South Dakota Insurance CE Courses (2026)
To renew your Insurance license in South Dakota you need to satisfy the South Dakota Division of Insurance (Department of Labor & Regulation)'s continuing education (CE) requirement — about 20 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 South Dakota requires for Insurance renewal
| CE hours required | 20 hours per cycle |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 24 months |
| CE tracking system | SBS (State Based Systems); renewal also available via NIPR |
| Governing body | South Dakota Division of Insurance (Department of Labor & Regulation) |
CE is tied to the lines of authority held. A producer holding only Life/Health OR only Property/Casualty must complete 10 hours per two-year cycle; a producer holding both Life/Health AND Property/Casualty must complete 20 hours (10 in each line). Crop-only requires 4 hours; mixed crop combinations have reduced splits (e.g., 2 crop + 8 in the other line). No dedicated ethics-hour mandate is published on the official DOI CE page (unlike many states). Long-term care CE hours are counted at 60 minutes per hour vs. the standard 50-minute hour. An Annuity Best Interest Standards training requirement applies to producers selling annuities (referenced separately by the DOI). Newly licensed residents get at least 24 months to complete their first cycle; new qualifications added mid-cycle are waived until the next renewal.
Full Insurance renewal guide for South Dakota (deadlines, fees & CE) →
South Dakota Insurance CE course providers
- WebCE
State-approved insurance CE incl. ethics, LTC, and annuity training packages.
- Kaplan Financial Education
Insurance CE and exam prep across life, health, and property/casualty lines.
- ExamFX
Online insurance CE and pre-licensing accepted across most states.
- A.D. Banker & Company
Insurance CE, ethics, and line-specific training by state.
South Dakota Insurance CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my Insurance license in South Dakota?
South Dakota requires about 20 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. CE is tied to the lines of authority held. A producer holding only Life/Health OR only Property/Casualty must complete 10 hours per two-year cycle; a producer holding both Life/Health AND Property/Casualty must complete 20 hours (10 in each line). Crop-only requires 4 hours; mixed crop combinations have reduced splits (e.g., 2 crop + 8 in the other line). No dedicated ethics-hour mandate is published on the official DOI CE page (unlike many states). Long-term care CE hours are counted at 60 minutes per hour vs. the standard 50-minute hour. An Annuity Best Interest Standards training requirement applies to producers selling annuities (referenced separately by the DOI). Newly licensed residents get at least 24 months to complete their first cycle; new qualifications added mid-cycle are waived until the next renewal.
Do online Insurance CE courses count in South Dakota?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the South Dakota Division of Insurance (Department of Labor & Regulation) and the completion is reported through SBS (State Based Systems); renewal also available via NIPR. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my South Dakota Insurance CE?
South Dakota uses SBS (State Based Systems); renewal also available via NIPR to track Insurance continuing education. Make sure your completions post there before you renew.
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the South Dakota Division of Insurance (Department of Labor & Regulation). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.
Official South Dakota Division of Insurance (Department of Labor & Regulation) site →