Insurance Exam Guide
Utah Property & Casualty Insurance Exam 2026
A complete walkthrough of everything involved in getting your Utah Property & Casualty insurance license — from pre-licensing education to walking out with your license number. This guide covers eligibility, education requirements, the Prometric exam, what happens if you fail, and how to prepare. Ready to start practicing? You can practice with Utah P&C Insurance Exam Questions.
What This License Is
A Property & Casualty (P&C) Insurance Producer License in Utah authorizes you to sell, solicit, and negotiate insurance policies that protect personal and commercial assets and liability risks. It is issued by the Utah Insurance Department.
- Property Insurance: Protects physical property (dwellings, commercial structures, equipment) against direct financial loss from perils such as fire, theft, windstorm, and liability.
- Casualty Insurance: Protects individuals and businesses against legal financial liability for bodily injury or property damage caused to third parties (auto liability, commercial general liability, workers' compensation).
Candidates in Utah can take the combined Property & Casualty exam (covering both lines in one sitting) or single-line exams if seeking specialized licensing.
Eligibility
To qualify for a Utah Property & Casualty insurance producer license, you must meet the following statutory requirements:
Pre-Licensing Education
No mandatory pre-licensing education requirement
Even in states where pre-licensing education is self-study, taking a structured prep course with comprehensive practice exams is highly recommended before attempting the official exam.
Fingerprinting
Utah requires all new insurance license applicants to submit electronic fingerprints for a state and FBI criminal background check through approved vendors (such as Live Scan, IdentoGO, or Fieldprint).
Fingerprinting can often be completed on-site at official Prometric testing centers or at authorized state fingerprinting locations prior to submitting your formal license application.
Exam Options
When registering for your exam in Utah, you can select from the following licensing paths:
Combined Property & Casualty
Covers both lines in a single exam (150 questions, 150 minutes). Required if you plan to work at a full-service agency selling auto, homeowners, and commercial business policies.
Single Line (Property or Casualty)
Specialized exam focusing strictly on either Property insurance policy forms or Casualty liability coverages.
What It Covers
The Utah P&C examination evaluates your understanding of core property and liability concepts as well as Utah-specific insurance regulations:
Scheduling with Prometric
The official Utah Property & Casualty exam is administered by Prometric. You can schedule your test online through the official Prometric candidate portal or by phone.
Be sure to register using your exact legal name as it appears on your government-issued photo identification.
Fees
- Exam Fee: See current Prometric fee schedule (payable directly to Prometric at registration).
- State Licensing Fee: Varies by state ($40 – $100 via NIPR).
- Fingerprinting Fee: $35 – $60 depending on vendor.
In-Person vs. Remote Testing
Testing is available in person at authorized Prometric examination centers. Remote online proctoring is not currently available for the Utah Property & Casualty licensing examination.
Exam Day
Arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled appointment time. You must present one unexpired, government-issued photo ID featuring your signature (e.g., Driver's License or Passport).
Personal belongings including phones, watches, bags, and notes must be stored in secure lockers prior to entering the testing room.
Passing Score
The passing score threshold in Utah is 70%. Upon completing your exam, you will receive your score report immediately at the test center.
If You Pass
Congratulations! After passing your exam, your official score report will be transmitted electronically to the Utah Insurance Department (UID).
Submit your formal producer license application online through NIPR (National Insurance Producer Registry) or the official UID portal.
If You Fail
If you do not achieve the 70% passing score on your first attempt, do not panic. You will receive a diagnostic performance report showing your score in each major topic section.
You can re-schedule your exam with Prometric after the required waiting period (typically 24 hours). Use our practice question bank to target your weak sections before re-testing.
Applying for Your License
Once your exam score and background fingerprint clearance are processed, visit NIPR.org to complete your license application and pay the state licensing fee.
License Types
- Resident Producer: Licensed to sell Property & Casualty insurance products in Utah.
- Non-Resident Producer: Licensed in Utah based on reciprocity with your home state license.
- Surplus Lines Broker: Specialized license for placing high-risk risks with non-admitted insurers.
Continuing Education (CE)
Utah requires licensed Property & Casualty producers to complete 24 hours of Continuing Education (CE) every 2-year license renewal cycle, including at least 3 hours in Ethics.
Insurer Appointments
Holding a license allows you to represent clients, but you must be officially appointed by an authorized insurance carrier before you can bind coverage or write policies on their behalf.
P&C Study Strategy
Property & Casualty concepts require mastering both mathematical calculations and legal policy definitions. Focus heavily on these high-yield topics:
1. State Auto Liability Minimums
Utah Code § 31A-22-304 requires $30,000 bodily injury per person, $65,000 bodily injury per accident, and $25,000 property damage per accident for policies issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2025. A $90,000 combined single limit may also satisfy the statute.
2. Coinsurance Formula (Property)
Remember: [Insurance Carried / Insurance Required] × Loss = Claim Payment. Always calculate required insurance (Value × Coinsurance %) first.
3. Homeowners Forms (HO-2 to HO-8)
HO-2 (Broad), HO-3 (Special - Open Peril Dwelling / Named Peril Personal Property), HO-4 (Renters), HO-5 (Comprehensive - Open Peril Both), HO-6 (Condo), HO-8 (Modified Older Homes).
4. Claims-Made vs. Occurrence CGL
Occurrence covers injury occurring during policy period regardless of claim date. Claims-Made covers claims reported during policy period (or Retroactive Date / ERP Tail).
5. State Residual Markets
FAIR Plan: Confirm current residual-property-market options with the Utah Insurance Department. Guaranty Association: Utah Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association.
Practice Tests
Test your readiness with our free Utah Property & Casualty question bank and mock practice tests:
Common Mistakes
Using Utah’s pre-2025 auto limits
The statutory minimum for policies issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2025 is 30/65/25, not the former 25/65/15. This is a high-value Utah-specific exam detail.
Skipping the Utah regulation section
Prometric’s Series 17-04 outline allocates 11% to insurance regulation, including producer licensing, fiduciary duties, appointments, records, unfair marketing practices, privacy, fraud, and claims practices.
Confusing PIP thresholds with liability coverage
Utah PIP and the statutory thresholds for general damages are separate from the required liability limits. Study §§ 31A-22-306 through 309 together.
Missing Utah-specific policy provisions
The official outline calls out Utah dwelling, homeowners, and personal-auto special provisions alongside standard ISO policy concepts.
Quick Reference Specs
| Exam Provider | Prometric |
| Total Questions | 150 questions |
| Time Limit | 150 minutes |
| Passing Score | 70% |
| Exam Fee | See current Prometric fee schedule |
| Auto Liability Minimums | 30/65/25 (policies issued or renewed on/after Jan. 1, 2025) |
| FAIR Plan | Confirm current residual-property-market options with the Utah Insurance Department |
| Guaranty Association | Utah Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association |