California Changes Ethics Requirement
To comply with the NAIC standard and to promote consistency among the different types of agent and broker licenses, the number of ethics training hours to be completed by all insurance agents and brokers will be changed to 3 hours beginning on January 1, 2014. Assembly Bill 1391 (Chapter 321, Statutes of 2013), amended several […]
Fee-base Illinois MCLE programs require a financial hardship policy
It’s important to know that if you are offering a fee-based seminar/conference for IL MCLE (Minimum Continuing Legal Education) credit, a financial hardship policy must be reflected in your advertising and made available to qualified attorneys. As directed by IL MCLE: Course providers must have a financial hardship policy for any course where participants must […]
Oklahoma Eliminates Medicare Renewal Training Requirement
Effective July 14, 2013, Oklahoma producers who sell, solicit, or negotiate Medicare Advantage (including private fee for service plans) or Medicare Prescription Drug products and plans are no longer required to complete four (4) hours of Medicare Advantage or Medicare Prescription Drug product continuing education each biennial renewal period. Due to this change, all courses […]
CEU Institute has been nominated for the 2013 Florida Companies to Watch
CEU Institute is is pleased to announce its selection as a “2013 Florida Companies To Watch” awards finalist. Finalists for the 2013 Florida Companies To Watch award hail from across the state of Florida and are selected for their impressive employment rates and revenue growth, as well as their entrepreneurial leadership, product innovation, social/community responsibility […]
Changes to Adjuster Insurance Code in Arkansas
The Legislature has passed a change to the adjuster code. Effective August 15, 2013. Arkansas will start recognizing designated home states for nonresident licensing in Arkansas. Although no timeframe has been set, this change may allow nonresident electronic adjuster licensing and renewals. Phone 501-371-2750; Fax 501-683-2604 Mailing Address:Arkansas Insurance Department, 1200 West Third Street, Little Rock, AR 72201 Department Website […]
Wyoming Department of Insurance Making Changes to Course Completion Processing
Currently, the department requires licensees to submit their certificate to the department. Beginning in late September, providers will be required to submit course completions via Vertafore (formerly Sircon). Vertafore will charge $1.00 per person per credit hour.
Utah Will Be Charging $1.00 Per Credit Hour Per Person for CE Credits
Effective July 1, 2013 education providers will be charged a new fee of $1.00 per credit hour per person for reporting of education credits. All education credits must be submitted online through the Vertafore continuing education software. On Monday, May 20, 2013, the Utah Insurance Department and Vertafore will host an informational meeting in Salt Lake […]
North Carolina Announces Procedural Changes
The North Carolina Department of Insurance and Prometric are implementing procedural changes to the CE program to enhance efficiency and improve service to licensees. This will entail utilizing Web-based technology through Vertafore (formerly Sircon) Compliance Express® online services. Please note that Prometric will continue to administer the North Carolina CE program. Effective Monday, March 25, 2013 […]
Understanding the upcoming CE changes for Florida
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California Improves License Application Process
Effective Tuesday November 13, 2012, the California Department of Insurance (CDI) will be changing the process to apply for an insurance agent or broker license. The change will affect California residents applying for any license in which an examination is required (i.e., life, accident and health, property, casualty, personal lines, limited lines automobile, and life […]