Washington Insurance CE Courses (2026)
To renew your Insurance license in Washington you need to satisfy the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC)'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 Washington requires for Insurance renewal
| CE hours required | 24 hours per cycle |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 24 months |
| CE tracking system | NIPR |
| Governing body | Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) |
Resident individual producers holding life, disability, property, casualty, or personal lines must complete 24 CE credit hours per biennial renewal cycle, of which 3 hours must be in ethics. Excess credits cannot be carried over to the next cycle, and hours must be earned during the current renewal cycle. Course providers report completions to the OIC within 10 days; licensees must retain certificates for three years. Line-specific training is required in addition to the 24 hours: long-term care (LTC) training to sell LTC insurance, annuity suitability training to sell annuities, and flood insurance education to sell flood insurance.
Full Insurance renewal guide for Washington (deadlines, fees & CE) →
Washington 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.
Washington Insurance CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my Insurance license in Washington?
Washington requires about 24 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. Resident individual producers holding life, disability, property, casualty, or personal lines must complete 24 CE credit hours per biennial renewal cycle, of which 3 hours must be in ethics. Excess credits cannot be carried over to the next cycle, and hours must be earned during the current renewal cycle. Course providers report completions to the OIC within 10 days; licensees must retain certificates for three years. Line-specific training is required in addition to the 24 hours: long-term care (LTC) training to sell LTC insurance, annuity suitability training to sell annuities, and flood insurance education to sell flood insurance.
Do online Insurance CE courses count in Washington?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) and the completion is reported through NIPR. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my Washington Insurance CE?
Washington uses NIPR to track Insurance continuing education. Make sure your completions post there before you renew.
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.
Official Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) site →