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How to Keep Your Insurance License Active in Tennessee

Posted on 05.05.22

This article covers all the steps you’ll need to follow to keep your insurance license active in Tennessee. We’re confident that the BetterCE straightforward two-step process can help you renew your license quickly and without fuss.

Every two years you need to renew your insurance license. This must be done within 45 days prior to the license expiration date. Your license expiration date is the last day of your birth month. If you are not certain of your license expiration date year, you can find it at Tennessee Agent Lookup 

Now that you know your license expiration date and year, there are only two steps required to keep your license active:

  1. Complete the required continuing education.
  2. Submit your renewal application prior to expiration.

Callout 1: Male agent with coffee sitting at desk taking a webinar - Two Tennessee insurance license renewal facts

Step #1: Complete the Required Continuing Education

The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance requires that all resident, major lines licensed agents complete 24 credit hours of state-approved continuing education, every two years. “Major lines licensed”, are those agents who are licensed to sell one or more of the 5 major lines of coverage: Life, Accident and Health; Property; Casualty; and Personal Lines coverages. Of the 24 credits required, at least 3 credits must be approved for ethics.

Keep in mind that no matter how many licenses you hold, you only need to do a maximum of 24 credits total. For example, if you are licensed in Life, Accident, and Health, you only need to do 24 credits total, 3 of which need to be in ethics. There are some special training requirements for agents who sell long-term care, annuity products, or flood insurance. Agents who sell long-term care policies must complete an initial 8-hour long-term care course prior to selling any products, and then a 4-hour long-term care training every renewal period following. Agents selling annuity products need to complete a 4-hour annuity suitability course prior to selling.

Property and Casualty Agents who sell flood insurance must complete a one-time 3-hour continuing education course related to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) prior to selling.

Other than the ethics course and any special training requirements, you can take courses in any subject matter as long as they are approved by the insurance department. 

If you’ve been especially diligent in completing your continuing education to the point of taking over 24 hours, you can carry over excess hours, up to 12, to the next renewal period. 

Callout 2: Quote from text: No matter how many license you hold, you only need to do a maximum of 24 credits total.

Step #2: Submit Your Renewal Application Prior to Expiration

After completing your CE requirements, the last step you need to take is to renew your Tennessee insurance license. This must be done on or prior to your license expiration date but not more than 45 days in advance of your expiration date.

You can access your renewal application and file it online at either NIPR Tennessee License Renewal or at Sircon License Renewal.

Now is the Time to Start Your Continuing Education

Even with a full two years to accumulate your 24 hours of continuing education, there’s no reason to wait to get started. BetterCE has you covered with all the courses you need. You can find the complete listing in our Tennessee Course Catalog.

The online training is self-paced and delivered to your computer, tablet, and smartphone. The quizzes and exams are scored instantly, and you can take them as many times as necessary to pass. Plus, you can return to the training whenever it is convenient. The course progress bar tells you exactly where you left off.

Our webinar courses are instructor-led and delivered live using video conferencing. You’re required to be in attendance for the entire class time, with check-ins at random times throughout the webinar to confirm your attendance. Students can interact and ask questions. Advantages to webinars include no required reading and no quizzes or final exams. You can view a listing of our webinars here: Tennessee Webinar Catalog.

Completions Reported the Same Day

Note that our office will report your continuing education course credits to the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance the same day you complete the training. So, if you’re in a rush to complete your continuing education, we’ve got you covered. 

Callout 3: Laptop open to Webinar screen - BetterCE's online training with 3 facts

Summary of Steps to Keep Your Insurance License Active in Tennessee

Even though we’ve mapped it out above, it’s still a great deal to digest. Here’s a quick summary to get you started on the path to renewal.

  • Determine your license expiration date.
  • Determine your continuing education requirements.
  • Enroll in courses well in advance of your expiration date.
  • Complete your courses – we submit your credits the same day you complete them.
  • Renew your license.

We’re confident that everything you need to keep your license active is easily accessible through our website. If not, simply call our office, and we’ll happily assist you.

There’s no time to be lost if you’re near your renewal date. Sign up now for the most trusted and convenient solution for keeping your license active.

We’re Here to Help

At BetterCE, we provide more than the most convenient and affordable solution for insurance continuing education. Our agent support services are provided by experienced insurance licensing professionals who have helped thousands of agents easily navigate the insurance license renewal process.

Have a question or need assistance? Phone 1-888-501-7330 for our customer care team. We also respond to email as well as via our Contact Form. You can also sign up for convenient license renewal reminders on our contact page.

Featured: Afro-American female taking online training course using laptop - How to Keep Your Insurance License Active in Pennsylvania

How to Keep Your Insurance License Active in Pennsylvania

Posted on 04.21.22

This article covers all the steps you’ll need to follow to keep your insurance license active in Pennsylvania. We’re confident that our straightforward two-step process can help you renew your license quickly and without fuss.

Every two years you need to renew your insurance license. This must be done within 60 days prior to the license expiration date. If you are not certain of your license expiration date, you can find it at Pennsylvania Insurance Department Agent Lookup.

Now that you know your license expiration date and year, there are only two steps required to keep your license active:

  1. Complete the required continuing education.
  2. Submit your renewal application prior to renewal.

 

Callout 1: Pennsylvania Insurance Department requires 24 credit hours requirement on blurred background

Step #1: Complete the Required Continuing Education

The Pennsylvania Insurance Department requires that all resident, major lines licensed agents complete 24 credit hours of state-approved continuing education, every two years. “Major lines licensed”, are those agents who are licensed to sell one or more of the 6 major lines of coverage: Life & Fixed Annuities, Accident and Health, Property and Allied Lines, Casualty and Allied Lines, Variable Life/Variable Annuity, or Personal Lines coverages.

Keep in mind that no matter how many licenses you hold, you only need to do a maximum of 24 credits total. For example, if you are licensed in Life, Property, and Casualty, you only need to do 24 credits total, 3 of which need to be in ethics. There are some special training requirements for agents who sell long-term care, annuity products, or flood insurance. Agents who sell long-term care policies must complete an initial 8-hour long-term care course prior to selling any products, and then a 4-hour long-term care training every renewal period following. Agents selling annuity products need to complete a 4-hour annuity suitability course prior to selling.

Property and Casualty Agents who sell flood insurance must complete a one-time 3-hour continuing education course related to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) prior to selling.
Other than the ethics course and any special training requirements, you can take courses in any subject matter as long as they are approved by the Pennsylvania Insurance Department.

