Ohio Insurance CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Insurance license in Ohio you need to satisfy the Ohio Department of Insurance'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 Ohio requires for Insurance renewal

CE hours required24 hours per cycle
Renewal cycle24 months
CE tracking systemNIPR
Governing bodyOhio Department of Insurance

Resident individual agents holding a major line of authority must complete 24 CE credits per biennial renewal cycle, of which 3 credits must be approved ethics credits. A given CE course may be counted only once per renewal period. Limited-authority (limited lines) license holders are exempt from CE. Line-specific CE (e.g., long-term care, annuity suitability, flood) could not be confirmed on the official source pages reviewed and is therefore not stated.

Full Insurance renewal guide for Ohio (deadlines, fees & CE) →

Ohio 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 Ohio Department of Insurance before purchasing.

Ohio Insurance CE courses: frequently asked questions

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

Ohio requires about 24 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. Resident individual agents holding a major line of authority must complete 24 CE credits per biennial renewal cycle, of which 3 credits must be approved ethics credits. A given CE course may be counted only once per renewal period. Limited-authority (limited lines) license holders are exempt from CE. Line-specific CE (e.g., long-term care, annuity suitability, flood) could not be confirmed on the official source pages reviewed and is therefore not stated.

Do online Insurance CE courses count in Ohio?

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

Where do I report my Ohio Insurance CE?

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

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

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