In addition to the changes that were discussed in the other post regarding this subject, there are some additional pieces of information that you need to be aware of.  Not only is the content itself changing (albeit in a minor way), the content will now be given in different percentages as it relates to weight on the test.  Read on for important information.

The test content is not only broken down by topic, but is also broken down by percentages as to weight and depth on the test.  You can link to the specific topics and their respective exam weight by clicking HERE.

To give you some immediate insight as to what’s changed, take a look below and you will see the differences between the “old” content outline concentration compared to the “new” outline.  For example, the old weights will be in parentheses:  “Section 1.0:  Insurance Regulation:  10% ( was 8%)”

Life and Health Insurance Examination

• 1.0  Insurance Regulation:  5% (was 6%)
• 2.0  General Insurance:  5% (was 6%)
• 3.0  Life Insurance Basics:  10% (was 11%)
• 4.0  Life Insurance Policies:  10 % (was 10%)
• 5.0  Life Insurance Policy Provisions, Options and Riders:  7% (was 7%)
• 6.0  Annuities:  11% (was 8%)
• 7.0  Federal Tax Considerations for Life Insurance/Annuities:  5% (was 5%)
• 8.0  Qualified Plans (Retirement):  3% (was 3%)
• 9.0  Health Insurance Basics:  3% (was 3%)
• 10.0 Individual Health Insurance Policy General Provisions: 4% (was 2%)
• 11.0  Disability Income and Related Insurance:  2% (was 4%)
• 12.0   Medical Plans:  9% (was 9%)
• 13.0  Group Health Insurance:  11% (was 11%)
• 14.0  Dental Insurance:  2% (was 2%)
• 15.0  Insurance for Sr. Citizens and Special Needs Individuals:  9% (was 9%)
• 16.0  Federal Tax Considerations for Health Insurance:  4% (was 4%)

 Property and Casualty Insurance Examination

• 1.0 Insurance Regulation:  11% (was 11%)
• 2.0  General Insurance:  10% (was 10%)
• 3.0  Dwelling and Casualty Insurance Basics:  14% (was 14%)
• 4.0  Dwelling Policy:  6 %  (was 4%)
• 5.0  Homeowner’s (’00) Policy:  6% (was 10%)
• 6.0  Auto Insurance:  13% (was 13%)
• 7.0  Commercial Package Policy (CPP):  13% (was 13%)
• 8.0  Businessowner’s (’06) Policy:  5% (was 8%)
• 9.0  Workers Compensation Insurance:  11% (was 9%)
• 10.0  Other Coverages and Options:  11% (was 8%)

It’s critically important that all students review and understand the content outlines for their particular insurance examination.  It makes no sense to spend an inordinate amount of study time on an area that is minimal on the test.  For example:  spend a lot more time on “auto insurance” which is 13% of the P&C test (20 or so questions) compared to, say, Businessowner’s policies which only account for 5%  (7-8 questions) on your test.

Good luck, and please let us know if you need further information!

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