Key Takeaways
- The Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is the primary regulatory agency
- The Commissioner of Insurance is APPOINTED by the Governor (not elected)
- Wisconsin REQUIRES 20 hours of pre-license education - one of the states that does require it
- PSI Services LLC administers Wisconsin insurance licensing exams
- Fingerprinting through Fieldprint Wisconsin is required for all first-time applicants
Last updated: January 2026
Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI)
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The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) serves as the primary regulatory agency for insurance in Wisconsin.
Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI)
The OCI is responsible for:
- Licensing and regulating insurance producers and agencies
- Monitoring insurer solvency and financial condition
- Reviewing rates and policy forms
- Approving pre-license education providers
- Overseeing continuing education requirements
- Investigating consumer complaints
- Enforcing insurance laws
OCI Leadership
The Commissioner of Insurance is:
- APPOINTED by the Governor
- Not elected by voters
- Serves as the state's chief insurance regulator
Exam Tip: Wisconsin's Commissioner is APPOINTED by the Governor, not elected. Wisconsin is one of approximately 39 states with an appointed (rather than elected) insurance commissioner.
Regulatory Authority
The OCI operates under Wisconsin Statutes and Administrative Code:
| Area | Responsibility |
|---|---|
| Producer Licensing | License resident and non-resident producers |
| Pre-License Education | Approve education providers and curricula |
| Insurer Oversight | Monitor solvency and market conduct |
| Consumer Protection | Investigate complaints, educate consumers |
Contact Information
- Address: P.O. Box 7872, Madison, WI 53707-7872
- Phone: (608) 266-8699
- Email: ociagentlicensing@wisconsin.gov
- Website: oci.wi.gov
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