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Iowa Property & Casualty Insurance

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Iowa Property & Casualty Insurance License: Complete Roadmap

Follow this path to organize your licensing and exam preparation

1

National P&C Fundamentals

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

20
hours
Start this step
2

Iowa P&C RegulationsYou are here

Study Iowa-specific laws including IID regulations, Iowa Code Chapter 515, auto insurance requirements (20/40/15 minimums), and modified comparative fault rules.

15
hours
3

Iowa Property Insurance

Learn Iowa homeowners coverage requirements, tornado/severe weather considerations, and Iowa-specific property regulations.

10
hours
4

Iowa Casualty & Ethics

Master auto insurance requirements, modified comparative fault, workers compensation, IPCIA guaranty association, and producer conduct standards.

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

Can You Take the Iowa P&C Exam?

Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements

Age
18 years or older
Education
Pre-license education required for specific lines of authority
Background Check
Required
Fingerprinting
May be required
Additional Requirements
  • Pre-licensing education required before exam
  • Pearson VUE administers all Iowa insurance exams
  • NO combined P&C exam available - must take separate Property and Casualty exams
  • Reduced testing fee when scheduling both exams together
  • Must apply for license within 90 days of passing exam via NIPR
  • Iowa Insurance Division oversees all licensing
  • Modified comparative fault auto state (51% bar)

Iowa P&C Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

3-5 weeks

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

Pearson VUE

Remote Testing Available
Schedule Your Exam

Retake Policy

24-hour wait between attempts; 90 days to apply after passing

Temporary License

Not available in Iowa

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$49 per exam (separate Property and Casualty)
Application FeeVaries
Fingerprint FeeMay be required
Pre-License Education$150-300 (pre-license course required)
NIPR Transaction Fee$5.60
Total Estimated Cost$250-420

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

24 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide

1

Standalone Coverage Map

1 sections

2

Introduction: Iowa Property & Casualty Insurance Exam Overview

1 sections

3

National Portion: Insurance Fundamentals

5 sections

4

National Portion: Property Insurance Concepts

5 sections

5

National Portion: Dwelling Policies (DP)

4 sections

6

National Portion: Homeowners Policies - Forms & Section I

4 sections

7

National Portion: Homeowners Policies - Section II & Endorsements

3 sections

8

National Portion: Personal Auto Policy - Liability & Injury

4 sections

9

National Portion: Personal Auto Policy - Physical Damage & Duties

3 sections

10

National Portion: Liability Insurance Concepts

4 sections

11

National Portion: Commercial Property Insurance

5 sections

12

National Portion: Commercial General Liability - Coverages

3 sections

13

National Portion: Commercial General Liability - Limits, Triggers & Exclusions

3 sections

14

National Portion: Commercial Auto Insurance

5 sections

15

National Portion: Workers Compensation

5 sections

16

National Portion: Other Commercial Lines - BOP, Crime & Marine

4 sections

17

National Portion: Other Commercial Lines - Specialty & Professional

4 sections

18

National Portion: Other Commercial Lines - Surety, Flood & Specialty

3 sections

19

National Portion: Insurance Regulation & Market Conduct

3 sections

20

National Portion: Ethics & Unfair Trade Practices

3 sections

21

Chapter 1: Iowa P&C Regulation & Licensing

3 sections

22

Chapter 2: Property Insurance in Iowa

3 sections

23

Chapter 3: Iowa Auto & Casualty Insurance

4 sections

24

Chapter 4: Ethics & Consumer Protection in Iowa

2 sections

Iowa P&C-Specific Topics Covered

Iowa Insurance Division (IID) RegulationsIowa Code Chapter 515Pre-Licensing Education RequiredSeparate Property and Casualty Exams (No Combined)Pearson VUE TestingAuto Insurance Minimums (20/40/15)Modified Comparative Fault (51% Bar)Iowa Property & Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association (IPCIA)90 Days to Apply After PassingTornado/Severe Weather CoverageDes Moines Market FocusProducer Licensing & CE Requirements

Iowa P&C Exam Details

Iowa Property & Casualty Insurance

Administered by Iowa Insurance Division (IID)

Official Source
70%
Passing Score
Separate
Questions
Varies
Time Limit
$49 per exam (Property and Casualty separate) + application fee + $5.60 NIPR
Exam Fee
Study time: 50-70 hours
Prerequisites: Pre-license education required

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official Iowa Insurance Division (IID) content outline

Iowa P&C Regulation15%

IID structure, Iowa Code Ch 515, pre-license required

Property Insurance Laws25%

Homeowners coverage, tornado/severe weather

Casualty Insurance Laws35%

At-fault auto, 20/40/15, modified comparative fault

Ethics & Prohibited Practices25%

Claims handling, IPCIA guaranty fund, producer conduct

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