If you’ve been especially diligent in completing your continuing education to the point of taking over 24 hours, you can carry over excess hours, up to 24, to the next renewal period.

Callout 2: Female hands typing on laptop keyboard - License renewal fact from text

Step #2: Submit Your Renewal Application Prior to Expiration

After completing your CE requirements, the last step you need to take is to renew your Pennsylvania insurance license. This must be done on or prior to your license expiration date but not more than 60 days in advance of your expiration date.

You can access your renewal application and file it online at either NIPR Pennsylvania License Renewal or at Sircon Pennsylvania License Renewal. You can also renew by mail, allowing six weeks for processing. You can find the form at Pennsylvania Paper Renewal Application.

Now is the Time to Start Your Continuing Education

Even with a full two years to accumulate your 24 hours of continuing education, there’s no reason to wait to get started. We’ve got you covered with all the courses you need. You can find the complete listing in our Pennsylvania Course Catalog.

The online training is self-paced and delivered to your computer, tablet, and smartphone. The quizzes and exams are scored instantly, and you can take them as many times as necessary to pass. Plus, you can return to the training whenever it is convenient. The course progress bar tells you exactly where you left off.

Our webinar courses are instructor-led and delivered live using video conferencing. You’re required to be in attendance for the entire class time, with check-ins at random times throughout the webinar to confirm your attendance. Students can interact and ask questions. Advantages to webinars include no required reading and no quizzes or final exams. You can view a listing of our webinars here: Pennsylvania Webinar Catalog.

Completions Reported the Same Day

Note that our office will report your continuing education course credits to the Pennsylvania Insurance Department the same day you complete the training. So, if you’re in a rush to complete your continuing education, we’ve got you covered. 

Callout 3: Afro-American female taking online course on laptop - BetterCE reports CE credits the same day you complete training

Summary of Steps to Keep Your Pennsylvania Insurance License Active

Even though we’ve mapped it out above, it’s still a great deal to digest. Here’s a quick summary to get you started on the path to renewal.

  • Determine your license expiration date.
  • Determine your continuing education requirements.
  • Enroll in courses well in advance of your expiration date.
  • Complete your courses – we submit your credits the same day you complete them.
  • Renew your license.

We’re confident that everything you need to keep your license active is easily accessible through our website. If not, simply call our office, and we’ll happily assist you.

There’s no time to be lost if you’re near your renewal date. Sign up now for the most trusted and convenient solution for keeping your license active.

We’re Here to Help

At BetterCE, we provide more than the most convenient and affordable solution for insurance continuing education. Our agent support services are provided by experienced insurance licensing professionals who have helped thousands of agents easily navigate the insurance license renewal process.

Have a question or need assistance? Phone 1-888-501-7330 for our customer care team. We also respond to email as well as via our Contact Form. You can also sign up for convenient license renewal reminders on our contact page.

Featured: Adult female taking insurance webinar on laptop - How to Keep Your Insurance License Active in Illinois

How to Keep Your Insurance License Active in Illinois

Posted on 04.04.22

This article covers all the steps you’ll need to follow to keep your insurance license active in Illinois. We’re confident that our straightforward two-step process can help you renew your license quickly and without fuss.

Every two years you need to renew your insurance license. This must be done within 90 days prior to the license expiration date. The license expiration date is every other year on the last day of your birth month. If you are not certain, you can find your license expiration date and other license information at the NAIC Illinois License Manager. 

Now that you know your license expiration date and year, there are only two steps required to keep your Illinois insurance license active:

  1. Complete the required continuing education.
  2. Submit your renewal application prior to expiration.

Callout 1: Insurance agents hands on laptop, protective insurance concept - Major lines licensed - 5 major types listed

Step #1: Complete the Required Continuing Education

The Illinois Department of Insurance requires that all resident, major lines licensed agents complete 24 credit hours of state-approved continuing education, every two years. “Major lines licensed”, are those agents who are licensed to sell one or more of the 5 major lines of coverage: Property, Casualty, Life, Health, or Personal Lines coverages. Of the 24 credits required, at least 3 credits must be approved for ethics and must be taken in a classroom or by live webinar. The ethics training requirement for Illinois is unique, so you may want to learn more about it in our article: Meeting Your Illinois Ethics Training Requirement. 

Keep in mind that no matter how many licenses you hold, you only need to do a maximum of 24 credits total. For example, if you are licensed in Life, Property, and Casualty, you only need to do 24 credits total, 3 of which need to be in ethics (done in a classroom or webinar). There are some special training requirements for agents who sell long-term care,  annuity products, or flood insurance. Agents who sell long-term care policies must complete an initial 8-hour long-term care course prior to selling any products, and then a 4-hour long-term care training every renewal period following. Agents selling annuity products need to complete a 4-hour annuity suitability course prior to selling.

Property and Casualty Agents who sell flood insurance must complete a one-time 3-hour continuing education course related to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) prior to selling.

Other than the ethics course and any special training requirements, you can take courses in any subject matter as long as they are approved by the Illinois Department of Insurance. 

If you’ve been especially diligent in completing your continuing education to the point of taking over 24 hours, you can carry over excess hours, up to 12, to the next renewal period.  

Callout 2: Illinois 24 credits total requirements quote from text

Step #2: Submit Your Renewal Application Prior to Expiration

After completing your CE requirements, the last step you need to take is to renew your Illinois insurance license. This must be done on or prior to your license expiration date but not more than 90 days in advance of your expiration date.

The Illinois Department of Insurance states that you must complete all your continuing education requirements at least 10 days prior to the license expiration date.

You can access your renewal application and file it online at NIPR Illinois License Renewal. 

Now is the Time to Start Your Continuing Education

Even with a full two years to accumulate your 24 hours of continuing education, there’s no reason to wait to get started. We’ve got you covered with all the courses you need. You can find the complete listing in our Illinois Course Catalog.

The online training is self-paced and delivered to your computer, tablet, and smartphone. The quizzes and exams are scored instantly, and you can take them as many times as necessary to pass. Plus, you can return to the training whenever it is convenient. The course progress bar tells you exactly where you left off.

Our webinar courses are instructor-led and delivered live using video conferencing. You’re required to be in attendance for the entire class time, with check-ins at random times throughout the webinar to confirm your attendance. Students can interact and ask questions. Advantages to webinars include no required reading and no quizzes or final exams. You can view a listing of our webinars here: Illinois Webinar Catalog. You must take the required Ethics Training via webinar or classroom.

