Arizona Department of Insurance Website

Comment:  This website has detailed information about everything you would ever want to know about insurance regulation in Arizona. Unfortunately, most of this information will be of much more interest AFTER you pass the exam and begin your career in insurance.

But, this website is useful for getting information necessary to reach specific individuals you may need to contact within Arizona Division of Insurance before obtaining your license. For example, if you have previously held an insurance license in another state or in Arizona, you should contact the department’s licensing personnel to see if any particular rules apply to you. Also, if you have a significant criminal record such as a felony, a prior bankruptcy, or child support payment issues, you may have a delay in obtaining your insurance license. On this Web site, you can find the people who know the answers to those kinds of questions. At 180 Licensing, we have found the staff members at the Arizona Department of Insurance to be very friendly and helpful.

When in doubt about any technical licensing or regulatory issue, the Arizona Department of Insurance is the authoritative administrative agency to contact. Their phone number is 877-660-0964.

Arizona Statutes and Regulations 

Comment:  These are exact copies of Arizona’s state statutes and regulations. The detail is overwhelming. Our recommendation is to not visit these two state sites unless you have a very specific issue you want to research.

Prometric’s Website

Comment:  Prometric has the contract to write and administer the insurance exams in Arizona.

There are a lot of useful resources on this site, including: 

  • Test Registration Services.  To register you may call Prometric at 800-790-3926 or register online.
  • Test Content Outlines.  There are Test Content Outlines for each insurance exam administered by the testing company. But, the outlines are very broad and do not supply adequate detail. It is critical that any materials you use in your studies not only cover the key points in the Test Content Outlines, but also expand on them to provide the comprehensive information needed to pass the exam. That’s where 180 Licensing comes in with solid exam prep materials.
  • Candidate Information Bulletin.  Prometric’s website does have detailed information in the Candidate Information Bulletin section that will be very useful if you have unique issues. For example, the Candidate Information Bulletin covers I.D. problems, such as if you are in the process of changing your name and your I.D. does not match the name you are currently using. You will also find all of the helpful details regarding getting a refund of your test fee, rescheduling your exam date, making special arrangements if you have a testing disability issue, or determining whether the exam is offered in a language other than English. Dig into this handbook to get most of your questions answered.

National Association of Insurance Commissioner’s (NAIC) Website

Comment:  All of the state insurance regulators belong to this organization. The government regulators use NAIC to share information and create model legislation as guidance for the individual states.

Since this Web site is primarily oriented toward insurance regulators, we have not found the site to be as beneficial for someone preparing for the exam. But, a visit to this site can be instructive in a few ways. First, you will gain an appreciation for how complex the insurance industry is. Second, you will see the vast array of issues facing the insurance industry on any given day. And, last, you will find a number of the NAIC Consumer Guides very informative (such as the Shopper’s Guide for Buying Life Insurance, the guide on Deferred Annuities with Equity Index Features, etc.).

Fingerprinting Service Website (Gemalto)

Comment:  To schedule a fingerprint reservation, please contact Prometric’s third party vendor, Gemalto. Schedule your exam reservation first, then contact Gemalto and schedule your fingerprint reservation as close to the start time of your examination as possible. It does not need to be the exact same time. As long as you make your fingerprint reservation, the testing center will be able to process your prints when you arrive for your exam.

Online Licensing Service Website (NIPR)

Comment:  The state of Arizona has contracted with the National Insurance Producers Registry (NIPR) to provide you with an online license application portal. In most states for most major insurance licenses, the online licensing process has largely replaced the old paper application system. Check with the Arizona Insurance Department if you have the need to apply by paper.

 

Disclaimer:  180 Licensing Exam Prep, Inc. makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of this article, information is subject to change. The final authority for the latest insurance licensing information is your state’s department of insurance.

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