Who this license is for
Anyone who wants to sell insurance covering physical property — homeowners, renters, commercial buildings, and related coverage — needs a state-issued Property license.
Topics to study
These general insurance topics provide a starting point for studying North Carolina Property Agent. See the official exam breakdown and timing.
Basic Insurance Concepts and Principles
Contract Law
Insurance Marketplace
Legal Concept: Tort Law
Property Basics
Policies
Classes of Insurance
Insurance on Residential Properties
Homeowners' Insurance Valuation
Liability Coverage
Plan your next steps in North Carolina
- Confirm the license you need and the current eligibility, education, application, and background-check requirements with North Carolina Department of Insurance.
- Review the exam content outline and use it to organize your study topics.
- Practice by topic, review explanations for mistakes, and work through a timed mock exam when you have covered the outline.
- Follow the regulator's current instructions for scheduling and applying for your license.
Before you book the exam
Check the current candidate instructions for identification, scheduling, fees, and permitted materials. CARE provides exam preparation; a practice result does not guarantee a passing result or grant a license.
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