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IIAW In-Person and Online Prelicensing Class
Wisconsin in-person and online agency prelicensing courses  

In-Person and Online Wisconsin Licensing Course

More than 20,000 Students Have Used IIAW's Insurance Agenct Licensing Class since 1993
The Independent Insurance Agents of Wisconsin's in-person and online prelicensing class is designed to help you pass your Wisconsin licensing exam by the quickest method of meeting the required prelicensing education hours. The IIAW licensing school has some of the highest passing ratios in the state for the last 25+ years. The in-person and online Wisconsin insurance agent licensing course provides everything you need to pass the exam including access to The Exam Simulator which is a computer program designed to help you pass your prelicensing exam on the first try. 


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PSI Exams Information

During registration, students have the option to select in-person or online. Requirements and a link to the video conference platform will be communicated to prelicensing students after registration. Students taking the course online will be required to be on live video to prove attendance for the duration of the class.



Click here to see the in-person requirements for prelicensing classes. 

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About the Instructor: Gabrielle O'Brien


Gabrielle O'Brien Instructor
Gabrielle O'Brien, MBA has been active in the insurance industry for more than 25 years, developing continuing education classes in related fields such as Ethics and Errors and Omissions. As the lead instructor of the IIAW's Property and Casualty and Life & Health prelicensing classes, she has guided thousands of students to successfully pass the insurance intermediary exam. O'Brien has participated in many other aspects of the industry as an underwriter, manager, and field representative. Gabrielle received her MBA from Loyola University and her Bachelor of Arts from Saint Mary's College.

Class Registration Includes:


4-day in-person/online insurance prelicensing class taught by an instructor

 Life & Accident/Health or Property & Casualty Insurance Study Manual

Digital Copy of Intermediary's Guide to Wisconsin Insurance Law

Digital Copy  of the State of Wisconsin Licensing Examination Candidate Handbook—Insurance.

• Exam Simulator - The Exam Simulator pinpoints your strengths and weaknesses by quizzing you with questions similar to those found on your actual exam. The questions will familiarize you with everything you need to know to pass your exam.

Cost:


Full Property and Casualty Insurance Course: $399 for members/$499 for non-members


Full Life & Health Insurance Course: $399 for members/$499 for non-members


ONLY Property, Casualty, Life, or Health (A la Carte): $315
*Law & Ethics portion on Monday is required for all prelicensing students.


 

For questions, please email Andrea Michelz at andrea@iiaw.com or
Call the IIAW office at (608)-256-4429 for Immediate Assistance
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For All Students

  • Students (both in-person and virtual) should arrive/log in at least 15 minutes early (by 8:15am).
  • Please be sure to bring a photo I.D.
  • The Virtual Class is the live, online option of the in-person course. It is not prerecorded or on-demand.

This course is a fast-paced lecture style class that is specifically designed to pass the licensing exam. Class will begin promptly at 8:30am so be ready to start taking notes! Lunch breaks are often used to take the practice exams of the previously covered material.  We also recommend that you plan to review the day’s class each night.

For In-Person Students

  • Lunch is not provided. A fridge and microwave is available for you to use. There are also many fast-food and places to purchase lunch in the area.
  • Your ExamFX Study Guide will be given to you on the first day of class.
  • Class starts promptly at 8:30am each day. Please do not show up late.

For Virtual Students:

  • The ExamFX Study Guide will be mailed to you via USPS the week before class. Digital PDFs of other booklets will be emailed the Thursday of the week before class starts.
  • Students must have reliable internet and video access for the duration of class. You must remain visible to the presenter at all times while the class is in session except during breaks. You will be asked to participate throughout the class. We will do periodic check-in polls/questions to ensure participants are paying attention to course materials.
  • Students should log in 15 minutes early (by 8:15am). If you will be late to class, you may not receive credit for attending that day. Should any issues arise, please call the IIAW (608.256.4429).
  • You may be required to show a valid photo ID at the beginning of every class to verify identity.
  • We ask that all attendees attend online classes in the same manner they are attending in person classes. Please do not attempt to "multi-task". The daily classes will be monitored to ensure online attendees are present and attentive.
Day 1  (Monday)
8:30 am - 4 pm ($125)
Section A: Principles of Insurance & General WI Insurance Law Ethics

Day 2 (Tuesday)
8:30 am - 4 pm ($125)
Section B: Life Policies, Terms & Concepts or
Section B: Property Policies, Terms & Concepts

