Eager to pass your life insurance exam but need the right game plan? No matter what type of insurance company you're looking to work with, you'll have to master this important test in order to earn your life insurance license. Luckily, all...
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Eager to pass your life insurance exam but need the right game plan? No matter what type of insurance company you're looking to work with, you'll have to master this important test in order to earn your life insurance license. Luckily, all you have to do is build the right study habits and break the exam down into easy steps. Jump right into this guide to learn all the basics to passing your life insurance exam so you can start a rewarding new career!
Plan to devote about 35-40 hours of study time to your exam. The life insurance exam covers a number of complex topics, ranging from annuities to health maintenance organizations (HMO's). In order to pass the exam, try to arrange your schedule so you can free up 35-40 hours to study the content for your test.[1]
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While 35-40 hours may seem like a lot of time, just remember that the time you invest in studying will help you open up a new career path in insurance sales.
Download the State Exam Outline. Visit your state's official department of insurance website, which provides an updated outline of their life and health exam. Read the outline that's tailored to your state's regulations to get a general overview of what topics are covered on the test and how many questions are devoted to them. [2]
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