California Insurance CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Insurance license in California you need to satisfy the California Department of Insurance (CDI)'s continuing education (CE) requirement — about 24 hours per 2-year cycle. Below is what the board requires and a comparison of course providers that offer qualifying CE. This is an unofficial guide — confirm any course is board-approved before you buy.

What California requires for Insurance renewal

CE hours required24 hours per cycle
Renewal cycle24 months
CE tracking systemSircon
Governing bodyCalifornia Department of Insurance (CDI)

Resident broker-agents must complete a minimum of 24 CE credit hours each two-year license term, which must include 3 hours of ethics CE. Line-specific add-ons apply: Long-Term Care sellers must complete 8 hours of LTC training before each license renewal (after the initial four 12-month periods of 8 hours each); life agents selling annuities must complete an initial 8-hour annuity course before soliciting, then a 4-hour annuity training each two-year term. (No general flood-specific CE mandate identified.)

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California Insurance CE course providers

Heads-up: These are independent, third-party CE providers — we are not affiliated with them and don't guarantee approval. Always confirm a course is accepted by the California Department of Insurance (CDI) before purchasing.

California Insurance CE courses: frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do I need to renew my Insurance license in California?

California requires about 24 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. Resident broker-agents must complete a minimum of 24 CE credit hours each two-year license term, which must include 3 hours of ethics CE. Line-specific add-ons apply: Long-Term Care sellers must complete 8 hours of LTC training before each license renewal (after the initial four 12-month periods of 8 hours each); life agents selling annuities must complete an initial 8-hour annuity course before soliciting, then a 4-hour annuity training each two-year term. (No general flood-specific CE mandate identified.)

Do online Insurance CE courses count in California?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the California Department of Insurance (CDI) and the completion is reported through Sircon. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my California Insurance CE?

California uses Sircon to track Insurance continuing education. Make sure your completions post there before you renew.

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the California Department of Insurance (CDI). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

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