How to Renew Your Connecticut Insurance Agent License

Who has to renew

This guide covers Connecticut insurance agents holding a Resident Producer — Standard 24-Hour license. Requirements are set by Connecticut Insurance Department (CID).

When to renew

Connecticut insurance agents licenses renew every 2 years, on the schedule your board assigns to your license. Continuing education must be complete 30 days before that date. (Conn. Gen. Stat. §38a-784(a)(2))

The continuing education Connecticut requires

Connecticut Insurance Department (CID) requires 24 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. The hours must cover these topics:

• Ethics / Connecticut Laws & Regulations — at least 3 hours
• Line-of-Authority Specific Coursework — at least 6 hours
• Elective Insurance Topics — at least 15 hours

How to renew, step by step

1. 1

   Confirm your license class and renewal date

   Connecticut sets insurance agents requirements by license class (Resident Producer — Standard 24-Hour). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run the schedule your board assigns to your license.

2. 2

   Complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education

   Connecticut Insurance Department (CID) requires 24 hours every 2 years, including Ethics / Connecticut Laws & Regulations, Line-of-Authority Specific Coursework, Elective Insurance Topics. Finish at least 30 days before your deadline so the completion is on file in time.

   See the Connecticut insurance agents course
3. 3

   Save your certificate of completion

   Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records; Connecticut audits can reach back several years.

4. 4

   Make sure your hours reach the board

   In Connecticut, completions are submitted through the board’s online licensing portal, within 15 days of completion. You can confirm your hours are on file in the reporting system linked below.

   Check your hours on file
5. 5

   Renew with Connecticut Insurance Department (CID)

   Submit your renewal through the board’s online portal and pay the renewal fee before the deadline. This renewal also requires passing an exam. A late renewal usually means a late fee, and a lapsed license can mean re-applying from scratch.

   Go to Connecticut Insurance Department (CID)

Connecticut insurance agent renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Connecticut insurance agents need?

Connecticut insurance agents must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Connecticut Insurance Department (CID).

Which license classes does the Connecticut insurance agents CE requirement apply to?

The 24 hours requirement applies to: Resident Producer — Standard 24-Hour.

What topics are required for Connecticut insurance agents continuing education?

Connecticut Insurance Department (CID) requires coverage of: Ethics / Connecticut Laws & Regulations (3 hours); Line-of-Authority Specific Coursework (6 hours); Elective Insurance Topics (15 hours).

Is an exam required to renew a Connecticut insurance agents license?

Yes — Connecticut Insurance Department (CID) requires an examination as part of renewal in addition to continuing education.

How are completed CE hours reported to Connecticut Insurance Department (CID)?

Completed hours are reported through the board's online portal within 15 days of completion. You also receive a certificate of completion for your records.

Can Connecticut insurance agents complete continuing education online?

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

Sources

• Connecticut Insurance Department (CID) — official board site
• Continuing education rule — the requirement cited above, verified September 10, 2026
• Connecticut Insurance Agents continuing education requirements — hours, topics and courses by license class