Key Takeaways
- The South Dakota Division of Insurance operates under the Department of Labor and Regulation
- The Director of Insurance is APPOINTED by the Governor
- South Dakota insurance law is found in Title 58 of the South Dakota Codified Laws
- The Division handles both insurer regulation and producer licensing
- South Dakota does NOT require pre-license education
Last updated: January 2026
South Dakota Regulatory Agencies
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South Dakota has a regulatory structure where insurance oversight falls under the Department of Labor and Regulation.
Division of Insurance
The South Dakota Division of Insurance operates under the Department of Labor and Regulation and is responsible for:
- Regulating insurance companies doing business in South Dakota
- Licensing and monitoring insurance producers
- Reviewing and approving insurance rates and forms
- Handling consumer complaints and inquiries
- Enforcing South Dakota insurance laws
- Overseeing continuing education requirements
Division Leadership
The Director of Insurance is:
- Appointed by the Governor
- NOT elected by voters
- Responsible for administering South Dakota insurance statutes
- Head of the Division of Insurance
Exam Tip: Remember that South Dakota's Director of Insurance is APPOINTED by the Governor, not elected by voters.
South Dakota Insurance Code
South Dakota insurance law is contained in Title 58 of the South Dakota Codified Laws:
| Chapter | Subject |
|---|---|
| Chapter 58-1 | Department of Insurance |
| Chapter 58-30 | Insurance Agents and Brokers |
| Chapter 58-15 | Life Insurance |
| Chapter 58-17 | Accident and Health Insurance |
Chapter 58-30 - Producer Licensing
This chapter contains important provisions for licensing, including:
- Producer license requirements
- Appointment procedures
- Continuing education requirements
- Prohibited practices
- Disciplinary procedures
Contact Information
Division of Insurance
| Contact Type | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | 124 S. Euclid Ave., 2nd Floor, Pierre, SD 57501 |
| Main Phone | (605) 773-3563 |
| Website | dlr.sd.gov/insurance |
Online Services
- Sircon: www.sircon.com - License applications and renewals
- NIPR: www.nipr.com - License applications and renewals
- Pearson VUE: www.pearsonvue.com - Schedule licensing exams (since January 1, 2018)
Exam Scheduling
| Contact Type | Information |
|---|---|
| Pearson VUE Phone | (888) 873-6205 |
| Website | home.pearsonvue.com/sd/insurance |
| Online/Remote Testing | Available through OnVUE |
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