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Insurance Producer License — Personal Lines
The limited major-line authority expressly covers property and casualty insurance of individuals and families for primarily noncommercial purposes under R.S. 22:1547(A)(6).
Licensing authority: Louisiana Department of Insurance · Application information
Resident continuation or restoration after military service or other extenuating circumstances
- Circumstances
- Military service or another extenuating circumstance, such as long-term medical disability, prevented compliance with renewal procedures.
- Discretion
- Request the commissioner's waiver of procedures, any examination requirement, or fines and sanctions under R.S. 22:1547(E).
- Examination
- Where new issuance is required after a lapse exceeding two years, the applicable currently offered line examination is involved, subject to the requested waiver.
Resident new issuance after lapse exceeding two years
- Application
- Submit a truthful Uniform Application through NIPR and pay applicable fees.
- Eligibility
- No disqualifying ground under R.S. 22:1554; obtain the commissioner's written consent under 18 U.S.C. 1033 when applicable.
- Exemption
- A qualifying license in another jurisdiction may support R.S. 22:1551(A) or (B) exemption.
- Fingerprints
- Submit fingerprints for the required state and national criminal history checks after submitting the license application and background-check authorization.
- Lapse
- License has been lapsed for more than two years; fulfill new-license issuance requirements under R.S. 22:1547(D).
- Minimum Age
- At least 18 years of age.
- Passing Score
- At least 70 percent on the applicable licensing examination.
- Residency
- Resides in Louisiana or maintains the principal place of business in Louisiana, subject to the resident-license election in R.S. 22:1546(F).
- Score Timing
- Submit the completed application for the line within 365 days of passing, under LAC 37:XIII.15511(C).
Resident reissuance after revocation
- Application
- Submit a truthful Uniform Application through NIPR and pay applicable fees.
- Eligibility
- No disqualifying ground under R.S. 22:1554; obtain the commissioner's written consent under 18 U.S.C. 1033 when applicable.
- Fingerprints
- Submit fingerprints for the required state and national criminal history checks after submitting the license application and background-check authorization.
- Good Cause
- The commissioner may deny a later application unless good cause is shown; R.S. 22:1551(C)(1) does not exempt a revoked license.
- Minimum Age
- At least 18 years of age.
- Passing Score
- At least 70 percent on the applicable licensing examination.
- Residency
- Resides in Louisiana or maintains the principal place of business in Louisiana, subject to the resident-license election in R.S. 22:1546(F).
- Score Timing
- Submit the completed application for the line within 365 days of passing, under LAC 37:XIII.15511(C).
- Waiting Period
- Do not apply within one year of effective revocation or final affirming court order. Following a second revocation the imposed period may be up to five years.
Nonresident licensure by reciprocity
- Application
- Submit the home-state application or a completed Uniform Application, request licensure, and pay applicable fees.
- Continuation
- Maintain a current home-state resident license in good standing under R.S. 22:1548(F).
- Home State License
- Currently holds the requested authority as a resident licensee in good standing in the home state. The other jurisdiction's license and examinations are applicant qualifications, not Louisiana examination leaves.
- Reciprocity
- The home state awards nonresident producer licenses to Louisiana residents on the same basis.
- Service Of Process
- Designate the commissioner as agent for service of process under R.S. 22:1548(B)(3).
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- Louisiana Revised Statutes 22:1548
R.S. 22:1548 — A.
- Louisiana Revised Statutes 22:1560
R.S. 22:1560 — A.
- Louisiana Revised Statutes 22:1547
R.S. 22:1547 — A.
Nonresident renewal
- Application
- Submit the home-state application or a completed Uniform Application, request licensure, and pay applicable fees.
- Continuation
- Maintain a current home-state resident license in good standing under R.S. 22:1548(F).
- Continuing Education
- Home-state continuing education satisfies Louisiana requirements on a reciprocal basis under R.S. 22:1560(B).
