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Business Entity Insurance Agent License — Personal Lines
A licensed entity exercises personal-lines authority through designated individual licensees.
Licensing authority: Kentucky Department of Insurance · Application information
Reactivation of an inactive business entity personal lines authority
- Designation
- An active entity license whose personal-lines authority became inactive for lack of a designated individual must again maintain an appropriately licensed designee; if the entity license terminated for lack of any designee, apply again under the appropriate entity licensing route.
Business entity late renewal without interruption
- Renewal
- Request and fees received within 60 days of expiration may be accepted without interruption with the statutory penalty.
Nonresident business entity licensure without reciprocal eligibility
- Application
- Submit Form 8301-BE and fees; disclose officers and directors; agents acting for the entity must hold agent licenses.
- Eligibility
- Nonresident entity not eligible under KRS 304.9-140 satisfies KRS 304.9-130(1).
- Examinations
- The entity is not the individual examined under KRS 304.9-160 and 806 KAR 9:025 Section 2; designated individuals obtain their own licenses.
- Responsible agent
- Designate a licensed agent responsible for compliance. Each active authority needs a designated licensed individual, and the first designee has an authority held by the entity.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- KRS 304.9-130
KRS 304.9-130(1)
- KRS 304.9-133
KRS 304.9-133(2)-(3)
- 806 KAR 9:025 Licensing process
806 KAR 9:025 Section 6(1)
Nonresident business entity reciprocal licensure
- Application
- Submit request, home-state or uniform business entity application and fees; satisfy KRS 304.9-440.
- Designations
- Designate a licensed agent responsible for compliance. Each active authority needs a designated licensed individual, and the first designee has an authority held by the entity.
- Home license
- Entity currently holds a resident producer license in good standing in its home state.
- Reciprocity
- Home state awards nonresident licenses to Kentucky residents on the same basis.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- KRS 304.9-140
KRS 304.9-140(1)
- KRS 304.9-140
KRS 304.9-140(7)
- KRS 304.9-130
KRS 304.9-130(1)
- KRS 304.9-133
KRS 304.9-133(2)-(3)
- 806 KAR 9:025 Licensing process
806 KAR 9:025 Section 6(1)
Business entity relicensure after one revocation
- Application
- Submit Form 8301-BE and fees; disclose officers and directors; agents acting for the entity must hold agent licenses.
- Examinations
- The entity is not the individual examined under KRS 304.9-160 and 806 KAR 9:025 Section 2; designated individuals obtain their own licenses.
- Responsible agent
- Designate a licensed agent responsible for compliance. Each active authority needs a designated licensed individual, and the first designee has an authority held by the entity.
- Revocation
- Wait at least one year and qualify anew; an entity revoked twice is ineligible.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- KRS 304.9-130
KRS 304.9-130(1)
- KRS 304.9-133
KRS 304.9-133(2)-(3)
- 806 KAR 9:025 Licensing process
806 KAR 9:025 Section 6(1)
- KRS 304.9-450
KRS 304.9-450(2)
Business entity biennial renewal
- Designations
- Maintain the designated licensees and each active line under KRS 304.9-133(5).
- Renewal
- Renewal request and fee due March 31 in the odd/even cycle corresponding to issuance year; entity has no individual continuing education requirement.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- KRS 304.9-260
KRS 304.9-260(1)
- KRS 304.9-133
KRS 304.9-133(5)
Resident business entity initial licensure
- Application
- Submit Form 8301-BE and fees; disclose officers and directors; agents acting for the entity must hold agent licenses.
- Examinations
- The entity is not the individual examined under KRS 304.9-160 and 806 KAR 9:025 Section 2; designated individuals obtain their own licenses.
- Responsible agent
- Designate a licensed agent responsible for compliance. Each active authority needs a designated licensed individual, and the first designee has an authority held by the entity.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- KRS 304.9-130
KRS 304.9-130(1)
- KRS 304.9-133
KRS 304.9-133(2)-(3)
- 806 KAR 9:025 Licensing process
806 KAR 9:025 Section 6(1)
- KRS 304.9-160
KRS 304.9-160(1)
Individual Insurance Agent License — Personal Lines
Authority to sell property and casualty insurance to individuals and families for primarily noncommercial purposes.
