Iowa · Insurance Agents · 2026 renewal guide
How to Renew Your Iowa Insurance Agent License
Iowa insurance agents must complete 36 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as required by Iowa Insurance Division.
Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Iowa Insurance Division rule on September 4, 2026.
- CE hours
- 36 hours
- Renewal cycle
- Every 3 years
- Next deadline
- Per license
- Exam to renew
- Required
Who has to renew
This guide covers Iowa insurance agents holding a All licensees license. Requirements are set by Iowa Insurance Division.
When to renew
Iowa insurance agents licenses renew every 3 years, on the schedule your board assigns to your license. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (https://iid.iowa.gov/summary-resident-iowa-continuing-education)
The continuing education Iowa requires
Iowa Insurance Division requires 36 hours of approved continuing education every 3 years. The hours must cover these topics:
- Ethics (3 of 36 credits)
How to renew, step by step
- 1
Confirm your license class and renewal date
Iowa sets insurance agents requirements by license class (All licensees). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run the schedule your board assigns to your license.
- 2
Complete 36 hours of board-approved continuing education
Iowa Insurance Division requires 36 hours every 3 years, including Ethics (3 of 36 credits). Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.
See the Iowa insurance agents course - 3
Save your certificate of completion
Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records.
- 4
Make sure your hours reach the board
In Iowa, you keep your certificate of completion and present it to the board if asked.
- 5
Renew with Iowa Insurance Division
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 Iowa Insurance Division
Iowa insurance agent renewal FAQ
- How many continuing education hours do Iowa insurance agents need?
- Iowa insurance agents must complete 36 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as set by Iowa Insurance Division.
- What topics are required for Iowa insurance agents continuing education?
- Iowa Insurance Division requires coverage of: Ethics (3 of 36 credits).
- Is an exam required to renew a Iowa insurance agents license?
- Yes — Iowa Insurance Division requires an examination as part of renewal in addition to continuing education.
- Can Iowa insurance agents complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Iowa requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Sources
- Iowa Insurance Division — official board site
- Continuing education rule — the requirement cited above, verified September 4, 2026
- Iowa Insurance Agents continuing education requirements — hours, topics and courses by license class