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South Dakota Life, Accident, and Health Insurance

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Your Study Path

South Dakota Life & Health Insurance License: Complete Roadmap

Follow this path to maximize your chances of passing on the first try

1

General Insurance Concepts

Start with foundational insurance principles: risk management, contract law, policy provisions, and underwriting basics. These concepts form the basis for all insurance products.

12
hours
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2

Life Insurance & AnnuitiesYou are here

Master life insurance products (term, whole, universal, variable), annuities (fixed, variable, indexed), policy provisions, beneficiaries, and South Dakota replacement regulations.

18
hours
3

Accident & Health Products

Study medical expense insurance, individual and group health plans, disability income, long-term care, Medicare Supplement, and South Dakota health insurance regulations.

15
hours
4

South Dakota Laws & Regulations

Focus on South Dakota-specific content: SDDLR regulations, SD Insurance Code, SDLIGA guaranty association, unfair trade practices, and producer licensing requirements.

10
hours
Estimated total study time
55 hours
That's about 6 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the South Dakota Life & Health Exam?

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Age
18 years or older
Education
No pre-license education required (South Dakota has no mandatory pre-licensing hours)
Background Check
Required - criminal background check
Fingerprinting
Not required at exam - processed with license application
Additional Requirements
  • No mandatory pre-license education in South Dakota
  • Individual exams: 90 questions (includes 15 pretest), 2 hours each
  • Combined exam: 145 questions (includes 15 pretest), 2.5 hours
  • Exams administered by Pearson VUE
  • Exam scores valid 12 months for license application
  • Apply via Sircon or NIPR after passing
  • **JULY 2025 UPDATE**: South Dakota converted to State-Based Systems (SBS) on July 16, 2025
  • License numbers now reflect National Producer Number (NPN)
  • CE requirements: 24 hours per 2-year period
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What You'll Study

5 chapters covering everything you need to pass

South Dakota Life & Health-Specific Topics Covered

South Dakota Division of Insurance (SDDLR) RegulationsSouth Dakota Insurance Code (Title 58)South Dakota Life & Health Insurance Guaranty Association (SDLIGA)South Dakota No Pre-License RequirementJuly 2025 State-Based Systems (SBS) ConversionNational Producer Number (NPN) LicensingSouth Dakota Replacement RegulationsSouth Dakota Senior Consumer Protections (Annuity Suitability)South Dakota Unfair Trade Practices ActSouth Dakota Producer Licensing Requirements
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South Dakota Life & Health Exam Details

South Dakota Life, Accident, and Health Insurance

Administered by South Dakota Division of Insurance (SDDLR)

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70%
Passing Score
90
Questions
2
Hours
$85 exam fee (individual) or combined Life & Health
Exam Fee
Study time: 40-60 hours
Prerequisites: No pre-license education required

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official South Dakota Division of Insurance (SDDLR) content outline

General Insurance Concepts20%

~18 questions: Risk management, contract law, policy provisions

Life Insurance Products25%

~22 questions: Term, whole, universal life, policy features

Annuities & Taxation12%

~11 questions: Annuity types, taxation, suitability requirements

Health Insurance Products20%

~18 questions: Medical expense, disability, LTC, Medicare Supplement

Group Insurance8%

~7 questions: Group life, group health, COBRA, HIPAA

South Dakota Laws & Regulations15%

~14 questions: SDDLR regulations, SDLIGA, unfair practices, licensing

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South Dakota Life & Health Exam FAQ

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