FAQs • Department of Insurance, SC • CivicEngage

What if I get critically ill or cannot work or take courses?: Hardship waiver requests may only be granted for good cause and must be made in writing to the South Carolina Department of Insurance prior to the end of your compliance period. The license renewal fee must be paid to the South Carolina Department of Insurance by your compliance period deadline. The request for a hardship waiver must be received prior to the end of the producer’s individual compliance period.

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Continuing Education - Exemptions, Extensions & Hardship Extensions

1. How can I apply for Continuing Education (CE) exemption or a reduction in CE hours?: A resident producer who is at least 65 years of age and has at least 25 years of licensure may apply for a CE exemption. Producers who have met both requirements may apply for the CE exemption online at https://doi.sc.gov/FormCenter/Individual-Licensing-17.

2. What happens if exempt producers add a line of authority to their producer license?: Once a producer is exempt due to age and years of service, they can add or delete lines of authority from their license at any time.

3. Can I receive an extension beyond my compliance deadline?: No. South Carolina law allowing extensions has been repealed since May 2, 2010.

4. What if I get critically ill or cannot work or take courses?: Hardship waiver requests may only be granted for good cause and must be made in writing to the South Carolina Department of Insurance prior to the end of your compliance period. The license renewal fee must be paid to the South Carolina Department of Insurance by your compliance period deadline. The request for a hardship waiver must be received prior to the end of the producer’s individual compliance period.