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Minnesota Property & Casualty Insurance

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Minnesota 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

Minnesota P&C RegulationsYou are here

Study Minnesota-specific laws including Department of Commerce regulations, no-fault auto insurance system, PIP requirements, and 30/60/10 liability minimums.

15
hours
3

Minnesota Property Insurance

Learn MN FAIR Plan for hard-to-place property risks, homeowners coverage requirements, and Minnesota-specific property regulations.

10
hours
4

Minnesota Casualty & Ethics

Master no-fault auto system, PIP coverage, Assigned Risk Plan, MPCIGA 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 Minnesota P&C Exam?

Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements

Age
18 years or older
Education
40 hours pre-license education from approved provider
Background Check
Required via Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA)
Fingerprinting
Required - electronic fingerprinting through PSI test sites ($63.75 fee)
Additional Requirements
  • 40 hours pre-license education required (20 per line) per MN Statute 60K.36
  • PSI administers exams - fingerprinting available at PSI sites on exam day
  • Combo exam: 130 questions, 180 minutes
  • Exam results valid for 3 years from date of examination
  • Minnesota is a NO-FAULT auto insurance state with mandatory PIP
  • Exemptions available for AAI, ARM, CIC, CPCU, or insurance degrees
  • Application via NIPR: $60 base + $50 per line of authority

Minnesota P&C Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

3-5 weeks

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

PSI Services

Remote Testing Available
Schedule Your Exam

Retake Policy

No same-day rebooking and no fixed waiting period or attempt limit; candidates reschedule through PSI (PSI Minnesota Candidate Information Bulletin). Passing results are valid for 3 years (Minn. Stat. 60K.36 subd. 6).

Temporary License

Not available in Minnesota

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$45
Application Fee$160 ($60 base + $50/line x2)
Fingerprint Fee$63.75 (PSI test sites)
Pre-License Education$200-400 (40-hour course required)
NIPR Transaction Fee$5.60
Total Estimated Cost$475-675

Exam Exemptions

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

CPCU

Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter - exempt from pre-license education

CIC

Certified Insurance Counselor - exempt from pre-license education

AAI

Accredited Advisor in Insurance - exempt from pre-license education

ARM

Associate in Risk Management - exempt from pre-license education

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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: Minnesota 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: Minnesota P&C Insurance Regulation & Licensing

3 sections

22

Chapter 2: Minnesota Property Insurance

2 sections

23

Chapter 3: Minnesota Auto & Casualty Insurance

3 sections

24

Chapter 4: Minnesota Ethics & Professional Conduct

3 sections

Minnesota P&C-Specific Topics Covered

Minnesota Department of Commerce RegulationsMN FAIR Plan (Property Residual Market)No-Fault Auto Insurance SystemPersonal Injury Protection (PIP) RequirementsAuto Insurance Minimums (30/60/10)Minnesota Assigned Risk Plan (Auto)Minnesota Property & Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association (MPCIGA)40 Hours Pre-Licensing Education RequiredProducer Licensing & CE Requirements (24 hrs/3 ethics)Unfair Trade PracticesPolicy Cancellation/Non-Renewal RulesPSI test sites Fingerprinting ($63.75)

Minnesota P&C Exam Details

Minnesota Property & Casualty Insurance

Administered by Minnesota Department of Commerce

Official Source
70%
Passing Score
130
Questions
3
Hours
$45 exam fee + $160 application fee ($60 base + $50/line x2) + $63.75 fingerprinting
Exam Fee
Study time: 60-80 hours
Prerequisites: 40 hours pre-license education

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official Minnesota Department of Commerce content outline

Property: Types of Policies16.9%

Dwelling, homeowners, commercial property, inland marine, flood and other property forms; 22 of 130 scored items. (22 of 130 scored items, PSI Minnesota Property & Casualty Producer content outline)

Property: Insurance Terms and Related Concepts11.5%

Property insurance vocabulary, valuation, hazards and perils; 15 items. (15 of 130 scored items, PSI Minnesota Property & Casualty Producer content outline)

Property: Policy Provisions and Contract Law10.0%

Declarations, conditions, coinsurance, other-insurance and contract principles; 13 items. (13 of 130 scored items, PSI Minnesota Property & Casualty Producer content outline)

Casualty: Types of Policies, Bonds and Related Terms17.7%

Auto, CGL, workers' compensation, umbrella, crime and surety; 23 items. (23 of 130 scored items, PSI Minnesota Property & Casualty Producer content outline)

Casualty: Insurance Terms and Related Concepts11.5%

Liability concepts, negligence, damages and defenses; 15 items. (15 of 130 scored items, PSI Minnesota Property & Casualty Producer content outline)

Casualty: Policy Provisions9.2%

Liability policy conditions, limits and exclusions; 12 items. (12 of 130 scored items, PSI Minnesota Property & Casualty Producer content outline)

Minnesota Statutes and Regulations: Common to All Lines15.4%

Licensing (Chapter 60K), unfair trade practices (72A), Department of Commerce authority; 20 items. (20 of 130 scored items, PSI Minnesota Property & Casualty Producer content outline)

Minnesota Statutes and Regulations: Property3.8%

FAIR Plan, cancellation and nonrenewal rules for property lines; 5 items. (5 of 130 scored items, PSI Minnesota Property & Casualty Producer content outline)

Minnesota Statutes and Regulations: Casualty3.8%

No-fault (65B) minimums, UM/UIM, cancellation rules for auto; 5 items. (5 of 130 scored items, PSI Minnesota Property & Casualty Producer content outline)

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