Georgia Insurance Agent Continuing Education Requirements

• 24 hours

  of board-approved CE every 2 years

  2 license classes
  • Resident Licensees with less than 20 years of service
  • Standard CE — Licensed Less Than 20 Years

  Course for these classes is in board review.

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• 20 hours

  of board-approved CE every 2 years

  2 license classes
  • Resident Licensees with more than 20 years of service
  • Workers Compensation Adjuster Only

  Course for these classes is in board review.

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• 12 hours

  of board-approved CE every 2 years

  1 license class
  • Professional designation holders: 12 hours

  Course for this class is in board review.

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• 10 hours

  of board-approved CE every 2 years

  2 license classes
  • Credit Insurance Only
  • Limited Subagent

  Course for these classes is in board review.

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• 8 hours

  of board-approved CE every 2 years

  1 license class
  • Specialty Add-On: LTC Partnership — Initial Training (one-time, before first LTC sale)

  Course for this class is in board review.

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• 4 hours

  of board-approved CE every 2 years

  2 license classes
  • Specialty Add-On: LTC Partnership — Ongoing Training (every 24 months after initial)
  • Specialty Add-On: Annuity Best Interest — One-Time Certification (licensed on/after 08/01/2023)

  Course for these classes is in board review.

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• 3 hours

  of board-approved CE every 2 years

  1 license class
  • Specialty Add-On: NFIP Flood Insurance Training (one-time, property-line NFIP sellers)

  Course for this class is in board review.

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How renewal works

From course to renewed license in Georgia

1. Step 1

   Pick the course for your license class

   Each course above is planned to the 24 hours and topics Georgia Office of the Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire (OCI) requires.

2. Step 2

   Complete it online, at your pace

   Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time so the hours hold up to an audit.

3. Step 3

   Download your certificate instantly

   Your certificate lists the approved hours and completion date the moment you pass.

4. Step 4

   Renew with the board

   We report your completion through the board's portal within 14 days. Then renew every 2 years through the board.

Questions Georgia insurance agents ask

Frequently asked questions

How many continuing education hours do Georgia insurance agents need?

Georgia insurance agents must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Georgia Office of the Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire (OCI).

Which license types have different CE requirements in Georgia?

Requirements differ by license class in Georgia: 24 hours for Resident Licensees with less than 20 years of service, Standard CE — Licensed Less Than 20 Years; 20 hours for Resident Licensees with more than 20 years of service, Workers Compensation Adjuster Only; 12 hours for Professional designation holders: 12 hours; 10 hours for Credit Insurance Only, Limited Subagent; 8 hours for Specialty Add-On: LTC Partnership — Initial Training (one-time, before first LTC sale); 4 hours for Specialty Add-On: LTC Partnership — Ongoing Training (every 24 months after initial), Specialty Add-On: Annuity Best Interest — One-Time Certification (licensed on/after 08/01/2023); 3 hours for Specialty Add-On: NFIP Flood Insurance Training (one-time, property-line NFIP sellers).

What topics are required for Georgia insurance agents continuing education?

Georgia Office of the Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire (OCI) requires coverage of: ethics (3 hours); Line-of-Authority Electives (21 hours); Long-Term Care Partnership Initial Training (8 hours); Annuity Best Interest Certification (4 hours); National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Training (3 hours).

How are completed CE hours reported to Georgia Office of the Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire (OCI)?

Completed hours are reported through the board's online portal within 14 days of completion. You also receive a certificate of completion for your records.

Can Georgia insurance agents complete continuing education online?

Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Georgia requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.