New York Property and Casualty Insurance Agent/Broker Examination (Series 17-56) — exam facts
New York
Every source below was read on 2026-10-15
| Administering body | New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) — exam delivered by PSI Services LLC DFS licenses; PSI delivers the exam at test centers or by remote proctoring (the bulletin offers both formats; breaks are not allowed in a remote session). Source: PSI Services LLC - New York Department of Financial Services Insurance Candidate Information Bulletin (updated 4/28/2023) (2026-10-15) |
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| Questions | 150 questions The bulletin prints 150 questions for series 17-56 and says 5 to 10 additional unscored experimental questions may be administered; they are not identified. One exam serves both agents and brokers. Source: PSI Services LLC - New York Department of Financial Services Insurance Candidate Information Bulletin (updated 4/28/2023) (2026-10-15) |
| Time limit | 150 minutes Source: PSI Services LLC - New York Department of Financial Services Insurance Candidate Information Bulletin (updated 4/28/2023) (2026-10-15) |
| Passing score | 70% The bulletin says you must get 70% correct to pass. The score is shown on screen at the end and a score report is emailed; a candidate who fails cannot book a new appointment on the same day. Source: PSI Services LLC - New York Department of Financial Services Insurance Candidate Information Bulletin (updated 4/28/2023) (2026-10-15) |
| Fees |
Both figures are from the PSI bulletin updated 4/28/2023; DFS's licensing page lists a resident application fee of $80 (full) or $40 (half) for the two-year licence term. Confirm both with PSI and DFS before you pay. The exam fee is forfeited if you do not test within one year of PSI receiving it, and the licence application must be made within two years of passing. Source: PSI Services LLC - New York Department of Financial Services Insurance Candidate Information Bulletin (updated 4/28/2023) (2026-10-15) |
| Languages offered | English The bulletin names no other exam language; it describes an English as a Second Language (ESL) accommodation request. Confirm with PSI. Source: PSI Services LLC - New York Department of Financial Services Insurance Candidate Information Bulletin (updated 4/28/2023) (2026-10-15) |
| Outline and weights | Property and Casualty Insurance Agent/Broker (17-56): all sections 150 (150 min) = 150 scored questions. PSI's New York Insurance Candidate Information Bulletin, series 17-56 content outline (updated April 28, 2023) gives these section weights: Insurance regulation 9%, General insurance 9%, Property and casualty insurance basics 13%, Dwelling policy 6%, Homeowners policy 14%, Auto insurance 11%, Commercial package policy 11%, Businessowners policy 8%, Workers' compensation insurance 8%, Other coverages and options 7%, Accident and health insurance 4%. The bulletin is dated 2023 and PSI's link showed no newer edition on the day this page was checked. Last checked 2026-10-15. Source: PSI Services LLC - New York Department of Financial Services Insurance Candidate Information Bulletin (updated 4/28/2023) (2026-10-15) |
Change log
- 2026-10-15Fact sheet created from PSI's New York bulletin (updated 4/28/2023) and DFS's licensing page: series 17-56, 150 questions in 2.5 hours, 70% correct to pass, $40 exam fee, 90-hour pre-licensing course.