Completions Reported the Same Day 

Note that our office will report your continuing education course credits to the Illinois Department of Insurance the same day you complete the training. So, if you’re in a rush to complete your continuing education, we’ve got you covered.  

Callout 3: Illinois Dept. of Insurance requirements must be completed 10 days prior to license expiration date

Summary of Steps to Keep Your Illinois Insurance License Active

Even though we’ve mapped it out above, it’s still a great deal to digest. Here’s a quick summary to get you started on the path to renewal.

  • Determine your license expiration date.
  • Determine your continuing education requirements.
  • Enroll in courses well in advance of your expiration date.
  • Complete your courses – we submit your credits the same day you complete them.
  • Renew your license.

We’re confident that everything you need to keep your license active is easily accessible through our website. If not, simply call our office, and we’ll happily assist you.

There’s no time to be lost if you’re near your renewal date. Sign up now for the most trusted and convenient solution for keeping your license active.

We’re Here to Help

At BetterCE, we provide more than the most convenient and affordable solution for insurance continuing education. Our agent support services are provided by experienced insurance licensing professionals who have helped thousands of agents easily navigate the insurance license renewal process.

Have a question or need assistance? Phone 1-888-501-7330 for our customer care team. We also respond to email as well as via our Contact Form. You can also sign up for convenient license renewal reminders on our contact page.

Featured: Adult male at desk watching webinar - How to Keep Your Insurance License Active in Oklahoma

How to Keep Your Insurance License Active in Oklahoma

Posted on 03.24.22

It’s pretty straightforward to keep your insurance license active in Oklahoma. This article covers all the steps you’ll need to follow.

Every two years you need to renew your insurance license. This must be done within 90 days prior to the expiration date. The date is the last day of your birth month closest to the two-year anniversary of your original license. You can find your license expiration date and helpful information about your license on the Oklahoma Department of Insurance Agent Lookup site, here: Oklahoma Insurance Department Licensee Look Up.

Now that you know your license expiration date and year, there are only two steps required to keep your license active:

  1. Complete the required continuing education.
  2. Submit your renewal application prior to expiration. 

Callout 1: Adult male taking insurance webinar course - Insurance agents required to take 24 credit hours

Step #1: Complete the Required Continuing Education

The amount of CE you are required to take is based on the type(s) of licenses you hold, but almost all agents are required to take 24 credit hours every two years. This includes all agents who are licensed to sell any of the major lines of insurance: 

  • Life.
  • Health.
  • Property.
  • Casualty.
  • Variable lines.
  • Personal lines.

Of the 24 credits required, at least 3 must be approved for Ethics Training. Another 2 hours are required to be completed in a course approved for Oklahoma Legislative Updates. If you hold a property lines license, you must also complete at least 1 hour of training in an approved Earthquake Training course. For the remaining hours, you can take courses in any subject as long as they are approved by the Oklahoma Insurance Department. 

There are some special training requirements for agents who sell long-term care or annuity products. Agents who sell long-term care policies must complete an initial 8-hour long-term care course prior to selling any products, and then a 4-hour long-term care partnership training every renewal period following. Agents selling annuity products need to complete a 4-hour annuity suitability course prior to selling.

If you’ve been especially diligent in completing your continuing education to the point of taking over 24 hours, you can carry over excess hours, up to six, to the next renewal period. In addition, you cannot repeat any courses within 24 months.

Callout 2: Agent can carry over up to 6 credit hours over required 24 credit hours

Step #2: Submit Your Renewal Application Prior to Expiration

After completing your CE requirements, the last step you need to take is to renew your Oklahoma insurance license. This must be done on or prior to your license expiration date but not more than 90 days in advance of your expiration date. 

The Oklahoma Insurance Department recommends that you complete all your continuing education requirements at least 30 days prior to the license expiration date.

You can access your renewal application and file it online at OK Agent Renewal (NIPR) or OK Agent Renewal (Sircon).

Now is the Time to Start Your Continuing Education

Even with a full two years to accumulate your 24 hours of continuing education, there’s no reason to wait to get started. We’ve got you covered with all the courses you need. You can find the complete listing in our Oklahoma Course Catalog.

The online training is self-paced and delivered to your computer, tablet, and smartphone. The quizzes and exams are scored instantly, and you can take them as many times as necessary to pass. Plus, you can return to the training whenever it is convenient. The course progress bar tells you exactly where you left off.

Our webinar courses are instructor-led and delivered live using video conferencing. You’re required to be in attendance for the entire class time, with check-ins at random times throughout the webinar to confirm your attendance. Students can interact and ask questions. Advantages to webinars include no required reading and no quizzes or final exams. You can view a listing of our webinars here: Oklahoma Webinar Catalog.

Completions Reported the Same Day 

Note that our office will report your continuing education course credits to the Oklahoma Insurance Department the same day you complete the training. So, if you’re in a rush to complete your continuing education, we’ve got you covered.  

Callout 3: Hands on desk while watching insurance webinar - Oklahoma Insurance Department recommends completing requirements fact from text

Summary of Steps to Keep Your License Active

Even though we’ve mapped it out above, it’s still a great deal to digest. Here’s a quick summary to get you started on the path to renewal. 

  • Determine your license expiration date. 
  • Determine your continuing education requirements. 
  • Enroll in courses well in advance of your expiration date.
  • Complete your courses – we submit your credits the same day you complete them. 
  • Renew your license. 

We’re confident that everything you need to keep your license active is easily accessible through our website. If not, simply call our office, and we’ll happily assist you.  

There’s no time to be lost if you’re near your renewal date. Sign up now for the most trusted and convenient solution for keeping your insurance license active in Oklahoma.

We’re Here to Help

At BetterCE, we provide more than the most convenient and affordable solution for insurance continuing education. Our agent support services are provided by experienced insurance licensing professionals who have helped thousands of agents easily navigate the insurance license renewal process. 

Have a question or need assistance? Phone 1-888-501-7330 for our customer care team. We also respond to email as well as via our Contact Form. You can also sign up for convenient license renewal reminders on our contact page.

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How to Keep Your Insurance License Active in North Carolina

Posted on 03.17.22

You worked your way through insurance license training, passed the exams, and have built a business. The last thing you want is to allow your insurance license to expire. So, make sure you’re keeping it active. This article covers all the steps you need to keep your insurance license active in North Carolina.

