Life & Health Insurance License Study Courses

Getting your South Carolina life and health insurance license is the essential first step toward becoming a licensed insurance agent in the state. The South Carolina Department of Insurance (SC DOI) has a straightforward process, and we’re here to guide you through each step.

1. Complete a Prep Course

Before you take the license exam, it’s important to make time to gain the knowledge you’ll need to pass this exam on your first attempt. Studying an online exam prep course will provide you with the needed knowledge and information you’ll need to pass your license exam.

An online study course provides you with very specific insurance industry knowledge that will be used during the license exam. Online courses are self-study and include reading content, lesson videos, simulated exams, flashcards, quizzes, summary videos, and flashcards.

2. Pass The License Exam

After you complete your online prep course, it’s time to take the life & health insurance exam. South Carolina's license exam provider is Pearson Vue. The exam contains a total of 140 scored questions, which cover topics that are outlined in the training course.

3. Background Check

After you have applied for the resident producer license, you will receive an email with the directions on how to schedule a fingerprint appointment.

Resident producers are required to submit fingerprints for all NEW license applications.  

4. Submit Your Application

After you pass the exam and complete your background check, you can then apply for your license through the online NIPR website.

In addition, we recommend that you create a user account on South Carolina’s Industry Access portal where you can manage your online license documents.

After you complete all of the above steps, you can check your application status by creating and logging into your SC DOI account. Once your license has been approved and issued, you can print your license from the Industry Access portal or the NIPR website.