Tennessee Insurance CE Courses (2026)
To renew your Insurance license in Tennessee you need to satisfy the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI), Insurance Division'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 Tennessee requires for Insurance renewal
| CE hours required | 24 hours per cycle |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 24 months |
| CE tracking system | NIPR |
| Governing body | Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI), Insurance Division |
Resident producers must complete 24 credit hours of approved CE per biennial renewal cycle, of which 3 hours must concentrate in ethics. Line-specific training also applies: a one-time 4-credit annuity training course is required before selling annuity products (effective Jan 1, 2024); long-term care sellers need a one-time 8-hour course plus 4-hour ongoing training every 24 months; producers selling property/casualty (flood) need a one-time 3-hour flood course that counts toward the 24-hour total for one cycle. Producers continuously licensed since January 1, 1994 are exempt from the general CE requirement.
Full Insurance renewal guide for Tennessee (deadlines, fees & CE) →
Tennessee 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.
Tennessee Insurance CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my Insurance license in Tennessee?
Tennessee requires about 24 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. Resident producers must complete 24 credit hours of approved CE per biennial renewal cycle, of which 3 hours must concentrate in ethics. Line-specific training also applies: a one-time 4-credit annuity training course is required before selling annuity products (effective Jan 1, 2024); long-term care sellers need a one-time 8-hour course plus 4-hour ongoing training every 24 months; producers selling property/casualty (flood) need a one-time 3-hour flood course that counts toward the 24-hour total for one cycle. Producers continuously licensed since January 1, 1994 are exempt from the general CE requirement.
Do online Insurance CE courses count in Tennessee?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI), Insurance Division and the completion is reported through NIPR. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my Tennessee Insurance CE?
Tennessee uses NIPR to track Insurance continuing education. Make sure your completions post there before you renew.
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI), Insurance Division. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.
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