How to Get a Property and Casualty License in Wyoming

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How to Get a Property and Casualty License in Wyoming

Getting your Wyoming property and casualty license is the first step toward becoming a P&C insurance agent in Wyoming.

The Wyoming Department of Insurance requires you to complete a five-step process to obtain your property & casualty license – from taking the P&C insurance exam to applying for a P&C license.

These steps will take a few weeks to complete so we recommend you bookmark this page so you can use it as a reference throughout the process.

How to Get Your Wyoming Property and Casualty Insurance License

  1. Complete a Wyoming Pre-License Education Course (Kaplan – $139)
  2. Take the Wyoming Licensing Exam (Pearson VUE – $113)
  3. Complete a Wyoming License Application (Sircon or the National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR) – $100 application fee + $5.60 transaction fee)
  4. Get a Fingerprint-Based Background Check (Wyoming DOI – $39)
  5. Watch for Your Application Results

Property and Casualty Insurance License Wyoming

Obtaining your Wyoming P&C license is easy. Just follow these five simple steps to start your journey toward becoming a property and casualty insurance agent. Once you earn this license, check out our guide on how to get your Wyoming life insurance license as well.

Step 1: Complete a Wyoming Pre-License Education Course

Before you take the Wyoming P&C insurance licensing exam, it’s important to make time to acquire the knowledge you’ll need to pass this exam on your first attempt. Completing a pre-license education course will equip you with the necessary information and tools you’ll need to prepare for your exam.

While Wyoming doesn’t have any formal pre-license education requirements, most insurance professionals opt to take a pre-license education course online. Pre-license education courses are self-paced and include study materials like practice exams and flashcards. Others purchase books or self-study materials to prepare themselves for the exam.

A pre-license education course provides very specific industry knowledge that insurance professionals will encounter during the exam. There are very few questions on this test that you can answer with “common sense” information.

You can complete insurance licensing courses on your own schedule and at your own pace when you choose online courses. Taking a pre-license education course will also give you a solid understanding of your duties as a P&C insurance agent.

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Step 2: Take the Wyoming Licensing Exam

After you complete a pre-licensing education course and/or your own independent study, it’s time to take the Wyoming P&C license exam.

Wyoming uses Pearson VUE as its official testing service for delivering licensure exams.

The Wyoming P&C insurance exam:

  • Includes a total of 135 scored questions that cover two sections: general and state-specific knowledge. The general section deals with basic property and casualty insurance product knowledge. The state-specific section covers P&C insurance concepts and terms, rules, regulations, and practices specific to Wyoming.
  • Gives you 150 minutes to complete the test. The exam is a proctored test, meaning an official proctor will closely monitor you in a controlled environment.
  • Costs $113, a fee you must pay at the time of reservation by credit card, debit card, or voucher.

Passing the Wyoming P&C license exam can prove challenging, but taking an exam prep course and following a good study program can help prepare you to pass on your first attempt.

If you happen to fail the Wyoming P&C insurance exam, you can schedule a time to retake it as soon as 24 hours after your first attempt. If you only fail part of a combination exam, you must take the entire combination exam again. You need a score of at least 70 percent on the entire combination exam to earn a license in that line of authority.

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Check out our in-depth insurance exam guide for tips to help you pass on the first attempt.

Step 3: Complete a Wyoming License Application

Once you pass the P&C insurance exam, you can apply for your P&C insurance license.

In Wyoming, you must apply online via Sircon or the NIPRThe application fee is $100 and the transaction fee is $5.60 (for both Sircon and NIPR). If you apply via the NIPR, choose “Group 2” for the resident producer line of authority combination. You also must pay a $39 fingerprinting fee along with your license application fee.

The Wyoming DOI will issue a P&C insurance license to individuals who are at least 18 years old and have passed the proper licensing exam. You should submit your completed license application within 12 months of passing the exam.

To apply for a P&C insurance license in Wyoming, make sure you comply with the insurance licensing requirements as defined under the Wyoming Insurance Code and the Wyoming Administrative Rules.

If you have any questions or need to forward supporting documents related to your license application, send them to insurancelicensing@wyo.gov.

Step 4: Get a Fingerprint-Based Background Check

After you apply for the Wyoming P&C license, you must get a fingerprint-based background check from the Wyoming DOIThe fee for fingerprinting services is $39, which you should have already paid along with your license application (see Step 3 above). You’ll receive a fingerprinting packet via the mail after the Wyoming DOI receives your license application. This packet will include instructions on how to complete your fingerprinting requirement.

