Quick Comparison
| Feature | BMFCE | A.D. Banker | WebCE |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 Live Webinar Offerings | 72 | 86 | 5 |
| Unique Webinar Course Titles | 31 | 25 | 1 |
| Ethics Webinar Offerings | 8 | 22 | 5 |
| Morning Ethics Options | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Afternoon Ethics Options | Yes | Yes | No |
| Evening Ethics Options | Yes | No | No |
| Sunday Webinars | Yes | No | No |
| Specialty Topics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Webinar Start Times Throughout Day | Yes | Yes | No |
| Final Exam Required | No | No | No |
| Anytime Live™ Option | Yes | No | No |
Illinois Insurance CE Webinar Comparison: BMFCE vs. A.D. Banker vs. WebCE
Illinois insurance producers must complete 24 hours of continuing education every renewal period, including 3 hours of ethics training completed through a live classroom or webinar format.
Because Illinois requires live ethics training, choosing the right webinar provider can make a significant difference in how easily you complete your CE requirement.
We reviewed the July 2026 webinar schedules from BMFCE, A.D. Banker, and WebCE to compare course availability, scheduling flexibility, and overall webinar selection.
BMFCE
BMFCE offers 72 live webinar sessions in July 2026 covering 31 different approved course titles.
The schedule includes:
- Ethics courses
- Property & Casualty courses
- Life & Health courses
- Flood Insurance
- Medicare
- Long-Term Care
- Pet Insurance
- Active Shooter Insurance
- Insurance Law
- Emerging industry topics
Illinois producers can choose from morning, afternoon, evening, and Sunday webinar options throughout the month.
Eight separate ethics webinar offerings are available, giving producers flexibility to satisfy Illinois’ live ethics requirement without rearranging their entire work schedule.
Why Producers Choose BMFCE
- A wide variety of webinar topics
- Morning, afternoon, and evening classes
- Sunday availability
- No final exam required for webinar credit
- Live instructor-led training
- Anytime Live™ CE Webinars available
A.D. Banker
A.D. Banker offers 86 webinar sessions in July 2026 covering approximately 25 different course titles.
The company provides a strong selection of:
- Ethics courses
- Cyber Security
- Medicare
- Disability Income
- Business Succession Planning
- Professional Liability
- Anti-Money Laundering
- Annuity Best Interest
- Long-Term Care Partnership
A.D. Banker’s biggest strength is the number of ethics webinars available throughout the month. Producers have numerous opportunities to satisfy the Illinois ethics requirement.
Strengths
- Large overall webinar inventory
- Extensive ethics offerings
- Strong Life & Health curriculum
- Well-established national provider
Limitations
Most classes occur during standard business hours. Producers seeking evening or weekend webinar options may find fewer choices than with some competitors.
WebCE
WebCE is one of the most recognized names in insurance continuing education, but its Illinois webinar offering is significantly smaller than the other providers reviewed.
During July 2026, WebCE offers:
- Five live webinar sessions
- One course title
- One start time
All five sessions are for the same ethics course and begin at 9:30 a.m. Central Time.
The course satisfies Illinois’ live ethics requirement, but producers looking for broader webinar options will likely need additional providers to complete all of their CE needs.
Strengths
- Easy online enrollment
- Satisfies Illinois ethics requirement
Limitations
- Only one webinar topic
- No afternoon options
- No evening options
- No weekend flexibility beyond limited scheduled dates
Which Illinois CE Provider Is Best?
If your primary goal is simply completing the Illinois ethics requirement, any of these providers can help.
If you want the largest number of ethics sessions available, A.D. Banker currently offers the most.
If you want the greatest variety of webinar topics and the most scheduling flexibility, BMFCE offers more unique course titles, evening classes, Sunday options, and Anytime Live™ CE Webinars.
If you primarily use self-study courses and only need a single ethics webinar, WebCE may be sufficient.
For Illinois producers who prefer completing CE through live webinars rather than self-study courses, BMFCE and A.D. Banker provide substantially more options than WebCE, with BMFCE offering the broadest variety of course topics and scheduling choices.California insurance professionals have many options for completing continuing education requirements online, but CE webinar schedules vary dramatically between providers.