Course Description

3-Hour Ethics for Insurance Agents – South Carolina

✅ Approved by the South Carolina Department of Insurance
Course ID: 6000207099 | Provider #: 500032141

Price: $19.99 — No added fees
Includes the $4.00 South Carolina filing fee (we absorb it)

This 3-hour Ethics CE course is 100% online and self-paced for South Carolina 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 South Carolina insurance professionals, including:

✅ Life Insurance Producers
✅ Health Insurance Producers
✅ Property & Casualty Insurance Producers
✅ Agency Owners and Licensed Insurance Staff

South Carolina CE & Renewal — What to Know (Important)

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

Key renewal requirements include:
✅ 3 hours of Ethics are required per renewal period
✅ Remaining hours may include approved subject-matter courses
✅ CE must be completed by your license expiration date
✅ Credits must be reported by an approved South Carolina CE provider

This course fulfills the mandatory 3-hour Ethics requirement for South Carolina license renewal.

How to Renew Your South Carolina Insurance License (Step-by-Step)

1. Confirm your South Carolina CE requirements for your license type
2. Enroll in this 3-Hour Ethics for Insurance Agents course
3. Complete the course online at your own pace
4. Receive your instant certificate of completion
5. We report your CE credits within 24 hours
6. Verify your credits are posted
7. Complete your standard South Carolina license renewal

What You’ll Learn — Course Outline

Hour 1: Core Ethical Duties of the Insurance Producer

✅ Client interest as the primary duty and best-interest expectations
✅ Identifying and disclosing conflicts of interest
✅ Ethical advertising, illustrations, and communications
✅ Ethical recommendations, replacements, and churning prevention
✅ Elder and vulnerable-client protections
✅ Cultural competence, fair treatment, and anti-discrimination practices

Hour 2: Market Conduct, Compliance Foundations, and Recordkeeping

✅ Unfair trade practices, rebating, and improper inducements
✅ Privacy, data ethics, and cybersecurity responsibilities
✅ AML awareness, fraud prevention, and red-flag response
✅ Ethical documentation and extended record-retention standards
✅ Complaint handling, corrective action, and self-reporting
✅ Ethical supervision, training, and delegation

Hour 3: Applying Ethics Across Lines and the Client Lifecycle

✅ Ethics in life insurance and annuity recommendations
✅ Ethical enrollment practices in health, Medicare, and disability
✅ Coverage adequacy vs. price in property & casualty lines
✅ Ethical practices for commercial and small-business clients
✅ Post-sale duties, renewals, and life-event reviews
✅ Ethical use of technology, AI tools, and comparative raters

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 South Carolina CE Hours?

✅ South Carolina 3-Hour Flood Insurance – $19.99
https://1stchoice-ce.com/courses/checkout/south+carolina/3-hr-insurance-flood-insurance

✅ South Carolina 4-Hour Annuity Best Interest / Suitability – $19.99
https://1stchoice-ce.com/courses/checkout/south+carolina/4-hr-annuity-best-interest-suitability

 

FAQ

Is this course approved in South Carolina?
Yes. It is approved by the South Carolina Department of Insurance.

How many CE hours does this course provide?
This course provides 3 Ethics CE hours.

Does this course satisfy the ethics requirement?
Yes. It fulfills South Carolina’s mandatory 3-hour Ethics requirement.

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.

Course Details

• Approved by South Carolina Department of Insurance
• Approved Provider #500032141
• Approved Course #6000207099
• 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.