- Home State License
- Currently holds the requested authority as a resident licensee in good standing in the home state. The other jurisdiction's license and examinations are applicant qualifications, not Louisiana examination leaves.
- Reciprocity
- The home state awards nonresident producer licenses to Louisiana residents on the same basis.
- Renewal
- Renew every two years and pay applicable fees.
- Service Of Process
- Designate the commissioner as agent for service of process under R.S. 22:1548(B)(3).
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- Louisiana Revised Statutes 22:1547
R.S. 22:1547 — C.(1)
- Louisiana Revised Statutes 22:1548
R.S. 22:1548 — A.
- Louisiana Revised Statutes 22:1560
R.S. 22:1560 — B.
Reactivation of a cancelled line within two years
- Application
- Apply to add the line, pay the fee, and provide evidence of required continuing education.
- Time Limit
- The line was cancelled by renewing only other lines; reactivate within two years of cancellation.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- Louisiana Administrative Code Title 37
LAC 37:XIII.15515(C), reactivation of cancelled lines
- Louisiana Revised Statutes 22:1547
R.S. 22:1547 — A.
Reinstatement within two years after lapse
- Continuing Education
- Fulfill all continuing education that would have applied through reinstatement.
- Examination
- The same license is reinstated under R.S. 22:1547(D); qualifying resident applicants are also exempt under R.S. 22:1551(C)(1).
- Fees
- Pay all fees due.
- Time Limit
- Apply within two years after license expiration.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- Louisiana Revised Statutes 22:1547
R.S. 22:1547 — D.
- Louisiana Revised Statutes 22:1551
R.S. 22:1551 — (1)
- Louisiana Revised Statutes 22:1547
R.S. 22:1547 — A.
Resident initial licensure by examination
- Application
- Submit a truthful Uniform Application through NIPR and pay applicable fees.
- Eligibility
- No disqualifying ground under R.S. 22:1554; obtain the commissioner's written consent under 18 U.S.C. 1033 when applicable.
- Exam Selection
- Pass the examination for the requested line.
- Fingerprints
- Submit fingerprints for the required state and national criminal history checks after submitting the license application and background-check authorization.
- Line Of Authority
- personal-lines
- Minimum Age
- At least 18 years of age.
- Passing Score
- At least 70 percent on the applicable licensing examination.
- Residency
- Resides in Louisiana or maintains the principal place of business in Louisiana, subject to the resident-license election in R.S. 22:1546(F).
- Score Timing
- Submit the completed application for the line within 365 days of passing, under LAC 37:XIII.15511(C).
Resident issuance based on a Louisiana license expired within two years
- Application
- Meet the other issuance requirements; the examination is exempt under R.S. 22:1551(C)(1).
- Discipline
- The prior license was not revoked or suspended and renewal was not refused.
- Prior License
- Held the same line under a similar Louisiana license, other than temporary, within two years of expiration.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- Louisiana Revised Statutes 22:1551
R.S. 22:1551 — (1)
- Louisiana Revised Statutes 22:1546
R.S. 22:1546 — A.
- Louisiana Revised Statutes 22:1547
R.S. 22:1547 — A.
Resident licensure with a qualifying prior license in another jurisdiction
- Application
- Satisfy the other resident-application requirements; R.S. 22:1551(A) exempts the examination.
- Same Authority
- Previously held the same line of authority; currently licensed there, or apply within 90 days of cancellation with evidence of good standing at cancellation.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- Louisiana Revised Statutes 22:1551
R.S. 22:1551 — A.
- Louisiana Revised Statutes 22:1546
R.S. 22:1546 — A.
- Louisiana Revised Statutes 22:1547
R.S. 22:1547 — A.
Resident renewal
- Continuing Education
- Personal lines and property: 24 approved hours including at least three ethics hours and three flood hours. Industrial fire is not named among the lines subject to the 24-hour requirement in R.S. 22:1573(D) or LAC 37:XI.705(A).