Unlike agents in most other states, Insurance agents licensed in North Carolina do not require a renewal application or pay renewal fees. However, they must complete 24 credits of continuing education every 2 years in order to keep their license active.  Continuing education must be completed prior to agents’ CE Compliance Date, which is the last day of their birth month, every 2 years.  There are only two steps required to keep your license active:

  1. Complete the required continuing education.
  2. Verify that you have the needed CE credits before the license expiration date.  

Callout 1: North Carolina does not require a renewal application facts

Step #1: Complete the Required Continuing Education

The amount of CE you are required to take is based on the type(s) of licenses you hold, but almost all Major Lines Licensed agents are required to take 24 credit hours every two years. This includes all agents who are licensed to sell any of the major lines of insurance: 

  • Life, accident, and health or sickness.
  • Property.
  • Casualty.
  • Personal lines.
  • Variable life and variable annuity products.
  • Medicare supplement / long-term care.

At least 3 of the 24 hours must be approved for ethics training. For the rest, you can take courses in any subject matter as long as they are approved by the North Carolina Department of Insurance, and unless you have any special training requirements which are covered below. Please note that regardless of the number of licenses you hold, you only need to take 24 credits total. 

There are some special training requirements that need to be completed with your CE if you sell certain products. Property and casualty agents who sell flood insurance must complete 3 hours of flood insurance training prior to selling or soliciting flood insurance. They must then complete a 3- hour flood training course every other compliance period following. Agents who sell long-term care policies must hold an Accident and Health License, and a Medicare Supplement/Long Term Care Limited Lines License. They must then complete an initial 8-hour long-term care partnership training course and then complete a 4-hour long-term care training course every following compliance period (every 2 years).  

Callout 2: Laptop open to Continuing Education screen - Step #1 Complete the Required Continuing Education - 2 facts listed

CE credit can also be awarded for association membership and meeting attendance. Currently, the approved associations are:

  • Professional Insurance Agents (PIA).
  • NC Association of Health Underwriters (NCAHU).
  • National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA).
  • Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina (IIANC).
  • Surplus Lines Association (NCSLA).
  • Claims Adjuster Association.

Up to 4 credit hours can be recognized during the two-year renewal period. You can find out more at NCDOI FAQs on Association Membership. 

Step #2: Verify that you have the needed CE credits before the license expiration date.

After completing your CE requirements, the last step you need to take is to verify that the credits appear in your continuing education transcript at this link Sircon CE Transcript.

North Carolina does not require a renewal fee or application. It only requires that all your CE credits be completed before the license expiration date. We recommend you check your profile at least 30 days before expiration to ensure they are all recorded correctly.

If you do not complete your CE requirements prior to your license expiration date, your license will be considered “expired.”. You then have up to 4 months to reactivate your license by completing all outstanding CE requirements and paying a reinstatement fee of $75. If this is not done within 4 months, then your license(s) will be canceled and you will need to undertake the pre-licensing process to become licensed again.  

There are very limited exemptions to CE requirements for North Carolina Insurance Agents. Exemptions are granted only for active military duty, and medical hardships are considered on a case-by-case basis. Extensions for CE Requirements are considered on a case-by-case basis, and must be filed within 30 days of your CE Compliance Date, but no later than your CE Compliance Date. You can view these options here: CE extensions.  

Callout 3: Step #2 - Verify that you have needed CE credits - 2 bullet points

Now is the Time to Start Your Continuing Education

Even with a full two years to accumulate your 24 hours of continuing education, there’s no reason to wait to get started. We’ve got you covered with all the courses you need. You can find the complete listing in our North Carolina Course Catalog.

The online training is self-paced and delivered to your computer, tablet, and smartphone. The quizzes and exams are scored instantly, and you can take them as many times as necessary to pass. Plus, you can return to the training whenever it is convenient. The course progress bar tells you exactly where you left off.

Our webinar courses are instructor-led and delivered live using video conferencing. You’re required to be in attendance for the entire class time, with check-ins at random times throughout the webinar to confirm your attendance. Students can interact and ask questions. Advantages to webinars include no required reading and no quizzes or final exams. You can view a listing of our webinars here: North Carolina Webinar Catalog.

Completions Reported the Same Day  

Note that our office will report your continuing education course credits to the North Carolina Department of Insurance the same day you complete the training. So, if you’re in a rush to complete your continuing education, we’ve got you covered. 

Summary of Steps to Keep Your License Active

Even though we’ve mapped it out above, it’s still a great deal to digest. Here’s a quick summary to get you started on the path to renewal. 

  • Determine your license expiration date. 
  • Determine your continuing education requirements. 
  • Enroll in courses well in advance of your expiration date.
  • Complete your courses – we submit your credits the same day you complete them. 
  • Verify that all courses are recorded in your CE transcript.  

Callout 4: Special Training requirements - 2 bullet points

We’re confident that everything you need to keep your insurance license active in North Carolina is easily accessible through our website. If not, simply call our office, and we’ll happily assist you.  

There’s no time to be lost if you’re near your renewal date. Sign up now for the most trusted and convenient solution for keeping your license active.  

We’re Here to Help

At BetterCE, we provide more than the most convenient and affordable solution for insurance continuing education. Our agent support services are provided by experienced insurance licensing professionals who have helped thousands of agents easily navigate the insurance license renewal process. 

Have a question or need assistance? Phone 1-888-501-7330 for our customer care team. We also respond to email as well as via our Contact Form. You can also sign up for convenient license renewal reminders on our contact page.

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How to Keep Your Insurance License Active in Florida

Posted on 02.21.22

You made a substantial investment to earn your Florida insurance producer license. Not only that but it is now your livelihood. So, make sure you’re keeping it active. This article covers all the steps you need to keep your insurance license active in Florida.

Every two years you need to complete your continuing education requirements. This must be done prior to your license expiration date. Your license expiration is the last day of your birth month every two years, and the expiration year is determined by when you were first licensed.  Most agents know their expiration year, but you can look it up here in case: FLORIDA AGENT LOOKUP. Now that you know your license expiration date, there are only two steps required to keep your license active:

  1. Complete the required continuing education.
  2. Verify that you have the needed CE credits prior to the license expiration date.

