Key Takeaways
- The Nevada Division of Insurance (DOI) regulates the state's \$30 billion insurance market
- The Insurance Commissioner is APPOINTED by the Director of Business and Industry (not elected)
- Nevada does NOT require pre-license education - one of the states without prelicensing requirement
- Pearson VUE administers Nevada insurance licensing exams
- Digital fingerprinting and criminal background check required for all applicants
Last updated: January 2026
Nevada Division of Insurance
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The Nevada Division of Insurance (DOI) serves as the primary regulatory agency for insurance in the state, overseeing a $30 billion insurance market.
Nevada Division of Insurance (DOI)
The DOI is responsible for:
- Licensing and regulating insurance producers
- Monitoring insurer solvency and financial condition
- Reviewing rates and policy forms
- Protecting consumer rights
- Investigating consumer complaints
- Enforcing insurance laws
DOI Leadership
The Insurance Commissioner is:
- APPOINTED by the Director of the Department of Business and Industry
- The Director is appointed by the Governor
- Not directly elected by voters
- Serves as the state's chief insurance regulator
Exam Tip: Nevada's Commissioner is APPOINTED through a chain of appointments (Governor appoints Director, Director appoints Commissioner). Nevada is NOT one of the 11 states with an elected insurance commissioner.
Regulatory Authority
The DOI operates under Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS):
| Office | Location | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Carson City | Main Office | (775) 687-0700 |
| Las Vegas | Southern Nevada | (702) 486-4009 |
Contact Information
- Carson City: 1818 E. College Parkway, Suite 103, Carson City, NV 89706
- Las Vegas: 3300 W. Sahara Avenue, Suite 275, Las Vegas, NV 89102
- Website: doi.nv.gov
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