On this page, you will find all of the state-specific information for Insurance CE in the state of Colorado.
Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies
1560 Broadway, Suite 110
Denver, CO 80202
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MST
Tel: 303-894-7855 or 1-800-886-7675 - Toll Free
Email: DORA_Customercare@state.co.us
Website: https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dora/division-insurance
Continuing Education Information on State Website can be Found Here.
All information is regarding Resident Licensees. For Non-Resident Requirements, see the state website (link above).
Overall
24 hours starting with the licensee's second cycle
Of the 24 hours that are required every cycle, producers must complete 18 in the line of authority that they are licensed for, 3 in the Ethics category, and 3 in a category of choice
Producers with a Personal Lines or Property line of authority must complete at least 3 hours of credits in Homeowners
License Renewal Deadline
Last day of birth month every 2 years
Ethics
3 hours
Annuity
An insurance producer who engages in the sale of annuity products shall complete a one-time four (4) credit hour training course approved by the Colorado Division of Insurance and provided by a Division-approved continuing education provider. Individuals who obtain a life insurance line of authority may not engage in the sale of annuities until the annuity training has been completed.
Long-Term Care
16 hours - 8 hours in traditional long term care (online or classroom) and 8 hours specific to partnership (classroom only) — and then complete 5 hours of refresher training (classroom only) biennially thereafter
Flood
3 hour
Course Repetition within Compliance Period
Not allowed within 2 years of original completion date
Course Credit Carryover
12 hours if taken within 120 days of license expiration
Proctor - This state requires a disinterested 3rd party proctor be present for online certification exams. A disinterested third party is someone with no conflict of interest, financial or otherwise. An example of someone who is a disinterested third party is a librarian or test center employee. An example of someone who is not a disinterested third party is a family member (both immediate and extended; in-laws included) or a coworker who is above/below your line of supervision.
The state requires reporting within 10 days of completion.
Online (internet delivery)
Correspondence (print)
Company seminars
Classroom
CBT/CD-ROM (computer-based training)
Company seminars
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This information is based on state laws and regulations and is subject to change. Kaplan Financial Education makes every effort to make sure this information is current and accurate, however, Kaplan Financial Education is not engaged in rendering legal or professional advice and shall not be held responsible for inaccuracies contained herein.
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