New Hampshire Property & Casualty Insurance — Requirements & Free Practice
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Insurance Producer License — Property, Casualty and Personal Lines
One individual producer license carries its selected lines of authority. Property only, casualty only, both lines, and personal lines have distinct examination choices. Agents, brokers and consultants use the producer licensing system.
Licensing authority: New Hampshire Insurance Department · Application information
Renewal with military service or extenuating circumstance waiver
- Discretion
- Request a waiver; relief is not automatic. RSA 402-J:7 IV also allows requesting waiver of any examination requirement, fine or sanction arising from renewal failure; it identifies no additional examination.
- Existing License
- Hold a producer license and be unable to comply with renewal procedures because of military service or other extenuating circumstances.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- producer statute
RSA 402-J:7, II
- producer statute
RSA 402-J:7, IV
Nonresident addition of lines of authority
- Additional Authority
- Hold each additional line in the home state; apply online and pay $50.
- Application
- Submit the home-state application or NAIC uniform application and required fees; apply electronically through NIPR.
- Existing License
- Already hold a nonresident producer license.
- Home License
- Currently hold the corresponding resident license in good standing in the home state.
- Reciprocity
- The home state grants New Hampshire residents nonresident licenses on the same basis.
- Residency
- Nonresident of New Hampshire.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- producer statute
RSA 402-J:16, I
- licensing faq
How do I add a line of authority?, nonresident instruction
Nonresident reapplication after more than 24 months of lapse
- Application
- Submit the home-state application or NAIC uniform application and required fees; apply electronically through NIPR.
- Home License
- Currently hold the corresponding resident license in good standing in the home state.
- Lapse
- After more than 24 months, use initial licensing procedures and fees.
- Reciprocity
- The home state grants New Hampshire residents nonresident licenses on the same basis.
- Residency
- Nonresident of New Hampshire.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- producer statute
RSA 402-J:8, I(a)-(d)
- producer statute
RSA 402-J:16, I
- licensing faq
How do I reinstate an expired license?, complete substantive paragraph
Nonresident reciprocal initial licensure
- Application
- Submit the home-state application or NAIC uniform application and required fees; apply electronically through NIPR.
- Home License
- Currently hold the corresponding resident license in good standing in the home state.
- Reciprocity
- The home state grants New Hampshire residents nonresident licenses on the same basis.
- Residency
- Nonresident of New Hampshire.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- producer statute
RSA 402-J:8, I(a)-(d)
- producer statute
RSA 402-J:16, I
Nonresident reinstatement within 24 months
- Education
- Hold the corresponding home-state license in good standing.
- Eligibility
- Maintain license eligibility.
- Lapse
- Reinstate within 24 months after the renewal due date.
- Penalty
- Pay double the unpaid renewal fee; the Department requires a new application.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- producer statute
RSA 402-J:7, III
- licensing faq
How do I reinstate an expired license?, complete substantive paragraph
- producer statute
RSA 402-J:8, VI
Nonresident renewal
- Application
- Submit the home-state application or NAIC uniform application and required fees; apply electronically through NIPR.
- Home License
- Currently hold the corresponding resident license in good standing in the home state.
- Reciprocity
- The home state grants New Hampshire residents nonresident licenses on the same basis.
- Renewal
- Pay renewal fees, retain home-state good standing and satisfy reciprocal home-state continuing education.
- Residency
- Nonresident of New Hampshire.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- producer statute
RSA 402-J:8, VI
- producer statute
RSA 402-J:16, I
- producer statute
RSA 402-J:16, II
Resident addition of lines of authority — Property and casualty
At least one of the following alternatives:
- New Hampshire Producer's Property & Casualty Insurance (practice unavailable)
All of the following:
- New Hampshire Producer's Property (practice unavailable)
- New Hampshire Producer's Casualty Insurance
- Age
- At least 18 years old.
- Amendment
- Apply online for additional authority and pay the $50 amendment fee.
- Application
- Submit the NAIC uniform application and fees; statements must be true, correct and complete.
- Authority
- Property and casualty
- Character
- No act constituting a ground for denial, suspension or revocation under the RSA 402-J:6 I(b) text in force before January 1, 2027.
- Examinations
- Pass examinations for the requested lines; the combined property and casualty examination covers both lines, while separate property and casualty examinations establish their respective lines.
- Existing License
- An existing resident producer seeks the specified additional lines.
- Study
- The Department requires no prelicensing course; optional study does not replace the examination.
Resident addition of lines of authority — Casualty only
- Age
- At least 18 years old.
- Amendment
- Apply online for additional authority and pay the $50 amendment fee.
- Application
- Submit the NAIC uniform application and fees; statements must be true, correct and complete.
- Authority
- Casualty only
- Character
- No act constituting a ground for denial, suspension or revocation under the RSA 402-J:6 I(b) text in force before January 1, 2027.
- Examinations
- Pass examinations for the requested lines; the combined property and casualty examination covers both lines, while separate property and casualty examinations establish their respective lines.
- Existing License
- An existing resident producer seeks the specified additional lines.
- Study
- The Department requires no prelicensing course; optional study does not replace the examination.
Resident addition of lines of authority — Personal lines property and casualty
- Age
- At least 18 years old.
- Amendment
- Apply online for additional authority and pay the $50 amendment fee.
- Application
- Submit the NAIC uniform application and fees; statements must be true, correct and complete.
- Authority
- Personal lines property and casualty
- Character
- No act constituting a ground for denial, suspension or revocation under the RSA 402-J:6 I(b) text in force before January 1, 2027.
- Examinations
- Pass examinations for the requested lines; the combined property and casualty examination covers both lines, while separate property and casualty examinations establish their respective lines.
- Existing License
- An existing resident producer seeks the specified additional lines.
- Study
- The Department requires no prelicensing course; optional study does not replace the examination.
Resident addition of lines of authority — Property only
- Age
- At least 18 years old.
- Amendment
- Apply online for additional authority and pay the $50 amendment fee.
- Application
- Submit the NAIC uniform application and fees; statements must be true, correct and complete.
- Authority
- Property only
- Character
- No act constituting a ground for denial, suspension or revocation under the RSA 402-J:6 I(b) text in force before January 1, 2027.
- Examinations
- Pass examinations for the requested lines; the combined property and casualty examination covers both lines, while separate property and casualty examinations establish their respective lines.
- Existing License
- An existing resident producer seeks the specified additional lines.
- Study
- The Department requires no prelicensing course; optional study does not replace the examination.
Resident property and casualty licensure with CPCU designation
At least one of the following alternatives:
- New Hampshire Property and Casualty Insurance Laws and Regulations (practice unavailable)
- New Hampshire Adjuster's Property & Casualty Insurance Laws and Regulations (practice unavailable)
- Age
- At least 18 years old.
- Application
- Submit the NAIC uniform application and fees; statements must be true, correct and complete.
- Character
- No act constituting a ground for denial, suspension or revocation under the RSA 402-J:6 I(b) text in force before January 1, 2027.
- Designation
- Hold the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation.
- Examination Alternative
- Pass either Series 12-81 or Series 12-83; the bulletin expressly accepts both for a producer applying for property and casualty authority.
- Study
- The Department requires no prelicensing course; optional study does not replace the examination.
Resident initial licensure by examination — Property and casualty
At least one of the following alternatives:
- New Hampshire Producer's Property & Casualty Insurance (practice unavailable)
All of the following:
- New Hampshire Producer's Property (practice unavailable)
- New Hampshire Producer's Casualty Insurance
- Age
- At least 18 years old.
- Application
- Submit the NAIC uniform application and fees; statements must be true, correct and complete.
- Authority
- Property and casualty
- Character
- No act constituting a ground for denial, suspension or revocation under the RSA 402-J:6 I(b) text in force before January 1, 2027.
- Examinations
- Pass examinations for the requested lines; the combined property and casualty examination covers both lines, while separate property and casualty examinations establish their respective lines.
- Study
- The Department requires no prelicensing course; optional study does not replace the examination.
