- What the AK-PC Exam Actually Tests
- Format, Timing, and Registration Mechanics
- The 10 Domains That Decide Your Score
- Property Exam: Domains 1-5
- Casualty Exam: Domains 6-10
- Why the Alaska Law Domain Deserves So Much Attention
- A Domain-Ordered Study Timeline
- Scheduling Your Test With Pearson VUE
- Eligibility Checklist Before You Register
- After You Pass: Licensing and Renewal
- Mistakes That Sink First-Time Candidates
- Frequently Asked Questions
- The Property and Casualty exams are separate: each has 105 questions (90 scored, 15 pretest) in 2 hours 15 minutes.
- You need a scaled score of 70 to pass either exam, and results stay valid for one year.
- Alaska law is the biggest single domain on both exams, weighted at 33.3% of scored questions.
- Testing both exams in one Pearson VUE center visit costs $89 total; online sessions are booked and paid separately.
What the AK-PC Exam Actually Tests
The Alaska Property & Casualty Insurance Producer Exam, administered on behalf of the Alaska Division of Insurance by Pearson VUE, is really two separate closed-book, multiple-choice exams packaged under one licensing path. One exam covers property insurance concepts and law; the other covers casualty insurance concepts and law. Passing both is what lets a producer sell property and casualty lines in Alaska, so most candidates plan to sit for both rather than one alone.
If you're just getting oriented, our overview articles on What Is AK-PC? and AK-PC Meaning walk through the basic definition and licensing purpose. This guide goes further and focuses specifically on how to prepare for and pass the exam on your first sitting.
Format, Timing, and Registration Mechanics
Each exam - Property and Casualty - consists of 105 multiple-choice questions, of which 90 are scored and 15 are unscored pretest items you cannot identify during the test. Candidates get 2 hours and 15 minutes per exam. Because the exams are closed-book, no reference material, calculator, or notes are permitted at the workstation.
A major scheduling advantage for Alaska candidates: if you sit at a physical Pearson VUE test center, you can take both the Property exam and the Casualty exam back-to-back in the same appointment for a combined fee of $89. If you prefer or need to test online, the two exams are booked and paid for as separate sessions rather than bundled together.
For a full pricing breakdown, including what happens if you need to retake an exam, see AK-PC Certification Cost 2026: Complete Pricing Breakdown. For everything related to booking windows and appointment availability, check AK-PC Exam Dates 2026: Testing Windows, Deadlines & Scheduling.
Key Takeaway
Plan your test-center appointment as one combined session whenever possible - it's the most cost-efficient way to knock out both licenses in a single trip.
The 10 Domains That Decide Your Score
The current content outline, effective March 3, 2025, splits the exam into 10 domains total: Domains 1-5 belong to the Property exam, and Domains 6-10 belong to the Casualty exam. Percentages are calculated independently within each exam's 90 scored questions - so a Property-exam percentage and a Casualty-exam percentage are not competing against each other, they're two separate pies.
| Domain | Exam | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Types of Policies | Property | 24.4% |
| 2. Insurance Terms and Related Concepts | Property | 16.7% |
| 3. Policy Provisions and Contract Law | Property | 14.4% |
| 4. Alaska Laws, Rules and Regulations Common to Life, Health, Property, Casualty and Personal Lines | Property | 33.3% |
| 5. Alaska Laws, Rules, and Regulations Pertinent to Property Insurance Only | Property | 11.1% |
| 6. Types of Policies, Bonds, and Related Terms | Casualty | 25.6% |
| 7. Insurance Terms and Related Concepts | Casualty | 16.7% |
| 8. Policy Provisions | Casualty | 13.3% |
| 9. Alaska Laws, Rules and Regulations Common to Life, Health, Property, Casualty and Personal Lines | Casualty | 33.3% |
| 10. Alaska Laws, Rules, and Regulations Pertinent to Casualty Insurance Only | Casualty | 11.1% |
For a deep dive into each domain with sample topic lists, our companion piece AK-PC Exam Domains 2026: Complete Guide to All 10 Content Areas is worth bookmarking alongside this study guide.
