The Ethical Defender: Video and Audio Overview

The Ethical Defender is a 3-credit Wisconsin insurance continuing-education course from CEWisconsin, Wisconsin OCI-approved provider #20781. A superhero's take on doing right by our customers. This page has a free 7-minute video overview and a 25-minute audio overview to use before you enroll or while you study. CE credit comes from the course material and its test, not from watching or listening.

Watch the video overview (7 min)

Published August 11, 2025 · 7 min · MP4

Listen to the audio overview (25 min)

Published April 25, 2025 · 25 min · MP3

What the course covers

The course material is an extensive excerpt from a continuing education course designed for insurance professionals, positioning them as "Ethical Defenders" operating within an "Insurance Ethics Multiverse." The source thoroughly covers the core moral principles guiding the industry, such as integrity, fairness, and competence, and explains the importance of adhering to the Ethical Defender's Code in all professional activities. It uses numerous scenarios and case studies to illustrate ethical dilemmas across various areas, including sales, marketing, client service, and technology, emphasizing that ethical practice extends beyond mere legal compliance. Ultimately, the text defines ethical conduct as a professional identity necessary to build client trust and uphold the foundational purpose of insurance.

Course facts

Credits: 3 (Wisconsin requires 24 every two-year license period)
Ethics credits: 3 of the 3 (covers the 3-credit ethics minimum)
Course number: 6000189372
Format: self-study reading, then an online multiple-choice test (70% to pass, unlimited free retakes, disinterested-party proctor required)
Reporting: CEWisconsin files your completion with the Wisconsin OCI

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3 CE Credits

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Frequently asked questions

Do the video or audio overviews earn CE credit?

No. Wisconsin CE credit for The Ethical Defender comes from reading the course material and passing its proctored online test with a score of 70% or better. Retakes are free and unlimited. The video and audio are free study aids.

How long are the video and audio overviews?

The video runs about 7 minutes and the audio about 25 minutes. Both were produced from the course material with Google NotebookLM; the video was published August 11, 2025 and the audio April 25, 2025.

How do I take The Ethical Defender?

Buy CE credits on the catalog page (pricing is all-inclusive: the state submission fee and retakes are included), open the course, read the material, and take the test. This course uses 3 credits.

Does this course count toward the Wisconsin ethics requirement?

Yes. 3 of its 3 credits are ethics credits. Wisconsin agents need at least 3 ethics credits among the 24 required each two-year period.

About these previews: the video and audio overviews were produced with Google NotebookLM from the course material. They summarize; the course text and its test are the authority. Page updated September 5, 2026.