Washington Insurance Requirements.
Provider #36531
Continuing Education Requirements
This information is intended to provide answers to commonly asked questions by insurance agents. It is not intended to replace detailed information found in your state’s statutes and regulations. Though we have made reasonable efforts to ensure that the information given is reliable and current, we cannot guarantee that it is. For more information please contact your state insurance department. See contact information below.
Hours Required
24 credit hours are required biennially, this must include 3 credit hours of Ethics. As of July 1st, 2021 this also includes Adjusters.
Adjusters - Please Note: Adjusters renewing July 31, 2022 or later will need 24 credit hours (including 3 Ethics hours) to renew. Courses must be Washington approved.
Compliance Date
End of licensee's birth month, biennially
Approved Course Delivery Methods
• Independent self-study online or written courses
• Classroom
• Seminar
Exam Requirements
Exams are open-book and a passing grade of 70% is required on final exams.
Course Subject Requirements
• 3 hours of ethics education must be completed as part of the CE requirement
• Agents can take course from any license type to complete the remaining CE, however the Washington OIC recommends that the agents takes courses within their lines of authority
• Agents selling Long Term Care must complete an approved 4-hour LTC course every 24 months. For CE credit only once per renewal period.
• All licensed resident insurance producers who sell federal flood insurance policies are required to complete a one-time 3-credit course in flood.
• All licensed producers who sell Annuity Products must hold a producer license with the life line authority, complete a one-time 4-credit course in Annuity Suitability, and provide proof (a copy of the certificate) to the Insurance company that you work for.
• Effective July 1, 2021: Licensed Adjusters will be required to complete 24 credit hours of continuing education every two years. Three of these credit hours must be in Ethics.
Carryover Credits
Carryover of excess credits is not permitted.
Course Repetition
Credit will not be given for a course taken more than once during the same renewal period.
Exemptions
• Any person who believes that good cause exists may request a waiver of the CE requirement. A Producer may request a waiver of the CE Requirement due to a medical hardship or if on military duty.
• Non-resident agents are not required to complete continuing education in Washington as long as they are compliant in their home state.
Credit Reporting
CAPE will report credits to the Washington Department of Insurance within 10 days of course completion. We provide a certificate of course completion for the agent’s records.
The Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) strongly encourage licensees to complete their CE requirements at least 30 days prior to their license expiration date.
Washington license renewal for Agents has changed. Now, producers that enter a course when they renew on-line must submit their course certificate. More Information can be found regarding Agent Renewal at: https://www.insurance.wa.gov/renewing-your-individual-license
Contact Information:
If you have any questions regarding renewal or credits, please contact:
State of Washington
Office of the Insurance Commissioner
Agents/Brokers Division
P.O. Box 40255
Olympia, WA 98504-0255
(360) 725-7144
http://www.insurance.wa.gov/
Contact Cape:
Cape School, Inc.
P.O. Box 169
Buckingham, VA 23921
Phone: 800-729-7363
Fax: 888-303-1828
Or email us below
Have Questions? Call us at # 800-729-7363 or reach us by email at info@capeschool.com.