New York life insurance license exam
The format, what the outline weighs, and 621 practice questions written against New York's own exam outline and insurance law.
What the New York exam covers
Share of scored questions per section, from the PSI outline. State-law sections are marked in orange. Official handbook
How to get a New York life insurance license
- Check the requirements with the New York department of insurance — including whether a pre-licensing course is required for your line.
- Book the New York Life Insurance Agent/Broker exam with PSI and read the current candidate handbook.
- Pass the exam — 70 of 100 scored questions in 120 minutes.
- Complete fingerprints and the license application as the state directs, then get appointed by the insurer you will sell for.
The full walkthrough is in how to get a life insurance license.
Three from the New York bank. Try them.
When must a licensee give a customer the initial privacy notice required by Regulation 169?
Answer and explanation
A producer's home state licence was cancelled two months ago. Under section 2103(g)(11), may a nonresident New York licence still be issued without examination?
Answer and explanation
A temporary licence has been issued after the death of an agent. What may the temporary licensee generally do with the agency's book of business?
Answer and explanation
New York exam questions, answered
How many questions are on the New York life insurance exam?
100 scored questions plus up to 10 unscored pretest questions, in 120 minutes. The pretest questions are not identified, so answer every question.
What score do you need to pass the New York life insurance exam?
70% of the scored questions — 70 correct out of 100. That leaves room for 30 misses.
Who administers the New York life insurance exam?
PSI. Book through the provider and read its current candidate handbook for ID rules, fees and scheduling.
How much of the New York exam is state law?
About 10% by the published outline weights. It is the part generic national materials cover least.
Is there a free New York life insurance practice test?
Yes — 20 questions from our New York bank with explanations and sources, plus a free 10-question check that builds a study plan from your exam date.
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621 questions, mock exams in the real 100-question format, and a plan from your exam date.