You’ll need to take this packet to your nearest law enforcement agency, which will perform the fingerprinting and may charge a fee for doing so. After your fingerprinting appointment, you must send your completed packet back to the Wyoming DOI.

Step 5: Watch for Your Application Results

After you complete the previous four steps, the Wyoming DOI will review your application and background check. The process usually takes 30 business days from the date you submit your application.

Once the Wyoming DOI finishes reviewing your application, it’ll email you with its decision or ask you to provide more information.

You can print your license from the Sircon or NIPR website. There’s no charge to create an account or print a license. If you don’t remember your license number, you can find it by using Sircon’s Status Inquiry License Number/National Producer Number Inquiry tool.

Congratulations!

You’re now ready to get started as a P&C insurance agent in Wyoming.

Next Steps After Securing Your Wyoming Property and Casualty Insurance License

Once you complete the above steps and have your Wyoming P&C insurance license, here’s what you should pursue next.

Get a Job in the Insurance Field

Once you hold a P&C license, you can consider several different insurance-related careers. The P&C license gives you authorization within your state to sell P&C insurance policies and related products that’ll provide financial protection to your clients against loss or damage.

You can find P&C insurance job postings on our Insurance Jobs Board.

When applying for an insurance-related job, potential employers will request your license number and National Producer Number (NPN). You can request a letter of certification, which proves you have a P&C license in Wyoming, by visiting the Sircon website. You’ll need to submit this letter along with your job applications.

Complete Continuing Education and Renew Your License

In Wyoming, you must take 24 hours of continuing education (CE) courses every two years to renew your P&C license. Wyoming CE requirements state that three of those hours must focus on ethics.

If you have a non-resident license with good standing in your home state, you don’t need to take CE courses in Wyoming.

You should aim to complete the required CE hours at least 90 days before your license expires. Your CE provider will report your successful completion of the coursework to the Wyoming DOI. You must apply for license renewal via the NIPRThe renewal fee is $100 and the late fee is $200 (for the resident producer line of authority combination “Group 2”).

For more detailed information, check out how to renew your license with our Wyoming insurance license renewal guide.

Wyoming Department of Insurance Contact Information

Mailing Address:

106 E. 6th Ave.
Cheyenne, WY 82002

Phone: (307) 777-7319

Fax: (307) 777-2446

Email: insurancelicensing@wyo.gov

Website: https://doi.wyo.gov/licensing/

License Search: Wyoming Insurance License Lookup

Wyoming Property and Casualty License FAQ

How much does it cost to get a property and casualty insurance license in Wyoming?

The total cost of getting a property and casualty (P&C) insurance license in Wyoming is at least $446.60, but can exceed $500 based on the type of pre-license education course you choose. The costs include:
Insurance Pre-license Education Course Fee: $139 via Kaplan
Exam Fee: $113 via Pearson VUE 
Application Fee: $100 application fee + $5.60 transaction fee via Sircon or the NIPR
Fingerprint-Based Background Check Fee: $39 via the Wyoming DOI

How long does it take to process a property and casualty insurance license application in Wyoming?

It will take up to thirty business days for you to become an insurance agent. You’ll receive an email once the Wyoming DOI reviews your application.

Can I get a temporary property and casualty insurance agent license in Wyoming?

Yes. Wyoming provides a 180-day, temporary P&C license. For more information on applying for a temporary insurance license, send your inquiry to insurancelicensing@wyo.gov or call Wyoming DOI’s Licensing Division at (307) 777-7319.

Can I get an emergency property and casualty insurance agent license in Wyoming?

No. An emergency license isn’t available for P&C insurance agents in Wyoming.

What can I sell with a property and casualty insurance license in Wyoming?

With a Wyoming P&C license, you can sell insurance products like homeowners insurance, renters insurance, auto insurance, general liability insurance, and workers’ compensation policies.

How much can you make with a property and casualty insurance license in Wyoming?

According to ZipRecruiter, P&C insurance agents earn an average salary of between $30,000 and $44,500+ per year. P&C insurance agents who sell homeowners and auto insurance also can earn a 5 percent to 20 percent commission based on policy premiums.

What are the limitations of a Wyoming property and casualty insurance license?

Unless you have multiple licenses to sell various types of insurance products, having a Wyoming P&C license only gives you the authority to negotiate and sell P&C insurance policies. You’ll need additional licenses to sell other types of insurance.

Can I cancel my property and casualty license in Wyoming?

Yes. To cancel your license, email a completed Voluntary Surrender Request form to insurancelicensing@wyo.gov.

How hard is it to get a property and casualty insurance license in Wyoming?

The process is quite simple! Follow the steps above and get started today!

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