Day 3 (Wednesday)
8:30 am - 11:30 am ($65)
Section B: Life Policies, cont. & WI Life Insurance Law or
Section B: Property Policies, cont. & WI Property Insurance Law


Noon - 4 pm ($65)
Section B: Accident & Health Policies, Terms & Concepts or
Section B: Casualty Policies, Terms & Concepts

Day 4 (Thursday)
8:30 am - 4 pm ($125)
Section B: Accident & Health, cont. & WI Health Insurance Law 
or
Section B: Casualty Policies, cont. & WI Casualty Insurance Law
 

Location

All in-person prelicensing classes are held at the IIAW State Headquarters at 725 John Nolen Drive in Madison. Take the Rimrock Road exit (north) off the Beltline (Highway 12/18) and turn right on John Nolen Drive. Turn right immediately into our driveway. Our office is located near  the Alliant Energy Center. IIAW Map

Course materials are included in your $499 ($399 for members) registration fee and will be distributed to students on the first day of class or mailed for online students. You will receive:

  • Life & Health OR Property & Casualty Insurance Study Manual published by ExamFX with access code to Exam Simulator.
  • Digital Copy of Intermediary's Guide to Wisconsin Insurance Law, Published by the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
  • Digital Copy of the State of Wisconsin Licensing Examination Candidate Handbook—Insurance.
  • Exam Simulator - A computer program designed to help you pass your prelicensing exam on the first try (code is on the inside back-cover of your study manual)

On special request, course materials can be picked up early at the IIAW office.

For an additional fee of $15 (cash or check only), paper copies of the WI Insurance Law Guide and the State of WI Licensing Examination Candidate Handbook can be purchased in the classroom on the first day of class at the IIAW office.

For information regarding the Wisconsin insurance licensing exam, visit our PSI Testing Information page

IIAW School Code required for exam reservation: 10015134

Section Ins 6.59 (4) (a), Wis. Adm. Code., requires that any individual resident applying for a license or adding additional lines of authority to a current license submit fingerprints and criminal background check as a part of the application. The cost is approximately $36.

Reservations can be made online at www.fieldprintwisconsin.com. At the time of reservation, applicants must enter the Fieldprint code: FPWIOCIInsurance.

Holiday Inn Express
Across the street from the IIAW is the Holiday Inn Express & Suites. There is a special negotiated rate for prelicensing attendees of $109/night* (subject to availability). In order to receive this special rate, visit this custom booking link here.  

Fairfield Inn & Suites Madison South
One block from the Sheraton Madison Hotel is Fairfield Inn & Suites Madison South(A Marriott hotel). There is a special negotiated rate for prelicensing attendees. In order to receive this special rate, please use Corp/Promo Code "E5530" when booking a room Monday through Friday at this link here.  **Please be sure to book Fairfield Inn & Suites Madison South as there are multiple Fairfield locations in Madison.**

Sheraton Madison Hotel
Students are able to receive a discounted rate at the Sheraton Madison Hotel, (706 John Nolen Drive, Madison, WI), two blocks from the IIAW office. Please reserve your room via this custom registration link.

 


The recommended dress attire for the in-person prelicensing class is casual.

If necessary, cancellation requests must be received at least ten business days prior to the scheduled event and will incur a $50.00 processing fee. Cancellations with less than ten business days advance notice will not be eligible for a refund.

One-time registration transfers are accepted, however, transfer requests must be received with at least ten (10) business days advance notice. Transfer requests received with less than ten business days notice will by approved on a case-by-case basis and will incur an additional fee. New course materials will not be distributed if already sent to prelicensing student.

In the event of hazardous weather conditions, the IIAW closure policy follows that of Madison schools (excludes two hour delays). If the IIAW does close during a week of class, the subsequent day will be made up on the Friday of the same week.

Please Note: We reserve the right to cancel the class due to circumstances outside our control.

The Independent Insurance Agents of Wisconsin offer in-person Property & Casualty and Life & Health insurance prelicensing which satisfies the state of Wisconsin prelicensing requirement. Our prelicensing course is taught in-person with an experienced instructor. You will receive practice exams, a study manual, teacher instruction and more with our 4-day class.

The IIAW's primary focus is to offer a best-in-class learning environment. The recruitment of our prelicensing students is not allowed and will not be tolerated and may result in expulsion from the class.

*The IIAW's prelicensing schools are not filed for continuing education credits.