Insurance Agents & Agencies

In response to the rapidly evolving situation around the coronavirus (COVID-19), Virginia insurance licensing examination test centers are being closed on a case-by-case basis.

Starting Tuesday, March 17, Pearson VUE is suspending test delivery at all Pearson VUE-owned test centers in the US and Canada for 30 days, until April 16. Some third-party test sites remain open. Affected licensing candidates will be provided instructions for scheduling new appointments on or after April 16, 2020.

All test center closures will be posted on Pearson VUE’s website at Coronavirus Update Page as closure decisions are made.

We apologize for any inconvenience caused.

Bureau of Insurance Extends Time for Application Submissions, Processing

The Virginia Bureau of Insurance extended the timeframe for applicants to submit required documentation from 30 days to 90 days. Application processing may exceed 15 business days. To check your application status or view license/appointment information, go to License Search.

Our regulatory mission: to ensure that citizens of the Commonwealth are provided with access to adequate and reliable insurance protection; that the insurance companies selling policies are financially sound to support payment of claims; that the agents selling company policies are qualified and conduct their business according to statutory and regulatory requirements, as well as acceptable standards of conduct; and that the insurance policies are of high quality, are understandable and are fairly priced.

The Bureau licenses, regulates, investigates and examines insurance companies, agencies and agents on behalf of the citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Bureau of Insurance also registers, examines and investigates (title) real estate settlement agents and agencies.