Licensing authority: Kentucky Department of Insurance · Application information
Relicensure after unresolved continuing education delinquency
- Age
- At least 18 years old.
- Application
- Submit Form 8301 or the prescribed electronic application, fees, complete background disclosures and supporting documentation. Kentucky home-state applicants supply the Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts criminal background report; noncitizen resident applicants supply legal work authorization.
- Appointment
- Before acting for an insurer, comply with the appointment approval and 15-day filing provisions of KRS 304.9-270.
- Conditional license
- The commissioner may impose individualized license conditions under KRS 304.9-465 and KRS 304.9-440.
- Continuing education
- Delinquency unsatisfied for 12 months or longer: complete all licensing requirements under Subtitle 9 and 806 KAR 9:025. Any independently applicable statutory examination exemption remains available as its separate route.
- Examination
- Pass the personal-lines examination at 70%; submit application documents and fees before scheduling.
- Financial responsibility
- Maintain an insurer liability certificate with at least $20,000 per occurrence and $100,000 aggregate, a $20,000 insurer surety bond, or the qualifying exclusive-agency insurer responsibility agreement under KRS 304.9-105(1)(f).
- Fitness
- Trustworthy, reliable, of good reputation, and not subject to grounds for denial under KRS 304.9-440.
- Prelicensing
- Complete 20 hours for the personal-lines authority unless a statutory exemption applies. Approved course completion is valid for one year.
- Testing window
- Department schedule permits unlimited attempts within the 120-day examination timeline; expiration is shown in eServices and the initial examination notice.
Reissue after continuing education termination within twelve months
- Continuing education
- Satisfy delinquent CE, submit new application with required attachments, and pay applicable fees within 12 months of termination; the KRS 304.9-170(2) exemption applies to a similar Kentucky license lost for CE noncompliance.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- 806 KAR 9:025 Licensing process
806 KAR 9:025 Section 5(6)(b)
- KRS 304.9-170
KRS 304.9-170 introductory exemption
- KRS 304.9-170
KRS 304.9-170(2)
Continuation solely to receive renewals or deferred commissions
- Activity restriction
- Maintain license solely for renewals or deferred commissions and file supporting CE exemption affidavit; selling, soliciting, and negotiating is restricted.
- Conditional license
- License orders under KRS 304.9-465 may impose further individual conditions.
- Renewal
- Continue applicable renewal fees and procedures.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- KRS 304.9-295
KRS 304.9-295(3)(d)
- KRS 304.9-260
KRS 304.9-260(1)
- 806 KAR 9:025 Licensing process
806 KAR 9:025 Section 5(7)(a)
Reactivation after withdrawal of the continuing education exemption
- Continuing education
- Complete the immediate preceding CE biennium, supply certification, and provide a signed statement withdrawing the affidavit; restrictions on selling, soliciting, and negotiating are removed.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- 806 KAR 9:025 Licensing process
806 KAR 9:025 Section 5(7)(b)
Continuation subject to commissioner imposed license conditions
- Continuation
- Maintain applicable renewal and qualifications; the order provisions name no separate examination.
- Order
- Comply with the commissioner's specific order under KRS 304.9-465(1) and (4), including conditions imposed for subsection (3) circumstances.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- KRS 304.9-465
KRS 304.9-465(1)
- KRS 304.9-465
KRS 304.9-465(3)-(4)
- KRS 304.9-260
KRS 304.9-260(1)
Agent licensure with an equivalent Kentucky consultant license
- Prior consultant
- Currently licensed as a Kentucky consultant for the same authority, or so licensed within the preceding 12 months; prior license not revoked, suspended, or continuation refused except for failure to maintain financial responsibility under KRS 304.9-330.
- Remaining qualifications
- Satisfy the other applicable agent qualifications and application requirements; KRS 304.9-170 exempts prelicensing education and examination, not those qualifications.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- KRS 304.9-170
KRS 304.9-170 introductory exemption
- KRS 304.9-170
KRS 304.9-170(6)
- 806 KAR 9:025 Licensing process
806 KAR 9:025 Section 1(1)(b)
Relicensure after Department of Insurance employment
- Employment
- Surrendered the same authority license to accept Department employment; apply within 12 months of employment ending.