- Deadline
- Expiration follows license-number parity and birth month under LAC 37:XIII.15515(A).
- Exemptions
- The continuing-education exemption in R.S. 22:1573(I) and LAC 37:XI.705(B)(4) is available to eligible producers age 65 or older with at least 15 years of experience.
- Renewal Period
- Apply every two years and pay applicable fees, including late fees when applicable.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- Louisiana Revised Statutes 22:1547
R.S. 22:1547 — C.(1)
- Louisiana Revised Statutes 22:1547
R.S. 22:1547 — A.
- Louisiana Revised Statutes 22:1573
R.S. 22:1573 — D.
- Louisiana Administrative Code Title 37
LAC 37:XI.705(A)-(C), CE applicability and exemptions
- Louisiana Administrative Code Title 37
LAC 37 — §15515.License Expiration and Renewal
Transfer to Louisiana resident licensure
- Deadline
- Apply within 90 days after establishing Louisiana legal residence.
- Prior License
- Holds the same line as a producer in another jurisdiction.
- Regulatory Qualification
- R.S. 22:1551(B) exempts previously held lines except where the commissioner determines otherwise by regulation; LAC 37:XIII Chapter 155 supplies the application and examination procedures.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- Louisiana Revised Statutes 22:1551
R.S. 22:1551 — B.
- Louisiana Revised Statutes 22:1546
R.S. 22:1546 — A.
- Louisiana Revised Statutes 22:1547
R.S. 22:1547 — A.
- Louisiana Administrative Code Title 37
LAC 37:XIII.15511(C), completed application within 365 days
Louisiana Insurance Examination — Personal Lines Producer - Series 107
- Provider
- PSI Services LLC
- Format
- Computer-administered examination at a PSI testing location
- Exam questions
- 100 scored questions; the bulletin permits 5 to 10 additional unscored experimental questions
- Time limit
- 120 minutes
- Passing score
- 70% correct
- Exam fee
- $36.00
Examination outline
Louisiana Insurance Regulation (15%)
- Licensing
- Fingerprinting requirements (22:1694)
- Background check (22:1694)
- Application (22:1694)
- Pre-licensing requirements (22:1571)
- Types of licenses (22:1547, 1962(F))
- Individual producer (22:1542(6), 1546(A))
- Business entity (22:1542(2), 1546(B))
- Resident versus nonresident (22:1546, 1548, 1560)
- Temporary (22:1553)
- Maintenance and duration
- Refusal, suspension, revocation (22:1547; 22:1554)
- Renewal/nonrenewal (22:1547(C); 22:1142; 22:887)
- Reinstatement (22.1142)
- Change of name, address, telephone number (22:1547(G))
- Assumed names (22:1552)
- Reporting of actions (22:1563)
- Continuing education requirements including exemptions and penalties (37:XI:10.703, .705 & Rule 10.711)
- Inactivity due to extenuating circumstances
- Inactivity due to military service
- Disciplinary actions
- Hearings (22:1968, 2191, 2193-2195, 2197, 2198, 2204-2208)
- Cease and desist order (22:1969)
- Civil/criminal (22:1554)
- Penalties/fines (22:16; 22:1457; 22:1969-1970)
- State regulation
- Commissioner's general duties and powers (22:2, 1967)
- Acts constituting insurance transaction (22:23; 22:1542(6)
- Negotiate (22:23; 22:1542(6)
- Sell (22:23; 22:1542(6)
- Solicit (22:23; 22:1542(6)
- Company regulation
- Certificate of authority (22:65, 66)
- Solvency (22:571)
- Financial requirements (22:571)
- Records maintenance (22:68)
- Policy forms/rates/exceptions (22:864)
- State of domicile
- Producer regulation
- Controlled business (22:1544(C))
- Policy and application signatures (R.S. 9:2605)
- Premium payment (H.B.-1032 (13); 22:855)
- Producer representation
- Commissions/compensations/fees ((22:1542 (3); 22:1557)
