Course Description

4-Hour Annuity Best Interest/Suitability Course – Florida

✅ Approved by the Florida Department of Financial Services
Course ID: 136901 | Provider #: 374697

Price: $15.99 — No added fees
Florida does not require a filing fee

This 4-hour Annuity Best Interest/Suitability CE course is 100% online and self-paced for Florida insurance professionals. Complete the course on your schedule, log in and out anytime without losing progress, receive your instant certificate of completion, and we report your CE credits to the state within 24 hours.

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is designed for Florida insurance professionals who sell or service annuity products, including:

✅ Life Insurance Agents
✅ Health & Life Agents
✅ Producers recommending fixed, indexed, or variable annuities
✅ Agency Owners and Licensed Insurance Staff

Florida CE & Renewal — What to Know (Important)

Florida insurance licensees must complete 24 total CE hours every 2-year renewal cycle.

Key renewal requirements include:

✅ 5 hours of Law & Ethics are required each renewal cycle
✅ Remaining hours may include approved subject-matter courses such as annuity training
✅ CE must be completed prior to your license expiration date
✅ Credits must be reported by an approved Florida CE provider

This course provides 4 CE hours toward your Florida renewal requirement.

How to Renew Your Florida Insurance License (Step-by-Step)

1. Confirm your Florida CE requirement and renewal deadline
2. Enroll in this 4-Hour Annuity Best Interest/Suitability Course
3. Complete the course online at your own pace
4. Receive your instant certificate of completion
5. We report your CE hours to the Florida Department of Financial Services within 24 hours
6. Verify your credits are posted
7. Complete your standard license renewal process

What You’ll Learn — Course Outline

Hour 1: Regulatory Framework and Best-Interest Standard

✅ Overview of the NAIC Suitability in Annuity Transactions / Best-Interest Model
✅ Key definitions including recommendation, consumer profile, material conflict of interest, and replacement
✅ Duties of care, disclosure, conflict mitigation, and documentation
✅ Suitability vs. best-interest distinctions
✅ Roles of insurer and producer in supervision and oversight
✅ Documentation standards and recordkeeping requirements

Hour 2: Producer Duties Across the Sales Process

✅ Required consumer profile information and data collection
✅ Needs analysis and reasonable basis standard
✅ Disclosure of fees, surrender charges, caps, spreads, bonuses, and market risk
✅ Compensation and material conflict disclosures
✅ Replacements and 1035 exchange analysis
✅ Seniors and vulnerable adult protections

Hour 3: Annuity Products, Riders, and Risk-Reward Characteristics

✅ Fixed, indexed, and variable annuity comparisons
✅ GLWB, GMWB, GMAB, death benefits, and rider trade-offs
✅ Surrender schedules, market value adjustments, and free-look periods
✅ Fees, expenses, and opportunity cost considerations
✅ Taxation basics and suitability implications
✅ Illustration and hypothetical limitations

Hour 4: Supervision, Advertising, Ethics, and Case Studies

✅ Insurer supervision and file review procedures
✅ Advertising compliance including digital and seminar marketing
✅ Prohibited practices such as churning and twisting
✅ Complaint handling and remediation procedures
✅ Multi-state nuances and continuing training expectations
✅ Applied case studies focused on documentation and conflict mitigation

Why Choose 1st Choice CE?

✅ Instant certificate of completion
✅ Log in/out anytime without losing progress
✅ We report credits to the state within 24 hours
✅ Money-back guarantee
✅ Trusted provider for 10+ years
✅ Support by call or text: 1-800-698-2770

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FAQ

Is this course approved in Florida?
Yes. It is approved by the Florida Department of Financial Services.

How many CE hours does this course provide?
This course provides 4 CE hours.

Are there extra fees?
No. Florida does not require a filing fee.

Do I receive my certificate immediately?
Yes. Your certificate is available instantly upon completion.

How quickly are credits reported?
Credits are reported within 24 hours.

Can I log in and out without losing progress?
Yes. Your progress is automatically saved.

Is the course self-paced?
Yes. You may complete it on your own schedule.

What is the refund policy?
We offer a money-back guarantee.

Who do I contact for help?
Call or text 1-800-698-2770.

How many CE hours does Florida require?
Florida requires 24 CE hours every two years, including 5 hours of Law & Ethics.

Does this course meet annuity training expectations?
This course provides approved continuing education hours and covers best-interest and suitability standards.

Course Details

• Approved by the Florida Department of Financial Services
• Approved Provider #374697
• Approved Course #136901
• Instant Access - Online Course.
• Study At Your Own Pace. Anytime.
• On Any Device. Phone, Tablet, or Computer.
• Hassle Free Navigation. Easy to Follow.
• Certificate emailed immediately upon completion.
• 1-800-698-2770 for any questions.