Resident initial licensure by examination — Casualty only
- Age
- At least 18 years old.
- Application
- Submit the NAIC uniform application and fees; statements must be true, correct and complete.
- Authority
- Casualty only
- Character
- No act constituting a ground for denial, suspension or revocation under the RSA 402-J:6 I(b) text in force before January 1, 2027.
- Examinations
- Pass examinations for the requested lines; the combined property and casualty examination covers both lines, while separate property and casualty examinations establish their respective lines.
- Study
- The Department requires no prelicensing course; optional study does not replace the examination.
Resident initial licensure by examination — Personal lines property and casualty
- Age
- At least 18 years old.
- Application
- Submit the NAIC uniform application and fees; statements must be true, correct and complete.
- Authority
- Personal lines property and casualty
- Character
- No act constituting a ground for denial, suspension or revocation under the RSA 402-J:6 I(b) text in force before January 1, 2027.
- Examinations
- Pass examinations for the requested lines; the combined property and casualty examination covers both lines, while separate property and casualty examinations establish their respective lines.
- Study
- The Department requires no prelicensing course; optional study does not replace the examination.
Resident initial licensure by examination — Property only
- Age
- At least 18 years old.
- Application
- Submit the NAIC uniform application and fees; statements must be true, correct and complete.
- Authority
- Property only
- Character
- No act constituting a ground for denial, suspension or revocation under the RSA 402-J:6 I(b) text in force before January 1, 2027.
- Examinations
- Pass examinations for the requested lines; the combined property and casualty examination covers both lines, while separate property and casualty examinations establish their respective lines.
- Study
- The Department requires no prelicensing course; optional study does not replace the examination.
Resident licensure using a previous same line license exemption
- Age
- At least 18 years old.
- Application
- Submit the NAIC uniform application and fees; statements must be true, correct and complete.
- Character
- No act constituting a ground for denial, suspension or revocation under the RSA 402-J:6 I(b) text in force before January 1, 2027.
- Examination
- RSA 402-J:9 I-II exempts the previously held lines from education and examination, subject to a contrary regulation under paragraph II.
- Previous License
- Currently licensed for the same lines in a prior state, or apply within 90 days after cancellation with certification or Producer Database evidence of good standing.
- Relocation
- When moving to New Hampshire, apply within 90 days after establishing legal residence; relinquish the previous resident license.
- Study
- The Department requires no prelicensing course; optional study does not replace the examination.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- producer statute
RSA 402-J:9, I
- producer statute
RSA 402-J:9, II
- producer bulletin
Printed page 2, New Residents, producer sentence
Resident licensure after previous same line license inactivation over 90 days and no more than two years
- Age
- At least 18 years old.
- Application
- Submit the full NAIC application and $210 as instructed in the Department FAQ.
- Character
- No act constituting a ground for denial, suspension or revocation under the RSA 402-J:6 I(b) text in force before January 1, 2027.
- Examination
- The Department FAQ requires the appropriate Laws and Regulations examination; Series 12-81 is the producer property and casualty law examination in its PSI bulletin.
- Previous License
- A previous resident producer license has been inactive or cancelled for more than 90 days, but has not lapsed for more than two years.
- Requested Authority
- Property and casualty lines previously held.
- Study
- The Department requires no prelicensing course; optional study does not replace the examination.
Resident reinstatement within 24 months
- Education
- Resident applicants must be continuing education compliant.
- Eligibility
- Maintain license eligibility.
- Lapse
- Reinstate within 24 months after the renewal due date.
- Penalty
- Pay double the unpaid renewal fee; the Department requires a new application.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- producer statute
RSA 402-J:7, III
- licensing faq
How do I reinstate an expired license?, complete substantive paragraph
- producer statute
RSA 402-J:7-a
Resident renewal using approved continuing education
- Education
- Complete 24 approved continuing education hours during the preceding 24 months no later than 60 days before renewal; at least 3 and no more than 10 ethics hours; course certification is subject to inspection.
- Pathway
- This route uses approved courses, programs or seminars. Examination-credit renewal is a separate route distinguished by the chosen method of satisfying continuing education.
- Renewal
- Pay the renewal fee and remain eligible to hold the license.
- Residency
- Resident individual with an existing property, casualty or personal-lines producer license.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- producer statute
RSA 402-J:7, II
- producer statute
RSA 402-J:7-a
- continuing education
Ins 1302.03(a)-(b)
- continuing education
Ins 1302.03(f)
Resident renewal using producer licensing examination credit
At least one of the following alternatives:
- New Hampshire Producer's Property & Casualty Insurance (practice unavailable)
- New Hampshire Producer's Property (practice unavailable)
- New Hampshire Producer's Casualty Insurance
- New Hampshire Producer's Personal Lines (practice unavailable)
- Credit
- Ins 1302.03(g) says successful passage of the state producer licensing exam satisfies the ensuing renewal. This applicant chooses a currently offered examination for property, casualty or personal lines; approved continuing education is the alternative condition carried by the course-renewal route.
- Other Lines
- The rule does not limit examination credit to these lines; an examination for a different insurance line is outside this property and casualty profession scope.
- Renewal
- Pay fees and maintain license eligibility.
- Residency
- Resident individual renewing an existing producer license.
Resident reapplication after more than 24 months of license lapse — Property and casualty
At least one of the following alternatives:
- New Hampshire Producer's Property & Casualty Insurance (practice unavailable)
All of the following:
- New Hampshire Producer's Property (practice unavailable)
- New Hampshire Producer's Casualty Insurance
- Age
- At least 18 years old.
- Application
- Submit the NAIC uniform application and fees; statements must be true, correct and complete.
- Authority
- Property and casualty
- Boundary
- RSA 402-J:7 III allows examination-free reinstatement within 24 months. The Department page says: "Two or more years after license expiration initial license procedures and fees apply"; at exactly 24 months the statutory within-24-month rule controls.
- Character
- No act constituting a ground for denial, suspension or revocation under the RSA 402-J:6 I(b) text in force before January 1, 2027.
- Examinations
- Pass examinations for the requested lines; the combined property and casualty examination covers both lines, while separate property and casualty examinations establish their respective lines.
- Lapse
- More than 24 months after the renewal due date; initial application requirements and fees apply.
- Study
- The Department requires no prelicensing course; optional study does not replace the examination.
Resident reapplication after more than 24 months of license lapse — Casualty only
- Age
- At least 18 years old.
- Application
- Submit the NAIC uniform application and fees; statements must be true, correct and complete.
- Authority
- Casualty only
- Boundary
- RSA 402-J:7 III allows examination-free reinstatement within 24 months. The Department page says: "Two or more years after license expiration initial license procedures and fees apply"; at exactly 24 months the statutory within-24-month rule controls.
- Character
- No act constituting a ground for denial, suspension or revocation under the RSA 402-J:6 I(b) text in force before January 1, 2027.
- Examinations
- Pass examinations for the requested lines; the combined property and casualty examination covers both lines, while separate property and casualty examinations establish their respective lines.
- Lapse
- More than 24 months after the renewal due date; initial application requirements and fees apply.
- Study
- The Department requires no prelicensing course; optional study does not replace the examination.
Resident reapplication after more than 24 months of license lapse — Personal lines property and casualty
- Age
- At least 18 years old.
- Application
- Submit the NAIC uniform application and fees; statements must be true, correct and complete.
- Authority
- Personal lines property and casualty
- Boundary
- RSA 402-J:7 III allows examination-free reinstatement within 24 months. The Department page says: "Two or more years after license expiration initial license procedures and fees apply"; at exactly 24 months the statutory within-24-month rule controls.
- Character
- No act constituting a ground for denial, suspension or revocation under the RSA 402-J:6 I(b) text in force before January 1, 2027.
- Examinations
- Pass examinations for the requested lines; the combined property and casualty examination covers both lines, while separate property and casualty examinations establish their respective lines.
- Lapse
- More than 24 months after the renewal due date; initial application requirements and fees apply.
- Study
- The Department requires no prelicensing course; optional study does not replace the examination.
