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.

West Virginia insurance CE and renewal

West Virginia Insurance CE Renewal Requirements and License Renewal Checklist

West Virginia resident producers generally complete 24 CE credit hours every two years, including ethics. The compliance period is tied to the producer birth month, and a narrow reduced-hour affidavit path exists for certain limited activity.

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West Virginia at a glance

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General CE24 CE credit

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24 CE credit hours are required every two years.

Ethics3 ethics hrs

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At least 3 of the 24 hours must be ethics.

CycleBirth-month cycle

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The biennium coincides with the producer birth month.

Reduced-hour pathReview detail

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Certain pre-need funeral or telemarketing-only producers may qualify for a reduced 6-hour requirement with a notarized affidavit filed in the required window.

LTC trainingSpecial training may apply

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Long-term care training includes an initial 8-hour requirement and ongoing 4-hour training.

ExemptionsExemptions may apply

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Nonresident producers and some no-exam or limited lines may be exempt from West Virginia CE.

Renewal checklist

Confirm whether the full 24-hour West Virginia CE requirement applies to your license.
Complete at least 3 ethics hours.
Track the birth-month compliance period.
Use the reduced 6-hour affidavit path only if your license activity fits the state rule.
Complete LTC training if you sell or solicit long-term care products.

Common mistakes to avoid

Missing the birth-month compliance cycle.
Assuming the reduced 6-hour path applies without filing the notarized affidavit in time.
Forgetting LTC training because it is product-specific rather than part of the basic hour count.

Course planning

Use this West Virginia CE page to confirm whether you need the full 24 hours, a reduced affidavit path, or LTC training. 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.