Kansas · Insurance Agents · 2026 renewal guide
How to Renew Your Kansas Insurance Agent License
Kansas insurance agents must complete 18 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Kansas Insurance Department.
Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Kansas Insurance Department rule on September 4, 2026.
- CE hours
- 18 hours
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- Next deadline
- Per license
- Exam to renew
- Not required
Who has to renew
This guide covers Kansas insurance agents holding a All licensees license. Requirements are set by Kansas Insurance Department.
When to renew
Kansas insurance agents licenses renew every 2 years, on the schedule your board assigns to your license. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (https://www.ksrevisor.gov/statutes/chapters/ch40/040_049_0003.html)
The continuing education Kansas requires
Kansas Insurance Department requires 18 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. The hours must cover these topics:
- Insurance ethics (3 hours)
How to renew, step by step
- 1
Confirm your license class and renewal date
Kansas 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 18 hours of board-approved continuing education
Kansas Insurance Department requires 18 hours every 2 years, including Insurance ethics (3 hours). Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.
See the Kansas 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 Kansas, you keep your certificate of completion and present it to the board if asked.
- 5
Renew with Kansas Insurance Department
Submit your renewal and pay the renewal fee before the deadline. A late renewal usually means a late fee, and a lapsed license can mean re-applying from scratch.
Go to Kansas Insurance Department
Kansas insurance agent renewal FAQ
- How many continuing education hours do Kansas insurance agents need?
- Kansas insurance agents must complete 18 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Kansas Insurance Department.
- What topics are required for Kansas insurance agents continuing education?
- Kansas Insurance Department requires coverage of: Insurance ethics (3 hours).
- Can Kansas insurance agents complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Kansas requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Sources
- Kansas Insurance Department — official board site
- Kansas Insurance Agents continuing education requirements — hours, topics and courses by license class