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Pass the Alaska Life & Health insurance license exam.

Alaska uses Pearson VUE and requires no pre-licensing education, but its exams are large: the Life exam and the Health exam each carry 110 questions, so a candidate testing for both lines answers 220 questions in total.

Quick answer: The Alaska Life & Health insurance license exam is administered by Pearson VUE as a 220-question combined exam with a 270-minute limit, and you need 70% to pass. Alaska does not require pre-licensing education before you sit. The exam fee is $89 per attempt.

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Quick facts

Testing vendor
Pearson VUE
Passing score
70%
Pre-licensing hours
Not required
Application fee
$75
Exam fee
$89 per attempt
Combined exam length
220 Q · 270 min

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What's on the Alaska L&H exam.

The Alaska L&H exam is administered by Pearson VUE. The combined exam runs 220 questions with a 270-minute time limit. Passing requires 70%.

Content roughly follows the NAIC L&H outline: general concepts, life products, annuities, federal tax treatment, health products, social insurance, ethics, and a state-specific law section. The state law portion is where most candidates lose points, it's the section a generic national bank cannot cover well.

What it costs to get licensed in Alaska.

Plan for roughly $204–$239 in mandatory Alaska state and vendor fees before any study materials.

License application
$75
Exam fee
$89 per attempt
Fingerprinting / background check
~$40–$75
Pre-licensing education
Not required

A retake means paying the $89 exam fee again, so a first-time pass is the cheapest path. See the full cost breakdown by state and how hard the exam is.

Alaska exam FAQ.

Does Alaska require pre-licensing education?
No. Alaska does not require pre-licensing education before the exam, though preparation is recommended.
Who administers the Alaska insurance license exam?
Pearson VUE develops and administers Alaska insurance licensing exams.
How many questions are on the Alaska Life exam?
The Life exam has 110 questions, with a 70 percent passing score and a 135 minute limit.

Licensing in other states too?

Each state has its own vendor, hours, and fee schedule.