To become an insurance agent and sell insurance in Missouri, you need to get licensed. Our step-by-step guide offers detailed instructions for obtaining and maintaining your license. We’ve also included information on renewal and reciprocity so you’ll have everything you need to start an exciting new career as an insurance agent. Keep reading to learn details on the following steps.
- Prepare for the Missouri state insurance exam
- Register for and pass the state exam
- Submit application
- Submit the 1033 Waiver
- Stay compliant and renew your license
Let’s get started!
#1: Prepare for the Missouri Insurance Agent License State Exam
While the state doesn’t require a pre-licensing course, we highly recommend you take an All-Lines Training Missouri Insurance Exam Prep Course so you’ll be fully prepared to ace the state exam. There are many different license options for Missouri agents. The state offers a Property, a Casualty, and a combined Property & Casualty license, so make sure you purchase the exam prep course that matches the license you’re interested in. We recommend preparing for and taking the Property & Casualty exam for better income potential.
Every All-Lines course has been rigorously prepared and is regularly updated. Our online classroom allows you to print reference materials, take practice tests, and even create your own quizzes to help with subjects you are struggling with. Once you’re consistently making 90% on your practice tests and passing all the quizzes with flying colors…it’s exam time!
#2: Register for and Pass the Missouri Insurance Exam
When you’re ready to take the exam, register through PearsonVue. Make sure you register for the exam that corresponds to your exam prep course.
- Detailed information on PearsonVue’s testing policies, procedures, and scoring methods are available in the Candidate Handbook.
#3: Submit Application for Your Missouri Agent License
You may apply for your license online through the National Insurance Producer Registry. Make sure you are applying for the insurance license you tested for.
You can find step-by-step instructions on the Missouri Department of Insurance website.
#4: Submit the 1033 Waiver
This waiver is to determine if you’re eligible to engage in the business of insurance. You must answer every question on the waiver.
#5: Complete Missouri’s Insurance Continuing Education and License Renewal Requirements
Missouri insurance agents are required to complete 16 hours of continuing education courses every two years. You cannot repeat the same course within a compliance cycle and receive continuing education credit. Excess credits can be applied to your next compliance cycle.
- Three hours must be an Ethics course
Missouri agent licenses are renewed every two years on the last day of your birthday month. You can renew your license through NIPR.
Additional Information for Missouri Insurance Agents
Missouri Insurance License Lookup: https://sbs.naic.org/solar-external-lookup/
Missouri Insurance Agent Licensing Fees
- All-Lines Training Exam Prep Course: $179
- Application Fee: $100
- Exam Fee: $29/$35 depending on the exam you take
- Renewal Fee: $100
Missouri Insurance Agent License Reciprocity
Insurance agent and producer license reciprocity refers to a mutual agreement between states that says an agent holding a license in his or her home state can successfully apply for a license in another state without having to take that state’s exam or pre-licensing course.
As an insurance agent, you can apply for a reciprocal license in any other state as long as the license you are applying for covers the same lines of authority. So if you hold a Personal Lines license, for example, you will not qualify for a Property and Casualty Lines reciprocal license because P&C covers more lines of authority than your current license.
Your home state license needs to be in good standing, and you will need to apply for the license, pay the fees, and register the licenses with NIPR. Holding multiple licenses will allow you to sell insurance policies across state lines, increasing your customer base and your income.
Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance Contact Information
Website: https://insurance.mo.gov/producers/
Mailing Address:
Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance
PO Box 690
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0690
Phone: (573)-751-3518
Email: licensing@insurance.mo.gov
If you have questions, don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re here to help.
