Rhode Island · Insurance Agents · 2026 renewal guide
How to Renew Your Rhode Island Insurance Agent License
Rhode Island insurance agents must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation, Insurance Division.
Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation, Insurance Division rule on September 4, 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 Rhode Island insurance agents holding a All licensees license. Requirements are set by Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation, Insurance Division.
When to renew
Rhode Island 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://rules.sos.ri.gov/regulations/part/230-20-50-2)
The continuing education Rhode Island requires
Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation, Insurance Division requires 24 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. The hours must cover these topics:
- Ethics (3 hours)
How to renew, step by step
- 1
Confirm your license class and renewal date
Rhode Island 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 24 hours of board-approved continuing education
Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation, Insurance Division requires 24 hours every 2 years, including Ethics (3 hours). Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.
See the Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island, you keep your certificate of completion and present it to the board if asked.
- 5
Renew with Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation, 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 Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation, Insurance Division
Rhode Island insurance agent renewal FAQ
- How many continuing education hours do Rhode Island insurance agents need?
- Rhode Island insurance agents must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation, Insurance Division.
- What topics are required for Rhode Island insurance agents continuing education?
- Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation, Insurance Division requires coverage of: Ethics (3 hours).
- Is an exam required to renew a Rhode Island insurance agents license?
- Yes — Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation, Insurance Division requires an examination as part of renewal in addition to continuing education.
- Can Rhode Island insurance agents complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Rhode Island requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Sources
- Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation, Insurance Division — official board site
- Continuing education rule — the requirement cited above, verified September 4, 2026
- Rhode Island Insurance Agents continuing education requirements — hours, topics and courses by license class