Resident reapplication after more than 24 months of license lapse — Property only
- Age
- At least 18 years old.
- Application
- Submit the NAIC uniform application and fees; statements must be true, correct and complete.
- Authority
- Property only
- Boundary
- RSA 402-J:7 III allows examination-free reinstatement within 24 months. The Department page says: "Two or more years after license expiration initial license procedures and fees apply"; at exactly 24 months the statutory within-24-month rule controls.
- Character
- No act constituting a ground for denial, suspension or revocation under the RSA 402-J:6 I(b) text in force before January 1, 2027.
- Examinations
- Pass examinations for the requested lines; the combined property and casualty examination covers both lines, while separate property and casualty examinations establish their respective lines.
- Lapse
- More than 24 months after the renewal due date; initial application requirements and fees apply.
- Study
- The Department requires no prelicensing course; optional study does not replace the examination.
New Hampshire Adjuster's Property & Casualty Insurance Laws and Regulations
- Provider
- PSI
- Format
- Computer-administered examination
- Exam questions
- 40 scored items; additional unscored experimental questions may be administered
- Time limit
- 1 Hour
Examination outline
Insurance Regulation (25%)
- Licensing requirements
- Licensing requirements / Qualifications (402-B:3)
- Licensing requirements / Process (402-B:3, 4)
- Licensing requirements / Licensing exemptions (402-B:2)
- Licensing requirements / License display (402-B:9)
- Maintenance and duration
- Maintenance and duration / Renewal (402-B:10-a)
- Maintenance and duration / Renewal (402-B:10-a) / Investigations enforcement (400-A:16)
- Maintenance and duration / Records (400-B:5)
- Maintenance and duration / Continuing education requirements (402-B:5-a; Reg 1302.04)
- Disciplinary actions
- Disciplinary actions / Cease and desist order (417:12)
- Disciplinary actions / Suspension or revocation (402-B:12)
- Disciplinary actions / Penalties and fines (402-B:12, 13; 417:13)
- Claim Settlement laws and regulations ((407:12–15; 417:4(XV); Reg 1002.01–.20)
- Federal regulation
- Federal regulation / Fraud and false statements (18 USC 1033, 1034)
- New Hampshire Auto Laws
- New Hampshire Auto Laws / Collision Deductible Waiver (Reg 1002.19, 412:8(III))
Laws and Regulations Pertaining to Property and Casualty Insurance (75%)
- New Hampshire laws, regulations and required provisions
- New Hampshire laws, regulations and required provisions / New Hampshire Valued Policy Law (407:11)
- New Hampshire laws, regulations and required provisions / New Hampshire Insurance Guaranty Association (404-B)
- New Hampshire laws, regulations and required provisions / Standard fire policy (407:1–2-a, 22)
- New Hampshire laws, regulations and required provisions / Cancellation and nonrenewal (417-B; 417-C:1–4, 6)
- New Hampshire laws, regulations and required provisions / Concealment, misrepresentation or fraud (407:22; RL 638:20)
- New Hampshire laws, regulations and required provisions / Federal Terrorism Insurance Program (15 USC 6701; Public Law 107–297, 109–144, 110–160)
- Auto Insurance
- Auto Insurance / New Hampshire Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law
- Auto Insurance / New Hampshire Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law / Required limits of liability (RSA 259:61, 264.20)
- Auto Insurance / New Hampshire Automobile Reinsurance Facility Plan (Reg 1405)
- Auto Insurance / New Hampshire Commercial Auto Insurance Plan
- Auto Insurance / Uninsured/underinsured motorist (RSA 264:15)
- Auto Insurance / Uninsured/underinsured motorist (RSA 264:15) / Definitions
- Auto Insurance / Uninsured/underinsured motorist (RSA 264:15) / Bodily injury
- Auto Insurance / Uninsured/underinsured motorist (RSA 264:15) / Required limits
- Auto Insurance / Cancellation/nonrenewal (417-A)
- Auto Insurance / Cancellation/nonrenewal (417-A) / Grounds
- Auto Insurance / Cancellation/nonrenewal (417-A) / Notice
- Auto Insurance / Cancellation/nonrenewal (417-A) / Notice of eligibility in Automobile Reinsurance Facility Plan (417-A:5(V))
- Residency statement (417-A:3-b; 1406.01)
- Medical costs coverage (RSA 264:16)
- After market parts regulation (407-D)
Examination sources
- New Hampshire Adjuster Property and Casualty Insurance Laws and Regulations Content Outline, Series 12-83
p. 1, complete published content outline
- New Hampshire Adjuster Property and Casualty Insurance Laws and Regulations Content Outline, Series 12-83
p. 2, complete published content outline
- New Hampshire Adjuster Property and Casualty Insurance Laws and Regulations Content Outline, Series 12-83
p. 1, examination heading
- New Hampshire Insurance Department Candidate Information Bulletin
p. 10, Score Reporting
- New Hampshire Insurance Department Candidate Information Bulletin
p. 10, Experimental Items
- New Hampshire Insurance Department Candidate Information Bulletin
p. 10, Test Question Screen
- New Hampshire Insurance Department Candidate Information Bulletin
p. 11, 12-83 current content-outline listing
New Hampshire Producer's Property & Casualty Insurance
- Provider
- PSI
- Format
- Computer-administered written examination
- Exam questions
- 150 scored items; 5 to 10 additional unscored experimental questions may be administered
- Time limit
- 2.5 hours
Examination outline
Insurance Regulation (13%)
- Licensing
- Process (402-J:5, 6)
- Types of Licensees
- Producer (402-J:2, 14)
- Producer with appointment (402-J:14)
- Business entity (402-J:6)
- Financial institutions (406-C:1–19)
- Resident versus nonresident (402-J:8, 16)
- Temporary (402-J:11)
- Maintenance and Duration
- Renewal (402-J:7(II–IV))
- Change of address (402-J:7(VI))
- Reporting of actions (402-J:17)
- Assumed names (402-J:10)
- Continuing education requirements (Reg 1302.03, 1302.04, 1304.03)
- Disciplinary Actions
- Cease and desist order (417:12)
- Denial, suspension or revocation (402:49; 402-J:12)
- Penalties and fines (400-A:15(III); 402:42, 48; 402-J:12(IV); 417:10, 13)
- State regulation
- Commissioner's general duties and powers (400-A:3, 15; 417:5, 14)
- Investigations enforcement (400-A:16)
- Company regulation
- Producer appointment (402-J:14)
- Termination of appointment (402-J:15)
- Producer regulation
- Acting without a license (402-J:3, 13)
- Commissions (402-J:13)
- Conversion of funds by producer (402:53)
- Referrals (402:16-B)
- Controlled business (402:74)
- Fiduciary requirements (Reg 4301.01–4301.09)
- License to transact business (402:12)
- Unfair claim settlement practices (417:4(XV); Reg 1001.01–.11, Reg 1002.01–.20)
- Unfair insurance trade practices
- Misrepresentation (402:46; 417:4(I, II))
- Twisting (402:47; 417:4(I))
- False information and advertising (417:4(III))
- Defamation (417:4(IV))
- Boycott, coercion and intimidation (417:4(V))
- Illegal inducement (417:4(VII))
- Unfair discrimination (417:4(VIII))
- Rebating (402:39–41; 417:4(IX))
- Examination of books and records (400-A:37)
- Insurance fraud regulation (400-A:36-b(II); 417:23; RL 638:20)
- Consumer privacy regulation (Reg 3001–3006)
- New Hampshire Auto Laws
- Collision Deductible Waiver (Reg 1002.19, 412:8(III))
Federal Laws and Regulations (2%)
- Fair Credit Reporting Act
