Maryland Insurance CE: Agent Ethics & Responsibilities

Maryland Insurance CE: Agent Ethics & Responsibilities

This Maryland Department of Insurance approved continuing education course provides in-depth coverage of Agent Ethics & Responsibilities. Complete this course to earn CE credit hours toward your license renewal while gaining practical knowledge you can apply in your daily practice.

Course Topics

• Ethical Principles — Professional ethics standards, codes of conduct, and ethical decision-making.
• Duties to the Company — Loyalty, obedience, accounting, and fiduciary responsibilities.
• Duties to Clients — Disclosure, suitability, confidentiality, and client advocacy.
• Negligence and Liability — Professional negligence, E&O exposure, and loss prevention.
• Unfair Trade Practices — Prohibited practices, misrepresentation, and regulatory enforcement.
• Policy Illustrations — Proper use of illustrations, disclosure requirements, and compliance.
• Replacement Regulations — Replacement rules, comparison requirements, and documentation.
• Anti-Fraud Training — Fraud detection, reporting requirements, and prevention strategies.

What You’ll Learn

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Apply ethical principles to insurance practice
• Understand fiduciary duties to clients and companies
• Avoid negligence and reduce liability exposure
• Comply with unfair trade practice regulations
• Recognize and report insurance fraud

Course Details

• Approval: Maryland Department of Insurance
• Format: 100% online, self-paced
• Access: 24/7 from any device
• Final Exam: Required for completion
• Certificate: Available immediately upon passing
• Reporting: Completions reported electronically to the state

Who Should Take This Course

This course is designed for Maryland licensed insurance producers who need continuing education credit for license renewal. The content applies to life, accident, health, and property/casualty producers depending on the specific course topic.