- Remaining qualifications
- Satisfy the other applicable agent qualifications and application requirements; KRS 304.9-170 exempts prelicensing education and examination, not those qualifications.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- KRS 304.9-170
KRS 304.9-170 introductory exemption
- KRS 304.9-170
KRS 304.9-170(7)
- 806 KAR 9:025 Licensing process
806 KAR 9:025 Section 1(1)(b)
Initial licensure with qualifying professional designation
- Age
- At least 18 years old.
- Application
- Submit Form 8301 or the prescribed electronic application, fees, complete background disclosures and supporting documentation. Kentucky home-state applicants supply the Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts criminal background report; noncitizen resident applicants supply legal work authorization.
- Appointment
- Before acting for an insurer, comply with the appointment approval and 15-day filing provisions of KRS 304.9-270.
- Conditional license
- The commissioner may impose individualized license conditions under KRS 304.9-465 and KRS 304.9-440.
- Eligibility
- Otherwise satisfy KRS 304.9-105 and do not qualify for an examination exemption.
- Examination
- Pass the personal-lines examination at 70%; submit application documents and fees before scheduling.
- Financial responsibility
- Maintain an insurer liability certificate with at least $20,000 per occurrence and $100,000 aggregate, a $20,000 insurer surety bond, or the qualifying exclusive-agency insurer responsibility agreement under KRS 304.9-105(1)(f).
- Fitness
- Trustworthy, reliable, of good reputation, and not subject to grounds for denial under KRS 304.9-440.
- Prelicensing
- Hold CPCU, CIC, AAI, or ARM for the personal-lines prelicensing exemption under KRS 304.9-107(1). This exempts prelicensing study only; the licensing examination remains required.
- Testing window
- Department schedule permits unlimited attempts within the 120-day examination timeline; expiration is shown in eServices and the initial examination notice.
Initial licensure with an insurance degree
- Age
- At least 18 years old.
- Application
- Submit Form 8301 or the prescribed electronic application, fees, complete background disclosures and supporting documentation. Kentucky home-state applicants supply the Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts criminal background report; noncitizen resident applicants supply legal work authorization.
- Appointment
- Before acting for an insurer, comply with the appointment approval and 15-day filing provisions of KRS 304.9-270.
- Conditional license
- The commissioner may impose individualized license conditions under KRS 304.9-465 and KRS 304.9-440.
- Eligibility
- Otherwise satisfy KRS 304.9-105 and do not qualify for an examination exemption.
- Examination
- Pass the personal-lines examination at 70%; submit application documents and fees before scheduling.
- Financial responsibility
- Maintain an insurer liability certificate with at least $20,000 per occurrence and $100,000 aggregate, a $20,000 insurer surety bond, or the qualifying exclusive-agency insurer responsibility agreement under KRS 304.9-105(1)(f).
- Fitness
- Trustworthy, reliable, of good reputation, and not subject to grounds for denial under KRS 304.9-440.
- Prelicensing
- Hold an insurance degree from an accredited college or university under KRS 304.9-107(1)(g). This exempts prelicensing study only; the licensing examination remains required.
- Testing window
- Department schedule permits unlimited attempts within the 120-day examination timeline; expiration is shown in eServices and the initial examination notice.
Reinstatement of an individual license lapsed for renewal nonpayment
- Remaining qualifications
- Satisfy the other applicable agent qualifications and application requirements; KRS 304.9-170 exempts prelicensing education and examination, not those qualifications.
- Renewal
- Pay renewal fee within 12 months of its due date, with penalty of double the unpaid fee; reissued license has the same authority.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- KRS 304.9-170
KRS 304.9-170 introductory exemption
- KRS 304.9-170
KRS 304.9-170(1)
- 806 KAR 9:025 Licensing process
806 KAR 9:025 Section 1(1)(b)
Relicensure after a license lapse exceeding twelve months
- Age
- At least 18 years old.
