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Massachusetts Property & Casualty Insurance

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Massachusetts 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

Massachusetts P&C RegulationsYou are here

Study Massachusetts-specific laws including DOI regulations, no-fault auto insurance system, PIP requirements, and 20/40/5 liability minimums.

20
hours
3

Massachusetts Property Insurance

Learn MA FAIR Plan, homeowners coverage requirements, and Massachusetts-specific property regulations.

15
hours
4

Massachusetts Casualty & Ethics

Master no-fault auto system, PIP coverage, workers compensation, MAIGA guaranty association, and producer conduct standards.

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

Can You Take the Massachusetts P&C Exam?

Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements

Age
18 years or older
Education
No pre-licensing education required (but strongly recommended due to exam difficulty)
Background Check
Required - clear criminal record necessary
Fingerprinting
May be required for certain convictions
Additional Requirements
  • Massachusetts does NOT require pre-licensing education
  • Must be resident of the Commonwealth
  • Two SEPARATE exams required (Property and Casualty)
  • Prometric administers all MA insurance exams
  • Must apply within 12 months of passing exam
  • 60 hours CE in first 36 months, then 45 hours every 36 months
  • Massachusetts is a NO-FAULT auto insurance state
  • $75 lead paint surcharge on all applications

Massachusetts P&C Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

3-5 weeks

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

Prometric

Remote Testing Available
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Retake Policy

24-hour wait between attempts; no limit on retakes

Temporary License

90-day temporary license available in Massachusetts

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$49 (combined)
Application Fee$225
Fingerprint FeeVaries (if required)
NIPR Transaction Fee$5.60
Total Estimated Cost$354-420 (includes $75 lead paint surcharge)

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: Massachusetts 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: Massachusetts P&C Insurance Regulation & Licensing

3 sections

22

Chapter 2: Massachusetts Property Insurance

2 sections

23

Chapter 3: Casualty and Liability Insurance

2 sections

24

Chapter 4: Massachusetts Auto Insurance & No-Fault System

3 sections

Massachusetts P&C-Specific Topics Covered

Massachusetts Division of Insurance RegulationsNo Pre-Licensing Education RequiredTwo Separate Exams (Property and Casualty)No-Fault Auto Insurance SystemPersonal Injury Protection (PIP) RequirementsAuto Insurance Minimums (20/40/5)Massachusetts FAIR PlanMassachusetts Automobile Insurance Guaranty Association (MAIGA)Lead Paint Surcharge ($75)60 Hours CE First 36 MonthsPrometric Testing CentersUnfair Trade Practices

Massachusetts P&C Exam Details

Massachusetts Property & Casualty Insurance

Administered by Massachusetts Division of Insurance (DOI)

Official Source
70%
Passing Score
Two
Questions
2
Hours
$49 combined exam fee + $225 application + $75 lead paint surcharge + $5.60 NIPR
Exam Fee
Study time: 50-70 hours
Prerequisites: None - no pre-licensing education required (but recommended)

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official Massachusetts Division of Insurance (DOI) content outline

Massachusetts P&C Regulation15%

DOI structure, no pre-license required, licensing process

Property Insurance Laws25%

MA FAIR Plan, homeowners coverage, property regulations

Casualty Insurance Laws35%

No-fault auto, PIP, 20/40/5 minimums, workers comp

Ethics & Prohibited Practices25%

Claims handling, MAIGA guaranty fund, producer conduct

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24 Chapters

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