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How hard is the Maryland Property & Casualty Insurance License exam?

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The Maryland Property & Casualty Insurance License exam is a serious, studiable test — its difficulty comes less from any single hard idea than from the breadth of material across 12 weighted content areas. You must score 70%, which leaves little room for guessing. Candidates who drill real practice questions by topic until they consistently clear the standard you need usually pass on the first try — PrepPass has 324+ free Maryland Property & Casualty Insurance License practice questions with explanations.

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The Maryland Property & Casualty Insurance License exam at a glance

70%
to pass
12
content areas

The 12 content areas on the Maryland Property & Casualty Insurance License exam

The exam is built from weighted content areas — focus your study time where the weight is. These weights are how PrepPass has organized the material; check the exam authority’s own outline for its published breakdown.

General Insurance Principles12%
Property Insurance Fundamentals12%
Dwelling Policy (DP)10%
Homeowners Policy (HO)15%
Personal Auto Policy14%
Casualty & Liability Insurance12%
Commercial Lines10%
Workers Compensation7%
Policy Structure & Provisions8%
Maryland P&C Law & Regulation18%
Maryland Auto Coverage Requirements12%
Maryland Licensing & CE10%

How the Maryland Property & Casualty Insurance License exam is administered

Maryland Insurance Administration oversees licensing. The exam is delivered by Prometric. Prelicensing education: None (prelicensing education was eliminated effective October 1, 2024). Confirm the current details with the official authority before you rely on them.

What is the pass rate, and can you retake it?

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Frequently asked questions

What score do you need to pass the Maryland Property & Casualty Insurance License exam?+

You need to score 70% on the Maryland Property & Casualty Insurance License exam.

Who regulates property & casualty insurance licensing in Maryland?+

The Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA) licenses property & casualty producers and contracts with Prometric — a different vendor than the Pearson VUE and PSI used in many neighboring states — to administer the exam.

Does Maryland require prelicensing education for the P&C exam?+

No. Maryland eliminated its prelicensing education requirement for all lines effective October 1, 2024, so you may schedule the Prometric property & casualty exam directly. A score of 70% is required.

What can I sell with a Maryland P&C license?+

The property & casualty license covers personal and commercial property/casualty lines, broader than the personal-only Personal Lines license.

How should I study for the Maryland Property & Casualty Insurance License exam?+

Focus your time on the heaviest content areas, then drill practice questions by topic until you consistently clear the standard you need. PrepPass has 324+ free Maryland Property & Casualty Insurance License practice questions with full explanations and a timed mock exam.

Last updated: August 2026

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