*Note: Requirements vary by state.
To be eligible to be licensed, you must . . .
* Be at least 18 years old
* Have completed a minimum of 36 hours of class work
* Receive at least a 70% grade on your exam
* Pay licensing and test fees
To pass your licensing exam (which covers both life and health insurance), you must have knowledge of . . .
* Information on general insurance basics
* Insurance rules and regulations
* Life insurance policies
* Policy riders and options in coverage
* Tax issues around life insurance
* Annuities
* Qualified life insurance plans
* Policies
* Health insurance
* Dental policies
* Medical plans
* Disability income
* Individual insurance and special needs
* Health Maintenance Organizations
* Tax issues and health insurance