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.

Washington insurance CE and renewal

Washington Insurance CE Renewal Requirements and License Renewal Checklist

Washington resident producers with major lines, and resident adjusters and DHS adjusters, generally complete 24 CE hours each renewal period, including ethics.

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Washington at a glance

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Resident producers24 CE hrs

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Resident individual producers with life, disability, property, casualty, or personal lines authority need 24 CE hours.

Ethics3 ethics hrs

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3 of the required hours must be ethics.

Adjusters24 hrs + ethics

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Resident adjusters and DHS adjusters also need 24 hours, including 3 ethics hours.

Course subject flexibilityReview detail

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OIC says producers may take any approved insurance CE course; it does not have to match the held line of authority.

Transcript checkKeep records

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OIC directs licensees to use online services to check renewal and CE records.

WaiversReview detail

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Military and medical waiver paths are available when the licensee qualifies.

Renewal checklist

Confirm whether your Washington license type has the 24-hour CE requirement.
Complete at least 3 ethics hours.
Use approved CE courses and verify credit in the OIC online system.
Resolve transcript issues before the renewal deadline.
Review waiver rules only if a qualifying military or medical condition applies.

Common mistakes to avoid

Thinking CE has to match the held line when OIC allows any approved insurance CE.
Missing the ethics component inside the 24-hour total.
Waiting until renewal day to discover missing provider reporting.

Course planning

Use this Washington CE checklist to plan approved courses and transcript verification before renewal. 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.