This article will answer your questions about insurance license renewal in Oregon. Using BetterCE’s straightforward, two-step process, you can renew your Oregon insurance license smoothly and easily.
The requirements for renewing your Oregon insurance license are pretty basic. First, make sure you know your license expiration date. In Oregon, insurance licenses expire every two years on the last day of your birth month, biennially. The renewal period begins 90 days prior to the expiration date – so if you are outside of 90 days from your license expiration date, you will not be able to renew your license yet.
If you are unsure of your expiration date or other license information, you can view your license detail, CE Requirements, and balance of earned credits at any time through the Oregon Insurance License Manager, hosted by the NAIC.
Once you know when your license expires, follow these two steps to keep it active:
- Complete your Oregon insurance license continuing education requirements.
- Submit your renewal application and pay the associated fees before your expiration date.
Step #1: Complete Your Oregon Insurance License CE Requirements
All major lines licensed agents in Oregon are required to complete 24 credits of continuing education every two years prior to their license expiration date. Of the 24 Credits required, 3 credits must be done in the category of Ethics Training, and 3 must be done in the category of Oregon Law Updates. The remaining requirements are “non-license type specific”: Agents can take courses in any topic as long as they are approved by the Oregon Department of Insurance.
Even if you hold multiple licenses, you will only need to complete a maximum of 24 credit hours. For example, if you hold a property line of licensing as well as a Life insurance license, you only need to complete a maximum of 24 credits.
Special Training Requirements for Oregon Insurance Agents
There are special training requirements for agents selling certain products. These courses count towards your CE Requirements.
Flood Insurance
- If you are licensed in a property line of authority and will be selling flood insurance, you must complete a one-time, three-hour course related to the National Flood Insurance Program.
Annuity Training
- If you will be selling, soliciting, or negotiating an annuity product, you will need to complete a one-time, four-hour Annuity Suitability course. You will also need to complete ongoing company-sponsored training on the topic.
Long-Term Care
- If you will be selling, soliciting, or negotiating a long-term care partnership policy, you must complete an initial 8 Hour Long Term Care training course. Additionally, you are required to complete a four-hour Long Term Care training course every compliance period following.
Besides the 3 hours of Ethics training and 3 hours of Oregon Law Updates, you can take the remaining courses (18 credits) in any subject matter as long as they have been approved by the Oregon Department of Insurance.
Exemptions from CE Requirements
Oregon offers limited exemptions from CE Requirements. Non-Resident Agents are exempt as long as they have met the CE and Renewal Requirements of their home state. An individual insurance producer who is unable to comply with license renewal procedures due to military service or another extenuating circumstance such as long-term medical disability may request a waiver.
Step #2: Submit Your Oregon Insurance License Renewal Application
Once you have completed all of your CE requirements, you are ready to renew your Oregon insurance license. This must be done prior to your license expiration date and when you are within 90 days of the expiration date.
When you are ready to renew, you can do so through NIPR.com or the Sircon.com portal. The renewal fee for Oregon is $45 total, regardless of the number of major-lines licenses being renewed. Oregon also charges an additional $1 per credit hour “filing fee” that must be collected by the CE provider and remitted when credits are filed.
What Happens if I Miss the Oregon License Renewal Deadline?
If you don’t complete your renewal requirements prior to your license expiration date, your license will become inactive, and you won’t be allowed to conduct insurance business. However, you have up to 1 year to reinstate your license as long as you:
- Complete your CE requirements and submit your renewal application
- Pay a $45 reinstatement fee of $45 ($90 total) as well as your $5.60 renewal processing fee
If your license has been inactive for more than one year, you’ll need to complete the full re-application process, including fingerprinting. You’ll also need to pass a licensing exam.
Start Your Oregon License Renewal Continuing Education Now
Even though you have two years to complete your 24 hours of continuing education, it’s always best to start as soon as possible. BetterCE offers all the courses you’ll need to fulfill your requirements. You can view them all in our Oregon Insurance Continuing Education Course Catalog.
If you prefer live instruction, take a look at our catalog of Oregon webinar courses. You won’t have to worry about any final exams when using this course format, and you’ll have the chance to interact with your instructor.
We also offer text-based courses that you can complete anywhere, anytime! When taking quizzes and exams, you can re-test as many times as you need. For added convenience, you can access all of our courses from a web browser or mobile device.
Completions Reported the Same Day – Fast and Reliable CE Credit Reporting
Unlike most other CE providers, BetterCE offers same-day credit reporting. We report twice daily, so your credits will be submitted to your Department of Insurance within hours of completing your coursework. Keep in mind that it usually takes the Department of Insurance up to 24 hours to process these submissions and make your renewal application available to you. So, we strongly encourage agents to complete their CE requirements at least 2 days in advance of their license expiration date.
Summary of Steps to Keep Your Oregon Insurance License Active
Renewing your Oregon insurance license is an important process. Let’s briefly summarize the steps involved.
- Determine your license expiration date
- Determine your continuing education requirements
- Enroll in courses well in advance of your expiration date
- Complete your courses
- Renew your license
Everything you need to renew your Oregon insurance license is available through our website. Should you have any questions, feel free to call our office, where our compliance support professionals will be delighted to assist you.
If your renewal date is approaching, don’t wait until the last minute! Sign up for courses now through BetterCE and experience the most trusted and convenient way to keep your license active.
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