Course Description

4-Hour Annuity Best Interest/Suitability Course – Hawaii

✅ Approved by the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA)
Course ID: 6000208593 | Provider #: 500032211

Price: $15.99 — No added fees
Includes the $4.00 Hawaii filing fee (we absorb it)

This 4-hour Annuity Best Interest/Suitability CE course is 100% online and self-paced for Hawaii insurance licensees. Complete the course on your schedule, log in and out anytime, receive your instant certificate of completion, and we’ll report your CE credits to the state within 24 hours.

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is designed for Hawaii insurance professionals, including:

✅ Life Insurance Producers
✅ Agents who sell or recommend annuities
✅ Producers subject to annuity best-interest standards
✅ Agency Owners and Licensed Insurance Staff

Hawaii CE & Renewal — What to Know (Important)

Hawaii insurance producers must complete 24 total CE hours every 2-year license renewal cycle.

Key renewal requirements include:
✅ 3 hours of Ethics are required
✅ Remaining hours may include approved subject-matter courses such as annuity training
✅ CE must be completed by your license expiration date
✅ Credits must be reported by an approved Hawaii CE provider

This course satisfies Hawaii CE requirements related to annuity best-interest and suitability standards.

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

1. Confirm your Hawaii CE requirements for your license type
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 credits to the state within 24 hours
6. Verify your credits are posted
7. Complete your standard Hawaii license renewal

What You’ll Learn — Course Outline

Hour 1: Regulatory Framework & Best-Interest Standard

✅ Overview of the NAIC Suitability in Annuity Transactions / Best-Interest Model
✅ Key definitions: recommendation, consumer profile, material conflict, replacement
✅ Producer duties of care, disclosure, conflict mitigation, and documentation
✅ Suitability vs. best-interest standards
✅ Roles and responsibilities of producers and insurers
✅ Documentation and record-retention requirements

Hour 2: Producer Duties Across the Sales Process

✅ Collecting and analyzing consumer profile information
✅ Needs analysis and establishing a reasonable basis for recommendations
✅ Disclosure of product features, risks, fees, and surrender charges
✅ Compensation structures and conflict disclosures
✅ Evaluating replacements and 1035 exchanges
✅ Special considerations for seniors and vulnerable adults

Hour 3: Annuity Products, Riders, and Risk Characteristics

✅ Fixed, indexed, and variable annuities comparison
✅ Common riders (GLWB, GMWB, GMAB, death benefits)
✅ Surrender periods, market value adjustments, and free-look provisions
✅ Fees, expenses, and opportunity cost analysis
✅ Tax basics and suitability implications
✅ Proper use of illustrations and non-guaranteed disclosures

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

✅ Insurer supervision and file review expectations
✅ Advertising and consumer communication rules
✅ Prohibited sales practices (churning, twisting, misrepresentation)
✅ Complaint handling, rescission, and remediation
✅ Multi-state training considerations
✅ Applied case studies focused on ethical decision-making

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

Need More Hawaii CE Hours?

✅ Hawaii 3-Hour Ethics CE – $15.99
https://1stchoice-ce.com/courses/checkout/hawaii/3-hr-insurance-ethics

✅ Hawaii 4-Hour Long-Term Care Insurance Partnership Training – $15.99
https://1stchoice-ce.com/courses/checkout/hawaii/4-hr-long-term-care-insurance-partnership-training

✅ Hawaii 3-Hour Flood Insurance – $15.99
https://1stchoice-ce.com/courses/checkout/hawaii/3-hr-insurance-flood-insurance

FAQ

Is this course approved in Hawaii?
Yes. It is approved by the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.

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

Does this course cover annuity best-interest requirements?
Yes. It addresses annuity suitability and best-interest obligations.

Are there any extra fees?
No. The $4.00 state filing fee is included.

Do I receive my certificate immediately?
Yes. You receive an instant certificate of completion.

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

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

Is the course self-paced?
Yes. Complete it entirely on your schedule.

What is the refund policy?
This course includes a money-back guarantee.

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

Does this course count toward license renewal?
Yes. It counts toward Hawaii CE renewal requirements.

Course Details

• Approved by Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA)
• Approved Provider #500032211
• Approved Course #6000208593
• 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.