Delaware · Insurance Agents · 2026 renewal guide
How to Renew Your Delaware Insurance Agent License
Delaware insurance agents must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Delaware Department of Insurance, Producer Licensing.
Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Delaware Department of Insurance, Producer Licensing rule on September 4, 2026.
- CE hours
- 24 hours
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- Next deadline
- February 29, 2028
- Exam to renew
- Required
Who has to renew
This guide covers Delaware insurance agents holding a All licensees license. Requirements are set by Delaware Department of Insurance, Producer Licensing.
When to renew
Delaware insurance agents licenses renew every 2 years, on a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day. The next renewal deadline is February 29, 2028. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (DE Insurance: resident licenses expire last day of Feb of even years; CE by Feb 28/29 (insurance.delaware.gov))
The continuing education Delaware requires
Delaware Department of Insurance, Producer Licensing requires 24 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. The hours must cover these topics:
- Ethics (3 hours)
- Flood insurance/NFIP (2 hours, homeowners/personal lines)
- Delaware long-term care (3 hours, if soliciting LTC)
How to renew, step by step
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Confirm your license class and renewal date
Delaware sets insurance agents requirements by license class (All licensees). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day; the next fixed deadline is February 29, 2028.
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Complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education
Delaware Department of Insurance, Producer Licensing requires 24 hours every 2 years, including Ethics (3 hours), Flood insurance/NFIP (2 hours, homeowners/personal lines), Delaware long-term care (3 hours, if soliciting LTC). Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.
See the Delaware insurance agents course - 3
Save your certificate of completion
Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records.
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Make sure your hours reach the board
In Delaware, completions are submitted through the board’s online licensing portal.
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Renew with Delaware Department of Insurance, Producer Licensing
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 Delaware Department of Insurance, Producer Licensing
Delaware insurance agent renewal FAQ
- How many continuing education hours do Delaware insurance agents need?
- Delaware insurance agents must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Delaware Department of Insurance, Producer Licensing.
- What topics are required for Delaware insurance agents continuing education?
- Delaware Department of Insurance, Producer Licensing requires coverage of: Ethics (3 hours); Flood insurance/NFIP (2 hours, homeowners/personal lines); Delaware long-term care (3 hours, if soliciting LTC).
- Is an exam required to renew a Delaware insurance agents license?
- Yes — Delaware Department of Insurance, Producer Licensing requires an examination as part of renewal in addition to continuing education.
- How are completed CE hours reported to Delaware Department of Insurance, Producer Licensing?
- Completed hours are reported through the board's online portal. You also receive a certificate of completion for your records.
- Can Delaware insurance agents complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Delaware requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Sources
- Delaware Department of Insurance, Producer Licensing — official board site
- Continuing education rule — the requirement cited above, verified September 4, 2026
- Delaware Insurance Agents continuing education requirements — hours, topics and courses by license class