Step #1: Complete the Required Continuing Education

The amount of CE you are required to take is based on how long you have been actively licensed. Florida insurance agents licensed less than 6 years are required to take 24 credits of CE. Those licensed for more than 6 years only have to take 20 credits of CE. This applies to all agents who are licensed to sell any of the “major lines” of insurance: life, health, general lines, and personal lines. 

The type of CE you must take is based on your license type(s). Florida requires agents to take at least one, 4- credit- hour course approved for the topic of “Law and Ethics Update”. The Law and Ethics Update course taken must be approved specifically for at least one of your license types. Other than this requirement, the rest of your CE can be completed in any topic as long as they are approved by the Florida Department of Financial Services. And if you are multiple lines licensed, the total number of hours required is the same as if you are single lines licensed – you do not need to take more than either 20 or 24 credits, regardless of the number of licenses you hold.  

Callout 1: Florida requires 4 credit hour Law and Ethics Update course

Again, the easiest way to determine your CE requirements and license type, as well as locate other helpful information about your license is on the Florida Department of Financial Services Licensee Search, here: FL AGENT LOOKUP

Another important aspect is that Florida Agents cannot receive credits for courses repeated within a 24-month period. Our course catalog identifies those courses that are new to help you avoid taking a duplicate course.

While Florida does not grant any exemptions from CE requirements, some agents that have certain special training or designations can receive a reduction in the number of hours required. Agents with a degree in risk management, or who hold the designation of CPCU, or CLU are only required to complete 4 CE credits every 2 years. These 4 credits must be done in the Law and Ethics Update course specific to at least one of their license type(s). Agents need to file an application to receive the reduction. 

Step #2: Verify that you have the needed CE credits prior to the license expiration date.

After completing your CE requirements, the last step you need to take is to verify that the credits appear in your My Profile Portal of the Florida Department of Financial Services Bureau of Licensing. 

Florida does not require a renewal fee or application. It only requires that all your CE credits be completed prior to the license expiration date. We recommend you check your profile at least 30 days prior to expiration to make sure they are all recorded correctly.

If you don’t complete the required continuing education, you’ll receive a Preliminary Notice of Non-Compliance along with a Settlement Stipulation in your MyProfile account approximately 45 days from the expiration date. This notice will specify the actions required to become compliant. Please keep in mind that these notices are not sent by mail, or even e-mail, so it is important to check your MyProfile account occasionally: especially before and after your expiration date occurs.  

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Now is the Time to Start Your Continuing Education

Even with a full two years to accumulate your 24 hours of continuing education, there’s no reason to wait to get started. We’ve got you covered with all the courses you need. You can find the full listing at Florida Course Catalog. 

The online training is self-paced and delivered to your computer, tablet, and smartphone. The quizzes and exams are scored instantly, and you can take them as many times as necessary to pass. Plus, you can return to the training whenever it is convenient. The course progress bar tells you exactly where you left off.

Completions Reported the Same Day 

Note that our office will report your continuing education course credits to the Florida Department of Financial Services Bureau of Licensing the same day you complete the training. So, if you’re in a rush to complete your continuing education, we’ve got you covered. 

Summary of Steps to Keep Your Florida Insurance License Active

Even though we’ve mapped it out above, it’s still a great deal to digest. Here’s a quick summary to get you started on the path to renewal. 

  • Determine your license expiration date. 
  • Determine your continuing education requirements. 
  • Select and enroll in courses well in advance of your expiration date.
  • Complete your courses – we submit your credits the same day you complete them. 
  • Verify all courses are recorded in your MyProfile account. 

We’re certain that everything you need to keep your license active is easily accessible through our website. If not, simply call our office and we’ll happily assist you.  

If you’re near your renewal date, there’s no time to be lost. Sign up now for the most trusted and convenient solution for keeping your license active.  

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We’re Here to Help

At BetterCE we provide more than the most convenient and affordable solution for insurance continuing education. Our agent support services are provided by experienced insurance licensing professionals who have helped thousands of agents easily navigate the insurance license renewal process. 

Have a question or need assistance? Phone 1-888-501-7330 for our customer care team. We also respond to email as well as via our Contact Form. On our contact page, you can also sign up for convenient license renewal reminders.

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How to Keep Your Insurance License Active in New Jersey

Posted on 02.17.22

You made a substantial investment of time and money to earn your New Jersey insurance producer license. Now it has become your livelihood. So, make sure you’re keeping it active. This article covers all the steps you need to keep your insurance license active in New Jersey.

Every two years you need to renew your insurance license. This must be done prior to your license expiration date. Your license expiration is the last day of your birth month every two years. Your expiration year is determined by when you were first licensed.  Most agents know their expiration year, but you can look it up here in case: New Jersey License Search.

Now that you know your license expiration date, there are only two steps required to keep your insurance license active in New Jersey:

  1. Complete the required continuing education.
  2. Submit the renewal application on time. 

Step #1: Complete the Required Continuing Education

The amount of CE you are required to take is based on the type(s) of licenses you hold, but almost all agents are required to take 24 credit hours every two years. This includes all agents who are licensed to sell any of the major lines of insurance: life, accident, and health; property and casualty; variable life and annuity; and personal lines. 

At least 3 of the 24 hours taken must be approved for ethics training. Aside from the ethics training requirement, courses can be taken in any subject matter as long as they are approved by the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance. Please note that regardless of the number of licenses you hold (property, casualty, life, health) you only need to take 24 credits total.  

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Special Training Requirements 

There are special training requirements for agents who sell certain products such as flood insurance, long-term care, and annuities.

Agents who sell flood insurance need to complete a one-time three-hour continuing education course related to the National Flood Insurance Program. Those selling annuity products must complete a one-time four-hour annuity suitability course.

Long-term care sales require an initial eight-hour long-term care training course, and a four-hour refresher course must be done every renewal period following. 

Step #2: Submit Your Renewal Application Prior to Expiration 

After completing your CE requirements, the last step you need to take is to renew your New Jersey insurance license. This must be done on or prior to your license expiration date, but not more than 90 days in advance of your expiration date. You can access your renewal application and file it online at NJ Agent Renewal (NIPR) or  NJ Agent Renewal (Sircon). The renewal fee is $150, plus a $5 processing fee. Any renewal submitted on paper rather than online will be charged an additional $20 processing fee.  

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What if You Didn’t Renew Your New Jersey Insurance License Prior to Expiration?