- 18 United States Code (USC) Sections 1033 and 1034 - Purpose
- Flood Insurance Education (National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP))
General Insurance Concepts (14%)
- Risk
- Methods of Handling Risk (e.g., Avoidance, Retention, Sharing, Reduction, Transfer)
- Elements of Insurable Risks
- Definitions (e.g., Risk, Hazard, Peril, Loss)
- Classifications of Insurers
- Mutual, Stock
- Admitted, Non-Admitted
- Foreign, Domestic, Alien
- Elements of a Contract
- Consideration
- Competent Parties
- Legal Purpose
- Offer
- Acceptance
- Authority and Powers of Producers - Definitions
- Express
- Implied
- Apparent
- The Law of Agency
- Legal Interpretations Affecting Contracts
- Reasonable Expectations
- Indemnity
- Good Faith
- Fraud
- Warranties, Representations, Misrepresentations, and Concealment
Property and Casualty Insurance Basics (17%)
- Insurable Interest
- Damages
- Compensatory versus Punitive
- General versus Special
- Liability
- Absolute
- Strict
- Vicarious
- Underwriting (Purpose, Process, Results)
- Rate Development
- Types
- Components
- Basis
- Types of Hazards
- Moral
- Morale
- Physical
- Types of Perils
- Named
- Open
- Types of Loss
- Direct
- Indirect
- Loss Valuation
- Actual Cash Value
- Replacement Cost
- Market Value
- Agreed Value
- Valued Policy
- Functional Replacement Cost
- Negligence
- Torts
- Elements of a Negligent Act
- Defense Against Negligence
- Accident versus Occurrence
- Policy Structure
- Declarations
- Definitions
- Insuring Agreement
- Additional/Supplementary Coverage
- Conditions
- Exclusions
- Endorsements
- Policy Clauses
- Insureds
- Policy Period
- Policy Territory
- Cancellation and Non-Renewal
- Deductibles
- Other Insurance
- Nonconcurrency
- Primary and Excess
- Pro Rata
- Contribution by Equal Shares
- Limits of Liability
- Per Accident
- Per Occurrence
- Per Person
- Aggregate
- Split limits
- Combined Single Limit
- Coinsurance
- Purpose
- Definition
- Calculation
- Penalties
- Total versus Partial Loss
- Specific, Scheduled, and Blanket Insurance
- Vacant versus Unoccupied
- Named Insured Provisions
- First Named Insured versus Other Insureds
- Duties After Loss
- Assignment
- Waiver of Rights
- Insurer Provisions
- Liberalization
- Subrogation
- Claim Settlement Options
- Duty to Defend
- Third-party Provisions
- Standard Mortgage Clause
- Loss Payable Clause
- No Benefit to the Bailee
Dwelling Policy Concepts (3%)
- Purpose and Eligibility
- Perils Insured Against
- Basic
- Broad
- Special
- Property Coverages
- Coverage A - Dwelling
- Coverage B - Other Structures
- Coverage C - Personal Property
- Coverage D - Fair Rental Value
- Coverage E - Additional Living Expenses
- Other Coverages
- Dwelling Property Conditions
- Dwelling Property Exclusions
- Dwelling Property Endorsements
- Personal Liability Supplement
- Coverage L - Personal Liability
- Coverage M - Medical Payments to Others
Homeowners Policy Concepts (10%)
- Definitions
- Eligibility and Purpose
- Homeowners Policy Coverage Forms
- Broad (HO-2)
- Special (HO-3)
- Contents Broad (HO-4)
- Comprehensive (HO-5)
- Unit-Owners (HO-6)
- Modified Coverages (HO-8)
- Section I - Property Coverages
- Coverage A - Dwelling
- Coverage B - Other Structures
- Coverage C - Personal Property
- Coverage D - Loss of Use
- Additional Coverages
- Section II - Liability Coverages
- Coverage E - Personal Liability
- Coverage F - Medical Payments to Others
- Additional Coverages
- Homeowners Policy Exclusions
- Section I-Property Covered Exclusions
- Section II - Liability Covered Exclusions
- Homeowners Policy Conditions
- Homeowners Policy Endorsements
- Business Pursuits
- Earthquake
- Home Day Care
- Personal Injury
- Personal Property Replacement Cost
- Watercraft
- Ordinance or Law
- Scheduled Personal Property/Personal Articles Floater
Personal Automobile Policy (11%)
- Definitions
- Personal Injury Protection Definitions
- Liability Coverage
- Bodily Injury and Property Damage
- Supplementary Payments
- Exclusions
- Liability Extension to Towed Vehicle
- Medical Payments Coverage
- Uninsured and Underinsured Motorists Coverage
- Definitions
- Bodily Injury
- UM and UIM Rejection
- Coverage for Damage to your Automobile
- Collision
- Other than Collision (Comprehensive)
- Deductibles
- Exclusions
- Duties after an Accident or Loss
- General Provisions
- Endorsements
- Towing and Labor Costs
- Extended Non-Owned Coverage - Vehicles Furnished or Available for Regular Use
- Joint Ownership Coverage
- Rental Vehicle Coverage
Commercial Automobile Policy (3%)
- Commercial Automobile Coverage Forms
- Covered Automobiles
- Hired Automobiles
- Non-owned Automobiles
- Liability
- Physical Damage
- Exclusions
- Conditions
- Definitions
- Selected Endorsements
- Lessor - Additional Insured and Loss Payee
- Mobile Equipment
- Property Protection Coverage
- Broad Form Products
- Employees as Insureds
Commercial Property Policies (9%)
- Commercial Package Policy
- Purpose
- Definition
- Coverages
- Coverage Extensions
- Commercial Policy Components
- Declarations
- Conditions
- Insuring Agreements
- Exclusions
- Commercial Property Forms
- Coverage Forms for Building and Business Personal Property
- Builders Risk
- Business Income
- Extra Expense
- Legal Liability
- Cause of Loss Forms
- Commercial Crime
- Commercial Property Endorsements
- Ordinance or Law
- Peak Season Limit of Insurance
- Spoilage
- Value Reporting Form
- Earthquake
- Equipment Breakdown Coverages
- Commercial Inland Marine - Purpose
- Ocean Marine (Distinction Between Inland and Ocean)
- Farm Coverage
- Farm Property Coverage Form
- Coverage A - Dwellings
- Coverage B - Other Private Structures
- Coverage C - Household Personal Property
- Coverage D - Loss of Use
- Coverage E - Scheduled Farm Personal Property
- Coverage F - Unscheduled Farm Personal Property
- Coverage G - Other Farm Structures
- Coverage H - Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability
- Coverage I - Personal and Advertising Injury Liability
- Coverage J - Medical Payments
Commercial General Liability (9%)
- Commercial Policy Components
- Declarations
- Conditions
- Interline Endorsements
- Commercial General Liability Coverages
- Bodily Injury and Property Damage
- Personal and Advertising Injury
- Medical Payments
- Conditions
- Definitions
- Exclusions
- Occurrence versus Claims-made
- Trigger
- Retroactive Date
- Commercial General Liability Exposures
- Premises and Operations
- Products and Completed Operations
- Contractual Liability
Businessowners Policy (4%)
- Characteristics and Purpose
- Businessowners Section I — Property
- Coverage
- Exclusions
- Limits of Insurance
- Deductibles
- Loss Conditions
- General Conditions
- Optional Coverages
- Definitions
- Businessowners Section II — Liability
- Coverages
- Exclusions
- Who is an Insured
- Limits of Insurance
- General Conditions
- Definitions
Other Types of Property and Casualty Insurance - Purpose and General Characteristics (3%)
- Specialty Liability Insurance
- Directors and Officers
- Professional and Errors and Omissions
- Employment Practices
- Employee Benefits
- Cyber Liability and Network Protection
- Surety Contracts
- Differences between Surety and Insurance
- Obligation of the Surety
- Parties to the Surety Bond
- Principal
- Obligee
- Surety
- Personal Umbrella, Commercial Umbrella, and Excess Policies
- Underlying Limits
- Self-Insured Retention