- Application
- Submit Form 8301 or the prescribed electronic application, fees, complete background disclosures and supporting documentation. Kentucky home-state applicants supply the Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts criminal background report; noncitizen resident applicants supply legal work authorization.
- Appointment
- Before acting for an insurer, comply with the appointment approval and 15-day filing provisions of KRS 304.9-270.
- Conditional license
- The commissioner may impose individualized license conditions under KRS 304.9-465 and KRS 304.9-440.
- Examination
- Pass the personal-lines examination at 70%; submit application documents and fees before scheduling.
- Financial responsibility
- Maintain an insurer liability certificate with at least $20,000 per occurrence and $100,000 aggregate, a $20,000 insurer surety bond, or the qualifying exclusive-agency insurer responsibility agreement under KRS 304.9-105(1)(f).
- Fitness
- Trustworthy, reliable, of good reputation, and not subject to grounds for denial under KRS 304.9-440.
- Lapse
- The same-line prior-Kentucky-license exemption in KRS 304.9-170(2) and nonpayment reinstatement exemption in subsection (1) apply only within their twelve-month windows; applicants outside those windows qualify anew, unless another statutory exemption independently applies.
- Prelicensing
- Complete 20 hours for the personal-lines authority unless a statutory exemption applies. Approved course completion is valid for one year.
- Testing window
- Department schedule permits unlimited attempts within the 120-day examination timeline; expiration is shown in eServices and the initial examination notice.
Resident license after moving to Kentucky
- Prior residency
- Licensed as a resident producer elsewhere within the last 12 months, moved to Kentucky, and applied within 90 days of establishing Kentucky legal residence for authority held within those 12 months.
- Regulatory qualification
- KRS 304.9-170(5) permits a contrary administrative regulation; 806 KAR 9:025 Section 1(1)(b) recognizes the statutory exemption.
- Remaining qualifications
- Satisfy the other applicable agent qualifications and application requirements; KRS 304.9-170 exempts prelicensing education and examination, not those qualifications.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- KRS 304.9-170
KRS 304.9-170 introductory exemption
- KRS 304.9-170
KRS 304.9-170(5)
- 806 KAR 9:025 Licensing process
806 KAR 9:025 Section 1(1)(b)
Nonresident initial licensure without reciprocal eligibility
- Age
- At least 18 years old.
- Application
- Submit Form 8301 or the prescribed electronic application, fees, complete background disclosures and supporting documentation. Kentucky home-state applicants supply the Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts criminal background report; noncitizen resident applicants supply legal work authorization.
- Appointment
- Before acting for an insurer, comply with the appointment approval and 15-day filing provisions of KRS 304.9-270.
- Conditional license
- The commissioner may impose individualized license conditions under KRS 304.9-465 and KRS 304.9-440.
- Examination
- Pass the personal-lines examination at 70%; submit application documents and fees before scheduling.
- Financial responsibility
- Maintain an insurer liability certificate with at least $20,000 per occurrence and $100,000 aggregate, a $20,000 insurer surety bond, or the qualifying exclusive-agency insurer responsibility agreement under KRS 304.9-105(1)(f).
- Fitness
- Trustworthy, reliable, of good reputation, and not subject to grounds for denial under KRS 304.9-440.
- Prelicensing
- Complete 20 hours for the personal-lines authority unless a statutory exemption applies. Approved course completion is valid for one year.
- Residency
- Nonresident not eligible for licensure under KRS 304.9-140, satisfying KRS 304.9-105; not eligible for an examination exemption.
- Testing window
- Department schedule permits unlimited attempts within the 120-day examination timeline; expiration is shown in eServices and the initial examination notice.
Nonresident reciprocal licensure
- Application
- Submit the prescribed request and uniform application or home-state application, fees, and satisfy KRS 304.9-440.
- Exemption
- KRS 304.9-140(7) waives requirements other than subsection (1).
- Home license
- Hold a current resident license in good standing in the home state for the authority requested; maintain it while licensed in Kentucky.
- Reciprocity
- Home state grants Kentucky residents nonresident licenses on the same basis.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- KRS 304.9-140
KRS 304.9-140(1)
- KRS 304.9-140
KRS 304.9-140(7)
Nonresident biennial renewal
- Continuing education
- Reciprocal nonresidents meeting home-state continuing education requirements are exempt under KRS 304.9-295(3)(c).
