Continuing Education (CE)

The information below only pertains to Producers and Life Settlement Brokers that currently have a continuing education requirement.

1. Where can I get a list of approved Continuing Education (CE) courses?
   
   You may obtain a list of all approved CE courses and providers through the State Based Systems (SBS) Course Lookup or the Pearson VUE Provider and Course Lookup.
   
   Only courses approved for Connecticut’s Insurance Continuing Education Program will count toward your Connecticut CE requirement.
   
   Please note:
   • If you have completed coursework for another state; those credits cannot be applied to your Connecticut CE requirement.
   • Non-resident licensees are not required to complete Connecticut CE.
   • Business Entities do not have a CE requirement.
   • Currently, only Producer and Life Settlement Broker license types are subject to CE requirements.
     
     
2. How many CE hours are required for Resident Producers, and what is the breakdown?
   
   Resident Producers must complete a total of 24 Continuing Education (CE) hours during each compliance period.
   
   This includes:
   • 3 hours in Laws, Regulations, Ethics
   • 21 hours in General Education
     
     
3. Do I have to do 24 hours of continuing education credits for each Producer line of authority that I hold (i.e. Property & Casualty, Life, Health, Accident, or Sickness, etc.)?
   
   No. The 24-hour CE requirement applies to your license overall, not to each individual line of authority.
   
   Resident Producers must complete:
   • 21 hours of general CE credits
   • 3 hours in Laws, Regulations, Ethics
     
     
4. How many continuing education credits do I need for the Life Settlement Broker license?
   
   Resident individuals holding only a Life Settlement Broker license are required to complete 15 hours of continuing education every two years. These credits must be in the Life, Accident & Health, or Sickness category.
   
   
5. As a non-resident, do I need to complete any Continuing Education (CE) for Connecticut?
   
   No. Non-residents do not have a CE requirement in Connecticut. You only need to meet the CE requirements of your resident (home) state.
   
   
6. How do I view my continuing education transcript?
   
   Your completed continuing education can be viewed at the following link: https://sbs.naic.org/solar-external-lookup/license-manager
   
   
7. How often may I repeat a continuing education (CE) course?
   
   
   • A duplicate course will only be awarded credits one time in the renewal period.
   • You may replicate a course as long as the course is taken in different renewal periods.
     
     
8. What will happen if I do not meet my CE requirement by my license expiration date?
   
   Your license will expire and be canceled.
   
   You will have one year from the expiration date to complete the late renewal requirements. Resident producers must complete all required CE before they will be able to submit the late renewal application and fee through NIPR.
   
   If you do not renew within the one-year late renewal period, you will be required to meet first-time licensing requirements, including completing pre-licensing courses and passing the required exam, before submitting a new application through NIPR.
   
   
9. Can I carry over unused CE credits to the next renewal period?
   
   Yes, excess credits up to 24 hours completed during the current renewal period may be carried forward to the next renewal period.
   
   
10. How do I request an extension of time for my continuing education requirements?
    
    Connecticut does not grant extensions for completing CE requirements.
    
    
11. I completed my Continuing Education (CE) on time, but my credits have not yet been uploaded into the database. Will I incur a late fee?
    
    No, if the required credits were completed prior to the expiration date, you will not incur a late fee.
    
    Any credits completed after the expiration date will result in a late renewal fee.
    
    Please allow up to 3 business days for CE credits to be uploaded to your transcript. If the credits have not been updated after 3 business days, you should contact the CE provider directly.
    
    
12. I’ve completed all of my CE credits. Why does my Education Transcript say that I am not CE compliant?
    
    Check the dates in the Compliance Period column:
    • If the compliance period is current, please contact your CE provider. It can take up to 3 days for them to upload your CE credits to the national database.
    • If the compliance period shows a future date, it means you are not yet compliant for the upcoming renewal period. However, this does not necessarily mean you are currently out of compliance.
      
      
    For any additional questions, please reach out to your CE provider.
    
    
13. Is there a limit to how many Continuing Education credits a producer can earn in one day?
    
    No.
    
    
14. Do I need Continuing Education (CE) to renew my adjuster license?
    
    No, Connecticut does not require Continuing Education (CE) for this license type.
    
    
15. I have held my resident license for years; do I qualify to have my CE requirements grandfathered?
    
    Connecticut does not offer any grandfathering for CE requirements. All license holders are required to complete their CE as mandated.