- Mobile Home Policy (Insuring Agreement)
- Earthquake Insurance (Insuring Agreement)
- Deductible
- Flood Insurance
Workers' Compensation Laws (2%)
- Workers' Compensation Coverages and Benefits
- Rating and Job Classification
- Workers' Compensation Definitions
- Occupational Accident versus Occupational Disease and Illness
- Levels of Disability
- Federal Laws
Examination sources
- New Hampshire Producer's Property & Casualty Insurance, Series 12-64
Page 1, complete published outline
- New Hampshire Producer's Property & Casualty Insurance, Series 12-64
Page 2, complete published outline
- New Hampshire Producer's Property & Casualty Insurance, Series 12-64
Page 3, complete published outline
- New Hampshire Producer's Property & Casualty Insurance, Series 12-64
Page 4, complete published outline
- New Hampshire Producer's Property & Casualty Insurance, Series 12-64
Page 5, complete published outline
- New Hampshire Producer's Property & Casualty Insurance, Series 12-64
Page 6, complete published outline
- New Hampshire Producer's Property & Casualty Insurance, Series 12-64
Page 7, complete published outline
- New Hampshire Producer's Property & Casualty Insurance, Series 12-64
Page 8, complete published outline
- New Hampshire Producer's Property & Casualty Insurance, Series 12-64
Page 9, complete published outline
- New Hampshire Producer's Property & Casualty Insurance, Series 12-64
Page 1, scored examination item count
- New Hampshire Insurance Department Candidate Information Bulletin
Page 10, score reporting
- New Hampshire Insurance Department Candidate Information Bulletin
Page 10, experimental items excluded from scoring
- New Hampshire Producer's Property & Casualty Insurance, Series 12-64
Page 1, independent examination series and item boundary
- New Hampshire Insurance Department Candidate Information Bulletin
Page 4, examination scheduling
New Hampshire Property and Casualty Insurance Laws and Regulations
- Provider
- PSI
- Format
- Computer-administered written examination
- Exam questions
- 40 scored items; 5 to 10 additional unscored experimental questions may be administered
- Time limit
- 1 hour
Examination outline
Insurance Regulation (25%)
- Licensing
- Process (402-J:5, 6)
- Types of Licensees
- Producer (402-J:2, 14)
- Producer with appointment (402-J:14)
- Business entity (402-J:6)
- Financial institutions (406-C:1–19)
- Resident versus nonresident (402-J:8, 16)
- Temporary (402-J:11)
- Maintenance and Duration
- Renewal (402-J:7(II–IV))
- Change of address (402-J:7(VI))
- Reporting of actions (402-J:17)
- Assumed names (402-J:10)
- Continuing education requirements (Reg 1302.03, 1302.04, 1304.03)
- Disciplinary Actions
- Cease and desist order (417:12)
- Denial, suspension or revocation (402:49;402-J:12)
- Penalties and fines (400-A15(III); 402:42, 48; 402-J:12(IV); 417:10, 13)
- State regulation
- Commissioner's general duties and powers (400-A:3, 15; 417:5, 14)
- Investigations enforcement (400-A:16)
- Company regulation
- Producer appointment (402-J:14)
- Termination of appointment (402-J:15)
- Producer regulation
- Acting without a license (402-J:3, 13)
- Commissions (402-J:13)
- Conversion of funds by producer (402:53)
- Referrals (402:16-B)
- Controlled business (402:74)
- Fiduciary requirements (Reg 4301.01–4301.09)
- License to transact business (402:12)
- Unfair claim settlement practices (417:4(XV); Reg 1001.01–.11, Reg 1002.01–.20)
- Unfair insurance trade practices
- Misrepresentation (402:46; 417:4(I, II))
- Twisting (402:47; 417:4(I))
- False information and advertising (417:4(III))
- Defamation (417:4(IV))
- Boycott, coercion and intimidation (417:4(V))
- Illegal inducement (417:4(VII))
- Unfair discrimination (417:4(VIII))
- Rebating (402:39–41; 417:4(IX))
- Examination of books and records (400-A:37)
- Insurance fraud regulation (400-A:36-b(II); 417:23; RL 638:20)
- Consumer privacy regulation (Reg 3001–3006)
- Federal regulation
- Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 USC 1681–1681d)
- Fraud and false statements (18 USC 1033, 1034)
- New Hampshire Auto Laws
- Collision Deductible Waiver (Reg 1002.19, 412:8(III))
Laws and Regulations Pertaining to Property and Casualty Insurance (75%)
- New Hampshire laws, regulations and required provisions
- New Hampshire Valued Policy Law (407:11)
- New Hampshire Insurance Guaranty Association (404-B)
- Standard fire policy (407:1-2-a, 22)
- Cancellation and nonrenewal (417-B; 417-C:1–4, 6)
- Binders (407:6)
- Concealment, misrepresentation or fraud (407:22; RSA 638.20)
- Claim settlement time limits (407:12, 12-a; Reg 1002.05)
- Federal Terrorism Insurance Program (15 USC 6701; Public Law 107–297, 109–144, 110–160)
- Record Retention (400-B)
- Auto Insurance
- New Hampshire Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law
- Required limits of liability (RSA 259:61, 264.20)
- New Hampshire Automobile Reinsurance Facility Plan (Reg 1405)
- New Hampshire Commercial Auto Insurance Plan
- Uninsured/underinsured motorist (RSA 264:15)
- Definitions
- Bodily injury
- Required limits
- Cancellation/nonrenewal (417-A)
- Grounds
- Notice
- Notice of eligibility in Automobile Reinsurance Facility Plan (417-A:5(V))
- Residency statement (417-A:3-b; 1406.01)
- Medical costs coverage (RSA 264:16)
- After market parts regulation (407-D)
- Coverage Deductible Waiver (417-A:11)
- New Hampshire Workers Compensation Law (RSA Ch 281-A)
- Types of laws
- Monopolistic versus competitive
- Compulsory versus elective
- Exclusive remedy (RSA 281-A:8)
- Employment covered (required, voluntary) (RSA 281-A:2(VI,VIII), 3, 5, 6, 18, 18-a)
- Covered injuries (RSA 281-A:2(XI), 12, 14)
- Occupational disease (RSA 281-A:2(XIII), 16)
- Benefits provided (RSA 281-A:23–23-b, 25–37)
- Second injury fund (RSA 281-A:55)
- Employee classification
Examination sources
- New Hampshire Property and Casualty Insurance Laws and Regulations, Series 12-81
Page 1, complete published outline
- New Hampshire Property and Casualty Insurance Laws and Regulations, Series 12-81
Page 2, complete published outline
- New Hampshire Property and Casualty Insurance Laws and Regulations, Series 12-81
Page 3, complete published outline
- New Hampshire Property and Casualty Insurance Laws and Regulations, Series 12-81
Page 1, scored examination item count
- New Hampshire Insurance Department Candidate Information Bulletin
Page 10, score reporting
- New Hampshire Insurance Department Candidate Information Bulletin
Page 10, experimental items excluded from scoring
- New Hampshire Property and Casualty Insurance Laws and Regulations, Series 12-81
Page 1, independent examination series and item boundary
- New Hampshire Insurance Department Candidate Information Bulletin
Page 4, examination scheduling
New Hampshire Producer's Casualty Insurance
- Provider
- PSI
- Format
- Computer-administered written examination
- Exam questions
- 100 scored items; 5 to 10 additional unscored experimental questions may be administered
- Time limit
- 2 hours
Examination outline
Insurance Regulation (8%)
- Licensing
- Process (402-J:5, 6)
- Types of Licensees
- Producer (402-J:2, 14)
- Producer with appointment (402-J:14)
- Business entity (402-J:6)
- Financial institutions (406-C:1–19)
- Resident versus nonresident (402-J:8, 16)
- Temporary (402-J:11)
- Maintenance and Duration
- Renewal (402-J:7(II–IV))
- Change of address (402-J:7(VI))
- Reporting of actions (402-J:17)
