Montana Insurance Agent Continuing Education Requirements

• 24 hours

  of board-approved CE every 2 years

  9 license classes
  • insurance producer - property
  • insurance producer - casualty
  • insurance producer - surety
  • insurance producer - title
  • insurance producer - life
  • insurance producer - health
  • insurance producer - disability
  • insurance adjuster
  • insurance consultant

  Course for these classes is in board review.

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• 8 hours

  of board-approved CE every 2 years

  1 license class
  • insurance producer

  Course for this class is in board review.

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• 5 hours

  of board-approved CE every 2 years

  3 license classes
  • limited lines credit insurance producer
  • prepaid legal insurance producer
  • surety bail bonds producer

  Course for these classes is in board review.

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• 4 hours

  of board-approved CE every 2 years

  1 license class
  • insurance producer

  Course for this class is in board review.

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• 3 hours

  of board-approved CE every 2 years

  1 license class
  • insurance producer

  Course for this class is in board review.

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How renewal works

From course to renewed license in Montana

1. Step 1

   Pick the course for your license class

   Each course above is planned to the 24 hours and topics Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance requires.

2. Step 2

   Complete it online, at your pace

   Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time so the hours hold up to an audit.

3. Step 3

   Download your certificate instantly

   Your certificate lists the approved hours and completion date the moment you pass.

4. Step 4

   Renew with the board

   We report your completion through the board's portal within 30 days. Then renew every 2 years.

Questions Montana insurance agents ask

Frequently asked questions

How many continuing education hours do Montana insurance agents need?

Montana insurance agents must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance.

Which license types have different CE requirements in Montana?

Requirements differ by license class in Montana: 24 hours for insurance producer - property, insurance producer - casualty, insurance producer - surety, insurance producer - title, insurance producer - life, insurance producer - health, insurance producer - disability, insurance adjuster, insurance consultant; 8 hours for insurance producer; 5 hours for limited lines credit insurance producer, prepaid legal insurance producer, surety bail bonds producer; 4 hours for insurance producer; 3 hours for insurance producer.

What topics are required for Montana insurance agents continuing education?

Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance requires coverage of: legislative changes in Montana insurance statutes and administrative rules (1 hour); ethics (4 hours); National Flood Insurance Program training (3 hours); State insurance law and regulations; Lines of authority (life, health, property & casualty).

How are completed CE hours reported to Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance?

Completed hours are reported through the board's online portal within 30 days of completion. You also receive a certificate of completion for your records.

Can Montana insurance agents complete continuing education online?

Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Montana requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.