Pennsylvania · Insurance Agents · 2026 renewal guide
How to Renew Your Pennsylvania Insurance Agent License
Pennsylvania insurance agents must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Pennsylvania Insurance Department (Bureau of Producer Licensing).
Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Pennsylvania Insurance Department (Bureau of Producer Licensing) rule on September 10, 2026.
- CE hours
- 24 hours
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- Next deadline
- Per license
- Exam to renew
- Required
Who has to renew
This guide covers Pennsylvania insurance agents holding a license in one of these classes: Insurance Producers, Life / Accident & Health Producers, Property / Casualty / Personal Lines Producers, Long-Term Care (LTC) Sellers — Ongoing Refresher CE (after initial certification). Requirements are set by Pennsylvania Insurance Department (Bureau of Producer Licensing). Hours differ by class — 24 hours for Insurance Producers, Life / Accident & Health Producers, Property / Casualty / Personal Lines Producers; 4 hours for Long-Term Care (LTC) Sellers — Ongoing Refresher CE (after initial certification).
When to renew
Pennsylvania 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. (40 P.S. §310.8 (license renewal on last day of birth month, biennially))
The continuing education Pennsylvania requires
Pennsylvania Insurance Department (Bureau of Producer Licensing) requires 24 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. The hours must cover these topics:
- Ethics — at least 3 hours
- Elective Insurance Topics (any approved line of authority) — at least 21 hours
- Flood Insurance — at least 2 hours
- Long-Term Care Insurance (ongoing refresher) — at least 4 hours
How to renew, step by step
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Confirm your license class and renewal date
Pennsylvania sets insurance agents requirements by license class (Insurance Producers, Life / Accident & Health Producers, Property / Casualty / Personal Lines Producers, Long-Term Care (LTC) Sellers — Ongoing Refresher CE (after initial certification)). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run the schedule your board assigns to your license.
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Complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education
Pennsylvania Insurance Department (Bureau of Producer Licensing) requires 24 hours every 2 years, including Ethics, Elective Insurance Topics (any approved line of authority), Flood Insurance, Long-Term Care Insurance (ongoing refresher). Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.
See the Pennsylvania insurance agents course - 3
Save your certificate of completion
Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records; Pennsylvania audits can reach back several years.
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Make sure your hours reach the board
In Pennsylvania, the provider uploads a completion roster to the board, within 10 days of completion. You can confirm your hours are on file in the reporting system linked below.
Check your hours on file - 5
Renew with Pennsylvania Insurance Department (Bureau of Producer Licensing)
Submit your renewal 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.
Pennsylvania insurance agent renewal FAQ
- How many continuing education hours do Pennsylvania insurance agents need?
- Pennsylvania insurance agents must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Pennsylvania Insurance Department (Bureau of Producer Licensing).
- Which license types have different CE requirements in Pennsylvania?
- Requirements differ by license class in Pennsylvania: 24 hours for Insurance Producers, Life / Accident & Health Producers, Property / Casualty / Personal Lines Producers; 4 hours for Long-Term Care (LTC) Sellers — Ongoing Refresher CE (after initial certification).
- What topics are required for Pennsylvania insurance agents continuing education?
- Pennsylvania Insurance Department (Bureau of Producer Licensing) requires coverage of: Ethics (3 hours); Elective Insurance Topics (any approved line of authority) (21 hours); Flood Insurance (2 hours); Long-Term Care Insurance (ongoing refresher) (4 hours).
- Is an exam required to renew a Pennsylvania insurance agents license?
- Yes — Pennsylvania Insurance Department (Bureau of Producer Licensing) requires an examination as part of renewal in addition to continuing education.
- How are completed CE hours reported to Pennsylvania Insurance Department (Bureau of Producer Licensing)?
- Completed hours are reported by the provider via roster upload to the board within 10 days of completion. You also receive a certificate of completion for your records.
- Can Pennsylvania insurance agents complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Pennsylvania requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Sources
- Continuing education rule — the requirement cited above, verified September 10, 2026
- Pennsylvania Insurance Agents continuing education requirements — hours, topics and courses by license class