- Home license
- Maintain the applicable home-state license.
- Renewal
- Submit the individual biennial renewal request and fees.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- KRS 304.9-260
KRS 304.9-260(1)
- KRS 304.9-140
KRS 304.9-140(8)
- KRS 304.9-295
KRS 304.9-295(3)(c)
Nonresident major authority corresponding to an unmatched home state limited line
- Home license
- Applicant holds a home-state limited line that Kentucky does not offer; this route concerns an applicant granted the corresponding Kentucky personal-lines major authority.
- Reciprocity
- Meet KRS 304.9-140(1), including current resident licensure in good standing, reciprocity, application and fees.
- Scope
- Authority is confined to the extent permitted for that individual by the home-state limited license.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- KRS 304.9-140
KRS 304.9-140(1)
- KRS 304.9-140
KRS 304.9-140(7)
- KRS 304.9-140
KRS 304.9-140(6)
Relicensure after one revocation
- Age
- At least 18 years old.
- Application
- Submit Form 8301 or the prescribed electronic application, fees, complete background disclosures and supporting documentation. Kentucky home-state applicants supply the Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts criminal background report; noncitizen resident applicants supply legal work authorization.
- Appointment
- Before acting for an insurer, comply with the appointment approval and 15-day filing provisions of KRS 304.9-270.
- Conditional license
- The commissioner may impose individualized license conditions under KRS 304.9-465 and KRS 304.9-440.
- Examination
- Pass the personal-lines examination at 70%; submit application documents and fees before scheduling.
- Financial responsibility
- Maintain an insurer liability certificate with at least $20,000 per occurrence and $100,000 aggregate, a $20,000 insurer surety bond, or the qualifying exclusive-agency insurer responsibility agreement under KRS 304.9-105(1)(f).
- Fitness
- Trustworthy, reliable, of good reputation, and not subject to grounds for denial under KRS 304.9-440.
- Prelicensing
- Complete 20 hours for the personal-lines authority unless a statutory exemption applies. Approved course completion is valid for one year.
- Revocation
- Wait at least one year after revocation and qualify anew; two revocations bar any license. The prior-Kentucky-license exemption does not apply to disqualifying revocation.
- Testing window
- Department schedule permits unlimited attempts within the 120-day examination timeline; expiration is shown in eServices and the initial examination notice.
Relicensure following a recent Kentucky license
- Prior license
- Held a similar nontemporary Kentucky license for the authority within 12 months before application; no revocation or suspension except for continuing education noncompliance.
- Remaining qualifications
- Satisfy the other applicable agent qualifications and application requirements; KRS 304.9-170 exempts prelicensing education and examination, not those qualifications.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- KRS 304.9-170
KRS 304.9-170 introductory exemption
- KRS 304.9-170
KRS 304.9-170(2)
- 806 KAR 9:025 Licensing process
806 KAR 9:025 Section 1(1)(b)
Initial licensure with a current equivalent license elsewhere
- Prior license
- Currently licensed in another state for the same lines of authority under KRS 304.9-170(4)(b)1.
- Remaining qualifications
- Satisfy the other applicable agent qualifications and application requirements; KRS 304.9-170 exempts prelicensing education and examination, not those qualifications.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- KRS 304.9-170
KRS 304.9-170 introductory exemption
- KRS 304.9-170
KRS 304.9-170(4)
- 806 KAR 9:025 Licensing process
806 KAR 9:025 Section 1(1)(b)
Initial licensure following recent equivalent license cancellation
- Prior license
- Application received within 90 days of cancellation of the same authority; prior-state certification or NAIC records establish good standing at cancellation.
