Washington Insurance CE: Legal Concepts of Insurance

Washington Insurance CE: Legal Concepts of Insurance

This Washington Department of Insurance approved continuing education course provides in-depth coverage of Legal Concepts of Insurance. 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

• Insurable Interest — Legal requirements for insurable interest in life, property, and liability insurance.
• Definition of Risks — Risk classification, pure vs speculative risk, and risk transfer mechanisms.
• Persons Insured — Named insureds, additional insureds, and coverage extensions.
• Waiver and Estoppel — Legal doctrines affecting policy enforcement and claims.
• Measure of Recovery — Principles of indemnity, actual cash value, and replacement cost.
• Subrogation — Subrogation rights, procedures, and limitations in insurance claims.

What You’ll Learn

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Understand the legal foundation of insurance contracts
• Apply insurable interest requirements correctly
• Explain waiver, estoppel, and subrogation principles
• Determine proper measures of recovery in claims
• Navigate legal issues in policy administration

Course Details

• Approval: Washington 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 Washington 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.