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Ohio Insurance Continuing Education
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Ohio Approved Provider Number: 4899

All Ohio Insurance Continuing Education courses are approved as “Online Interactive” by the Ohio Department of Insurance. As such, there are no Monitor Requirements or Final Examinations for any courses listed below.

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All of our Ohio Insurance Continuing Education courses are delivered in electronic format and can be viewed and completed on any mobile device. This includes chapter quizzes which are scored immediately upon completion. Each chapter is followed by a short chapter quiz which must be passed with a score of 100% in order to proceed to the next chapter. All quizzes can be taken as many times as necessary until you pass. You have up to one year from the course purchase date to complete your courses.

Upon successful passage of each course your credit hours earned will be reported directly to your State regulator. The date and time of completion of your course is based on the specific time zone in which you completed the course.

Successfully completing a course will earn you a Certificate of Completion. Certificates of completion are immediately available on the My Courses page. Simply locate the completed final exam and click on the certificate icon found near the right side of the page. Please check all the information displayed on your certificate for accuracy. Inaccuracies on your certificate could represent inaccuracies in your BetterCE profile which could lead to reporting delays. If you feel your certificate is inaccurate in any way, please contact the BetterCE support team at support@betterce.info or call us at 1-888-501-7330.

Ohio Insurance Agent Continuing Education and License Renewal Requirements

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General Requirements

Ohio Major Lines Licensed Insurance Agents are required to complete 24 credits of continuing education every 2 years prior to their license expiration date. Of the 24 Credits required, 3 credits must be done in the category of Ethics Training. The remaining requirements are “non-license type specific”: Agents can take courses in any topic as long as they are approved by the Ohio Department of Insurance.

Major Lines licenses include:

  • Life
  • Accident & Health
  • Property
  • Casualty

Agents licensed in multiple lines are only required to meet the same requirements as agents with single lines of licensing.

Producers licensed in multiple major lines (Property and Life, for example) are only required to meet the same requirements as Producers with single lines of licensing. In other words: you only have to take 24 credit hours of CE if you hold multiple lines of licensing.

Agents do not need to complete their CE Requirements prior to their to submitting their renewal application. Licenses must be renewed online through NIPR.com. There is no renewal fee, but there is a $5 processing fee when submitting the application, regardless of the number of major lines licenses being renewed.

Licenses are eligible for renewal when the licensee is within 90 days of their license expiration date.

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Special Training Requirements

There are special training requirements for Ohio insurance agents who sell certain products. These courses count towards your CE Requirements.

Flood Insurance

Ohio insurance agents who sell Flood Insurance must complete a 1-time, 3-hour NFIP Flood Insurance Training Course prior to selling or soliciting flood insurance policies.

Long Term Care

Ohio insurance agents may not sell, solicit, or negotiate a Long-Term Care policy unless the individual has completed an initial 8 Hour Long Term Care training course. Agents must also complete ongoing training consisting of a 4 Hour Long Term Care training course every compliance period following.

Annuity Training

Any Ohio life insurance agent who sells, solicits, or negotiates an annuity product must complete a one-time, 4 Hour Best Interest Annuity Training Course prior to selling.

CE Exemptions and Extensions

Ohio offers several limited exemptions from CE Requirements.

  • Licensees who hold a Limited Lines License
  • Non-Resident Licensees
  • Licensees granted inactive “By Agent Request” status by the Ohio Director of Insurance

An individual licensed as an insurance agent who is unable to comply with the license renewal procedures and who is unable to engage in the business of insurance due to military service, a long-term medical disability, or some other extenuating circumstances may request an extension of the renewal date of their license. Extension
requests must be made in writing prior to the expiration of the license. Requests for extension, along with any supporting documentation, and a $100 processing fee can be sent to:

Ohio Department of Insurance

ATTN: License Division
50 W. Town Street
Third Floor – Suite 300
Columbus, Ohio 43215

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Course Repeat Restrictions

Agents will not receive credit for the same courses taken within the same renewal period. Courses can be repeated in consecutive licensing periods.

Carryover Credits

No more than 50% of the required hours can be carried forward to the next period. Any excess credits earned for Ethics Training will be carried over as general credits and will not count towards future Ethics Training requirements.

Late Renewal and Reinstatements

As of the first day of the month after the license expiration date, there is a one month grace period. Agents may renew their license during the grace period with a $50 late fee. A license is suspended after the one month grace period with the ability to reinstate with a $100 late fee, up to one year. After one year, agents must relicense.

