New Hampshire Producer Licensing, Appointments & CE
The second part of the New Hampshire supplement is how a person becomes and stays a licensed personal lines producer in New Hampshire: the licensing agency, how appointments tie a producer to an insurer, and the continuing-education duty that keeps a license active. These state rules sit on top of the national licensing concepts in the base bank.
Getting Licensed
Resident personal lines producer licenses in New Hampshire are issued by the New Hampshire Insurance Department. Applicants generally must pass the required licensing examination, submit an application, and clear a background check before the license is granted. Because application steps, fees, and the exam vendor can change, confirm the current process on the New Hampshire Insurance Department website (https://www.nh.gov/insurance/) rather than relying on memorized figures.
Appointments
A license alone lets a person act as a producer, but to sell for a specific insurer that company must appoint the producer, and the appointment is filed with the New Hampshire Insurance Department. A producer may hold appointments from multiple insurers at the same time. Appointments (and their termination) are how the department knows which companies a producer represents.
Continuing Education and Renewal
To renew, resident producers must complete state-approved continuing education each cycle, typically including an ethics component. CE keeps producers current on law and product changes. Specific hour totals and the renewal period are set by the department and can change, so verify the current New Hampshire CE and renewal requirements with the New Hampshire Insurance Department before your license period ends.
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State-specific details
State exam facts
- State regulator
- New Hampshire Insurance Department
- Exam vendor
- PSI
- Prelicensing education
- None
- Passing score
- 70%
Who regulates personal lines insurance licensing in New Hampshire?
The New Hampshire Insurance Department (NHID) issues the Personal Lines authority. NHID selected PSI Services as its exam vendor; PSI began offering producer exams on July 1, 2025 (replacing Prometric).
Does New Hampshire require prelicensing education for the Personal Lines exam?
No. Prelicensing education is not required in New Hampshire for any line, though preparation is recommended. A score of at least 70% is required.
What lines does the New Hampshire Personal Lines license cover?
The Personal Lines license covers personal auto, homeowners, dwelling/fire, and personal umbrella for individuals and families; commercial property/casualty requires the full P&C license.
Sources: https://www.insurance.nh.gov/news-and-media/new-hampshire-insurance-department-announces-new-licensing-exam-vendor, https://www.psiexams.com/
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