- Remaining qualifications
- Satisfy the other applicable agent qualifications and application requirements; KRS 304.9-170 exempts prelicensing education and examination, not those qualifications.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- KRS 304.9-170
KRS 304.9-170 introductory exemption
- KRS 304.9-170
KRS 304.9-170(4)
- 806 KAR 9:025 Licensing process
806 KAR 9:025 Section 1(1)(b)
Renewal with a commissioner approved procedural waiver
- Waiver
- Written request due to military service, long-term medical disability, or other extenuating circumstances; commissioner determines waiver of procedures or sanctions. An examination waiver request is an applicant condition; this section identifies no additional examination.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- KRS 304.9-260
KRS 304.9-260(3)
- KRS 304.9-260
KRS 304.9-260(1)
Late renewal accepted without interruption
- Renewal
- Renewal request and fees received within 60 days after expiration may be accepted without interruption with the statutory penalty; complete CE by expiration and supply proof within 60 days.
Resident initial licensure by examination
- Age
- At least 18 years old.
- Application
- Submit Form 8301 or the prescribed electronic application, fees, complete background disclosures and supporting documentation. Kentucky home-state applicants supply the Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts criminal background report; noncitizen resident applicants supply legal work authorization.
- Appointment
- Before acting for an insurer, comply with the appointment approval and 15-day filing provisions of KRS 304.9-270.
- Conditional license
- The commissioner may impose individualized license conditions under KRS 304.9-465 and KRS 304.9-440.
- Examination
- Pass the personal-lines examination at 70%; submit application documents and fees before scheduling.
- Financial responsibility
- Maintain an insurer liability certificate with at least $20,000 per occurrence and $100,000 aggregate, a $20,000 insurer surety bond, or the qualifying exclusive-agency insurer responsibility agreement under KRS 304.9-105(1)(f).
- Fitness
- Trustworthy, reliable, of good reputation, and not subject to grounds for denial under KRS 304.9-440.
- Prelicensing
- Complete 20 hours for the personal-lines authority unless a statutory exemption applies. Approved course completion is valid for one year.
- Residency
- Designate and maintain Kentucky as home state under KRS 304.9-120; not eligible for a KRS 304.9-170 examination exemption.
- Testing window
- Department schedule permits unlimited attempts within the 120-day examination timeline; expiration is shown in eServices and the initial examination notice.
Resident biennial renewal
- Continuing education
- Complete 24 approved hours each biennium, including three ethics hours, subject to statutory exemptions; supply timely completion evidence.
- Course examinations
- KRS 304.9-295(6)(d) denies credit if a required course written examination is not passed; 806 KAR 9:025 Section 5(1)(g) requires an examination for self-study courses. No particular course examination is identified.
- Renewal
- Submit renewal request and fee by the last day of the birth month in the applicable odd/even birth-year cycle.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- KRS 304.9-260
KRS 304.9-260(1)
- KRS 304.9-295
KRS 304.9-295(4)
- KRS 304.9-295
KRS 304.9-295(6)(d)
- 806 KAR 9:025 Licensing process
806 KAR 9:025 Section 5(1)(g)
Temporary License as Agent
Temporary service of an existing personal-lines insurance business, limited to the replaced agent's kinds of insurance.
Licensing authority: Kentucky Department of Insurance · Application information
Member or employee of a licensed entity
- Application
- Submit prescribed application information and fee.
- Discretion
- Commissioner must deem temporary service necessary; maximum 180 days.
- Eligibility
- Death or disability of the sole individual designated in the entity application or license.
- Limitations
- Only the replaced agent's kinds of insurance and insurers; no additional appointments; no controlled-business purpose or insurance on own or relatives' lives; ends on disposition of the business.
- Sponsor
- Commissioner may require a licensed agent or insurer sponsor and impose additional public-protection conditions.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- KRS 304.9-300
KRS 304.9-300(1) opening grant
- KRS 304.9-300
KRS 304.9-300(2)-(3)
- KRS 304.9-310
KRS 304.9-310(1)-(3)
- KRS 304.9-300
KRS 304.9-300(1)(b)
Designee of an agent entering active military service
- Application
- Submit prescribed application information and fee.
- Discretion
- Commissioner must deem temporary service necessary; maximum 180 days.
- Eligibility
- Licensed agent enters active service in the United States Armed Forces.
- Limitations
- Only the replaced agent's kinds of insurance and insurers; no additional appointments; no controlled-business purpose or insurance on own or relatives' lives; ends on disposition of the business.
