New Hampshire Insurance CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Insurance license in New Hampshire you need to satisfy the New Hampshire Insurance Department's continuing education (CE) requirement — about 24 hours per 2-year cycle. Below is what the board requires and a comparison of course providers that offer qualifying CE. This is an unofficial guide — confirm any course is board-approved before you buy.

What New Hampshire requires for Insurance renewal

CE hours required24 hours per cycle
Renewal cycle24 months
CE tracking systemSBS (NAIC State Based Systems); renewals processed via NIPR
Governing bodyNew Hampshire Insurance Department

A resident producer holding Life, Accident & Health, Property, Casualty, or Personal lines must complete 24 credit hours of NH-approved continuing education every 2-year cycle, of which at least 3 (and no more than 10) must be an approved ethics course. CE must be completed 60 days before license expiration to avoid penalty fees. Excess hours cannot be carried over and a course cannot be repeated for credit within a cycle. Resident licensees renewing for the first time after passing the NH exam are exempt from CE. Separately, P&C resident producers who sell flood insurance must complete a one-time flood insurance training requirement (Bulletin INS-24-006). Annuity sales require best-interest/suitability training under rule INS 300. CE rules are codified in INS 1300.

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New Hampshire Insurance CE course providers

Heads-up: These are independent, third-party CE providers — we are not affiliated with them and don't guarantee approval. Always confirm a course is accepted by the New Hampshire Insurance Department before purchasing.

New Hampshire Insurance CE courses: frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do I need to renew my Insurance license in New Hampshire?

New Hampshire requires about 24 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. A resident producer holding Life, Accident & Health, Property, Casualty, or Personal lines must complete 24 credit hours of NH-approved continuing education every 2-year cycle, of which at least 3 (and no more than 10) must be an approved ethics course. CE must be completed 60 days before license expiration to avoid penalty fees. Excess hours cannot be carried over and a course cannot be repeated for credit within a cycle. Resident licensees renewing for the first time after passing the NH exam are exempt from CE. Separately, P&C resident producers who sell flood insurance must complete a one-time flood insurance training requirement (Bulletin INS-24-006). Annuity sales require best-interest/suitability training under rule INS 300. CE rules are codified in INS 1300.

Do online Insurance CE courses count in New Hampshire?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the New Hampshire Insurance Department and the completion is reported through SBS (NAIC State Based Systems); renewals processed via NIPR. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my New Hampshire Insurance CE?

New Hampshire uses SBS (NAIC State Based Systems); renewals processed via NIPR to track Insurance continuing education. Make sure your completions post there before you renew.

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the New Hampshire Insurance Department. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

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