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South Dakota Property & Casualty Insurance

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Your Study Path

South Dakota Property & Casualty Insurance License: Complete Roadmap

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

1

National P&C Fundamentals

Master foundational P&C insurance concepts: property insurance basics, casualty insurance principles, policy structures, and general insurance concepts.

25
hours
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2

South Dakota P&C RegulationsYou are here

Study South Dakota-specific laws including Division of Insurance regulations, severe weather coverage, 25/50/25 auto liability minimums, and mandatory UM/UIM requirements.

15
hours
3

South Dakota Property Insurance

Learn homeowners requirements, hail and tornado coverage, blizzard damage, and South Dakota-specific property regulations for rural and agricultural properties.

10
hours
4

Practice Exams

Complete practice exams covering all 145 questions. Focus on severe weather perils common to the Great Plains region.

15
hours
Estimated total study time
65 hours
That's about 7 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the South Dakota P&C Exam?

Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements

Age
18 years or older
Education
No pre-license education required (highly recommended)
Background Check
May be required for certain applicants
Fingerprinting
Not required for standard P&C license
Additional Requirements
  • Combined exam covers general and state-specific sections
  • Can also take separate Property and Casualty exams (85 questions each, 2 hours each)
  • Exam via Pearson VUE (test center or remote proctored via OnVUE)
  • Two forms of government-issued ID required
  • Remote testing available with compatible computer/laptop
  • Birth month renewal cycle (biennial)

South Dakota P&C Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

2-4 weeks

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

Pearson VUE

Remote Testing Available
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Retake Policy

24-hour wait between attempts; no limit on retakes

Temporary License

Not available in South Dakota

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$95
Application Fee~$25
Fingerprint FeeNot required
NIPR Transaction Fee$5.60
Total Estimated Cost$125-150

Exam Exemptions

Holders of these professional designations may be exempt from all or part of the exam:

CPCU

Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter - may qualify for exam exemption

CIC

Certified Insurance Counselor - may qualify for exam exemption

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What You'll Study

5 chapters covering everything you need to pass

South Dakota P&C-Specific Topics Covered

South Dakota Division of Insurance (DLR) RegulationsCommissioner (appointed by Governor)South Dakota Insurance CodeAuto Insurance Minimums (25/50/25)Mandatory UM/UIM Coverage (25/50)Severe Weather Coverage (Hail, Tornadoes, Blizzards)Agricultural and Farm CoverageWorkers' Compensation RequirementsProducer Licensing RequirementsNational Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)Continuing Education (10 hours P&C only, 20 hours combined/2 years)Birth Month Renewal CycleRemote Testing via Pearson OnVUE
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South Dakota P&C Exam Details

South Dakota Property & Casualty Insurance

Administered by South Dakota Division of Insurance (DLR)

Official Source
70%
Passing Score
145
Questions
2
Hours
$95 exam fee + application fee + $5.60 NIPR
Exam Fee
Study time: 40-60 hours
Prerequisites: None (no pre-license education required)

Exam Content Breakdown

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

SD Regulation15%

Division of Insurance structure, birth month renewal, licensing requirements

Property Insurance Laws25%

Severe weather (hail, tornadoes, blizzards), agricultural coverage

Casualty Insurance Laws35%

Auto 25/50/25 minimums, mandatory 25/50 UM/UIM, liability

Ethics & Prohibited Practices25%

CE 10-20hrs/2yrs, unfair practices, producer conduct

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