Property Exam: Domains 1-5
The Property exam leans heavily on policy types and Alaska-specific law. Domain 1 (Types of Policies) is the single largest non-law domain on this exam at 24.4%, so expect detailed questions distinguishing dwelling forms, homeowners policies, commercial property forms, and endorsements.
Domain 1: Types of Policies (24.4%)
Candidates must be able to differentiate policy forms and match coverage structures to property risk scenarios.
- Homeowners policy forms and what each one covers or excludes
- Dwelling policies versus commercial property forms
- Common endorsements that modify base property coverage
Domain 2: Insurance Terms and Related Concepts (16.7%)
This domain tests vocabulary and foundational concepts that show up embedded in scenario questions elsewhere on the exam.
- Indemnity, insurable interest, and valuation methods
- Coinsurance and how it affects claim payouts
- Perils, hazards, and how they're classified in property contracts
Domain 3: Policy Provisions and Contract Law (14.4%)
Expect questions on how property contracts are formed, interpreted, and enforced.
- Elements of a valid insurance contract
- Cancellation, nonrenewal, and reinstatement provisions
- Concealment, misrepresentation, and warranty concepts
Domain 5: Alaska Laws, Rules, and Regulations Pertinent to Property Insurance Only (11.1%)
This is the smallest domain by weight but the most likely to trip up candidates who only studied generic property concepts.
- State-specific property filing and rating requirements
- Alaska rules unique to property claims handling
Casualty Exam: Domains 6-10
The Casualty exam mirrors the Property exam's structure but swaps in liability, auto, workers' compensation, and bonding content. Domain 6 is the largest non-law domain here at 25.6%, slightly heavier than its Property-side counterpart.
Domain 6: Types of Policies, Bonds, and Related Terms (25.6%)
Candidates need working knowledge of the major casualty policy families and how surety bonds differ from insurance.
- General liability, auto, and umbrella/excess policy structures
- Workers' compensation coverage basics
- Surety bonds versus fidelity bonds
Domain 7: Insurance Terms and Related Concepts (16.7%)
Same weight as its Property counterpart, but the vocabulary shifts toward liability exposure.
- Negligence, liability limits, and defense costs
- Occurrence versus claims-made triggers
Domain 8: Policy Provisions (13.3%)
Slightly lighter than Domain 3 on the Property side, but still tests contract mechanics as applied to casualty forms.
- Conditions, exclusions, and endorsements on liability contracts
- Duties after loss and cooperation clauses
Domain 10: Alaska Laws, Rules, and Regulations Pertinent to Casualty Insurance Only (11.1%)
The casualty-specific counterpart to Domain 5 - narrow in scope but easy to underweight in study plans.
- Alaska-specific auto insurance requirements
- State rules unique to casualty claims and filings
Why the Alaska Law Domain Deserves So Much Attention
Domain 4 on the Property exam and Domain 9 on the Casualty exam cover identical ground - Alaska laws, rules, and regulations common to life, health, property, casualty, and personal lines insurance - and each is weighted at 33.3% of that exam's 90 scored questions. That makes it the largest single domain on both exams, larger than any policy-type or contract-law domain.
Because this content is shared across exams, time spent mastering producer licensing rules, appointment and termination procedures, unfair trade practices, and general Alaska Division of Insurance regulatory authority pays off twice: once on the Property exam and again on the Casualty exam.
To understand exactly how difficult candidates find this law-heavy structure in practice, read How Hard Is the AK-PC Exam? Complete Difficulty Guide 2026.
A Domain-Ordered Study Timeline
Rather than a generic study calendar, sequence your review around domain weight and overlap. Start with the shared Alaska-law material since it counts on both exams, then move into the heaviest policy-type domains, and finish with the smaller line-specific law domains.
