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ILLINOIS INSURANCE PRODUCER CONTINUING EDUCATION

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$99.00
+ $24.00

Mandatory Regulatory Fee(s):

The regulatory agency to which we report your course completion(s) may require a credit reporting or other processing fee. Fees are often calculated per-course or per-credit-hour.

Students are required to pay any state-mandated fees in addition to our course tuition.

We do not add any other shipping, processing, or hidden fees.

Credit:
  • 21 Hour(s) General
  • 3 Hour(s) Insurance Ethics
Complete 24-Credit-Hour Package 122: Insurance Policies: An Essential Resource + Principles for Insurance Professionals: Second Edition + Ethics Webinar ($68 Savings*)

Package Highlights

Self-Study Icon  Self-Study  +  
Webinar Icon  Webinar

This complete package satisfies your entire Illinois continuing education requirement.

  • Approved for all insurance producers by the Illinois Department of Insurance.
  • Save travel and time by completing the courses from anywhere.
  • Free printed and online course book.
  • Fast credit reporting!

About This Package

Three courses are included in this 24-credit-hour package:

The convenient self-study courses (21 credit hours) are included in our free book. We encourage you to preview the book and open-book exams. You can see the quality content first-hand and how easy it is to complete our courses. Simply submit your exams (online or by mail) for scoring to earn credit. 

*Enroll in this package and enjoy $68 in savings, compared to individual enrollments.


It's easy...

  1. Enroll
  2. Read the course book (printed or online)
  3. Take the open-book online exam for immediate scoring

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Approved in Illinois for the following licensees:

Life

Accident/Health

Fire (Property)

Casualty

Personal Lines

Motor Vehicle (Auto)




Notes:

  1. When enrolling in this program, you may request a free copy of the self-study book.
  2. Paper exams are also available.
Frequently Asked Questions

Learn more about this license type and program:

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IL Insurance Continuing Education

Are Real Estate Institute's courses approved by the Illinois Department of Insurance (DOI)?

Yes. Real Estate Institute offers continuing education programs that are approved by the IL Department of Insurance and have been specifically designed to satisfy license renewal requirements.

We are Provider #102877.

How often must I complete continuing education?

Illinois insurance producers are required to complete 24 credit hours of continuing education during each 2-year license renewal period. 3 of the 24 hours must consist of "instructor-led ethics training."

Why did I receive a book in the mail?

We are providing producers with a convenient way to complete the continuing education requirements on time and at a special price. You can take advantage of a money-saving offer by enrolling in two courses required at the same time, using the one book that we provided.  We have additional discounted packages that include the live ethics requirement as well.

I completed my exam from the book I received, but how do I submit the answers?

Click here for information on submitting your exam answers.

Why does the school charge credit-reporting fees in addition to course tuition?

The Illinois Department of Insurance requires a mandatory reporting fee for all insurance continuing education courses. The fee is currently $1.00 per credit hour.

We require insurance producers to pay this department-mandated fee upon course enrollment. State fees are subject to change without notice. In the event of a fee increase, we will contact you upon course completion to collect the required payment.

We encourage students to complete courses promptly to avoid fee increases.

I think I need xx credit hours of education to renew my license; can you check this for me?

Yes. Upon request, we will check to see if you have any credit hours on file with the state. We will then make sure you enroll for the correct number of courses to satisfy your requirement.  In order for us to do so, we will need your full name, NPN and the last 4 digits of your social security number.

When you renew your license, the state will take out 24 credit hours at the time of renewal, additional credit hours will "roll over" to your next license renewal period.

Note that the state will only allow you to roll over up to 12 credit hours. You lose any additional credit hours that are on file when you renew your license. Hours rolled over to the next license renewal period will count toward the general credit requirement. Ethics credit must be earned during each two-year renewal period.

Do you offer courses that are appropriate for my license type? (e.g. Life, Property, Accident/Health)

The continuing education rules for Illinois insurance producers allow licensees to take courses on any topic approved by the Illinois Department of Insurance. It does not matter whether you are licensed specifically as a producer of Life, Property, Accident/Health, Casualty or Fire and Motor Vehicle insurance. You may take any of our insurance continuing education courses to earn your continuing education credit.

Note that a licensee is not allowed to repeat the same course within a two-year renewal period. Our records will indicate which of our courses you have taken.

If I complete my course by the close of business today, will the course completion be reported in time for my renewal tomorrow?