Renewal applications received more than 30 days beyond the license expiration date will be considered late and the license will be considered expired. Agents are prohibited from conducting insurance business with an expired license. However, agents have up to 1 year to reinstate their license by completing their continuing education, submitting a renewal application, and paying a late fee of $100 in addition to the renewal fee of $150. If you fail to renew within one year of the scheduled expiration date, your license will be canceled and you must re-qualify as a new applicant.

Now is the Time to Start Your Continuing Education

Even with a full two years to accumulate your 24 hours of continuing education, there’s no reason to wait to get started. We’ve got you covered with all the courses you need. You can find the full listing at New Jersey Insurance Continuing Education Course Catalog. 

The online training is self-paced and delivered to your computer, tablet, and smartphone. The quizzes and exams are scored instantly, and you can take them as many times as necessary to pass. Plus, you can return to the training whenever it is convenient. The course progress bar tells you exactly where you left off.

Our webinar courses are instructor-led and delivered live using video conferencing. You’re required to be in attendance for the full class time, with check-ins at random times throughout the webinar to confirm your attendance. Students can interact and ask questions. Advantages to webinars include no required reading and no quizzes or final exams. You can view a listing of our webinars here: New Jersey Webinar Catalog

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Completions Reported the Same Day 

Note that our office will report your continuing education course credits to the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance on the same day you complete the training. So, if you’re in a rush to complete your continuing education, we’ve got you covered. 

Summary of Steps to Renew Your New Jersey Insurance License

Even though we’ve mapped it out above, it’s still a great deal to digest. Here’s a quick summary to get you started on the path to renewal. 

  • Determine your license expiration date. 
  • Determine your continuing education requirements. 
  • Select and enroll in courses well in advance of your expiration date.
  • Complete your courses – we submit your credits to the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance the same day you complete them. 
  • Renew your license. 

We’re certain that everything you need to keep your insurance license active in New Jersey is easily accessible through our website. If not, simply call our office and we’ll happily assist you.  

If you’re near your renewal date, there’s no time to be lost. Sign up now for the most trusted and convenient solution for keeping your license active.  

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We’re Here to Help

At BetterCE we provide more than the most convenient and affordable solution for insurance continuing education. Our agent support services are provided by experienced insurance licensing professionals who have helped thousands of agents easily navigate the insurance license renewal process. 

Have a question or need assistance? Phone 1-888-501-7330 for our customer care team. We also respond to email as well as via our Contact Form. On our contact page, you can also sign up for convenient license renewal reminders.

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The Importance of Selecting the Right Provider for Your Insurance Continuing Education

Posted on 01.31.22

Many insurance agents don’t give a lot of thought to who they use for their insurance continuing education provider. It’s something they know they have to get done and they assume all CE providers are pretty much the same, so why not just pick the cheapest option available from a google search? As you will soon learn, there are a lot of reasons doing this can be a big mistake.

This is your professional license – it took a lot of time and effort to earn and you don’t want to jeopardize it because of something an inexperienced provider failed to do correctly.

Make Sure the Insurance Continuing Education Provider is Approved in Your State

Almost every agent knows they can’t just take any course and earn CE credits for doing so. To be eligible for CE credits, courses must be “approved” by the State Department of Insurance in which you hold your resident license. But it’s not only the courses that must be approved. The provider offering the course must also be approved by the state. 

And if it’s a classroom or webinar course, the instructor must be approved as well. And not just anyone can be a provider or instructor. In order to gain approval, they must demonstrate they have the required industry experience, training, and skills to become certified to instruct others.  

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We make it easy for you to know every course we offer is fully approved by your state’s department of insurance.  We list our provider approval number on every state catalog page. For most states, we link to the state database where you can verify our provider status. In the description of each course, we also list the specific course approval number.  And you’ll see our approved instructors listed for each webinar we offer on the webinar description page.    

Compliance Knowledge Really Matters!

Insurance compliance is super complex! It takes years of experience to understand the laws, rules, regulations, and processes relating to licensing insurance agents. There is a myriad of rules and regulations that CE providers must meet in order to offer their courses. 

But there is also a multitude of differing training requirements that agents must meet to be compliant with their CE requirements…and these requirements change frequently. And don’t forget that completing your CE Requirements doesn’t ensure that your license stays active. Your credits still need to be filed, and you will also need to complete and submit your renewal application before your expiration date. 

So, it is absolutely critical that the insurance continuing education provider you select: 1) understands the importance of compliance, 2) is experienced and knowledgeable with insurance compliance matters, and 3) stays informed and up to date with changing licensing requirements, laws, and regulations. 

Take, for example, the process of selecting the right courses to take. While most states require agents to complete 24 credits of CE every 2 years, many states have special requirements for the type of courses that must be taken. The most common of these is the “ethics training requirement”: all but a few states require agents to complete 3 hours of ethics training as part of the 24 credits required. But many states also have “license-type specific training requirements”.

These states require agents to take a certain amount (or all) of their courses in subject matters that are approved specifically to their type of license. For example, agents licensed in Life insurance may have to take all or a certain minimum number of courses that are approved specifically for Life insurance agents. Multi-lines licensed agents (2 or more lines of Property, Casualty, or Life and Health) may be required to take a specific number of credits for each license they hold.  

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To add to this, many states have “product-specific” training requirements that must be taken by agents. Agents who sell certain types of insurance products are required to undergo initial, and in many cases, ongoing training for these types of products. This is the case in many states for agents who sell or solicit annuities or long-term care products. Not only must agents take an initial training course on these products (4 or 8 hours, usually), they must also take ongoing, or refresher courses on these products every 2 years. 

The same is true in many states for agents who sell or solicit flood or homeowners insurance. Still, other states have special training requirements in the areas of law or legislative updates. In Florida, for example, agents are to complete a minimum of 5 hours of “law and ethics” training every 2 years.

At BetterCE we fully understand the importance and complexity of compliance matters because we were founded and still overseen by former insurance regulators and compliance experts. We have a deep understanding of the specific requirements and processes involved because we have overseen state insurance licensing divisions. We have also been involved in the development of licensing statutes, rules, and regulations – at both the state and national level through our involvement with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC). 

We know how important it is to stay on top of regulatory changes, so we’re active members of the two most involved associations dealing with insurance agent licensing concerns: the Securities and Insurance Licensing Association (SILA), and the Association of Insurance Compliance Specialists (AICP). 

Filing Your CE Credits is a Huge Deal!