- Assumed names (402-J:10)
- Continuing education requirements (Reg 1302.03, 1302.04, 1304.03)
- Disciplinary Actions
- Cease and desist order (417:12)
- Denial, suspension or revocation (402:49; 402-J:12)
- Penalties and fines (400-A:15(III); 402:42, 48; 402-J:12(IV); 417:10, 13)
- State regulation
- Commissioner's general duties and powers (400-A:3, 15; 417:5, 14)
- Investigations enforcement (400-A:16)
- Company regulation
- Producer appointment (402-J:14)
- Termination of appointment (402-J:15)
- Producer regulation
- Acting without a license (402-J:3, 13)
- Commissions (402-J:13)
- Conversion of funds by producer (402:53)
- Referrals (402:16-B)
- Controlled business (402:74)
- Fiduciary requirements (Reg 4301.01–4301.09)
- License to transact business (402:12)
- Unfair claim settlement practices (417:4(XV); Reg 1001.01–.11, Reg 1002.01–.20)
- Unfair insurance trade practices
- Misrepresentation (402:46; 417:4(I, II))
- Twisting (402:47; 417:4(I))
- False information and advertising (417:4(III))
- Defamation (417:4(IV))
- Boycott, coercion and intimidation (417:4(V))
- Illegal inducement (417:4(VII))
- Unfair discrimination (417:4(VIII))
- Rebating (402:39–41; 417:4(IX))
- Examination of books and records (400-A:37)
- Insurance fraud regulation (400-A:36-b(II); 417:23; RL 638:20)
- Consumer privacy regulation (Reg 3001–3006)
- New Hampshire Auto Laws
- Collision Deductible Waiver (Reg 1002.19, 412:8(III))
Federal Laws and Regulations (2%)
- Fair Credit Reporting Act
- 18 United States Code (USC) Sections 1033 and 1034 - Purpose
General Insurance Concepts (20%)
- Risk
- Methods of Handling Risk (e.g., Avoidance, Retention, Sharing, Reduction, Transfer)
- Elements of Insurable Risks
- Definitions (e.g., Risk, Hazard, Peril, Loss)
- Classifications of Insurers
- Mutual, Stock
- Admitted, Non-Admitted
- Foreign, Domestic, Alien
- Elements of a Contract
- Consideration
- Competent Parties
- Legal Purpose
- Offer
- Acceptance
- Authority and Powers of Producers - Definitions
- Express
- Implied
- Apparent
- The Law of Agency
- Legal Interpretations Affecting Contracts
- Reasonable Expectations
- Indemnity
- Good Faith
- Fraud
- Warranties, Representations, Misrepresentations, and Concealment
Casualty Insurance Basics (27%)
- Damages
- Compensatory versus Punitive
- General versus Special
- Liability
- Absolute
- Strict
- Vicarious
- Underwriting (Purpose, Process, Results)
- Types of Hazards
- Moral
- Morale
- Physical
- Negligence
- Torts
- Elements of a Negligent Act
- Defense Against Negligence
- Accident versus Occurrence
- Policy Structure
- Declarations
- Definitions
- Insuring Agreement
- Additional/Supplementary Coverage
- Conditions
- Exclusions
- Endorsements
- Policy Clauses
- Insureds
- Policy Period
- Policy Territory
- Cancellation and Non-Renewal
- Deductibles/Self-Insured Retention
- Other Insurance
- Nonconcurrency
- Primary and Excess
- Pro Rata
- Contribution by Equal Shares
- Limits of Liability
- Per Accident
- Per Occurrence
- Per Person
- Aggregate
- Split limits
- Combined Single Limit
- Named Insured Provisions
- First Named Insured versus Other Insureds
- Duties After Loss
- Assignment
- Waiver of Rights
- Insurer Provisions
- Liberalization
- Subrogation
- Claim Settlement Options
- Duty to Defend
- Arbitration
Personal Automobile Policy (13%)
- Definitions
- Personal Injury Protection Definitions
- Liability Coverage
- Bodily Injury and Property Damage
- Supplementary Payments
- Exclusions
- Liability Extension to Towed Vehicle
- Medical Payments Coverage
- Uninsured and Underinsured Motorists Coverage
- Definitions
- Bodily Injury
- UM and UIM Rejection
- Coverage for Damage to your Automobile
- Collision
- Other than Collision (Comprehensive)
- Deductibles
- Exclusions
- Duties after an Accident or Loss
- General Provisions
- Endorsements
- Towing and Labor Costs
- Extended Non-Owned Coverage - Vehicles Furnished or Available for Regular Use
- Joint Ownership Coverage
- Rental Vehicle Coverage
Commercial Automobile Policy (8%)
- Commercial Automobile Coverage Forms
- Covered Automobiles
- Hired Automobiles
- Non-owned Automobiles
- Liability
- Physical Damage
- Exclusions
- Conditions
- Definitions
- Selected Endorsements
- Lessor - Additional Insured and Loss Payee
- Mobile Equipment
- Property Protection Coverage
- Broad Form Products
- Employees as Insureds
Commercial General Liability (10%)
- Commercial Policy Components
- Declarations
- Conditions
- Interline Endorsements
- Commercial General Liability Coverages
- Bodily Injury and Property Damage
- Personal and Advertising Injury
- Medical Payments
- Conditions
- Definitions
- Exclusions
- Occurrence versus Claims-made
- Trigger
- Retroactive Date
- Commercial General Liability Exposures
- Premises and Operations
- Products and Completed Operations
- Contractual Liability
Other Types of Casualty Insurance (8%)
- Specialty Liability Insurance
- Directors and Officers
- Professional and Errors and Omissions
- Employment Practices
- Employee Benefits
- Cyber Liability and Network Protection
- Personal Umbrella, Commercial Umbrella, and Excess Policies
- Underlying Limits
- Self-Insured Retention
- Surety Contracts
- Differences between Surety and Insurance
- Obligation of the Surety
- Parties to the Surety Bond
- Principal
- Obligee
- Surety
Workers' Compensation Laws (4%)
- Workers' Compensation Coverages and Benefits
- Rating and Job Classification
- Workers' Compensation Definitions
- Occupational Accident versus Occupational Disease and Illness
- Levels of Disability
- Federal Laws
Examination sources
- New Hampshire Producer's Casualty Insurance, Series 12-85
Page 1, complete published outline
- New Hampshire Producer's Casualty Insurance, Series 12-85
Page 2, complete published outline
- New Hampshire Producer's Casualty Insurance, Series 12-85
Page 3, complete published outline
- New Hampshire Producer's Casualty Insurance, Series 12-85
Page 4, complete published outline
- New Hampshire Producer's Casualty Insurance, Series 12-85
Page 5, complete published outline
- New Hampshire Producer's Casualty Insurance, Series 12-85
Page 1, scored examination item count
- New Hampshire Insurance Department Candidate Information Bulletin
Page 10, score reporting
- New Hampshire Insurance Department Candidate Information Bulletin
Page 10, experimental items excluded from scoring
- New Hampshire Producer's Casualty Insurance, Series 12-85
Page 1, independent examination series and item boundary
- New Hampshire Insurance Department Candidate Information Bulletin
Page 4, examination scheduling
New Hampshire Producer's Personal Lines
- Provider
- PSI
- Format
- Computer-administered written examination
- Exam questions
- 100 scored items; 5 to 10 additional unscored experimental questions may be administered
- Time limit
- 2 hours
Examination outline
Insurance Regulation (11%)
- Licensing
- Process (402-J:5, 6)
- Types of Licensees
- Producer (402-J:2, 14)
- Producer with appointment (402-J:14)
- Business entity (402-J:6)
- Financial institutions (406-C:1–19)
- Resident versus nonresident (402-J:8, 16)
- Temporary (402-J:11)
- Maintenance and Duration
- Renewal (402-J:7(II–IV))
- Change of address (402-J:7(VI))
- Reporting of actions (402-J:17)
- Assumed names (402-J:10)
- Continuing education requirements (Reg 1302.03, 1302.04, 1304.03)
- Disciplinary Actions
- Cease and desist order (417:12)