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Ohio Insurance Agent Continuing Education & Renewal Requirements Summary

Renewal TermEvery 2 Years
Renewal DateLast Day of Birth Month – Every 2 Years
CE Requirements24 Credits Total (3 in Ethics)
Course RequirementsNon-License Type Specific (Courses can Be Taken in Any Approved Subject Matter)
Special TrainingFlood – 1 Time Prior to Selling.

Annuities – 1 Time Annuity Best Interest Training Course.

Long Term Care – 8 Hour Initial, 4 Hours Every Renewal Period Following.
ExemptionsNon-resident agents; Limited Licensed Agents; Licensees granted inactive “By Agent Request” status by the Ohio Director of Insurance
Renewal Fee$0; Only a $5 Processing Fee from the Entity Submitting the Application
Renewal SiteNIPR.com
Missed RenewalLicense is Suspended After 30 Days of Missed Renewal
Late Renewal, Reinstatement, FeesLate Renewal up to 30 Days Beyond Expiration + $50. Reinstatement for up to 1 year + $100. After 1 Year – Relicense
Carryover CreditsUp to 50% of the Required Hours. Ethics Counted Towards General Credits
Course Repeat RestrictionsNo Repeat within Same Renewal Period. Courses Can Be Taken in Consecutive Renewal Periods
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Ohio Department of Insurance Contact Information

Website: https://insurance.ohio.gov
Phone: 614-644-2658
Email: licensing@insurance.ohio.gov

Ohio Department of Insurance
ATTN: License Division
50 W Town Street
3rd Floor – Suite 300
Columbus Ohio 43215

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Property and/or Casualty Agent
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Life and/or Accident & Health Agent
25 Credit Hour Package!
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Special Insurance CE Training Courses and Packages

Flood Insurance Overview (NFIP Approved)
3 Credit Hours
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$15.00
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Long Term Care 4 Hour Review (Meets 4 Hour Ongoing LTC Requirement)
4 Credit Hours
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$14.95
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Medicare Essentials
4 Credit Hours
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$20.70
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Life & Health

Anti-Money Laundering — What You Need to Know
3 Credit Hours
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$13.50
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Life Insurance Concepts
7 Credit Hours
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$17.50
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Traditional Life Insurance Products
5 Credit Hours
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$12.50
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Disability Insurance: Concepts and Coverages
8 Credit Hours
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$19.00
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Annuities Part 1
4 Credit Hours
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$18.00
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Annuities Part 2
4 Credit Hours
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$18.00
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Insurance Claims Handling Basics
7 Credit Hours
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$17.50
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Legal Concepts for Insurance Agents
7 Credit Hours
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$17.50
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Overview of Disability Insurance
4 Credit Hours
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$18.00
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Understanding Insurance Underwriting
7 Credit Hours
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$17.50
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Personal Life Insurance Planning
6 Credit Hours
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$16.75
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Universal Life Insurance Overview
6 Credit Hours
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$16.75
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Understanding Indexed Products
12 Credit Hours
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$33.50
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Life Insurance and Retirement Planning
6 Credit Hours
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$19.25
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Estate Planning Strategies for Small Business Owners
4 Credit Hours
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$20.70
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Understanding Viatical Settlements
8 Credit Hours
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$20.00
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Insurance Strategies for Businesses
14 Credit Hours
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$39.10
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Property & Casualty

Anti-Money Laundering — What You Need to Know
3 Credit Hours
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$13.50
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Errors and Omission and Liability Coverage Overview
7 Credit Hours
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$17.50
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Insurance Claims Handling Basics
7 Credit Hours
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$17.50
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Legal Concepts for Insurance Agents
7 Credit Hours
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$17.50
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Personal Auto Insurance Refresher
7 Credit Hours
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$17.50
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Understanding Insurance Underwriting
7 Credit Hours
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$17.50
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Ethics

Ethics for Life Insurance Agents
3 Credit Hours
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$13.50
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Overview of Legal and Ethical Guidelines
3 Credit Hours
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$13.50
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Ethics for Financial Services Professionals
5 Credit Hours
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$20.00
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Target Ethics
3 Credit Hours
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$15.50
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Ohio Insurance License Renewal Requirements

*While we strive to provide you with the most up to date and accurate information about your Ohio Insurance License Renewal Requirements, there may be some specific licensing requirements, or changes in State Laws or Insurance Regulations of which we may not be aware. Our goal is to assist you in every manner possible, but it is the responsibility of each individual agent to meet their specific licensing renewal requirements.

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