Iowa insurance CE courses
Curated courses matched to Iowa’s producers renewal mandates — with prices, accreditation, and format. Plain listings, no affiliate markup.
Renewal: Triennial: CE term is a 3-year-one-month period ending on the last day of the producer's birth month in the renewal year; proof of completion due by end of the last business day of the CE term (191—11.2, 191—11.3).
Source: Iowa Department of Insurance
Mandated topics
| Topic | Hours | Frequency | Who |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethics | 3 hours | Each renewal period | All producers |
| Indexed products training 4 credits | 4 hours | Each renewal period | All producers |
| Annuity suitability / best-interest training | 4 hours | One-time | Producers selling annuities |
| Long-term care training | 8 hours | One-time | Producers selling long-term care insurance |
Ethics (3 hours, each renewal period)
WebCE · 3h · self-paced · State DOI approved (WebCE insurance CE courses are approved by the Iowa DOI; completions are reported to the state.)
Note: Covers duties to clients, insurers, and the public plus ethical decision-making; WebCE reports completions directly to the state DOI. WebCE has offered insurance CE since 1992 (phone support 877-488-9308).
360training · 3h · self-paced · State DOI approved (360training ethics courses are approved by the Iowa Department of Insurance; credits are submitted to the state on completion with an instant certificate.)
Note: Scenario-based ethics training built for insurance producers; satisfies the standard 3-hour ethics requirement.
Indexed products training 4 credits (4 hours, each renewal period)
WebCE · 7h · self-paced · State DOI approved (WebCE insurance CE courses are approved by the Iowa DOI; completions are reported to the state.)
Note: Policy types, underwriting, beneficiary designations, and taxation basics for life producers.
WebCE · 2h · self-paced · State DOI approved (WebCE insurance CE courses are approved by the Iowa DOI; completions are reported to the state.)
Note: Medicare, Medigap, and senior-market health products; useful background for health-line producers.
WebCE · 4h · self-paced · State DOI approved (WebCE insurance CE courses are approved by the Iowa DOI; completions are reported to the state.)
Note: Consumer-directed health plans and account-based coverage — a current topic for health producers.
WebCE · 4h · self-paced · State DOI approved (WebCE insurance CE courses are approved by the Iowa DOI; completions are reported to the state.)
Note: Fixed annuity contract features, crediting methods, and suitability; pairs with the annuity mandate course.
360training · 6h · self-paced · State DOI approved (360training general CE course approved for state insurance CE.)
Note: Employment practices liability, workplace exposures, and coverage triggers for commercial clients.
360training · 3h · self-paced · State DOI approved (360training general CE course approved for state insurance CE.)
Note: CGL coverage parts, exclusions, and endorsements for business-liability producers.
Annuity suitability / best-interest training (4 hours, one-time)
WebCE · 4h · self-paced · State DOI approved (WebCE insurance CE courses are approved by the Iowa DOI; completions are reported to the state.)
Note: Meets the NAIC-model 4-hour annuity best-interest training required before selling annuities; covers product types, suitability, and disclosure duties.
Long-term care training (8 hours, one-time)
WebCE · 8h · self-paced · State DOI approved (WebCE insurance CE courses are approved by the Iowa DOI; completions are reported to the state.)
Note: 8-hour initial LTC training covering suitability, policy features, and the agent's responsibilities before selling long-term care insurance.
WebCE · 4h · self-paced · State DOI approved (WebCE insurance CE courses are approved by the Iowa DOI; completions are reported to the state.)
Note: 4-hour ongoing LTC refresher for producers who already completed initial training; counts toward the renewal-period LTC requirement.
General electives
Fill your remaining hours with these board-accepted courses.
WebCE · 7h · self-paced · State DOI approved (WebCE insurance CE courses are approved by the Iowa DOI; completions are reported to the state.)
Note: Policy types, underwriting, beneficiary designations, and taxation basics for life producers.
WebCE · 2h · self-paced · State DOI approved (WebCE insurance CE courses are approved by the Iowa DOI; completions are reported to the state.)
Note: Medicare, Medigap, and senior-market health products; useful background for health-line producers.
WebCE · 4h · self-paced · State DOI approved (WebCE insurance CE courses are approved by the Iowa DOI; completions are reported to the state.)
Note: Consumer-directed health plans and account-based coverage — a current topic for health producers.
WebCE · 4h · self-paced · State DOI approved (WebCE insurance CE courses are approved by the Iowa DOI; completions are reported to the state.)
Note: Fixed annuity contract features, crediting methods, and suitability; pairs with the annuity mandate course.
360training · 6h · self-paced · State DOI approved (360training general CE course approved for state insurance CE.)
Note: Employment practices liability, workplace exposures, and coverage triggers for commercial clients.
360training · 3h · self-paced · State DOI approved (360training general CE course approved for state insurance CE.)
Note: CGL coverage parts, exclusions, and endorsements for business-liability producers.
Complete renewal bundles
One purchase covering your full 36-hour renewal — usually cheaper than buying courses individually.
Kaplan Financial Education · 36h · self-paced · State DOI approved (Kaplan Financial Education insurance CE library approved for Iowa CE.)
Note: One purchase covers your full 36-hour renewal: 365 days of unlimited access to Kaplan's Iowa-approved library, including ethics, law updates, and electives. Kaplan has provided insurance education for 80+ years.
Frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do Iowa insurance producers need?
Iowa insurance producers need 36 CE hours every 3 years.
What are the mandatory CE topics for Iowa insurance renewal?
Requirements include ethics (3 hours); indexed products training 4 credits (4 hours); annuity suitability / best-interest training (4 hours); long-term care training (8 hours). See the mandated topics table above for the full list.
When is the Iowa insurance CE deadline?
Triennial: CE term is a 3-year-one-month period ending on the last day of the producer's birth month in the renewal year; proof of completion due by end of the last business day of the CE term (191—11.2, 191—11.3).
How are Iowa insurance CE completions reported?
Most national providers report your completed hours directly to the state department of insurance. Keep your completion certificate until the credits appear in the state's records.
Disclaimer: CECourse is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any course provider listed on this page. We do not control provider pricing, course availability, content, accreditation status, or board reporting — all of which may change without notice. Course listings are curated for convenience and were last verified on 10-06-2026. Requirements change — always verify current mandates with the Iowa Department of Insurance. CECourse does not guarantee that any listed course satisfies your specific renewal requirements.
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