Life & Health Insurance License Practice Test

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Certification exam
150 Exam questions
2 hours 30 minutes Time Limit
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189 Practice questions
3 hours 9 minutes Practice Time
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The bar to clear 70 Published passing score for this certification.
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Exam overview and details

The Life & Health Insurance License exam is a state-administered qualification test required to legally sell, solicit, or negotiate life insurance, annuities, and health insurance products, including disability, long-term care, and Medicare-related plans. This 40-question exam assesses a candidate's mastery of core insurance concepts, state-specific regulations, ethical practices, and product knowledge. It is designed for individuals entering the insurance profession as agents, brokers, or financial advisors, as well as those in supporting roles requiring a foundational understanding of these products. Successfully passing this exam demonstrates to regulators, employers, and clients that the licensee possesses the minimum competency required to provide sound advice, explain policy features accurately, and adhere to legal and fiduciary standards. The license is the gateway to a career built on helping individuals, families, and businesses manage financial risk through appropriate insurance solutions.

Sample Questions

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Life Insurance

Two partners need funds to buy out the deceased partner's interest when either partner dies. They want coverage to pay at the first death. Which arrangement best matches?

Life Insurance

A renewable term policy premium rises each year as the insured gets older. Why?

Health Insurance

A claimant has outpatient surgery at an ambulatory surgical center. The plan says facility and surgeon charges are subject to different cost shares. What should be reviewed?

Health Insurance

A partner wants funds to buy a disabled partner's interest after a long-term disability. Which product is most relevant?

Health Insurance

A client compares bronze, silver, gold, and platinum ACA marketplace plans. What do metal levels mainly indicate?

Career Opportunities & Salary

Median salary: $62,280– Insurance Sales Agents

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 -- Insurance Sales Agents (SOC 41-3021), US national. Occupation median, not a certification salary. (2025)

Insurance Sales Agents

Exam insights and study advice

This license is not merely a regulatory hurdle; it is the foundation of professional credibility and legal authority. In the real world, the concepts tested directly translate to protecting clients from devastating financial loss due to death, illness, or disability. A thorough understanding ensures you can correctly match complex products to client needs, avoid errors and omissions that lead to lawsuits, and comply with stringent state laws governing replacements, disclosures, and suitability. Ultimately, passing this exam means you are equipped to build a practice based on trust, competence, and ethical service.

These are the backgrounds the certifying body suggests. Check the vendor's own page for anything it formally requires.

What this exam covers

Use the published domain weights to plan your study. Practice results do not predict your certification exam score.

01Health Insurance

30%

02Life Insurance

30%

03Annuities

15%

04State Laws and Regulations

15%

05General Insurance Concepts

10%

Exam Details L&H | $55 USD | 2 hours 30 minutes

Exam Code L&H
Vendor Insurance Licensing
Exam Cost $55 USD
Passing Score 70
Time Limit 2 hours 30 minutes
Exam questions 150
Question TypesMultiple Choice
Retake Policy Retake rules vary by state. Typically 24-hour waiting period between attempts. Most states allow up to 3 attempts before a mandatory waiting period (commonly 6 months) applies. Full exam fee required for each retake attempt.
Exam Format Linear
Online Proctoring Available
Available In
EnglishSpanish (select states)

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