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Insurance Continuing Education Waiver or Extension FAQ

Insurance Continuing Education Waiver or Extension FAQ

Reviewed 03/03/17

Section 1204c(10) of the Michigan Insurance Code, being MCL 1204c(10), states that the commissioner may waive the Continuing Education (CE) requirements of this section for an agent/producer if the commissioner determines that the enforcement of the requirements would cause severe hardship.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Our office, with input from the Agent Education Advisory Council, has defined "severe hardship" as

    1. The licensee has a terminal illness - the disability must impact the licensee’s ability to function as a producer
    2. Illness of self or spouse that required an inordinate amount of time for care by the licensee, or
    3. Military duty - active duty or deployment

  • PRIOR to your CE Review date, a letter must be submitted with the following information:

    • Current doctor's statement supporting your disability/illness or a copy of the deployment orders;
    • Description, in your own words, of the situation;
    • Explanation of what functions you are performing as an agent;
    • Impact disability/illness has had on your ability to function as an active agent;
    • Reason you believe the disability/illness prevented you from attending a classroom course or completing a home study course;
    • Specify the length of the waiver or extension.

  • Send all information to the following address or fax number:

    Department of Insurance and Financial Services
    Continuing Education Waiver or Extension Request
    PO Box 30220
    Lansing, MI 48909-7720

    Fax Number: 517-284-8836

  • No. CE review dates are established by statute and credit hours are due every two years thereafter. If you were granted additional time to complete the hours and/or received a waiver for an entire review period, CE credit hours are due every two years from the initial review date.

    Your CE credit hours and review dates are available on the DIFS website using the Insurance Agent Locator search mechanism.

The answers provided are not meant to be a substitute for legal advice.