West Virginia State Requirements:

Continuing Education Hours:
24 Hours Biennially
Including 3 Hours of Ethics LTC Agents Only – Initial 8 Hours of LTC, 4 Hours LTC every compliance
Effective July 1, 2011: Producers who hold a life insurance line of authority on 7/1/11 and wish to sell annuities must complete 4 hours of one-time training in annuities by 12/31/2011
License Renewal Date:
License renewal date is on June 30th.
Types of courses accepted for CE Credit:
Classroom Courses
Self-Study Courses
Online Courses
Instructors may receive the same amount of credit hours as the students.
Final Exam:
Self-study examinations must be proctored by an approved disinterested third-party and graded by the course provider.  The proctoring process must ensure that the examination will be completed by the student, on a closed-book basis without assistance, and that the specified conditions of administration are observed. The monitor cannot be a family member, nor can it be someone who has a financial interest.
Specific Monitor Affidavit Needed.
Course Subject Requirements:
3 hours of Ethics each Compliance Period.
Effective July 1, 2011: Producers who hold a life insurance line of authority on 7/1/11 and wish to sell annuities must complete 4 hours of one-time training in annuities by 12/31/2011
LONG TERM CARE REQUIREMENT:
8 hours initial LTC, 4 hours LTC every 24 months following. Initial compliance by 7/01/2010.
Carryover Requirements:
Up to 6 credit hours may be carried over to the next compliance period.
Course Repetition:
Credit will not be given for a course that is repeated within a compliance period.
Exemptions:
Individuals holding any limited or restricted license that the commissioner may declare exempt.
Adjusters.
Non-residents who CE requirements are satisfied and current in home state.
 
For Additional Information please Contact:
 

West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner

1124 Smith Street
Charleston, WV 25301

Phone: 304-558-3354
Fax: 304-558-0412

Licensing Division
P.O. Box 50541
Charleston, WV 25305-0541

Phone: 304-558-0610
Fax: 304-558-4966


West Virginia Department of Insurance

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