 hours in ethics;
• Credit insurance only licensees must complete 10 hours of continuing education (no ethics);
• Limited subagent only licensees must complete 10 hours of continuing education (no ethics);
• Workers compensation adjuster only licensees must complete 20 hours of approved continuing education through WC Board (no ethics);
• A newly licensed person may use the prelicense education course as the first years CE.

There are additional courses required if you sell or wish to sell annuities, flood insurance or long-term care products. All states require licensees who sell flood insurance to complete a one-time course that is at least three hours in length.  Several states require courses to represent annuity products and long-term care products.

• Are OnCourse Learning’s online insurance continuing education courses approved to satisfy my Georgia Insurance Producer continuing education requirements? Yes. OnCourse Learning’s Georgia Insurance continuing education courses are approved by the Georgia Office of Insurance and Safety Commissioner. to satisfy the continuing education requirements to renew a resident Georgia insurance producer license. All approved courses are listed on Sircon's website for verification.
• Are there required courses if I want to sell or do sell annuities, long term care or flood insurance? Yes. There are additional courses required if you sell or wish to sell annuities, flood insurance or long-term care products. All states require licensees who sell flood insurance to complete a one-time course that is at least three hours in length.  Several states require courses to represent annuity products and long-term care products. If you sell or wish to sell either of these products, click here for a detailed list of all states that currently require annuity or long-term care courses.  
• How do OnCourse Learning’s Georgia Insurance continuing education courses work? OnCourse Learning’s approved Georgia Insurance continuing education courses are offered online for your convenience. Once enrolled, your Table of Contents will serve as your roadmap for completing the course. You will be given access to lesson material, multimedia reviews, quizzes and a final exam. To demonstrate course completion, you will need to read the lesson material, pass all quizzes and pass the final exam.
• Will I receive a certificate of completion immediately after completing the coursework? Yes. Upon completion of all course elements, you will immediately receive your certificate of completion. You may access your certificate of completion at any time by logging into your account.
• Once I enroll, when can I access my Georgia Insurance continuing education courses? Upon enrolling, you will have immediate access to your coursework. Simply log-in using your e-mail address and password and you can get started immediately. Best of all, you will have access to your course 24/7 and from any computer with an internet connection. You can work at home, at the office, wherever is the most convenient for you!
• What if I have questions once I enroll in the online insurance continuing education courses? OnCourse Learning’s attentive customer service staff and knowledgeable instructors are available to answer any questions you may have. We are available Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST at 1-800-299-2207.

Georgia Insurance Licensing: 

For more information, please contact the Georgia Office of Insurance and Safety Commissioner at:

• Georgia Office of Insurance and Safety Commissioner Agents Licensing Division 
• 2 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive West Tower, Suite 707 Atlanta, GA 30334 
• Phone: 1-800-656-2298
• Email: egents@oci.ga.gov
• Website: www.gainsurance.org