What CE categories are required for insurance producers in Washington?

Annuity best interest (one-time, annuity sellers) (conditional): 4 hours; Ethics: 3 hours; Flood insurance (one-time, flood sellers) (conditional): 3 hours; General CE: 21 hours; Long-term care, initial (LTC sellers) (conditional): 8 hours; Long-term care, ongoing (LTC sellers) (conditional): 4 hours. Board rules change — verify against the official source.

Washington Insurance CE category requirements

How the 24 CE hours every 2 years breaks down by category for insurance producers in Washington, sourced from the official board.

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Required categories

Annuity best interest (one-time, annuity sellers) (conditional)

Ethics

Flood insurance (one-time, flood sellers) (conditional)

General CE

21h

Long-term care, initial (LTC sellers) (conditional)

Long-term care, ongoing (LTC sellers) (conditional)

The OIC confirms 24 credit hours including 3 ethics per license continuation period, with CE due within the 24 months before expiration; the last-day-of-birth-month expiration mechanics rest on secondary sources. Flood (one-time 3), annuity best interest (one-time 4), and LTC (8 initial/4 ongoing) are separate mandated trainings.

Official source: Washington Office of the Insurance Commissioner — CE requirements

Full requirements: Washington Insurance CE requirements
When it's due: Washington Insurance license renewal deadline
What it costs: Washington Insurance license renewal fees
Audits & penalties: Washington Insurance CE audits & penalties

⚠️Board rules change. Verify every figure against the official source before relying on it.

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