InsurAcademy Program
InsurAcademy, founded by the Independent Insurance Agents of NC, will provide you with the necessary licensing education and hands-on career training to be “job ready” to work as an Account Manager in an independent insurance agency.
Your New Career Is Awaiting
Independent insurance agencies across North Carolina are continually looking for talented individuals to join their teams. Nearly 1,000 Trusted Choice® independent insurance agencies serve communities throughout the state, creating ongoing opportunities for those interested in a stable, professional career with long-term growth potential.
Why is demand so strong? A retiring workforce, industry growth, and increasing customer needs have created opportunities for the next generation of insurance professionals.
How do you get started? InsurAcademy's self-paced online program provides the education and resources needed to prepare for the North Carolina Property & Casualty licensing exams while building the foundational knowledge needed for success as an Account Manager.
IIANC is a non-profit association that has been serving the needs of independent insurance agents in North Carolina for more than 125 years and knows the industry inside and out. We developed InsurAcademy because we want to help train the next generation of independent insurance agents and offer this great opportunity to those looking for a new career.
Through a flexible online learning experience, participants can complete coursework from anywhere while balancing work, family, and other commitments. The program includes interactive lessons, knowledge checks, real-world insurance scenarios, video instruction, structured review materials, and practice exams designed to help you prepare for licensing success.
Upon completion of the program and successful attainment of your Property & Casualty license, you'll be prepared to pursue opportunities as an Account Manager within an independent insurance agency.
InsurAcademy's curriculum has been developed by IIANC's professional development team, which is recognized nationally as a leading provider of insurance education and workforce development.
If you're ready to explore a new career with growth potential, flexibility, and opportunity, apply for InsurAcademy today.
Self-Guided Learning Experience
InsurAcademy is offered throughout the year through a fully online, self-paced learning platform.
Most participants can complete the program in as little as three weeks, though learners can progress at a pace that works best for their schedule.
All coursework is completed online, allowing participants to learn from anywhere with internet access. There may also be optional networking and industry engagement opportunities available throughout the year to help participants connect with insurance professionals and learn more about career opportunities within the independent agency system.
Complete InsurAcademy's 40-hour North Carolina Property & Casualty Pre-Licensing Course through a flexible, self-paced online learning experience. The curriculum includes interactive lessons, knowledge checks, real-world insurance scenarios, video instruction, structured review materials, and practice exams designed to help reinforce key concepts and prepare you for success.
Upon completion of the program, students will be prepared to sit for the North Carolina Property & Casualty Licensing Exams at one of the state's approved testing centers, as outlined in the NC Insurance Candidate Licensing Guide.
The tuition fee for InsurAcademy is valued at $1,500 but thanks to scholarship opportunities from the IIANC Education Foundation, students accepted into InsurAcademy through our application process can attend FOR FREE.
The only expenses incurred by students will be the North Carolina licensing application/fingerprint/exam fees. NC licensing fees are $187, fingerprint fees range from $0-$20, and the exam fees are $45 for each attempt of the two exams required (required to take Property Exam and Casualty Exam which cost $45 each).
However, upon successfully passing of both exams, InsurAcademy will reimburse students $90 for the exam fees.
• Must be 18 years or older and have a high school diploma.
• Must have a reliable computer and Internet access.
• Review the NC licensing requirements to ensure that you are qualified to become a licensed insurance producer:
— Applicant must be 18 years old or older as determined from the applicant's Date of Birth.
— Applicants accepted into InsurAcademy will need to complete an insurance licensure application to the North Carolina Department of Insurance following the process outlined in the NC Insurance Candidate Licensing Guide and submit fingerprints for a criminal history background check.
— The Department must receive and review the application, the criminal history background record, and supporting documentation from any background or screening questions with a yes response for licensure decision.
InsurAcademy students will learn from the best insurance educators in North Carolina and the industry. Our faculty brings a collective 200+ years of experience as both insurance agents and trainers. The comprehensive education and training curriculum has been developed by the professional development staff of the Independent Insurance Agents of NC which is recognized nationally as a premier provider of insurance education