Massachusetts Insurance CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Insurance license in Massachusetts you need to satisfy the Massachusetts Division of Insurance (Department of Insurance)'s continuing education (CE) requirement — about 45 hours per 3-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 Massachusetts requires for Insurance renewal

CE hours required	45 hours per cycle
Renewal cycle	36 months
CE tracking system	Prometric
Governing body	Massachusetts Division of Insurance (Department of Insurance)

Under M.G.L. c.175 sec. 177E and 211 CMR 50.00, resident producers licensed after April 4, 1983 must complete 60 CE hours (including 3 hours of MA-approved Ethics) before the FIRST renewal, then 45 CE hours (including 3 hours of Ethics) each subsequent 36-month triennium. Excess hours carry forward only to the next triennium. Line-specific requirements: Flood/NFIP sellers need 3 hours of MA-approved flood CE (counts toward P&C hours); annuity sales require a one-time approved course of at least 4 CE credits (211 CMR 96.06); Long-Term Care requires a one-time 8-hour training plus 4 hours of ongoing training every 24 months. Credit and travel lines do not require CE.

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Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts Division of Insurance (Department of Insurance) before purchasing.

WebCE
State-approved insurance CE incl. ethics, LTC, and annuity training packages.
Kaplan Financial Education
Insurance CE and exam prep across life, health, and property/casualty lines.
ExamFX
Online insurance CE and pre-licensing accepted across most states.
A.D. Banker & Company
Insurance CE, ethics, and line-specific training by state.

Massachusetts Insurance CE courses: frequently asked questions

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

Massachusetts requires about 45 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. Under M.G.L. c.175 sec. 177E and 211 CMR 50.00, resident producers licensed after April 4, 1983 must complete 60 CE hours (including 3 hours of MA-approved Ethics) before the FIRST renewal, then 45 CE hours (including 3 hours of Ethics) each subsequent 36-month triennium. Excess hours carry forward only to the next triennium. Line-specific requirements: Flood/NFIP sellers need 3 hours of MA-approved flood CE (counts toward P&C hours); annuity sales require a one-time approved course of at least 4 CE credits (211 CMR 96.06); Long-Term Care requires a one-time 8-hour training plus 4 hours of ongoing training every 24 months. Credit and travel lines do not require CE.

Do online Insurance CE courses count in Massachusetts?

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

Where do I report my Massachusetts Insurance CE?

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

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

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