New Hampshire Insurance Continuing Education Requirements
A Complete Guide for 2025
Licensed insurance professionals in New Hampshire must complete continuing education (CE) every two years to maintain an active license. NobleCE offers a streamlined solution with mobile-friendly courses, bundle pricing options, and instant reporting, so you can complete your CE fast and stay compliant.
What Is Insurance Continuing Education?
Insurance continuing education encompasses state-approved courses designed to update licensees on ethics, regulation changes, product knowledge, and New Hampshire-specific rules. CE is mandatory for license renewal and ensures industry competency and consumer protection.
Who Needs to Complete CE in New Hampshire?
Resident insurance producers and adjusters in major lines must complete CE. Non-resident licensees are exempt if they meet CE requirements in their home state. Certain limited line licensees are also exempt from CE.
New Hampshire Insurance CE Requirements Overview
- 24 total hours of CE every two years
- Includes 3 hours of ethics
- Includes 3 hours focused on New Hampshire insurance law
- Exams are open-book, no proctor required
- Minimum passing score of 70 percent
- Unlimited exam retakes allowed
- Up to 12 excess hours may carry forward to the next renewal term
- Courses cannot be repeated in the same renewal cycle
Special Requirements for Certain Licensees
Some products require additional training:
- Annuity Training: A one-time 4-hour annuity suitability and best interest course is required before selling annuities.
- Long-Term Care (LTC): An 8-hour initial LTC partnership course is required, with a 4-hour refresher every two years.
- Flood Insurance: A one-time 3-hour NFIP flood training course is required for those selling flood insurance.
These specialty courses count toward your total 24-hour CE requirement if completed during your renewal cycle.
When Is the CE Deadline in New Hampshire?
All required CE must be completed by the last day of your birth month, every two years. Make sure completions are reported before renewing your license.
How to Find Approved CE Courses in New Hampshire
Only courses approved by the New Hampshire Insurance Department and reciprocal states count toward CE. NobleCE provides mobile-friendly, self-paced courses that fulfill all requirements, including ethics, law, and specialty training, with instant reporting to the state.
Step-by-Step: How to Complete Your New Hampshire Insurance CE
- Determine your renewal deadline based on your birth month
- Select NobleCE’s New Hampshire-approved courses or a full 24-hour bundle
- Complete your courses online anytime
- Take open-book exams with no proctor required
- Achieve a passing score of 70 percent or higher; retake exams as needed
- Download your completion certificates
- NobleCE reports your CE to the state immediately
What Happens If You Miss the CE Deadline?
Failure to complete CE by the deadline will result in license lapse. You must complete the required hours, pay any fees, and submit a renewal to reinstate your license. You may not conduct insurance business while your license is inactive.
CE Exemptions and Extensions
Non-resident licensees who meet home-state CE requirements are exempt. Certain limited lines may also be exempt. Hardship or military extensions may be granted if requested before the deadline.
How to Check Your CE Transcript
You can view your CE transcript through the New Hampshire licensing portal or Sircon. Confirm that all credits, including specialty training, are correctly recorded before renewing. Retain certificates for at least four years in case of audit.
Best Practices for New Hampshire Insurance CE Success
Plan ahead and start early in your renewal cycle. Use NobleCE’s 24-hour bundle to meet general and specialty requirements efficiently. With open-book exams and unlimited retakes, you can finish your CE on your schedule. Check your transcript before renewal to ensure all credits are recorded.
Stay Ahead with New Hampshire CE Compliance
Completing your CE on time protects your license and enhances your professional capacity. NobleCE offers approved, mobile-friendly courses with bundle pricing and instant state reporting to help you complete your CE fast and with confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many CE hours are required in New Hampshire
24 total hours every two years, including 3 hours of ethics and 3 hours of New Hampshire law.
Is a final exam required
Yes. Open-book exams are required. No proctor is needed and exams may be retaken until passed.
Can I carry over excess hours
Yes. Up to 12 excess hours may be carried forward to the next cycle as general credit.
Do annuity, LTC, and flood courses count toward total hours
Yes. Specialty training completed within your cycle counts toward your required hours.
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Disclaimer: The information provided by Noble regarding Continuing Education (CE) is intended as a courtesy and aims to be accurate and up to date. However, Noble and its employees do not guarantee the accuracy or current validity of the information. CE regulations are subject to change, so always verify details independently.
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