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Rhode Island Property & Casualty Insurance

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Rhode Island 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.

25
hours
Start this step
2

Rhode Island P&C RegulationsYou are here

Study Rhode Island-specific laws including DBR regulations, 5% max hurricane deductible, 25/50/25 auto liability minimums, and mandatory E&O insurance requirement.

15
hours
3

Rhode Island Property Insurance

Learn homeowners requirements, hurricane deductible caps (5% max), coastal property risks, and Rhode Island-specific property regulations.

10
hours
4

Practice Exams

Complete separate practice exams for Property (92 questions) and Casualty (98 questions) sections.

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

Can You Take the Rhode Island 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
  • Property and Casualty are TWO separate exams
  • Property: 92 questions (76 scored + 16 pretest)
  • Casualty: 98 questions (82 scored + 16 pretest)
  • First-time P&C candidates MUST register for BOTH exams
  • Single $80 fee covers both exams if taken same session
  • E&O insurance REQUIRED for all producers (per RI Gen Laws § 27-2.4-23)
  • Must apply for license within 1 year of passing exam
  • Exam via Pearson VUE (test center or remote proctored)

Rhode Island 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; no limit on retakes

Temporary License

90-day temporary license available

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$50 per exam
Application Fee$35
Fingerprint Fee~$50 (if required)
NIPR Transaction Fee$5.60
Total Estimated Cost$190-250

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: Rhode Island 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: Rhode Island P&C Insurance Regulation & Licensing

3 sections

22

Chapter 2: Rhode Island Property Insurance

3 sections

23

Chapter 3: Rhode Island Auto & Casualty Insurance

3 sections

24

Chapter 4: Rhode Island Ethics & Professional Conduct

2 sections

Rhode Island P&C-Specific Topics Covered

Rhode Island DBR Insurance Division RegulationsDBR Oversight StructureRhode Island Insurance CodeAuto Insurance Minimums (25/50/25)Mandatory UM/UIM CoverageHurricane Deductible Cap (5% maximum)Coastal Property RisksE&O Insurance Requirement (MANDATORY)Workers' Compensation RequirementsProducer Licensing RequirementsContinuing Education (24 hours/2 years, 3 ethics)Two Separate Exams (Property + Casualty)

Rhode Island P&C Exam Details

Rhode Island Property & Casualty Insurance

Administered by Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation - Insurance Division

Official Source
70%
Passing Score
190
Questions
Approximately
Hours
$80 exam fee (single fee for both exams same session) + license application fee
Exam Fee
Study time: 50-70 hours
Prerequisites: None (no pre-license education required)

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation - Insurance Division content outline

RI Regulation15%

DBR structure, E&O requirement, licensing requirements

Property Insurance Laws25%

Hurricane deductible 5% max, coastal risks, homeowners

Casualty Insurance Laws35%

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

Ethics & Prohibited Practices25%

Fiduciary duties, E&O requirements, producer conduct

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