California Property & Casualty Insurance Agent Pre-License Course: Start Your Insurance Career Today!
Qualifications for the California Insurance License
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must not have committed any disqualifying criminal offenses
- Must be a legal resident or hold a non-resident license in another state
California Insurance License Requirements
- Property: 20 Hours
- Casualty: 20 Hours
- Ethics and California Insurance Code: 12 Hours
- *Note: The required 12 hours of Ethics and California Insurance Code are mandatory for both Property and Casualty license applicants.
Steps to Get a California Insurance License
- Complete an Insurance Prelicensing Course
- Choose a comprehensive self-study course such as Cameron Academy’s Essential Self-Study Package
- Meet the prelicensing education hour requirements
- Pass Your California Licensing Exam
- Prepare with Kaplan’s Prelicensing Content, which is based on the California licensing exams
- Obtain a Certificate of Completion, which is valid for three years from the date of course completion
- Get Fingerprinted
- Schedule fingerprint impressions with Accurate Biometrics or have them taken at a CDI examination site
- Pay a fingerprint fee of $68.95
- Apply for a California Insurance License
- Submit an online license application and receive an NPN (National Producer Number)
Course Description
The California Property & Casualty Insurance Agent Pre-License Course at Cameron Academy is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to pass the California state licensing exam. The course includes a comprehensive self-study online exam prep course, supplemental videos, study materials, practice quizzes, and a final Mastery Exam. With our customizable Study Calendar, students can plan their exam preparation according to their schedule and exam date.
Course Features
- Self-Study Online course
- Supplemental videos for additional clarification on exam topics
- License Exam Manual and State Law Supplement, including cram sheets (Online or Print)
- Video & Audio Review
- InsurancePro™ QBank for practice quizzes
- Study Calendar with task-based benchmarks
- InstructorLink™ for support
- Performance Tracker to monitor progress
- Pre-Study Assessment to gauge initial knowledge
- Checkpoint Exams for remediation at key intervals
- Mastery Exam for final review before the state licensing exam
- Certification Exam (Online or Print)*
What is a Property & Casualty Insurance Agent?
A Property & Casualty Insurance Agent is a licensed insurance professional who specializes in selling and servicing insurance policies that protect individuals and businesses from financial loss due to property damage, liability claims, and other risks. They help clients assess their insurance needs and find the right coverage to protect their assets, and they work with insurance companies to negotiate policy terms and handle claims.
How Do Property & Casualty Insurance Agents Make Money?
Property & Casualty Insurance Agents make money through commissions earned on the insurance policies they sell. The commission is a percentage of the premium paid by the client, and it varies depending on the type of policy and the insurance company. As agents build their client base and sell more policies, their income can increase substantially.
3 Benefits of Becoming a Property & Casualty Insurance Agent:
- Financial Stability: Insurance agents earn a competitive salary with potential for growth and additional earnings through commissions and bonuses.
- Flexibility: Many insurance agents have the freedom to set their own schedules and work at their own pace, allowing for better work-life balance.
- Helping Others: Insurance agents play a vital role in protecting clients’ financial well-being by helping them navigate complex insurance decisions and finding the best coverage for their needs.
Enroll with Cameron Academy today and begin your journey to a rewarding career as an insurance agent. Our expertly designed Insurance Agent Pre-License Course is your key to unlocking success in the insurance industry.
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