Imagine if you have paid for your courses and spent the time to complete them, but when you go to renew your license you find out that your credits haven’t been reported by your CE provider! Or even worse, you get a letter from your Department of Insurance that your license is no longer active because you didn’t complete your CE requirements. Almost all states charge late fees to have your license reinstated, and these fees can range anywhere from $15 to $500. And if you go beyond the allowable reinstatement period, you may even have to go back through the process of relicensing! 

While filing CE credits may seem like a simple process, it is something that requires incredible organizational skills and attention to detail. This is especially true if your insurance continuing education provider operates in multiple states.  

There is so much that can go wrong with reporting CE credits, that it is no surprise how frequently our office receives calls from frustrated agents who are seeking our help (or signing up to take replacement courses) in determining why their prior CE provider has not filed the credits they earned. The most common reason this occurs is that the CE provider didn’t gather the correct license information from the licensee, or the provider mistyped it when trying to submit the credits. In other cases, the CE provider may have slow internal processes, and they take days, or even weeks to submit student credits.  

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With BetterCE you can rest assured that your credits will be filed timely and accurately. We’ve invested in and developed multiple proprietary systems and processes for ensuring every credit earned is reported accurately and timely. We confirm your license information is accurate prior to submitting them and undertake several post-submission audits to verify the records were accepted and applied properly to the agent’s account with the state. In addition, we file your credits the same day as you complete each course and send you an email notifying you of such. The email also contains a link you can use to verify that your credits have been reported to the state. 

The BetterCE Difference

We understand that completing coursework is just one of the steps required towards the ultimate goal:  keeping your insurance license active. So, all of our products and services are designed, not only to help you learn but to keep you compliant. Our Complete Compliance Packages make course selection super easy, and you can rest assured they contain every course you need for your specific training requirements. 

Our course catalog pages have all of the resources you need to easily manage your license: you can check your license status, view your CE requirements, access your CE transcript, and renew your license using the resources we provide. Your course dashboard shows you exactly how many credits you are enrolled for, and how many you’ve earned. 

And when you’re done with each course, we submit your credits to your department of insurance the same day as you complete them. But we don’t stop there. For each credit submission we report, we send you an email notification that includes our Next Step Reminder – specific guidance and instructions on what additional steps need to be taken to complete the license renewal process.

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How to Keep Your Insurance License Active in Indiana

Posted on 01.17.22

You made a considerable investment of time, money, and effort to earn your Indiana insurance license. It’s important that you protect this investment by keeping your license active. This article covers all the steps you need to take to keep your insurance license active in Indiana. 

Every two years you need to renew your insurance license. This must be done prior to your license expiration date. Your license expiration is the last day of your birth month, and the year is determined by when you were first licensed. The Indiana Department of Insurance will send you a reminder 90 days from your expiration date, but if you want to be certain, you can look it up here: Indiana Agent Lookup

Now that you know your license expiration date, there  are only two steps required to keep your license active:

  1. Complete the required continuing education.
  2. Submit the renewal application on time.  

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Step #1: Complete the Required Continuing Education

The amount of CE you are required to take is based on the type(s) of licenses you hold, but almost all agents are required to take 24 credit hours every two years. This includes all agents who are licensed to sell any of the major lines of insurance: life, accident, and health; property and casualty; variable life and annuity; and personal lines. 

At least 3 of the 24 hours taken must be approved for ethics training. Aside from the ethics training requirement, courses can be taken in any subject matter as long as they are approved by the Indiana Department of Insurance. If you hold multiple licenses (property, casualty, life, health) you only need to take 24 credits total. 

Special Training Requirements 

There are special training requirements for agents who sell certain products such as flood insurance, long-term care, medicare products, and annuities. 

Agents who sell flood insurance need to complete a one-time three-hour continuing education course related to the National Flood Insurance Program. Those selling annuity products must complete a one-time four-hour annuity suitability course. 

Long-term care sales require an initial eight-hour long-term care training course, and a five-hour refresher course must be done every renewal period following. Long-term care partnership policy sales require an initial 15-hour training course that includes eight hours in long-term care and seven hours in long-term care partnership. Five hours of ongoing training must be done every two years.  

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Step #2: Submit Your Renewal Application Prior to Expiration 

After completing your CE requirements, you can file your renewal application online at NIPR Indiana Agent Renewal or  Sircon Indiana Agent Renewal. The renewal fee is $40, plus a $5 processing fee. Keep in mind that you can only renew when you are within the 90-day renewal window. Your application will not be available earlier than 90 days prior to your expiration date. 

Continuing Education Exemptions and Extensions

If you have some special circumstances that you believe might prevent you from renewing your license or completing your CE requirements on time, you can request an exemption from the Indiana Department of Insurance. Exemptions are considered only for special circumstances, such as extended illness or military duty, and are decided on a case-by-case basis.  

If you have reasons to believe you will not be able to complete your CE prior to your expiration date, you can request an extension of the time to complete your CE requirements. The extension can be up to 90 days but is usually granted for 30 days. Any requests for exemptions or extensions must be submitted at least 30 days prior to the license expiration date. See the request for CE extension form for more information.  

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What if You Didn’t Renew Your Indiana Insurance License Prior to  Expiration

If you don’t renew your license prior to your expiration date, your license will go into inactive status and you can no longer do any insurance business activities. However, there are 2 options to have it reinstated, based on whether you completed your CE prior to your expiration date. In both cases, you have up to 12 months to reinstate your license, but the procedures for doing so are different. 

If you completed your CE, but didn’t renew your Indiana insurance license prior to your expiration date, you can request reinstatement. You’ll need to submit the renewal application, pay the license renewal fee ($40), and pay a reinstatement penalty fee of three times the license renewal fee ($120), for a total fee of $160. 

If your license expired and you did not complete the CE requirements, you’ll first need to complete the remaining CE requirements. Then you’ll need to register, pay for, and pass a special Laws and Regulation Assessment. The requirements for this are very specific, so please view them here: Reinstatement Requirements. Once all that’s done you will need to submit the license renewal fee and the reinstatement penalty fee ($40+$120=$160). 

Unfortunately, if your license expired more than 12 months ago, you’ll need to start from the beginning with a new license application, pre-licensing education, and take the state exams.

None of this is pleasant or easy to do. The best thing is to complete your CE requirements well before license renewal.  

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Now is the Time to Start Your Continuing Education

Even with a full two years to accumulate your 24 hours of continuing education, there’s no reason to wait to get started. We’ve got you covered with all the courses you need. You can find the full listing at Indiana Insurance Continuing Education Course Catalog. 