- Fiduciary responsibility
- Records maintenance (22:68)
- Claims reporting (22:523)
- Prohibited or unfair trade practices (22:1964)
- Misrepresentation (22:1964(1, 18))
- False or deceptive advertising (22:1964(2))
- Defamation (22:1964(3))
- Boycott, coercion and intimidation (22:1964(4))
- False financial statements (22:1964(5))
- Unfair discrimination (22:1964(7); 22:34)
- Rebating and twisting (22:1964(8); 37:XIII.575 (B)(1)
- Prohibited fees/premium/extra charges (22:1964)
- Discrimination (22:34; 22:1964 (7)
- Larceny, acting without a license (22:1964)
- Claims settlement (22:1964)
- Misappropriation of funds (22:1964)
- Testimonials and comparisons (22:1964)
- Non-disclosure of fees or charges (22:1964)
- Examination of books and records (22:1967, 1981, 1990)
- Privacy of Consumer Financial Information (37:XIII.9903– .9953)
- Federal regulation
- Other federal regulations (e.g.Do Not Call List) (https://www.donotcall.gov)
Licensing and Regulation (2%)
- Federal Regulation
- Fair Credit Reporting Act
- Fraud and False Statements (18 USC Sections 1033 and 1034)
- Privacy (Gramm Leach Bliley)
- National Flood Insurance Program
General Insurance Concepts (13%)
- 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
- 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 (25%)
- Insurable Interest
- Liability
- Absolute
- Strict
- Vicarious
- Underwriting
- Purpose
- Process
- Rate Development
- Types
- Components
- Types of Hazards
- Types of Perils
- Named
- Special
- Types of Loss
- Direct
- Indirect
- Loss Valuation
- Actual Cash Value
- Replacement Cost
- Functional Replacement Cost
- Market Value
- Agreed Value
- Valued Policy
- Basic Types of Construction
- Negligence
- Torts
- Elements of a Negligent Act
- Defense Against Negligence
- Accident versus Occurrence
- Policy Structure
- Declarations
- Definitions
- Insuring Agreement
- Supplementary Coverage
- Conditions
- Exclusions
- Endorsements
- Policy Conditions
- Insureds
- Policy Period
- Policy Territory
- Cancellation and Non-Renewal
- Deductibles
- Other insurance (e.g. Primary and Excess, Pro Rata, Nonconcurrency, Contribution by Equal Shares)
- Limits of Liability
- Per Accident
- Per Occurrence
- Per Person
- Aggregate
- Split
- 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
- Louisiana laws, regulations and required provisions
- Louisiana Valued Policy Law (22:1318)
- Louisiana Insurance Guaranty Association (22:2051–2070)
- Louisiana standard fire insurance policy (22:1311)
- Wind and Hail Associations
- Assigned risk/JUA
- Cancellation and nonrenewal (22:887)
- Homeowners (22:1265, 1333, 1335, 1336)
- Binders (22:870, 1555)
- Loss payment (22:1892)
- Arbitration (R.S. 9:4201-4206)
- Certificates of insurance (22:890 1&2)
- Federal Terrorism Insurance Program 15 USC 6701; Public Law 107-297, 109-144, 110-160)
Dwelling Policy Concepts (9%)
- Dwelling Policy
- Characteristics
- Eligibility
- Purpose
- Policy Definitions
- Coverage Forms Specifying Perils Insured Against
- DP-1 Basic
- DP-2 Broad
- DP-3 Special
- Property Coverages
- Dwelling
- Other Structures
- Personal Property
- Fair Rental Value
- Additional Living Expense
- Dwelling Policy Exclusions
- Dwelling Policy Conditions
- Dwelling Policy Endorsements
- Automatic Increase in Insurance
- Dwelling Under Construction
- Theft Coverage
- Personal Liability Supplement
Homeowners Policy Concepts (17%)
- Homeowners Policy
- Characteristics
- Eligibility
- Purpose
- Policy Definitions
- Perils Insured Against
- Basic
- Broad
- Special
- Homeowners Policy Coverage Forms
- Broad (HO-2)
- Special (HO-3)
- Contents Broad (HO-4)
