Wisconsin Insurance Continuing Education Requirements
A Complete Guide for 2025
If you are a licensed insurance producer in Wisconsin, completing your continuing education (CE) on time is essential to keep your license active and remain compliant with the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI). This 2025 guide covers everything you need to know about Wisconsin insurance CE, including hour requirements, special rules for annuities and long term care, and how to meet proctoring obligations. With NobleCE’s mobile friendly platform, bundle pricing options, and instant reporting to the state, you can complete your CE fast and stay ahead of your renewal.
What Is Insurance Continuing Education?
Insurance continuing education ensures that licensed professionals stay informed on changing laws, ethical standards, and product developments. It is required by the state to help agents and producers maintain professional competence and provide reliable service to clients. CE must be completed within every license renewal period to remain in good standing.
Who Needs to Complete CE in Wisconsin?
All resident producers holding any major line of authority must complete CE. This includes life, health, property, casualty, personal lines, and annuity producers. Nonresident producers are exempt as long as they meet CE requirements in their home state. Limited line producers are not required to complete CE.
Wisconsin Insurance CE Requirements Overview
Every resident producer must complete 24 hours of CE during each two year license term, which includes:
- 3 hours of ethics training
- 21 hours of electives related to the producer’s line of authority
Only courses approved by the Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance count toward this requirement. NobleCE offers a 24 hour CE bundle designed specifically to meet these rules, helping you complete your renewal quickly and efficiently.
Special Requirements for Certain Licensees
Wisconsin has additional CE requirements for producers who sell specific types of insurance:
- Annuity Training: A one time 4 hour annuity suitability course is required before you may sell annuity products.
- Long Term Care (LTC): Producers must complete an 8 hour initial LTC training course, including Wisconsin specific Medicaid content, and then complete 4 hours of LTC refresher training every two years.
- Flood Insurance: While not required by Wisconsin law, producers who sell flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program must complete a 3 hour approved flood course.
When Is the CE Deadline in Wisconsin?
CE must be completed by the last day of your birth month every two years, based on the year your license was first issued. For example, if your birthday is in May and you were first licensed in an odd year, your CE is due by May 31 of every odd numbered year. You must complete all CE before submitting your license renewal.
How to Find Approved CE Courses in Wisconsin
Only courses approved by the Wisconsin OCI will count toward your CE requirement. NobleCE is an approved provider offering self-paced, mobile friendly online courses designed for Wisconsin agents. Our platform allows you to study at your own pace, report completions instantly to the state, and save with bundle pricing options.
Step by Step: How to Complete Your Wisconsin Insurance CE
- Confirm your CE deadline based on your birth month and license issue year
- Choose your courses from NobleCE’s Wisconsin approved catalog
- Complete each course at your own pace using any device
- Take the final exam with a disinterested third-party proctor present
- Pass the exam with a score of 70 percent or higher
- Submit a signed proctor affidavit confirming compliance
- NobleCE reports your completion instantly to the OCI
What Happens If You Miss the CE Deadline?
If you fail to complete CE by your deadline, your license will become inactive. You may not conduct insurance business while your license is lapsed. To reinstate, you must complete your CE, pay all applicable fees, and submit a reinstatement request through the NIPR system.
CE Exemptions and Extensions
CE exemptions are available for limited line license holders. Some hardship and military extensions may be granted by the OCI but must be requested in writing before your CE deadline. Nonresident producers who are compliant in their home state are generally exempt.
How to Check Your CE Transcript
You can verify your CE hours and completion status using the State Based Systems (SBS) License Lookup. This tool allows you to confirm that your completions have been submitted and that you are on track for your renewal.
Best Practices for Wisconsin Insurance CE Success
Start your CE early in the renewal cycle to avoid delays and errors. Use NobleCE’s 24 hour bundle to meet all requirements in one easy step. Make sure you follow proctor rules carefully and submit all paperwork on time. With the right preparation, CE compliance can be simple and stress free.
Stay Ahead with Wisconsin CE Compliance
Completing your CE on time protects your license and builds trust with your clients. NobleCE makes it easy to stay compliant with Wisconsin’s rules using mobile friendly, state approved courses. From ethics training to annuity and LTC requirements, our instant reporting and bundle pricing options help you complete your CE fast and with confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I complete all my CE online in Wisconsin?
Yes, but Wisconsin requires all final exams for CE courses to be taken in the presence of a disinterested third party proctor.
Is a proctor required for CE exams in Wisconsin?
Yes, every final exam must be proctored. The proctor must sign a form verifying that the exam was taken without assistance.
How do I pass the CE exam?
You must score at least 70 percent on each exam to receive credit.
Does NobleCE report my CE completions?
Yes, NobleCE reports all completions to the Wisconsin OCI immediately after you pass and submit the required proctor affidavit.
Are there additional rules for annuities or long term care?
Yes, you must complete special training before selling either product. NobleCE offers courses that meet both requirements.
Ready to Get Started?
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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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