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Illinois Insurance Pre-Licensing at Real Estate Institute

Illinois Insurance Pre-Licensing

at Real Estate Institute

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Looking to start or expand your Illinois insurance career? Our state-approved property and casualty licensing program is perfect for anyone who’s interested in selling homeowners insurance, auto insurance, liability insurance, commercial property insurance, and more. 

  • Engaging and comprehensive training at a comfortable pace.
  • Careful attention to all topics on the state licensing exam outlines.
  • Start-to-finish support to help you prepare with confidence.
  • In-depth review of state-specific content by Illinois insurance producers for Illinois insurance producers.

Leads to

$57.9k careers

Costs

$200

Takes

2 Months
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Example Career

Insurance Sales Agents

Sell life, property, casualty, health, automotive, or other types of insurance. May refer clients to independent brokers, work as an independent broker, or be employed by an insurance company.

Business Management & Administration
Conventional
Social
Enterprising

Showing wage data for: Chicago, IL

Entry

Median

High

Salary

Hourly Wage

$31,530

$57,860

$130,350

$15.16

$27.82

$62.67

Admissions

   High school diploma or equivalency

You are required to complete pre-licensing education approved by the Illinois Department of Insurance before taking the state exams. Real Estate Institute's program satisfies all state requirements for property and casualty pre-licensing courses.

  • You must complete at least 20 hours of pre-licensing education for each major type of insurance you wish to sell. In general, these types (known as “lines of authority”) are Life, Accident/Health, Property, and Casualty.
  • For each 20-hour pre-licensing course, at least 7 ½ hours must be completed in a webinar or classroom setting.
  • Licensing candidates must be at least 18 years old and also pass a state licensing exam for each desired line of authority.

Quick Facts

Type:  Short-term training 0-6 months

Format:  Online

Hours:  Part-time

Age:  18 and up

Requirements:  High school diploma or equivalency