AML & Annuity Training
This section contains AML training and required carrier annuity training resources.
Annuity Training Requirements
Important: Please verify all State Requirement information with your state or governing board. All information is subject to change without notice and is dependent solely on ongoing state processes.
Contact our annuity department prior to dating any applications if you are unsure of your training requirements.
The following states require completion of a 4-hour NAIC approved annuity training course prior to soliciting business:
| Alabama | Illinois | Minnesota | Ohio | Washington |
| Alaska | Indiana | Missouri | Oklahoma | West Virginia |
| Arizona | Iowa | Montana | Oregon | Wisconsin |
| Colorado | Kansas | Nebraska | Pennsylvania | Wyoming |
| Connecticut | Kentucky | Nevada | Rhode Island | |
| DC | Louisiana | New Hampshire | South Carolina | |
| Delaware | Maine | New Jersey | South Dakota | |
| Georgia | Maryland | New Mexico | Tennessee | |
| Hawaii | Massachusetts | North Carolina | Vermont | |
| Idaho | Michigan | North Dakota | Virginia |
Last updated 5/15/2019
| State | Initial Training | Ongoing Training | Reciprocity |
| California | 8 Hours | 4 Hours | Non-Reciprocal |
| Iowa | 4 Hours (Fixed) | 4 Hours (Fixed & Indexed) | Non-Reciprocal |
| Texas | 4 Hours | 8 Hours | RegEd Course 390 |
Applications taken with the following carriers (regardless of state) require carrier specific training prior to soliciting business.
| American Equity | Great American |
| American General | National Western |
| American National | North American |
| Ameritas | Reliance Standard |
| Athene | Sagicor Life |
| Equitrust | New York Life |
| Fidelity & Guaranty | Oxford |
Protective will require training on indexed annuity sales for all producers regardless of state NAIC adoption.
Please review this information regarding enhancements to Protective Life’s Annuity Suitability Program, including an enhanced Suitability Questionnaire for Fixed Annuities effective June 17, 2019.
See also: State Required Annuity Training
Applications taken in the following states (regardless of carrier) require carrier-specific training prior to soliciting business.
| Alaska | Colorado | Connecticut | DC |
| Florida | Hawaii | Idaho | Illinois |
| Indiana | Iowa | Kansas | Kentucky |
| Louisiana | Maryland | Michigan | Minnesota |
| Mississippi | Nebraska | New Hampshire | New Jersey |
| New York | North Dakota | Ohio | Oklahoma |
| Oregon | Rhode Island | South Carolina | South Dakota |
| Utah | Washington | West Virginia | Wisconsin |
| Wyoming |
Please Note: If business is solicited in a non-resident state, then both the resident and non-resident state requirements must be met prior to soliciting business.
Anti-Money Laundering Training (AML)
Federal law requires insurance agents and brokers to complete Anti-Money Laundering Training. Training must be completed once every two years on or before the expiration date. Some carriers require annual training. Please see carrier-specific requirements below.
Click here for instructions on how to complete FREE AML training!
AML Training Website: LIMRA
You will need a user name and password to complete the LIMRA training.
Effective October 1, 2016, your Username has been updated to your National Producer Number (NPN). To access the LIMRA Training site, enter your NPN in the Username field. Your password will still be your last name.
If you do not know your NPN and would like to look it up, please visit the National Insurance Producer Registry’s website.
If you do not have an NPN, click here and select your carrier from the dropdown for further assistance with your new Username.
If you are a returning user to the LIMRA site, you were asked to change your password when you initially accessed the site.
If you have questions regarding your password or the LIMRA training site, please call (866) 364-2380 or email support@cfmpartners.com for assistance.
Accordia
The carrier will accept most vendors, but need a copy of the certificate of completion if done through a vendor other than LIMRA.
American General
American General requires AML training to be taken annually. They will only accept AML Certifications from five vendors.
LIMRA, https://aml.limra.com (Must also complete the carrier specific page)
RegEd, https://secure.reged.com
SuccessCE, https://www.successce.com
WebCE, https://www.webce.com
QuestCE, https://www.questce.com
AIG has made the 2018 LIMRA course available to all appointed producers whose last course completion through LIMRA was on or prior to 04/01/2017. If you completed AML training more than 1 year ago, please take this opportunity to complete the training as soon as possible to prevent the delay in issuing any pending applications you may have for covered products.
