How should managers respond to this insurance update?

Assign owners for licensing, CE tracking, and compliance QA, then audit completion on a fixed weekly cadence.

How should learners use this update?

Convert it into study priorities, schedule training blocks, and verify state-specific requirements before filing or renewal.

Virginia insurance CE and renewal

Virginia Insurance CE Renewal Requirements and License Renewal Checklist

Virginia resident producers, consultants, and public adjusters must satisfy CE before license expiration. The required credit count depends on the number and type of licenses held.

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Virginia at a glance

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One license type16 credits

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A resident agent with one license type, or both Life and Annuities and Health, needs 16 credits.

Multiple license types24 credits

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Two or more license types require 24 credits, with at least 8 credits per license type.

Ethics3 ethics hrs

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At least 3 ethics credits are required each biennium.

Company/agency capReview detail

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No more than 75% of required credits may come from insurance agency or company courses.

Public adjusters24 CE hrs + ethics

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Resident public adjusters need 24 CE hours, including 3 ethics hours, every 24 months.

NonresidentsNonresident rules differ

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Virginia states nonresident agents are not required to complete Virginia CE.

Renewal checklist

Count your Virginia license types before deciding whether the 16-credit or 24-credit rule applies.
Complete at least 3 ethics credits.
Check the 8-credit-per-license-type allocation when you hold multiple license types.
Keep agency/company course credits under the 75% cap.
Verify transcript credit before the license expiration date.

Common mistakes to avoid

Assuming every producer needs exactly 24 credits when some one-type producers need 16.
Completing too many credits through agency or company courses.
Trying to carry credits forward or repeat courses when Virginia disallows those shortcuts.

Course planning

Use this Virginia CE guide to match credits to your exact license mix before choosing renewal courses. Find TSI National insurance courses and exam-prep options.

Official sources used

This guide is a practical summary, not legal advice. State insurance departments can change forms, fees, vendors, and rules. Always confirm the current requirement with the department or testing vendor before you apply, renew, or schedule an exam.