South Carolina Insurance Agent Continuing Education Requirements

• 24 hours

  of board-approved CE every 2 years

  3 license classes
  • Resident insurance producer
  • Standard Resident Producer CE — Single Line of Authority
  • Resident Producer CE — Dual/Multiple Lines of Authority

  Course for these classes is in board review.

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• 4 hours

  of board-approved CE every 2 years

  1 license class
  • Long-Term Care Partnership — Ongoing Biennial Refresher (LTC sellers only)

  Course for this class is in board review.

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How renewal works

From course to renewed license in South Carolina

1. Step 1

   Pick the course for your license class

   Each course above is planned to the 24 hours and topics South Carolina Department of Insurance (SCDOI) 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 to the board by roster within 30 days. Then renew every 2 years through the board.

Questions South Carolina insurance agents ask

Frequently asked questions

How many continuing education hours do South Carolina insurance agents need?

South Carolina insurance agents must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by South Carolina Department of Insurance (SCDOI).

Which license types have different CE requirements in South Carolina?

Requirements differ by license class in South Carolina: 24 hours for Resident insurance producer, Standard Resident Producer CE — Single Line of Authority, Resident Producer CE — Dual/Multiple Lines of Authority; 4 hours for Long-Term Care Partnership — Ongoing Biennial Refresher (LTC sellers only).

What topics are required for South Carolina insurance agents continuing education?

South Carolina Department of Insurance (SCDOI) requires coverage of: Ethics (3 hours); Each line of authority (8 hours); Life/Health Line of Authority (8 hours); Elective (any approved line) (13 hours); Property/Casualty Line of Authority (8 hours); Long-Term Care Insurance — Ongoing Partnership Refresher (4 hours).

Is an exam required to renew a South Carolina insurance agents license?

Yes — South Carolina Department of Insurance (SCDOI) requires an examination as part of renewal in addition to continuing education.

How are completed CE hours reported to South Carolina Department of Insurance (SCDOI)?

Completed hours are reported by the provider via roster upload to the board within 30 days of completion. You also receive a certificate of completion for your records.

Can South Carolina insurance agents complete continuing education online?

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