Virginia Insurance Agent Continuing Education Requirements

• 24 hours

  of board-approved CE every 2 years

  3 license classes
  • Resident Producer/Consultant
  • Resident Public Adjuster
  • Multiple License Types (two or more distinct license categories)

  Course for these classes is in board review.

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• 16 hours

  of board-approved CE every 2 years

  2 license classes
  • Resident Producer/Consultant
  • Single License Type (or Life & Annuities + Health combined)

  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 (LTC) Partnership Policy Sellers — Ongoing Biennial

  Course for this class is in board review.

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How renewal works

From course to renewed license in Virginia

1. Step 1

   Pick the course for your license class

   Each course above is planned to the 16 hours and topics Virginia State Corporation Commission, Bureau of Insurance / Virginia Insurance Continuing Education Board 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 10 days. Then renew every 2 years through the board.

Questions Virginia insurance agents ask

Frequently asked questions

How many continuing education hours do Virginia insurance agents need?

Virginia insurance agents must complete 16 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Virginia State Corporation Commission, Bureau of Insurance / Virginia Insurance Continuing Education Board.

Which license types have different CE requirements in Virginia?

Requirements differ by license class in Virginia: 24 hours for Resident Producer/Consultant, Resident Public Adjuster, Multiple License Types (two or more distinct license categories); 16 hours for Resident Producer/Consultant, Single License Type (or Life & Annuities + Health combined); 4 hours for Long-Term Care (LTC) Partnership Policy Sellers — Ongoing Biennial.

What topics are required for Virginia insurance agents continuing education?

Virginia State Corporation Commission, Bureau of Insurance / Virginia Insurance Continuing Education Board requires coverage of: Ethics (3 hours); Line-of-Authority Electives (13 hours); Per-License-Type Electives (21 hours); Long-Term Care Partnership — Ongoing Training (4 hours).

Is an exam required to renew a Virginia insurance agents license?

Yes — Virginia State Corporation Commission, Bureau of Insurance / Virginia Insurance Continuing Education Board requires an examination as part of renewal in addition to continuing education.

How are completed CE hours reported to Virginia State Corporation Commission, Bureau of Insurance / Virginia Insurance Continuing Education Board?

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 Virginia insurance agents complete continuing education online?

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