Common Alaska Law (Domains 4 & 9)
- Licensing procedures, appointments, and terminations
- Unfair trade practices and producer conduct rules
- Use active recall on statutes rather than passive re-reading
Property Policy Types (Domain 1) and Terms (Domain 2)
- Compare homeowners forms side by side
- Drill vocabulary with flashcards in short spaced sessions
Casualty Policy Types (Domain 6) and Terms (Domain 7)
- Map liability triggers and workers' comp basics
- Practice scenario questions that mix property and casualty vocabulary
Contract Law, Provisions, and Line-Specific Law (Domains 3, 5, 8, 10)
- Review cancellation, warranty, and duty-after-loss provisions
- Finish with a full timed practice run for each exam
Working timed, full-length practice on our practice test platform during that final week is the best way to get comfortable with the 2-hour-15-minute pacing before test day.
Scheduling Your Test With Pearson VUE
Once you feel ready, registration happens directly through Pearson VUE. Decide upfront whether you want an in-person, combined Property-and-Casualty session for $89, or separate online sessions. In-person testing at a Pearson VUE center is generally the more economical route if you're prepared for both exams at once, since the fee covers both attempts in a single visit rather than being charged twice for online bookings.
Bring valid identification that matches your registration exactly, and arrive with nothing beyond what the testing center allows - the exam is closed-book, so no notes, phones, or reference guides are permitted in the testing room.
Eligibility Checklist Before You Register
Before you book anything, confirm you meet Alaska's baseline eligibility requirements:
- At least 18 years of age
- A resident of Alaska
- Considered trustworthy and competent under Division of Insurance standards
These requirements are straightforward but easy to overlook when candidates focus purely on content review. For the complete list with documentation notes, see AK-PC Requirements 2026: Eligibility, Prerequisites & How to Qualify.
After You Pass: Licensing and Renewal
A scaled score of 70 passes each exam, and that passing result stays valid for one year, which is the window you have to complete the licensing steps that follow. Once licensed, resident producers operate on a two-year license period, after which renewal requires 24 continuing-education hours, including 3 hours specifically in ethics.
If you want the exact numeric threshold and how scaled scoring works, our dedicated breakdown is at AK-PC Passing Score 2026: Exactly What You Need to Pass. And if you're weighing whether the license leads to solid opportunities, AK-PC Jobs and Is the AK-PC Certification Worth It? Complete ROI Analysis 2026 both cover what comes after licensure.
Mistakes That Sink First-Time Candidates
- Treating Property and Casualty as one blended study plan. They share law content but diverge heavily on policy types - study each domain list separately.
- Underestimating the two smallest domains. Domains 5 and 10 are only 11.1% each, but skipping them entirely leaves easy points on the table.
- Ignoring pretest question anxiety. With 105 total questions and only 90 scored, don't panic if a question feels oddly specific - focus on pacing across all 105 within the 2-hour-15-minute limit.
- Skipping timed practice. Reading alone doesn't simulate the pressure of a scored, closed-book, multiple-choice format.
- Waiting too long after passing to finish licensing paperwork. Your result is only valid for one year.
For a broader statistical view of how candidates typically perform, see AK-PC Pass Rate 2026: What the Data Shows, and keep a condensed reference like AK-PC Cheat Sheet 2026: One-Page Review of Must-Know Facts handy during your final review week.
Frequently Asked Questions
It's two separate exams - Property and Casualty - each with its own 105 questions (90 scored, 15 pretest) and its own 2-hour-15-minute time limit. Many candidates schedule both in one Pearson VUE center visit.
Testing both Property and Casualty in one in-person Pearson VUE session costs $89 total. Online exams are booked and paid for separately rather than bundled.
You need a scaled score of 70 on each exam. Your passing result stays valid for one year, so plan your licensing paperwork within that window.
Start with the common Alaska-law domain - Domain 4 on Property and Domain 9 on Casualty - since it's weighted at 33.3% on both exams and covers the same material twice.
Yes. After a full two-year resident license period, producers must complete 24 continuing-education hours, including 3 hours of ethics, to renew.