- Denial, suspension or revocation (402:49; 402-J:12)
- Penalties and fines (400-A:15(III); 402:42, 48; 402-J:12(IV); 417:10, 13)
- State regulation
- Commissioner's general duties and powers (400-A:3, 15; 417:5, 14)
- Investigations enforcement (400-A:16)
- Company regulation
- Producer appointment (402-J:14)
- Termination of appointment (402-J:15)
- Producer regulation
- Acting without a license (402-J:3, 13)
- Commissions (402-J:13)
- Conversion of funds by producer (402:53)
- Referrals (402:16-B)
- Controlled business (402:74)
- Fiduciary requirements (Reg 4301.01–4301.09)
- License to transact business (402:12)
- Unfair claim settlement practices (417:4(XV); Reg 1001.01–.11, Reg 1002.01–.20)
- Unfair insurance trade practices
- Misrepresentation (402:46; 417:4(I, II))
- Twisting (402:47; 417:4(I))
- False information and advertising (417:4(III))
- Defamation (417:4(IV))
- Boycott, coercion and intimidation (417:4(V))
- Illegal inducement (417:4(VII))
- Unfair discrimination (417:4(VIII))
- Rebating (402:39–41; 417:4(IX))
- Examination of books and records (400-A:37)
- Insurance fraud regulation (400-A:36-b(II); 417:23; RL 638:20)
- Consumer privacy regulation (Reg 3001–3006)
- New Hampshire Auto Laws
- Collision Deductible Waiver (Reg 1002.19, 412:8(III))
Federal Laws and Regulations (2%)
- Fair Credit Reporting Act
- 18 United States Code (USC) Sections 1033 and 1034 - Purpose
- Flood Insurance Education (National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP))
General Insurance Concepts (9%)
- Risk
- Methods of Handling Risk (e.g., Avoidance, Retention, Sharing, Reduction, Transfer)
- Elements of Insurable Risks
- Definitions (e.g., Risk, Hazard, Peril, Loss)
- Classifications of Insurers
- Mutual, Stock
- Admitted, Non-Admitted
- Foreign, Domestic, Alien
- Elements of a Contract
- Consideration
- Competent Parties
- Legal Purpose
- Offer
- Acceptance
- Authority and Powers of Producers - Definitions
- Express
- Implied
- Apparent
- The Law of Agency
- Legal Interpretations Affecting Contracts
- Reasonable Expectations
- Indemnity
- Good Faith
- Fraud
- Warranties, Representations, Misrepresentations, and Concealment
Property and Casualty Insurance Basics (30%)
- Insurable Interest
- Liability
- Absolute
- Strict
- Vicarious
- Underwriting (Purpose, Process, Results)
- Types of Hazards
- Moral
- Morale
- Physical
- Types of Perils
- Named
- Open
- Types of Loss
- Direct
- Indirect
- Loss Valuation
- Actual Cash Value
- Replacement Cost
- Market Value
- Agreed Value
- Valued Policy
- Functional Replacement Cost
- Negligence
- Torts
- Elements of a Negligent Act
- Defense Against Negligence
- Accident versus Occurrence
- Policy Structure
- Declarations
- Definitions
- Insuring Agreement
- Additional/Supplementary Coverage
- Conditions
- Exclusions
- Endorsements
- Policy Clauses
- Insureds
- Policy Period
- Policy Territory
- Cancellation and Non-Renewal
- Deductibles
- Other Insurance
- Nonconcurrency
- Primary and Excess
- Pro Rata
- Contribution by Equal Shares
- Limits of Liability
- Per Accident
- Per Occurrence
- Per Person
- Aggregate
- Split limits
- Combined Single Limit
- Coinsurance
- Purpose
- Definition
- Calculation
- Penalties
- Total versus Partial Loss
- Specific, Scheduled, and Blanket Insurance
- Vacant versus Unoccupied
- Named Insured Provisions
- First Named Insured versus Other Insureds
- Duties After Loss
- Assignment
- Waiver of Rights
- Insurer Provisions
- Liberalization
- Subrogation
- Claim Settlement Options
- Duty to Defend
- Third-Party Provisions
- Standard Mortgage Clause
- Loss Payable Clause
- No Benefit to the Bailee
Dwelling Policy Concepts (12%)
- Purpose and Eligibility
- Definitions
- Perils Insured Against
- Basic
- Broad
- Special
- Property Coverages
- Coverage A - Dwelling
- Coverage B - Other Structures
- Coverage C - Personal Property
- Coverage D - Fair Rental Value
- Coverage E - Additional Living Expenses
- Other Coverages
- Personal Liability Supplement
- Coverage L - Personal Liability
- Coverage M - Medical Payments to Others
- Dwelling Property Conditions
- Dwelling Property Exclusions
- Dwelling Policy Endorsements
Homeowners Policy Concepts (16%)
- Definitions
- Eligibility and Purpose
- Homeowners Policy Coverage Forms
- Broad (HO-2)
- Special (HO-3)
- Contents Broad (HO-4)
- Comprehensive (HO-5)
- Unit-Owners (HO-6)
- Modified Coverages (HO-8)
- Section I - Property Coverages
- Coverage A - Dwelling
- Coverage B - Other Structures
- Coverage C - Personal Property
- Coverage D - Loss of Use
- Additional Coverages
- Section II - Liability Coverages
- Coverage E - Personal Liability
- Coverage F - Medical Payments to Others
- Additional Coverages
- Homeowners Policy Exclusions
- Section I - Property Covered Exclusions
- Section II - Liability Covered Exclusions
- Homeowners Policy Conditions
- Homeowners Policy Endorsements
- Business Pursuits
- Earthquake
- Home Day Care
- Personal Injury
- Personal Property Replacement Cost
- Watercraft
- Scheduled Personal Property/Personal Articles Floater
Personal Automobile Policy (13%)
- Definitions
- Personal Injury Protection Definitions
- Liability Coverage
- Bodily Injury and Property Damage
- Supplementary Payments
- Exclusions
- Liability Extension to Towed Vehicle
- Medical Payments Coverage
- Uninsured and Underinsured Motorists Coverage
- Definitions
- Bodily Injury
- UM and UIM Rejection
- Coverage for Damage to your Automobile
- Collision
- Other than Collision (Comprehensive)
- Deductibles
- Exclusions
- Duties after an Accident or Loss
- General Provisions
- Endorsements
- Towing and Labor Costs
- Extended Non-Owned Coverage - Vehicles Furnished or Available for Regular Use
- Joint Ownership Coverage
- Rental Vehicle Coverage
Other Types of Personal Insurance (7%)
- Personal Umbrella and Excess Policies
- Mobile Home Policy (Insuring Agreement)
- Earthquake Insurance (Insuring Agreement)
- Deductible
- Flood Insurance
- Watercraft
Examination sources
- New Hampshire Producer's Personal Lines, Series 12-86
Page 1, complete published outline
- New Hampshire Producer's Personal Lines, Series 12-86
Page 2, complete published outline
- New Hampshire Producer's Personal Lines, Series 12-86
Page 3, complete published outline
- New Hampshire Producer's Personal Lines, Series 12-86
Page 4, complete published outline
- New Hampshire Producer's Personal Lines, Series 12-86
Page 5, complete published outline
- New Hampshire Producer's Personal Lines, Series 12-86
Page 6, complete published outline
- New Hampshire Producer's Personal Lines, Series 12-86
Page 1, scored examination item count
- New Hampshire Insurance Department Candidate Information Bulletin
Page 10, score reporting
- New Hampshire Insurance Department Candidate Information Bulletin
Page 10, experimental items excluded from scoring
- New Hampshire Producer's Personal Lines, Series 12-86
Page 1, independent examination series and item boundary
- New Hampshire Insurance Department Candidate Information Bulletin
Page 4, examination scheduling
New Hampshire Producer's Property
- Provider
- PSI
- Format
- Computer-administered examination
- Exam questions
- 100 scored items, plus possible 5 to 10 unscored experimental questions
- Time limit
- 2 hours
- Exam fee
- $59
Examination outline
Insurance Regulation (9%)
- Licensing
- Process (402-J:5, 6)
- Types of Licensees
- Producer (402-J:2, 14)
