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Washington Insurance Agent Continuing Education Requirements

Washington insurance agents must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC).

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Requirements at a glance

What Washington requires of insurance agents

Set by Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC)

CE hours required
24 hours
per renewal 2 years
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
License classes
All licensees
Exam to renew
Required

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The course Washington insurance agents need

One course, planned to the exact hours and topics Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) requires.

  • 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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Required subject matter

Topics Washington insurance agents must cover

Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.

  • Ethics (3 of 24 hours)

How renewal works

From course to renewed license in Washington

  1. Step 1

    Pick the course for your license class

    Each course above is planned to the 24 hours and topics Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) 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.

Renewing soon? Read the step-by-step guide: How to renew your Washington insurance agent license.

Questions Washington insurance agents ask

Frequently asked questions

How many continuing education hours do Washington insurance agents need?
Washington insurance agents must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC).
What topics are required for Washington insurance agents continuing education?
Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) requires coverage of: Ethics (3 of 24 hours).
Is an exam required to renew a Washington insurance agents license?
Yes — Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) requires an examination as part of renewal in addition to continuing education.
Can Washington insurance agents complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Washington requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

Official Washington insurance agents licensing resources

Requirements on this page come from Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC)’s published rules and were last verified on September 4, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.

Why Washington professionals choose us

Washington insurance agents CE, done right

Every insurance agents course is built to meet Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) requirements so the credit you earn actually counts toward your renewal.

Built to the board rule

Every course is planned to the exact hours and mandated topics the state publishes, so the credit you earn counts toward renewal.

Instant certificate

Finish the assessment and download your certificate of completion the moment you pass — no waiting.

Credit reported for you

Where the board supports it, we report your earned CE hours directly so you do not have to.

Learn at your own pace

Work on any device, start and stop anytime. Your progress saves automatically as you go.

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Renew your Washington insurance agents license on time

24 hours every 2 years — completed online, with an instant certificate and a money-back guarantee.