Alabama Prelicensing
Alabama Insurance Prelicensing Courses
Get your Alabama insurance license with a state-approved online prelicensing course. Choose your line of authority below and start studying today.
What is Insurance Prelicensing?
Before you can take the Alabama insurance licensing exam, state law requires you to complete a minimum number of hours of approved prelicensing education. This education covers the insurance concepts, policy types, and Alabama regulations you need to know to sell insurance professionally and ethically.
JustInsurance's Alabama prelicensing courses are fully online and self-paced. You can study on any device, at any time. There are no live sessions to attend — just work through the lessons at your own pace and move on when you're ready.
Once you complete the required hours and pass the course assessments, you'll receive an official certificate of completion. Present that certificate to schedule your Alabama state licensing exam with University of Alabama.
Enroll Online
Choose your line of authority and enroll in minutes. Instant access to all course materials.
Study at Your Pace
Complete Not Required (as of January 1, 2024) hours of video lessons, readings, and quizzes on any device.
Earn Your Certificate
Pass the course assessments to receive your official certificate of completion from JustInsurance.
Pass the State Exam
Schedule and pass the Alabama licensing exam with University of Alabama, then apply for your license.
Choose Your Line of Authority
Select the license type that matches your career goals. Not sure? Most agents choose Life & Health.
Life Insurance
Sell term life, whole life, universal life, and annuity products. The essential license for any agent working in life insurance or financial services.
Health Insurance
Sell major medical, Medicare supplement, disability income, long-term care, and other health products. Essential for agents focused on health and Medicare markets.
Life & Health Insurance
The most popular choice — get licensed to sell both life and health products with a single combined course and exam. Maximize your earning potential from day one.
How to Get Your Alabama Insurance License
Enroll in a Course
Choose your line of authority (Life, Health, or Life & Health) and enroll online.
Complete Your Education
Study through all Not Required (as of January 1, 2024) required hours online at your own pace.
Pass the State Exam
Schedule and pass the Alabama exam at a University of Alabama testing center.
Apply for Your License
Submit your license application to the Alabama Department of Insurance after passing your exam.
Our Pass Guarantee
We're so confident in our courses that we back them with a pass guarantee. Complete the full course, take your practice exams seriously, and show up prepared. If you don't pass your state exam, we'll refund your course fee. No runaround. No excuses.
Complete the Course
Finish all video lessons, readings, and chapter quizzes in full.
Take the Practice Exam
Complete the full practice exam and review all incorrect answers.
Don't Pass? Get Refunded
If you still don't pass your state exam, we refund your course fee — simple as that.
Guarantee applies to first-time exam attempts within 90 days of course completion. Contact support@yourinsurancelicense.com for details.
Alabama Prelicensing FAQs
How many hours of prelicensing does Alabama require?
Alabama does not mandate prelicensing education hours before sitting for the state insurance exam — you can schedule your University of Alabama exam directly without completing a formal course. That said, the exam covers complex insurance law, policy types, and Alabama-specific regulations. Candidates who use a structured course consistently outperform those who attempt it unprepared. JustInsurance offers Alabama exam-prep courses to help you pass on your first try.
Can I complete Alabama insurance prelicensing online?
Yes. Alabama approves online, self-paced prelicensing education, and that is exactly what JustInsurance provides. You can study on any device — laptop, tablet, or phone — from anywhere with an internet connection. There are no scheduled live sessions or fixed class times. Your enrollment gives you 30 days of full course access, and most students complete the material in just 5–10 days. Once you finish, you receive a state-recognized certificate of completion immediately through the platform.
What does Alabama insurance prelicensing cover?
The Alabama prelicensing curriculum is organized around the specific lines of authority you plan to obtain. Life Insurance courses cover term life, whole life, universal life, variable products, annuities, policy provisions and riders, beneficiary designations, and underwriting basics. Health Insurance courses cover major medical, disability income, long-term care, Medicare Supplement, Medicaid, and group health. Both tracks include Alabama-specific insurance statutes and regulations, producer ethics, the Unfair Trade Practices Act, and state-mandated consumer protections. The combined Life & Health course covers all of the above in a single enrollment.
Do I need to finish prelicensing before taking the Alabama exam?
Alabama does not require a prelicensing certificate to schedule your exam through University of Alabama — you can register at any time. However, passing the Alabama licensing exam without structured preparation is significantly harder. JustInsurance strongly recommends completing a prelicensing course before your exam date regardless of the state requirement.
How much does Alabama insurance prelicensing cost?
JustInsurance offers the following Alabama prelicensing courses: Life Insurance at $199, Health Insurance at $199, and the combined Life & Health package at $199. Buying the combined course saves you $199 versus purchasing both individually. Every course includes all required hour content, chapter quizzes, a full-length practice exam, and your official certificate of completion — no hidden fees, no required add-ons. Your 30-day access window starts the moment you enroll.