- Producer with appointment (402-J:14)
- Business entity (402-J:6)
- Financial institutions (406-C:1–19)
- Resident versus nonresident (402-J:8, 16)
- Temporary (402-J:11)
- Maintenance and Duration
- Renewal (402-J:7(II–IV))
- Change of address (402-J:7(VI))
- Reporting of actions (402-J:17)
- Assumed names (402-J:10)
- Continuing education requirements (Reg 1302.03, 1302.04, 1304.03)
- Disciplinary Actions
- Cease and desist order (417:12)
- Denial, suspension or revocation (402:49; 402-J:12)
- Penalties and fines (400-A:15(III); 402:42, 48; 402-J:12(IV); 417:10, 13)
- State regulation
- Commissioner's general duties and powers (400-A:3, 15; 417:5, 14)
- Investigations enforcement (400-A:16)
- Company regulation
- Producer appointment (402-J:14)
- Termination of appointment (402-J:15)
- Producer regulation
- Acting without a license (402-J:3, 13)
- Commissions (402-J:13)
- Conversion of funds by producer (402:53)
- Referrals (402:16-B)
- Controlled business (402:74)
- Fiduciary requirements (Reg 4301.01–4301.09)
- License to transact business (402:12)
- Unfair claim settlement practices (417:4(XV); Reg 1001.01–.11, Reg 1002.01–.20)
- Unfair insurance trade practices
- Misrepresentation (402:46; 417:4(I, II))
- Twisting (402:47; 417:4(I))
- False information and advertising (417:4(III))
- Defamation (417:4(IV))
- Boycott, coercion and intimidation (417:4(V))
- Illegal inducement (417:4(VII))
- Unfair discrimination (417:4(VIII))
- Rebating (402:39–41; 417:4(IX))
- Examination of books and records (400-A:37)
- Insurance fraud regulation (400-A:36-b(II); 417:23; RL 638:20)
- Consumer privacy regulation (Reg 3001–3006)
Federal Laws and Regulations (3%)
- Fair Credit Reporting Act
- 18 United States Code (USC) Sections 1033 and 1034 - Purpose
- Flood Insurance Education (National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP))
General Insurance Concepts (18%)
- Risk
- Methods of Handling Risk (e.g., Avoidance, Retention, Sharing, Reduction, Transfer)
- Elements of Insurable Risks
- Definitions (e.g., Risk, Hazard, Peril, Loss)
- Classifications of Insurers
- Mutual, Stock
- Admitted, Non-Admitted
- Foreign, Domestic, Alien
- Elements of a Contract
- Consideration
- Competent Parties
- Legal Purpose
- Offer
- Acceptance
- Authority and Powers of Producers - Definitions
- Express
- Implied
- Apparent
- The Law of Agency
- Legal Interpretations Affecting Contracts
- Reasonable Expectations
- Indemnity
- Good Faith
- Fraud
- Warranties, Representations, Misrepresentations, and Concealment
Property Insurance Basics (26%)
- Insurable Interest
- Underwriting (Purpose, Process, Results)
- Rate Development
- Types
- Components
- Basis
- Types of Hazards
- Moral
- Morale
- Physical
- Types of Perils
- Named
- Open
- Types of Loss
- Direct
- Indirect
- Loss Valuation
- Actual Cash Value
- Replacement Cost
- Market Value
- Agreed Value
- Valued Policy
- Functional Replacement Cost
- Policy Structure
- Declarations
- Definitions
- Insuring Agreement
- Additional/Supplementary Coverage
- Conditions
- Exclusions
- Endorsements
- Policy Clauses
- Insureds
- Policy Period
- Policy Territory
- Cancellation and Non-Renewal
- Deductibles
- Other Insurance
- Nonconcurrency
- Primary and Excess
- Pro Rata
- Contribution by Equal Shares
- Coinsurance
- Purpose
- Definition
- Calculation
- Penalties
- Total versus Partial Loss
- Specific, Scheduled, and Blanket Insurance
- Vacant versus Unoccupied
- Named Insured Provisions
- First Named Insured versus Other Insureds
- Duties After Loss
- Assignment
- Waiver of Rights
- Insurer Provisions
- Liberalization
- Subrogation
- Claim Settlement Options
- Duty to Defend
- Third-party Provisions
- Standard Mortgage Clause
- Loss Payable Clause
- No Benefit to the Bailee
Dwelling Policy Concepts (6%)
- Purpose and Eligibility
- Perils Insured Against
- Basic
- Broad
- Special
- Property Coverages
- Coverage A - Dwelling
- Coverage B - Other Structures
- Coverage C - Personal Property
- Coverage D - Fair Rental Value
- Coverage E - Additional Living Expenses
- Other Coverages
- Dwelling Property Conditions
- Dwelling Property Exclusions
- Dwelling Property Endorsements
- Personal Liability Supplement
- Coverage L - Personal Liability
- Coverage M - Medical Payments to Others
Homeowners Policy Concepts (15%)
- Definitions
- Eligibility and Purpose
- Homeowners Policy Coverage Forms
- Broad (HO-2)
- Special (HO-3)
- Contents Broad (HO-4)
- Comprehensive (HO-5)
- Unit-Owners (HO-6)
- Modified Coverages (HO-8)
- Section I - Property Coverages
- Coverage A - Dwelling
- Coverage B - Other Structures
- Coverage C - Personal Property
- Coverage D - Loss of Use
- Additional Coverages
- Section II - Liability Coverages
- Coverage E - Personal Liability
- Coverage F - Medical Payments to Others
- Additional Coverages
- Homeowners Policy Exclusions
- Section I-Property Covered Exclusions
- Section II - Liability Covered Exclusions
- Homeowners Policy Conditions
- Homeowners Policy Endorsements
- Business Pursuits
- Earthquake
- Home Day Care
- Personal Injury
- Personal Property Replacement Cost
- Watercraft
- Ordinance or Law
- Scheduled Personal Property/Personal Articles Floater
Commercial Property Policies (13%)
- Commercial Package Policy
- Purpose
- Definition
- Coverages
- Coverage Extensions
- Commercial Policy Components
- Declarations
- Conditions
- Insuring Agreements
- Exclusions
- Commercial Property Forms
- Coverage Forms for Building and Business Personal Property
- Builders Risk
- Business Income
- Extra Expense
- Legal Liability
- Cause of Loss Forms
- Commercial Crime
- Commercial Property Endorsements
- Ordinance or Law
- Peak Season Limit of Insurance
- Spoilage
- Value Reporting Form
- Earthquake
- Equipment Breakdown Coverages
- Commercial Inland Marine - Purpose
- Ocean Marine (Distinction Between Inland and Ocean)
- Farm Coverage
- Farm Property Coverage Form
- Coverage A - Dwellings
- Coverage B - Other Private Structures
- Coverage C - Household Personal Property
- Coverage D - Loss of Use
- Coverage E - Scheduled Farm Personal Property
- Coverage F - Unscheduled Farm Personal Property
- Coverage G - Other Farm Structures
- Coverage H - Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability
- Coverage I - Personal and Advertising Injury Liability
- Coverage J - Medical Payments
Businessowners Policy (7%)
- Characteristics and Purpose
- Businessowners Section I — Property
- Coverage
- Exclusions
- Limits of Insurance
- Deductibles
- Loss Conditions
- General Conditions
- Optional Coverages
- Definitions
- Businessowners Section II — Liability
- Coverages
- Exclusions
- Who is an Insured
- Limits of Insurance
- General Conditions
- Definitions
Other Types of Property Insurance - Purpose and General Characteristics (3%)
- Mobile Home Policy (Insuring Agreement)
- Earthquake Insurance (Insuring Agreement)
- Deductible
- Flood Insurance
Examination sources
- property outline
Page 1, published examination title, code and first section
- property outline
Page 1, scored examination length
- producer bulletin
Printed page 9, Taking the Examination by Computer
- producer bulletin
Printed page 10, Score Reporting
- producer bulletin
Printed page 10, Experimental Items
- producer bulletin
Printed page 3, Producer License Line of Authority table, Property row
- producer bulletin
Printed page 11, content outline link table, Property