- Unit-Owners (HO-6)
- Modified Coverages (HO-8)
- Property Coverages
- Dwelling
- Other Structures
- Personal Property
- Loss of Use
- Additional Coverages
- Liability Coverages
- Personal Liability
- Medical Payments to Others
- Homeowners Policy Exclusions
- Homeowners Policy Conditions
- Homeowners Policy Endorsements
- Business Pursuits
- Earthquake
- Home Day Care
- Personal Injury
- Personal Property Replacement Cost
- Watercraft
- Identity Theft
- Scheduled Personal Property/Personal Articles Floater
Personal Automobile Policy (15%)
- Personal Automobile Policy
- Definitions
- General Provisions
- Conditions
- Duties After an Accident
- Endorsements
- Amendment of Policy Provisions — Louisiana (PP 01 95) 02/12
- Extended Non-Owned Coverage (PP 03 06) 01/05
- Miscellaneous Type Vehicle (PP 03 23) 01/05
- Joint Ownership Coverage (PP 03 34) 01/05
- Named Driver Exclusion — Louisiana (PP 13 43) 09/06
- Personal Automobile Policy Liability
- Bodily Injury and Property Damage
- Supplemental Payments
- Persons Insured
- Exclusions
- Expenses for Medical Services
- Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage
- Physical Damage
Other Types of Property Insurance (4%)
- Personal Umbrella and Excess Policies
- Mobile Home Policy
- Purpose of Difference in Conditions
- Flood and Earthquake Insurance Coverages
- Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation (LRS 22:2291–2314)
- FAIR and Coastal Plans (LRS 22:2321)
Examination sources
- PSI Louisiana Personal Lines Producer Series 107 Content Outline
Series 107 outline page 1, official examination title
- PSI Louisiana Personal Lines Producer Series 107 Content Outline
Page 1, effective-date footer
- PSI Louisiana Department of Insurance Candidate Information Bulletin
Pages 7-8, Examination Content Outlines
- PSI Louisiana Personal Lines Producer Series 107 Content Outline
Content outline, section 1, published percentage
- PSI Louisiana Personal Lines Producer Series 107 Content Outline
Content outline, section 2, published percentage
- PSI Louisiana Personal Lines Producer Series 107 Content Outline
Content outline, section 3, published percentage
- PSI Louisiana Personal Lines Producer Series 107 Content Outline
Content outline, section 4, published percentage
- PSI Louisiana Personal Lines Producer Series 107 Content Outline
Content outline, section 5, published percentage
- PSI Louisiana Personal Lines Producer Series 107 Content Outline
Content outline, section 6, published percentage
- PSI Louisiana Personal Lines Producer Series 107 Content Outline
Content outline, section 7, published percentage
- PSI Louisiana Personal Lines Producer Series 107 Content Outline
Content outline, section 8, published percentage
- PSI Louisiana Personal Lines Producer Series 107 Content Outline
Page 4, final section topics
- PSI Louisiana Personal Lines Producer Series 107 Content Outline
Page 1, examination question count, passing score and time
- PSI Louisiana Department of Insurance Candidate Information Bulletin
Page 7, Taking the Examination by Computer
- PSI Louisiana Department of Insurance Candidate Information Bulletin
Page 7, Score Reporting
- Louisiana R.S. 22:1545
R.S. 22:1545(A)
- PSI Louisiana Department of Insurance Candidate Information Bulletin
Page 1, Examination Required Per License Type, Personal Lines Producer row
- PSI Louisiana Department of Insurance Candidate Information Bulletin
Page 2, Examination Payment and Scheduling Procedures
- LDI Resident Individual Producer Application Requirements
Resident Individual Insurance Producers; examinations required