1. 63333 POINTS
    Peggy Mace
    Most of the U.S.
    Yes, you need a license to sell Life Insurance in New York. The license is earned after studying for the life insurance exam and getting a passing grade, plus paying the required fees. The license also has to be renewed periodically with continuing education (as evidenced by passing continuing ed tests) and renewal fees.
    Answered on August 22, 2013
  2. 4470 POINTS
    Brandon Roberts
    Owner, The Insurance Pro Blog,
    Yes you need a license to sell life insurance in the state of New York.  To get this license you must first complete New York's pre-licensing requirements.  These requirements are pre-licensing class, or online course work offered by a NYS Department of Insurance approved vendor.  Once this requirement is completed you can take the licensing exam.

    You will also be subject to a background check.

    Once you've completed these items you will be licensed as a life insurance producer and you will be able to sell life insurance in the state of New York.
    Answered on August 25, 2013
  3. 220 POINTS
    Timothy Hider
    Founder, Momentum Risk Transfer, Garden City, NY
    Yes, absolutely you need a license to sell life insurance in the state of New York.  Without it you would not be following the regulations set by New York Department of Financial Services - Insurance Industry.  Before obtaining a license to sell life insurance you must study, take a practice (proctored) exam and pass.  Then, you must pass the 'real exam' in order to get a license to sell life insurance in New York.
    Answered on September 10, 2013
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