- Sponsor
- Commissioner may require a licensed agent or insurer sponsor and impose additional public-protection conditions.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- KRS 304.9-300
KRS 304.9-300(1) opening grant
- KRS 304.9-300
KRS 304.9-300(2)-(3)
- KRS 304.9-310
KRS 304.9-310(1)-(3)
- KRS 304.9-300
KRS 304.9-300(1)(c)
Commissioner public interest authorization
- Application
- Submit prescribed application information and fee.
- Discretion
- Commissioner must deem temporary service necessary; maximum 180 days.
- Eligibility
- Commissioner determines the public interest is best served by temporary issuance.
- Limitations
- Only the replaced agent's kinds of insurance and insurers; no additional appointments; no controlled-business purpose or insurance on own or relatives' lives; ends on disposition of the business.
- Sponsor
- Commissioner may require a licensed agent or insurer sponsor and impose additional public-protection conditions.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- KRS 304.9-300
KRS 304.9-300(1) opening grant
- KRS 304.9-300
KRS 304.9-300(2)-(3)
- KRS 304.9-310
KRS 304.9-310(1)-(3)
- KRS 304.9-300
KRS 304.9-300(1)(d)
Surviving spouse or court appointed personal representative
- Application
- Submit prescribed application information and fee.
- Discretion
- Commissioner must deem temporary service necessary; maximum 180 days.
- Eligibility
- Spouse or court-appointed representative of an agent who dies or becomes mentally or physically disabled; service during sale, recovery, or replacement personnel training.
- Limitations
- Only the replaced agent's kinds of insurance and insurers; no additional appointments; no controlled-business purpose or insurance on own or relatives' lives; ends on disposition of the business.
- Sponsor
- Commissioner may require a licensed agent or insurer sponsor and impose additional public-protection conditions.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- KRS 304.9-300
KRS 304.9-300(1) opening grant
- KRS 304.9-300
KRS 304.9-300(2)-(3)
- KRS 304.9-310
KRS 304.9-310(1)-(3)
- KRS 304.9-300
KRS 304.9-300(1)(a)
Property and casualty personal lines examination
- Provider
- Kentucky Department of Insurance
- Format
- Computerized written examination
- Exam questions
- 50 questions
- Passing score
- 70%
Examination outline
Principles of Insurance (8%)
- Risk
- Managing Risk
- Law of Large Numbers
- Elements of Insurability
- Pure Risk, Speculative Risk
- Insurable Interest
- Other Elements of Insurability
- Other Insurance Terms
- Peril
- Hazard
The Insurance Contract (6%)
- Elements of a Valid Contract
- Offer and Acceptance
- Consideration
- Characteristics of an Insurance Contract
- Principle of Indemnity
- Personal
- Unilateral
- Parts of the Insurance Contract
- Policy Organization
Insurance Company Organization and Regulation (2%)
- Types of Insurance Organizations
- Stock and Mutual Companies
- Lines of Insurance
- Four Lines of Insurance
- Insurance Company Organization
- The Agent
- Insurance Marketing Systems
- Other Insurance Functions
- Regulation
- Regulation and the Company
- Regulation and the Agent
The Insurance Transaction (8%)
- Application
- Binders
- Underwriting the Policy
- Fair Credit Reporting Act
- Rating the Policy
- Judgment and Manual Rating
- Certificate of Insurance
- Misrepresentation, Concealment, and Fraud
- Representations and Warranties
- Waiver and Estoppel
- Cancellation and Nonrenewal
Introduction to Property Insurance (6%)
- Declarations
- Who is Insured
- What Property is Covered and Where
- How Much Property is Insured for
- Insuring Agreement
- Property Covered
- Perils Insured Against
- Exclusions and Limitations
- Conditions
- Duties Following Loss
- Valuation
- Coinsurance
- Deductible
- Salvage and Abandonment
- Subrogation
- Appraisal and Arbitration
- Other insurance
- Assignment
Introduction to Liability Insurance (6%)
