West Virginia Insurance Agent Continuing Education Requirements
West Virginia insurance agents must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC).
Requirements differ by license class — 24 hours for Standard Producer CE — All Major Lines · 4 hours for Long-Term Care — Ongoing Biennial Training (after initial LTC training).
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Getting licensed for the first time? West Virginia requires 20 hours of pre-license education before you can apply.
See the requirementRequirements at a glance
What West Virginia requires of insurance agents
Set by West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC)
- 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
West Virginia insurance agents renew by license class
West Virginia sets different hour requirements for different licenses. Pick the course built for yours.
- 1 license class
24 hours
of board-approved CE every 2 years
- Standard Producer CE — All Major Lines
Course for this class is in board review.
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4 hours
of board-approved CE every 2 years
- Long-Term Care — Ongoing Biennial Training (after initial LTC training)
Course for this class is in board review.
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Required subject matter
Topics West Virginia insurance agents must cover
West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
Ethicsmin. 3 hours
General Electivemin. 21 hours
Long-Term Care Insurance — Ongoing Trainingmin. 4 hours
How renewal works
From course to renewed license in West Virginia
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 24 hours and topics West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) 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 through the board's portal within 15 days. Then renew every 2 years through the board.
Renewing soon? Read the step-by-step guide: How to renew your West Virginia insurance agent license.
Questions West Virginia insurance agents ask
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours do West Virginia insurance agents need?
- West Virginia insurance agents must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC).
- Which license types have different CE requirements in West Virginia?
- Requirements differ by license class in West Virginia: 24 hours for Standard Producer CE — All Major Lines; 4 hours for Long-Term Care — Ongoing Biennial Training (after initial LTC training).
- What topics are required for West Virginia insurance agents continuing education?
- West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) requires coverage of: Ethics (3 hours); General Elective (21 hours); Long-Term Care Insurance — Ongoing Training (4 hours).
- Is an exam required to renew a West Virginia insurance agents license?
- Yes — West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) requires an examination as part of renewal in addition to continuing education.
- How are completed CE hours reported to West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC)?
- Completed hours are reported through the board's online portal within 15 days of completion. You also receive a certificate of completion for your records.
- Can West Virginia insurance agents complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the West Virginia requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official West Virginia insurance agents licensing resources
- West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC)
The West Virginia board that licenses insurance agents and sets the CE rule.
- CE reporting system
Completions are reported via state portal.
Requirements on this page come from West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC)’s published rules and were last verified on September 10, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
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Every insurance agents course is built to meet West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) requirements so the credit you earn actually counts toward your renewal.
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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.
Instant certificate
Finish the assessment and download your certificate of completion the moment you pass — no waiting.
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Where the board supports it, we report your earned CE hours directly so you do not have to.
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