Pennsylvania Insurance Agent Continuing Education Requirements
Pennsylvania insurance agents must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Pennsylvania Insurance Department (Bureau of Producer Licensing).
Requirements differ by license class — 24 hours for 3 classes · 4 hours for Long-Term Care (LTC) Sellers — Ongoing Refresher CE (after initial certification).
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Getting licensed for the first time? Pennsylvania requires 8 hours of pre-license education before you can apply.
See the requirementRequirements at a glance
What Pennsylvania requires of insurance agents
Set by Pennsylvania Insurance Department (Bureau of Producer Licensing)
- CE hours required
- 24 hours
- per renewal 2 years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- License classes
- 2 requirement levels
- Exam to renew
- Required
Find your license class
Pennsylvania insurance agents renew by license class
Pennsylvania sets different hour requirements for different licenses. Pick the course built for yours.
- 3 license classes
24 hours
of board-approved CE every 2 years
- Insurance Producers
- Life / Accident & Health Producers
- Property / Casualty / Personal Lines Producers
Course for these classes is in board review.
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4 hours
of board-approved CE every 2 years
- Long-Term Care (LTC) Sellers — Ongoing Refresher CE (after initial certification)
Course for this class is in board review.
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Required subject matter
Topics Pennsylvania insurance agents must cover
Pennsylvania Insurance Department (Bureau of Producer Licensing) requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
Ethicsmin. 3 hours
Elective Insurance Topics (any approved line of authority)min. 21 hours
Flood Insurancemin. 2 hours
Long-Term Care Insurance (ongoing refresher)min. 4 hours
How renewal works
From course to renewed license in Pennsylvania
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 24 hours and topics Pennsylvania Insurance Department (Bureau of Producer Licensing) requires.
- Step 2
Complete it online, at your pace
Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time so the hours hold up to an audit.
- Step 3
Download your certificate instantly
Your certificate lists the approved hours and completion date the moment you pass.
- Step 4
Renew with the board
We report your completion to the board by roster within 10 days. Then renew every 2 years.
Renewing soon? Read the step-by-step guide: How to renew your Pennsylvania insurance agent license.
Questions Pennsylvania insurance agents ask
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours do Pennsylvania insurance agents need?
- Pennsylvania insurance agents must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Pennsylvania Insurance Department (Bureau of Producer Licensing).
- Which license types have different CE requirements in Pennsylvania?
- Requirements differ by license class in Pennsylvania: 24 hours for Insurance Producers, Life / Accident & Health Producers, Property / Casualty / Personal Lines Producers; 4 hours for Long-Term Care (LTC) Sellers — Ongoing Refresher CE (after initial certification).
- What topics are required for Pennsylvania insurance agents continuing education?
- Pennsylvania Insurance Department (Bureau of Producer Licensing) requires coverage of: Ethics (3 hours); Elective Insurance Topics (any approved line of authority) (21 hours); Flood Insurance (2 hours); Long-Term Care Insurance (ongoing refresher) (4 hours).
- Is an exam required to renew a Pennsylvania insurance agents license?
- Yes — Pennsylvania Insurance Department (Bureau of Producer Licensing) requires an examination as part of renewal in addition to continuing education.
- How are completed CE hours reported to Pennsylvania Insurance Department (Bureau of Producer Licensing)?
- Completed hours are reported by the provider via roster upload to the board within 10 days of completion. You also receive a certificate of completion for your records.
- Can Pennsylvania insurance agents complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Pennsylvania requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official Pennsylvania insurance agents licensing resources
- CE reporting system
Completions are reported via roster upload.
- The rule this page is based on
Primary source for the hours, cycle and topics listed above.
Requirements on this page come from Pennsylvania Insurance Department (Bureau of Producer Licensing)’s published rules and were last verified on September 10, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
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Every course is planned to the exact hours and mandated topics the state publishes, so the credit you earn counts toward renewal.
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