Hawaii Insurance CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Insurance license in Hawaii you need to satisfy the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA), Insurance Division'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 Hawaii requires for Insurance renewal

CE hours required24 hours per cycle
Renewal cycle24 months
CE tracking systemNIPR
Governing bodyHawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA), Insurance Division

24 credit hours per biennial cycle, including 3 hours of ethics training or insurance laws and rules. Line allocation: producers holding both major lines need 10 hours in Life or Accident/Health and 11 hours in Property/Casualty/Surety (plus the 3 ethics hours); single-track producers need 21 hours in their line (Life/Health or Property/Casualty) plus the 3 ethics hours. Line-specific add-ons: a one-time 4-hour Annuity Best Interest certification course is required before selling annuities, and 3 hours of NFIP-standard flood training each renewal period is required to sell flood insurance.

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Hawaii 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 Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA), Insurance Division before purchasing.

Hawaii Insurance CE courses: frequently asked questions

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

Hawaii requires about 24 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. 24 credit hours per biennial cycle, including 3 hours of ethics training or insurance laws and rules. Line allocation: producers holding both major lines need 10 hours in Life or Accident/Health and 11 hours in Property/Casualty/Surety (plus the 3 ethics hours); single-track producers need 21 hours in their line (Life/Health or Property/Casualty) plus the 3 ethics hours. Line-specific add-ons: a one-time 4-hour Annuity Best Interest certification course is required before selling annuities, and 3 hours of NFIP-standard flood training each renewal period is required to sell flood insurance.

Do online Insurance CE courses count in Hawaii?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA), Insurance Division and the completion is reported through NIPR. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Hawaii Insurance CE?

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

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA), Insurance Division. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

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