The online training is self-paced and delivered to your computer, tablet, and smartphone. The quizzes and exams are scored instantly, and you can take them as many times as necessary to pass. Plus, you can return to the training whenever it is convenient. The course progress bar tells you exactly where you left off.

Our webinar courses are instructor-led and delivered live using video conferencing. You’re required to be in attendance for the full class time, with check-ins at random times throughout the webinar to confirm your attendance. Students can interact and ask questions. Advantages to webinars include no required reading and no quizzes or final exams. You can view a listing of our webinars here: Indiana Webinar Catalog

Completions Reported the Same Day 

Note that your continuing education course credits will be reported directly to the Indiana Department of Insurance on the same day you complete the training. So, if you’re in a rush to complete your continuing education, we’ve got you covered. 

Summary of Steps to Renew Your Indiana Insurance License

Even though we’ve mapped it out above, it’s still a great deal to digest. Here’s a quick summary to get you started on the path to renewal. 

  • Determine your license expiration date. 
  • Determine your continuing education requirements. 
  • Select and enroll in courses well in advance of your expiration date.
  • Complete your courses – we submit your credits to the Indiana Department of Insurance the same day you complete them. 
  • Renew your license. 

We’re certain that everything you need to keep your license active is easily accessible through our website. If not, simply call our office and we’ll happily assist you.  

If you’re near your renewal date, there’s no time to be lost. Sign up now for the most trusted and convenient solution for keeping your license active.  

We’re Here to Help

At BetterCE we provide more than the most convenient and affordable solution for insurance continuing education. Our agent support services are provided by experienced insurance licensing professionals who have helped thousands of agents easily navigate the insurance license renewal process. 

Have a question or need assistance? Phone 1-888-501-7330 for our customer care team. We also respond to email as well as via our Contact Form. On our contact page, you can also sign up for convenient license renewal reminders.

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How Do I Renew My Insurance License in Texas?

Posted on 12.27.21

As you are aware, every two years you need to renew your insurance license in Texas. License expiration is the last day of your birth month. If you don’t complete your continuing education hours in time, there’s a $50 fine per hour up to a maximum $500 fine. Plus, you won’t be able to renew until all continuing education is completed. This article covers the steps required to renew your insurance license in Texas in detail.

As you can tell, keeping your license active and avoiding fines are good motivators to get things completed in time.

There are only two steps required for renewal:

  1. Complete the required continuing education.
  2. Submit the renewal application on time. 

License renewal needs to happen within 60 days before license expiration. Check your license to determine the renewal date and year. If it’s coming up soon, sign up now for coursework to complete the continuing education requirements.  

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Step #1: Complete the Continuing Education Requirements

Texas General Lines Licensed Agents must take 24 credit hours of approved continuing education every two years. At least two of the 24 hours must be approved for ethics training. And 12 hours must be classroom or classroom equivalent training. Our webinars are approved as classroom equivalent training. There are no restrictions on the course subject matter, except for the two hours of ethics training.

Special Training Requirements

Agents who sell flood insurance need to complete a one-time three-hour continuing education course related to the National Flood Insurance Program. Long-term care partnership policy sales require an initial eight-hour training course followed by a four-hour long-term care course every two years. Those selling annuity products must complete an initial annuity best interest four-hour course followed by eight hours of continuing education each renewal period.  

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Exemptions/Extensions 

Those who have been continuously licensed in the State of Texas for 20 years qualify for an exemption from continuing education. 

An agent can also file for an extension of time to complete continuing education due to illness, medical disability, active military duty in a combat theater, or other circumstances. 

You can find the application at Continuing Education Exemption or Extension.

Other Ways to Earn Texas CE Credit 

Up to four hours of CE credit can be earned by an agent who is an active member of a state or national insurance association. That requires reviewing educational materials, attending educational presentations, and can include both state and national associations. Note that these credits only apply as self-study credits. See more at State and National Insurance Association Credit.  

Step #2: Submit Your Renewal Application Prior to Expiration

You can file your renewal application online at NIPR TX Agent Renewal or  Sircon TX Agent Renewal. You’ll need to do this within the 60-day renewal window before the license expiration date.  

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Now is the Time to Start Your Continuing Education

Even with a full two years to accumulate your 24 hours of continuing education, there’s no reason to wait to get started.  Wouldn’t it be nice to get it accomplished before the last minute? 

We’ve got you covered with all the courses you need. You can find the full listing at Texas Insurance Continuing Education Course Catalog. 

You’ll need to select at least 12 hours of training via webinars to satisfy the Texas requirement for courses taken in a classroom setting or classroom equivalent. Up to 12 hours can be obtained through online courses.  

The online training is self-paced and delivered to your computer, tablet, and smartphone. The quizzes and exams are scored instantly, and you can take them as many times as necessary to pass. Plus, you can return to the training whenever it is convenient. The course progress bar tells you exactly where you left off.

Our webinar courses are instructor-led and delivered live using video conferencing. You’re required to be in attendance for the full class time, with check-ins at random times throughout the webinar to confirm your attendance. Students can interact and ask questions. Advantages to webinars include no required reading and no quizzes or final exams.

Completion Reported the Same Day 

Note that your continuing education course credits will be reported directly to the Texas Department of Insurance on the same day you complete the training. So, if you’re in a rush to complete your continuing education, we’ve got you covered.  

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Summary of Steps to Renew Your Texas Insurance License

Even though we’ve mapped it out above, it’s still a great deal to digest. Here’s a quick summary to get you started on the path to renewal. 

  • Determine your license expiration date. 
  • Determine your continuing education requirements. 
  • Select and enroll in courses well in advance of your expiration date.
  • Complete your courses – we submit your credits to the Texas Department of Insurance the same day you complete them. 
  • Renew your license. 

We’re certain that everything you need to keep your license active is easily accessible through our website. If not, simply call our office and we’ll happily assist you. 

If you’re near your renewal date, there’s no time to be lost. Sign up now for the most trusted and convenient solution for keeping your license active. 

We’re Here to Help

At BetterCE we provide more than the most convenient and affordable solution for insurance continuing education. Our agent support services are provided by experienced insurance licensing professionals who have helped thousands of agents easily navigate the insurance license renewal process. 

 Have a question or need assistance? Phone 1-888-501-7330 for our customer care team. We also respond to email as well as via our Contact Form. On our contact page, you can also sign up for convenient license renewal reminders.

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