- Negligence
- Definition
- Establishing Negligence
- Defenses Against Negligence
- Contributory and Comparative Negligence
- Absolute Liability
- Vicarious Liability
- Liability Insurance
- Third Party Losses
- Insuring Agreement
- Exclusions
- Conditions
Dwelling Insurance (8%)
- The Dwelling Policy
- Perils Insured Against
- Other Coverages
- Conditions
- Basic Policy Coverages
- Replacement Cost Coverage
- Other Endorsements
Homeowners Insurance (18%)
- The Homeowners Policy
- Eligibility, Insureds
- Extent and Scope of Homeowners Coverage
- HO-3 - Special Form
- HO-4 - Contents Broad Form
- HO-6 - Unit-Owners Form
- Section I - Property
- Coverage C - Personal Property
- Coverage D - Loss of Use
- Additional Coverages
- Perils Insured Against
- Limits of Liability, Deductible
- Section II - Liability
- Coverage E - Personal Liability
- Coverage F - Medical Payments to Others
- Exclusions
- Additional Coverages
- Homeowners Endorsements
- Section I Endorsements
- Limited Fungi, Wet or Dry Rot, or Bacteria Coverage
Personal Auto Insurance (18%)
- Definitions
- Part A - Liability Coverage
- Coverage
- Who is an Insured
- Supplementary Payments
- Exclusions
- Part B - Medical Payments Coverage
- Exclusions
- Part C - Uninsured Motorists Coverage
- Definition of Uninsured Motor Vehicle
- Exclusions
- Other Insurance
- Part D - Coverage for Damage to Your Auto
- Coverage
- Transportation Expenses
- Exclusions
- Other Provisions
- Parts E and F - Conditions
- Underinsured Motorists Coverage
- Personal Auto Policy Endorsements
Miscellaneous Personal Insurance (12%)
- Flood Insurance
- Coverage
- National Flood Insurance Program
- Earthquake Insurance
- Mobile Home Insurance
- Personal Inland Marine Insurance
- Personal Inland Marine Forms
- Personal Watercraft Insurance
- Boatowners and Outboard Motor and Boat Policies
- Personal Yacht Policies
- Personal Umbrella Insurance
- Coverage for Excluded Losses
- FAIR Plans
Insurance Code — Kentucky Law (8%)
- Scope, General Definitions, and Provisions KRS 304.1
- Definition of Property Insurance KRS 304.5-050
- Agent Licensing
- Definitions KRS 304.9-020 to 051
- Licensing Requirements KRS 304.9-080 to 120
- Change of Address KRS 304.9-200
- License Renewal KRS 304.9-260
- Continuing Education KRS 304.9-295
- Record Retention KRS 304.9-390
- Suspension or Revocation of License KRS 304.9-440
- Reporting of Criminal or Administrative Actions KRS 304.9-467
- Prohibited Practices in Replacement or Repair of Automobile Glass; Penalties KRS 304.9-470
- Surplus Lines KRS 304.10
- Unfair Practices, Advertising, Illegal Inducements KRS 304.12-010 to 110
- Lender Insurance Requirements KRS 304.12-150
- Unfair Claims Settlement Practices KRS 304.12-230
- Auto Insurance Plan KRS 304.13-151
- Insurance Contract KRS 304.14
- Personal Auto Policies Declanation, Nonrenewal, and Cancellation KRS 304.20-040
- Declination, Nonrenewal, and Cancellation KRS 304.20-300 to 350
- Insurance Guaranty Fund KRS 304.36-030
- Motor Vehicle Insurance No-Fault KRS 304.39
- Insurance Fraud KRS 304.47-020
- Conversion of Premium KRS 304.99-010
Examination sources
- Kentucky Department of Insurance
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- Kentucky Department of Insurance
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- Kentucky Department of Insurance
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- Kentucky Department of Insurance
Page 4: complete published scope
- KRS 304.9-180
KRS 304.9-180(2)
- KRS 304.9-160
KRS 304.9-160(1)
- 806 KAR 9:025 Licensing process
806 KAR 9:025 Section 2(5)
- Kentucky Department of Insurance
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- 806 KAR 9:025 Licensing process
806 KAR 9:025 Section 2(3)(e)
- 806 KAR 9:025 Licensing process
806 KAR 9:025 Section 2(2)
- Kentucky Department of Insurance
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