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