The Paper V of the Insurance Intermediaries Qualifying Examination (IIQE) is a gateway many candidates have to clear. This guide walks you through the exam format, pass mark, syllabus and the chapters that carry the most questions — then shows you how to practise it daily, build a streak and lock it in.
Optional paper required to advise on investment-linked assurance schemes (ILAS). You must also hold the relevant long term qualification.
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Who needs this paper?
Anyone seeking to become a licensed individual insurance agent, technical representative (agent) or technical representative (broker). The combination depends on your business line — general, long term, or investment-linked.
Format & pass mark
100% multiple-choice, bilingual, every question compulsory. Paper I and Paper V run 2 hours (75 and 80 questions); Papers II and III run 1h15m (50 questions each). Results are PASS/FAIL only.
- Questions: 80 MC
- Duration: 120 min
- Pass mark: 70% per paper
- Language: Bilingual
- Our bank: 2,504+ up-to-date mock questions
Syllabus — what to study
The exam mainly covers the following areas:
Killer chapters: where questions cluster
Our bank for this paper holds 2,504 questions. These chapters carry the largest share — hit them first if your time is tight:
A suggested 3-week practice plan
- Week 1 — Off the blocks
Read the official syllabus and the core concepts of each area for understanding, not rote memory. Run a daily practice set in Practice mode, read every explanation, and start your streak on day one.
- Week 2 — Hunt your weak spots
Focus your fire on the killer chapters above, then use Drill mode to re-do only the questions you got wrong — the fastest way to plug gaps. Don't break the streak!
- Week 3 — Race the real thing
Run full timed papers in Mock-exam mode to get used to the 120 min pace and pressure. Aim to score comfortably above the pass mark before you book — then close it out, first try.
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Insider tips
Start with Paper I — it is compulsory for every line and its principles underpin all the other papers.
Only register for the papers you actually need: general agents take I + II, long term agents take I + III, ILAS sellers add V.
Download the free official study notes and syllabus, and work through past-style MCQs to build speed.
Aim comfortably above 70% — every question is compulsory and there is no negative marking, so never leave a blank.
If you choose computer mode, try the official online demo first so the on-screen format doesn’t slow you down.
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