Tennessee Insurance Agent Continuing Education Requirements

• 24 hours

  of board-approved CE every 2 years

  1 license class
  • All licensees

  Course for this class is in board review.

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How renewal works

From course to renewed license in Tennessee

1. Step 1

   Pick the course for your license class

   Each course above is planned to the 24 hours and topics Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance - Insurance Division, Agent Licensing Section 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

   Keep your certificate — the board verifies completion on renewal or audit. Then renew every 2 years through the board.

Questions Tennessee insurance agents ask

Frequently asked questions

How many continuing education hours do Tennessee insurance agents need?

Tennessee insurance agents must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance - Insurance Division, Agent Licensing Section.

What topics are required for Tennessee insurance agents continuing education?

Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance - Insurance Division, Agent Licensing Section requires coverage of: Ethics (3 hrs of the 24); Flood insurance (one-time 3 hr course - P&C producers); Annuity training (one-time 4 hr course - life producers, eff. 1/1/2024); Long-term care partnership (8 hr initial + 4 hr every 24 months for LTC sellers).

Can Tennessee insurance agents complete continuing education online?

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