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How to Renew Your West Virginia Insurance Agent License

West Virginia insurance agents must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC).

Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) 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 West Virginia insurance agents holding a license in one of these classes: Standard Producer CE — All Major Lines, Long-Term Care — Ongoing Biennial Training (after initial LTC training). Requirements are set by West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC). Hours differ by class — 24 hours for Standard Producer CE — All Major Lines; 4 hours for Long-Term Care — Ongoing Biennial Training (after initial LTC training).

When to renew

West Virginia 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. (W. Va. Code §33-12-8; wvinsurance.gov/Continuing-Education (license expires last day of producer's birth month every two years))

The continuing education West Virginia requires

West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) requires 24 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. The hours must cover these topics:

  • Ethics — at least 3 hours
  • General Elective — at least 21 hours
  • Long-Term Care Insurance — Ongoing Training — at least 4 hours

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    West Virginia sets insurance agents requirements by license class (Standard Producer CE — All Major Lines, Long-Term Care — Ongoing Biennial Training (after initial LTC training)). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run the schedule your board assigns to your license.

  2. 2

    Complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education

    West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) requires 24 hours every 2 years, including Ethics, General Elective, Long-Term Care Insurance — Ongoing Training. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

    See the West Virginia insurance agents course
  3. 3

    Save your certificate of completion

    Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records; West Virginia audits can reach back several years.

  4. 4

    Make sure your hours reach the board

    In West Virginia, completions are submitted through the board’s online licensing portal, within 15 days of completion. You can confirm your hours are on file in the reporting system linked below.

    Check your hours on file
  5. 5

    Renew with West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC)

    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 West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC)

West Virginia insurance agent renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do West Virginia insurance agents need?
West Virginia insurance agents must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC).
Which license types have different CE requirements in West Virginia?
Requirements differ by license class in West Virginia: 24 hours for Standard Producer CE — All Major Lines; 4 hours for Long-Term Care — Ongoing Biennial Training (after initial LTC training).
What topics are required for West Virginia insurance agents continuing education?
West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) requires coverage of: Ethics (3 hours); General Elective (21 hours); Long-Term Care Insurance — Ongoing Training (4 hours).
Is an exam required to renew a West Virginia insurance agents license?
Yes — West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) requires an examination as part of renewal in addition to continuing education.
How are completed CE hours reported to West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC)?
Completed hours are reported through the board's online portal within 15 days of completion. You also receive a certificate of completion for your records.
Can West Virginia insurance agents complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the West Virginia requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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