Continuing Education

State mandated continuing education (CE) requirements are necessary for license renewal and ensure that producers remain up to date on the latest insurance updates and standards. On average, producers must complete a certain number of CE credit hours every one to two years to stay licensed, but requirements vary by resident state, license type, and authority.

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Agenzee – Laura's Corner: Continuing Education Compliance for Producers

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South Dakota Regulatory Update: Continuing Education Rule Changes Effective January 2025

South Dakota producers, take note! The South Dakota Division of Insurance has announced updates to continuing education rules that aim to streamline compliance processes and reduce confusion. These changes, effective January 1, 2025, impact training requirements for long-term care insurance and the management of course rosters.

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Streamlining Continuing Education for Insurance Producers: An MGA’s Guide

To uphold the insurance industry’s growing standards, investing in Continuing Education (CE) is a must. As an MGA, you play an essential role in supporting your team in meeting their CE requirements. Nevertheless, some challenges will arise during the process. These may include managing CE credits for insurance producers, finding the right courses, managing schedules and deadlines, ensuring compliance, and tracking completed credits. We understand the importance of staying updated and in compliance with your business. This is why we’ve put together this MGA’s guide on how to streamline the whole Continuing Education process for your insurance producers!

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The Benefits of Continuing Education in Insurance: What Agencies Need to Know

What are the benefits of Continuing Education (CE) for insurers and agencies? Why is investing in it so important for any professional in this sector? And, more importantly, what advantages should your agency be aware of before investing in CE initiatives in the workforce? The benefits of implementing CE initiatives are greater and more overarching than many people believe. By embracing CE, you are taking the right steps to effectively bridge skill and knowledge gaps in various areas, such as customer communication, adeptness in digital tools, specialized industry knowledge, and more. However, there’s much more to know about the benefits. Keep reading this article to know exactly what to expect from this type of investment! We explain how CE is obligatory, its purpose, the benefits for each part of your business, and how to get started!