New York DFS Eliminates Monitor Requirement
November 2, 2020 NY DFS hereby eliminates the requirement that a monitor be present when an insurance producer takes any exam at the conclusion of either a continuing education or prelicensing course. This change does not modify the requirement to take an exam at the conclusion of a self-study continuing education course or online prelicensing course […]
New Ethics rule for Oklahoma CLE
Effective January 1, 2021, of the 12 required instructional hours of CLE each year, at least two hours must be for programming on Legal Ethics and Professionalism, legal malpractice prevention and/or mental health and substance use disorders. See Rule 7, Regulation 3.6.
NC Bar Adds Technology CLE Requirement
Effective in 2019, all licensed attorneys will be required to complete one hour of CLE devoted to technology training. This hour will be part of the annual 12-hour requirements. https://www.nccle.org/about-us/news-publications/
Oregon Adjuster Update
The Oregon Legislature passed SB 251 during the 2019 legislative session that, among other things, cleans up and modernizes the adjuster and consultant licensing language. Changes included in the new law: I. The definition of adjuster has changed. II. Designated home state (DHS) is recognized for licensing purposes. III. Adjusters must have 24 hours of […]
South Caroline to Assess CE Late Fee
Effective 12/13/2019, SC will assess an additional $50.00 penalty for Resident Renewal applications that have CE reported AFTER the license expiration date. CE must be completed, and the results reported to NIPR before the licensee can renew. Fee validation will be as follows: If CE date is BEFORE expiration date, CE penalty fee will NOT […]
Maryland Adjuster Continuing Education Update
Effective January 1, 2020, pursuant to new § 10-116(a)(2), an insurance producer shall complete required continuing education not later than 15 days before the expiration date of the insurance producer’s license. Additionally, effective January 1, 2020, pursuant to new § 10-408(e)(2), a public adjuster shall complete the required continuing education not later than 30 days […]
New Hours and Ethics Requirement for New Hampshire Adjusters
New Hampshire Law RSA 402-B:5a will be increasing the continuing education requirement for NH resident and Non-Resident Claim Adjusters that designate NH their home state effective January 1, 2020. NH is adopting the NAIC standard of 24 credit hours with a minimum of 3 credit hours of ethics. To contact the state with questions, please […]
OK Removes Flood Coverage CE Requirement
As of September 15, 2019, the 1 hour continuing education requirement for flood will no longer be effective. License renewals processed prior to September 15 will continue to be required to complete the 1 hour CE requirement on flood coverage. License renewals processed after September 15 will not be required to obtain the 1 hour […]
Georgia CLE Sponsor Fee Reduced
Georgia CLE Sponsor Fee has been reduced to $4 per CLE hour per attendee effective July 1, 2019 For courses held after June 30, 2019, and for distance learning courses attended after June 30, 2019, the sponsor fee has been reduced from $5 per CLE hour per attendee to $4 per CLE hour per attendee. […]
Nebraska Begins CE Course Renewal Process
On Thursday, April 25, 2019, the Nebraska Department of Insurance transitioned to the newest version of State Based Systems (SBS), a web-based NAIC application that supports state insurance regulation functions. As part of this transition, Nebraska courses will now expire 4 years after the approval date. Beginning January 1, 2019, an approved course for CE shall […]