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Virginia Life & Health Insurance pass rate & how retakes work

Quick answer

There is no official published pass rate for the Virginia Life & Health Insurance exam — like most licensing exams, results are reported as pass or fail, so any specific "Virginia Life & Health Insurance pass rate" figure online is an unofficial estimate, not a number from the exam authority. What is defined is the passing score: you must score 70%. If you don't pass, you can retake the exam.

Is there a published Virginia Life & Health Insurance pass rate?

No. The exam authority reports each candidate's result only as pass or fail and does not release an official first-time or overall pass rate. Any exact "Virginia Life & Health Insurancepass rate" figure you see online is an unofficial estimate, not a number from the authority.

The one "pass" number that is actually defined is the passing score — 70%. That is a passing SCORE, not a pass RATE, and the two are easy to confuse.

Virginia Life & Health Insurance facts

70%
score to pass
Prometric
exam vendor
Allowed
retakes

How many times can you retake the Virginia Life & Health Insurance exam?

There is generally no fixed lifetime cap. Here is how retakes work:

  • If you don't pass, you can retake the exam. Each attempt generally requires registering (and paying any exam fee) again.
  • The exam authority sets the retake policy, including any required waiting period between attempts. Confirm the exact wait on the official site before you rebook.
  • You can prepare between attempts with unlimited free practice — PrepPass has 40+ free Virginia Life & Health Insurance practice questions with explanations.

The best way to pass on the first try

Retakes cost time and, often, another exam fee — so the goal is to pass the first time. The most reliable way is to practice real questions until you consistently clear the passing mark. PrepPass has 40+ free Virginia Life & Health Insurance practice questions with answer explanations and a full timed mock exam — no signup required.

How hard is the exam, really?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Virginia Life & Health Insurance pass rate?+

There is no official published pass rate — results are reported only as pass or fail. Any specific pass-rate percentage online is an unofficial estimate.

What score do you need to pass the Virginia Life & Health Insurance exam?+

You need to score 70%.

What happens if you fail the Virginia Life & Health Insurance exam?+

You can retake it. The authority may require a waiting period between attempts, so check the official page for the current rule. Studying real practice questions until you consistently clear the passing mark is the most reliable way to pass the next attempt.

Who regulates life & health insurance licensing in Virginia?+

The Virginia State Corporation Commission's Bureau of Insurance licenses life, annuities & health agents. Virginia contracts with Prometric — not Pearson VUE or PSI — to administer its licensing examinations.

Does Virginia require prelicensing education for the life & health exam?+

No. Virginia is one of the few states that does not require prelicensing education before you sit for the exam; you may schedule directly with Prometric.

How long is my Virginia passing score valid?+

A passing score (70%) is valid for 183 calendar days, within which you must submit your complete license application to the Bureau of Insurance.

Last updated: August 2026

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