Course Description

4-Hour Annuity Best Interest Suitability – West Virginia

✅ Approved by West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner (WVOIC)
Course ID: 113671 | Provider #: 236324

Price: $19.99 — No added fees
Includes the $4.20 West Virginia filing fee (we absorb it)

This 4-hour Annuity Best Interest Suitability CE course is 100% online and self-paced for West Virginia 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 West Virginia insurance professionals, including:

✅ Life Insurance Producers
✅ Annuity Sales Agents
✅ Insurance Producers recommending annuity products
✅ Agency Owners and Licensed Staff involved in annuity transactions

West Virginia CE & Renewal — What to Know (Important)

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

Key renewal requirements include:
✅ At least 3 hours must be Ethics
✅ Remaining hours may include approved subject-matter courses such as annuity suitability
✅ CE must be completed by your license expiration date
✅ Credits must be reported by an approved West Virginia provider

This course counts toward your approved annuity best-interest and suitability training requirement.

How to Renew Your West Virginia Insurance License (Step-by-Step)

1. Confirm your West Virginia 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 within 24 hours
6. Verify your credits are posted
7. Complete your standard West Virginia license renewal

What You’ll Learn — Course Outline

Hour 1: Regulatory Framework & Best-Interest Standard

✅ Overview of the NAIC Annuity Best-Interest Model
✅ Key definitions: recommendation, consumer profile, conflicts, replacements
✅ Producer duties of care, disclosure, conflict mitigation, and documentation
✅ Differences between traditional suitability and best-interest standards
✅ Roles of insurers vs. producers in supervision and oversight
✅ Recordkeeping requirements and documentation timelines

Hour 2: Producer Duties Across the Sales Process

✅ Collecting and documenting consumer profile information
✅ Needs analysis and establishing a reasonable basis for recommendations
✅ Product feature, risk, and fee disclosures
✅ Compensation disclosure and managing material conflicts of interest
✅ Replacements and 1035 exchange analysis
✅ Special considerations for seniors and vulnerable adults

Hour 3: Annuity Products, Riders, and Risk Characteristics

✅ Fixed, indexed, and variable annuity comparisons
✅ Common riders (GLWB, GMWB, GMAB, death benefits)
✅ Surrender schedules, MVAs, free-look provisions, and withdrawals
✅ Fees, expenses, and opportunity cost
✅ Taxation basics and suitability implications
✅ Proper use of illustrations and non-guaranteed assumptions

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

✅ Insurer supervision and file review processes
✅ Advertising and consumer communication rules
✅ Prohibited sales practices and senior-targeted violations
✅ Complaint handling, remediation, and rescission
✅ Multi-state considerations and training reciprocity
✅ Applied case studies focused on ethics and best-interest compliance

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 CE provider for 10+ years
✅ Support by call or text: 1-800-698-2770

 

FAQ

Is this course approved in West Virginia?
Yes. It is approved by the West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner (WVOIC).

How many CE hours is this course?
This course provides 4 CE hours.

Are there any extra fees?
No. The $4.20 state filing fee is included.

Do I get my certificate immediately?
Yes. You receive an instant certificate 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 always saved.

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

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

What if I’m not satisfied?
We offer a money-back guarantee.

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

Course Details

• Approved by the West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner (WVOIC)
• Approved Provider #236324
• Approved Course #113671
• 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.