North Dakota Insurance Agent Continuing Education Requirements

• 24 hours

  of board-approved CE every 2 years

  1 license class
  • Resident Producer

  Course for this class is in board review.

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• 8 hours

  of board-approved CE every 2 years

  1 license class
  • Long-Term Care Partnership – Initial Training (one-time, pre-selling LTC)

  Course for this class is in board review.

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• 4 hours

  of board-approved CE every 2 years

  2 license classes
  • Annuity Best Interest Certification – One-Time (licensed on or after Jan 1, 2022)
  • Long-Term Care Partnership – Ongoing Biennial Training

  Course for these classes is in board review.

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• 3 hours

  of board-approved CE every 2 years

  1 license class
  • NFIP Flood Insurance Certification – One-Time (Property/Casualty and Personal Lines producers)

  Course for this class is in board review.

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How renewal works

From course to renewed license in North Dakota

1. Step 1

   Pick the course for your license class

   Each course above is planned to the 24 hours and topics North Dakota Insurance Department 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 15 days. Then renew every 2 years through the board.

Questions North Dakota insurance agents ask

Frequently asked questions

How many continuing education hours do North Dakota insurance agents need?

North Dakota insurance agents must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by North Dakota Insurance Department.

Which license types have different CE requirements in North Dakota?

Requirements differ by license class in North Dakota: 24 hours for Resident Producer; 8 hours for Long-Term Care Partnership – Initial Training (one-time, pre-selling LTC); 4 hours for Annuity Best Interest Certification – One-Time (licensed on or after Jan 1, 2022), Long-Term Care Partnership – Ongoing Biennial Training; 3 hours for NFIP Flood Insurance Certification – One-Time (Property/Casualty and Personal Lines producers).

What topics are required for North Dakota insurance agents continuing education?

North Dakota Insurance Department requires coverage of: Ethics (3 hours); Elective Insurance Topics (21 hours); Annuity Suitability and Best Interest Standards (4 hours); Long-Term Care Partnership – Initial Certification (8 hours); Long-Term Care Partnership – Ongoing Renewal Training (4 hours); National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Flood Insurance (3 hours).

How are completed CE hours reported to North Dakota Insurance Department?

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 North Dakota insurance agents complete continuing education online?

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