West Virginia Insurance CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Insurance license in West Virginia you need to satisfy the West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner (Licensing & Education 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 West Virginia requires for Insurance renewal

CE hours required	24 hours per cycle
Renewal cycle	24 months
CE tracking system	NIPR
Governing body	West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner (Licensing & Education Division)

24 total CE hours per biennium, including a minimum of 3 hours in ethics (only courses categorized as Ethics on the CE administrator's site count; an "ethics" title alone is insufficient). Up to 6 excess hours may carry over to the next term (logged as "carry over," not counted toward general or ethics). Line-specific training: a one-time long-term care course of at least 8 hours before selling LTC plus 4 hours each subsequent biennium, and a one-time annuity suitability course of at least 4 hours before selling annuities. Producers selling solely via telemarketing/pre-need need only 6 hours (3 in ethics). Prometric administers the CE plan; approved courses are listed via Sircon.

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

West Virginia 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 West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner (Licensing & Education Division) 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.

West Virginia Insurance CE courses: frequently asked questions

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

West Virginia requires about 24 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. 24 total CE hours per biennium, including a minimum of 3 hours in ethics (only courses categorized as Ethics on the CE administrator's site count; an "ethics" title alone is insufficient). Up to 6 excess hours may carry over to the next term (logged as "carry over," not counted toward general or ethics). Line-specific training: a one-time long-term care course of at least 8 hours before selling LTC plus 4 hours each subsequent biennium, and a one-time annuity suitability course of at least 4 hours before selling annuities. Producers selling solely via telemarketing/pre-need need only 6 hours (3 in ethics). Prometric administers the CE plan; approved courses are listed via Sircon.

Do online Insurance CE courses count in West Virginia?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner (Licensing & Education Division) and the completion is reported through NIPR. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my West Virginia Insurance CE?

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

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner (Licensing & Education Division). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

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Insurance CE courses in another state

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