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Get the full step-by-step guide to passing your Tennessee life insurance exam, including costs, timelines, and the Tennessee Department of Insurance links.
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The Price Group helps agents across the Volunteer State build profitable insurance businesses from home. From Nashville to Memphis, Tennessee agents are building successful businesses with our proven system.
From Nashville to Knoxville, Tennessee agents are building income-tax-free insurance businesses from home.
Getting Licensed in Tennessee
Tennessee requires standard pre-licensing education, an exam with 100 questions, and roughly $265 in total startup costs. The full step-by-step requirements, exam details, and fees are broken down on our Tennessee licensing guide.
See the full Tennessee life insurance license guide.Why Tennessee Agents Choose TPG
- AI-powered leads. Stop cold-calling. Work qualified prospects matched to your schedule.
- Daily live training. Real producers teaching real scripts, not pre-recorded fluff.
- Independent contracts. Top contracts with 30+ A-rated carriers. You own your book.
- Nationwide community. Join hundreds of TPG agents across the country, including producers based in Tennessee.
The Tennessee Market for Insurance Agents
Tennessee is one of the strongest final expense markets in the Southeast, with no state income tax and steady inbound migration. The Price Group writes business across the state, with most agent activity concentrated in Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Clarksville. Because TPG runs a fully remote, telesales-first model, Tennessee agents work from home and serve every county on the map, not just their local metro. Final expense is the entry product most Tennessee agents start with because lead flow is consistent and average premium fits a wide range of senior budgets, and term, whole life, and Medicare Supplement cross-sells follow naturally as the book matures.
Tennessee Insurance Agent FAQ
How long does it take to get a life insurance license in Tennessee?
Plan on 1 to 4 weeks. {name} does not mandate pre-licensing hours, but most candidates still complete a 20 to 40 hour exam-prep course before sitting for the producer exam. Including fingerprinting and Tennessee DOI application processing, total time from start to license issuance is typically 3 to 6 weeks.
How much does a Tennessee life insurance license cost?
Budget about $250 all-in: pre-licensing or exam-prep course (~$149), the $55 state exam fee, the $50 Tennessee license application fee, and roughly $50 for fingerprinting/background check. The Price Group reimburses qualifying course costs after your first sale.
Do I need to be a Tennessee resident to get a Tennessee life insurance license?
No. Tennessee issues non-resident licenses to agents already licensed in good standing in their home state. The non-resident application is filed through NIPR with no additional Tennessee pre-licensing required.
Which Tennessee license should I get for selling final expense and term life?
The Tennessee Life Producer (Life-Only) license is the minimum required to sell life insurance, including final expense and term/whole life. If you also want to sell Medicare Supplement or under-65 health, you can either take a combined Life & Health course up front or add the Health line later. TPG agents typically start Life-Only and add Health when they are ready.
Who This Is For
Whether you're already licensed in Tennessee, currently studying, or just exploring a career change, TPG meets you where you are. We'll help you get licensed, get contracted, and start writing business from a home office anywhere in Tennessee.
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