text: what are the requirements to take the exam to get your insurance agent license? for example, is a college degree required? and how would i get more info on how to get my license? insurance licenses are handled on the state level.  they are called the insurance department.  i can tell in pennsylvania there is no requirement for a college degree, but there may be a requirement from whatever company you are applying to write insurance through.  to study for the exam, i would check out dearborn.  http://www.dearborn.com also talk to some local agents about their experiences with the test in your state - http://www.findlocalinsurance.com