No. Although we will promptly report your course completion(s), we are required to submit this data to the state's data processing vendor, State Based Systems. Once they receive the records from our school, they must transfer those records to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), who accepts your license renewal application. The Department of Insurance recommends that you allow 30 days for State Based Systems to process and transfer your continuing education records to the NAIC.

Note that the Department of Insurance requires all licensees to pay a late renewal fee if the NAIC does not receive an on-time renewal application... even if continuing education was completed on time.

Can I fax you a copy of my quiz with a copy of my check that I am putting in the mail today?

No. If you pay by check, we cannot process your enrollment and answer sheet until your check arrives at the school. You can complete by fax if you pay with a credit/debit card or have prepaid.

What if I don't pass the exam that's included with my course?

Courses include an open-book exam. The state requires you to score 70% or higher to pass. Most people pass the exam without difficulty. If you do fail the exam, you will be permitted one additional attempt to pass an alternate exam (at no additional charge).

Will the school report my credit to the DOI upon successful completion of my course(s)?

Yes. We report to the Department of Insurance daily, Monday through Friday.  Upon completion of our course(s), you will also receive a certificate of completion for your records.

Although we promptly submit this data, we strongly recommend you to complete all your education at least 10 days prior to your renewal deadline to avoid your license expiring and having to pay any late fees to reinstate it.

I have one of your books from last year that I didn't use. Can I still use it?

Possibly. We do not always renew an older course with the Department of Insurance. If you have had one of our books for a while, check our program catalog or contact us to be certain it is still available for credit.

What if someone else in my office wants to use the same book?

That is fine. You can pass the book along. Our special combination book has an additional enrollment form and answer sheet on the back cover that they may use. If you prefer, you may also photocopy the in-book answer sheet or the back cover.

Just make sure the book you are using is still being offered by our school.  You can check our program catalog or contact us to confirm.

What is the school's refund policy?

School policies, including our refund policy, can be viewed here.

IL Insurance Continuing Education - Ethics Training

Do I need to take Ethics training as part of my continuing education requirement?

Yes. All Illinois insurance producers must complete 3 hours of ethics training during each license renewal period.

Where are classes held?

We offer classes in a variety of locations throughout the Chicago area. Weekday and Saturday classes are available. Click here to view our full schedule of upcoming classes and webinars.

Can I attend an ethics course via webinar?

Yes, the Illinois Department of Insurance allows insurance producers to earn ethics continuing education credit by attending live webinars or in-person classes.

What type of technology do I need to attend an Insurance Ethics webinar?

You may log in on a desktop, laptop, tablet or mobile device.  You must have a stable, high-speed Internet connection and a modern web browser. Google Chrome is the preferred browser.  

If you are using a computer or laptop, you must have a built-in or external speaker system.

To run a diagnostic test to ensure your computer and network connections are compatible with the webinar platform, Adobe Connect, click here.

If you are planning to log in on a mobile device, be sure to install the Adobe Connect mobile application on your device before the event.  (Note: Do not open the application to join the event.  Once downloaded, log in at our website to join).

Can I complete ethics training via self-study?

No. The law requires that the training be completed in a live classroom setting or by live webinar.

IL Insurance Continuing Education - LTC Training

Are some Illinois insurance producers required to complete long term care (LTC) training?

Yes, a special training and continuing education requirement affects all resident producers who sell or solicit any type of long-term care insurance. Our Long Term Care (Partnership) course is approved by the Illinois Department of Insurance to satisfy the initial LTC continuing education requirement.

Click to learn more about our state-approved course.

Are producers required to complete long term care training during each two-year renewal period?

Yes. Producers are required to complete at least 4 hours of additional training during each subsequent license period. Click to learn more about our state-approved course that satisfies this requirement.

May I repeat the 8-hour LTC training course to satisfy the 4-hour LTC continuing education requirement?

Yes. An 8-hour LTC training course can be used to satisfy the 4-hour CE requirement. As with all other CE courses, the licensee may not repeat the course within the same license renewal period.

If I complete the 8-hour LTC training course and then fail to complete the 4-hour LTC continuing education requirement by the deadline, what must I do to "reinstate" my LTC status?

Producers who miss their 4-hour LTC deadline can have their status reinstated by completing the 4-hour training within one year after their deadline. If they miss this one-year window, producers who want their LTC status reinstated must complete an 8-hour training program again.

Real Estate Institute offers insurance education approved by the Illinois Department of Insurance.
Approved provider #102877.