American National
The carrier prefers LIMRA, but will accept others, need a copy of the certificate of completion.
Assurity
Assurity only accepts LIMRA. Click here to view their Anti-Money Laundering – Producer Responsibilities.
AXA
Axa only accepts LIMRA.
Banner
Banner prefers LIMRA but they will accept other vendors, however the certificate of completion is needed in order for the compliance department to determine acceptability.
Brighthouse | MetLife
They only accept LIMRA (if the agent has a current Annuity appointment through their Broker Dealer the AML requirements are waived).
They only accept LIMRA (if the agent has a current Annuity appointment through their Broker Dealer the AML requirements are waived).
Gerber
The carrier will accept most vendors, but need a copy of the certificate of completion if done through a vendor other than LIMRA.
John Hancock
The carrier will accept most vendors, but need a copy of the certificate of completion if done through a vendor other than LIMRA.
Minnesota Life
Once the agent’s appointment is approved, the carrier will send the information on how to complete their AML training in the Welcome Email sent directly to the agent.
Lincoln Financial
If you are not affiliated with a broker-dealer or a financial institution, you may satisfy the training requirement by taking the AML training course offered through LIMRA.
National Life
The carrier will only accept AML from CalSurance.
Training can be accessed at: www.calsurance.com/nlgoct
1. Enter your name and NPN number
2. Click on Anti‐Money Laundering Training and then the NEXT button
3. Click on the HERE button to review the training
4. Close the page once you have read the material
5. Complete the certification box with a Yes or No answer and enter your email address
6. Click the NEXT button to complete the training
Nationwide
The carrier prefers RegEd, access Nationwide RegEd AML training here. They will accept other vendors, need certificate of completion, for LIMRA, a screen shot is needed.
North Ameican
The carrier will accept most vendors, but need a copy of the certificate of completion if done through a vendor other than LIMRA.
Pacific Life Promise
The carrier will accept most vendors, but need a copy of the certificate of completion if done through a vendor other than LIMRA.
Principal
For AML training, the carrier accepts training from:
- LIMRA
- RegEd
- NW Mutual
Need a copy of certificate of completion if done through a vendor other than LIMRA.
Protective
The carrier will accept most vendors, but need a copy of the certificate of completion if done through a vendor other than LIMRA.
Prudential
They only accept LIMRA. However, if the producer can provide a certificate from a regulated entity where they completed the training, Prudential will review the information to determine whether it meets their needs. The certificate must contain the name of the course, date completed and the name of the regulated entity.
Prudential requires their specific page to be viewed on LIMRA in addition to the AML course.
Prudential is only accepting the following LIMRA courses at this time:
Base Course: Anti-Money Laundering For Insurance Producers
Refresher Course: Preventing Money Laundering – Anti Money Laundering for Insurance
Refresher Course: Beneficial Ownership and Customer Due Diligence – Anti-Money Laundering for Insurance Review
SBLI
The carrier will accept most vendors, but need a copy of the certificate of completion if done through a vendor other than LIMRA.
Symetra
The carrier will accept most vendors, but need a copy of the certificate of completion. They will not pull the information from LIMRA, so a screen print is needed.
Transamerica
The carrier has their own AML training, Transamerica AML Training Material, once the agent reviews they can complete theTransamerica Anti-Money Laundering Training Acknowledgement. The carrier also accepts most vendors, but need a copy of the certificate of completion.
United of Omaha
The carrier accepts AML from:
LIMRA (The LIMRA courses expire June 30th, on even years regardless of when it was taken)- The current course being accepted until 6/2020 is The Importance of Knowing your Customer Course.
Kaplan
RegEd
Sandi Kruise
WebCE
Need a copy of the certificate of completion if done through a vendor other than LIMRA.
Voya
The Company requires that all producers selling or servicing specified products complete AML training and certify with Voya at the time of contracting.
The carrier accepts AML from:
LIMRA
An AML training certificate of completion sponsored by an ACLI or FINRA recognized organization.
An AML training certificate of completion sponsored by an Voya approved training organization
Completing the Voya AML Training Certificate of Completion.