AZ State Requirements Practice Flashcards

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Where must an insurance producer keep usual and customary records that pertain to transactions under their license?

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At there Principle Place of Business

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An individual may be fined $10,000 if they fail to comply to the ______ __________ ______.

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Cyber Security Rules

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What does The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 prohibit?

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The act bars the use of genetic information in health insurance unless the applicant signs a waiver.
This means it prohibits group health plans and health insurers from denying coverage/charging higher premiums to a healthy individual based on a predisposition to developing a disease in the future.

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If a loss occurs as a result of domestic violence by one insured against another, what does The Arizona Changes Endorsement to a BOP package allow?

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The endorsement allows the insurer to pay the victimized party IF they cooperate and had no part in creating the loss.

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How is an earned premium resulting from the cancellation of a policy calculated?

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It is calculated on a Pro-Rata Basis, based on the previous year’s rate.

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Misleading or failing to adequately disclose the title and true nature of a policy offered to a client is an act of _________________ or ________.

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Misrepresentation or fraud

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What happens if the insured and insurer DON”T agree on the amount of a loss?

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An appraiser chosen by each party will choose an umpire.
The three-person panel will decide the value of the loss.

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Making a statement that is false or maliciously critical of the financial condition of an insurer is known as _____________.

A

Defamation

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A personal lines policy that has been in affect for 60 days cannot be canceled if…

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… there is a determination by the director of insurance, that the continuation of the policy will add to the reserve requirement of the insurer is a positive outcome, not a negative one.

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10
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How many years must an insurer store advertising materials and records?

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At least 3 years.

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What does The Amendment Policy Provisions Endorsement (PP 01 67) for Arizona state about the loss of vehicle use?

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The cost to rent a car is an inherent aspect of the costs caused by loss of the use of ones vehicle.

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12
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What is the purpose of a Cybersecurity Policy?

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To protect informational systems, producers, brokers, and insurance companies!!
It is approved by a senior officer, addressing policies and procedures for te protection of its information systems and non-public information.

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13
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What does a licensee/applicant, who is ordered into active duty military service, HAVE TO SEND to the department if they are requesting their license/application be placed on inactive status?

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They have to send a “written statement”.

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14
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When is a producer required to give a disclosure notice about information practices to an applicant or proposed insured?

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Prior to the time of signing the application!!

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15
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Premiums for each month of coverage may be due and payable not more than ____ days before the month of coverage.

A

Thirty!

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16
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Which endorsement assures that a homeowners policy provisions conform to the specifics of Arizona’s insurance code?

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Special Provisions (HO 01 02)

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17
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If a consumer has recently been denied insurance based on an unfavorable consumer report, they must be advised based on what statute/act?

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The Fair Credit Reporting Act

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18
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No employee/dependent shall be entitled to receive compensation for disability from an occupational disease if…

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… the disability was caused by the willful misconduct, self-exposure, or disobedience to such reasonable rules and regulations, adopted by the employer.

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19
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When is it acceptable to charge or receive a fee/service charge in addition to the premium in connection with the transaction of insurance?

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If the amount of the fee/service charge is reasonably related to the cost of the service.

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20
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What year was the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act established?

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the MHPAEA was established in 2008.

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21
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Based on The Telemarketing Sales rule, what times can a telemarketer not call you??

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Telemarketers cannot call you before 8am or after 9pm!

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22
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How many times in a 12-month period can an applicant attempt the insurance licensing exam?

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They can take the exam 4 times, but if they fail all four times they have to wait another year before they are eligible again.

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23
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What is a certificate of authority?

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The written document given by a state’s department of insurance, authorizes an insurance company to sell insurance in that state.

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If a producer surrenders their license, how long must they wait to re-apply for that license?

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They cannot reapply for One Year after the date of surrender.

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25
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What is a boycott?

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The refusal of doing business with an individual or business.

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26
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Volunteer works of a county, city or town or other political subdivision may be deemed…

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Employees and are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits up to $400/month.

27
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Splitting the commission with the buyer on a sake of insurance is known as _________.

A

Rebating - which is illegal.

28
Q

An insured’s statement of a policy’s benefits which is to be used in marketing materials is called a _____________.

A

Testimony.

29
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Every producer licensed in Arizona must notify the Director within how many business days of any change of residential, business or email address?

A

30 days.

30
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What is unlawful to do for policy holders in the same risk classification?

A

It is unlawful to charge different premiums.

31
Q

The director does NOT have the authority to examine the business affairs and financial conditions of ________________?

A

Group Policy owners.

32
Q

What is the coverage territory of a personal automobile policy issued in Arizona?

A

In the United States and it’s territories and Canada.
~NOT IN MEXICO~

33
Q

In Arizona, the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) consent form must do what?

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The consent for must disclose who will be receiving a copy of the test.

34
Q

Within how many days must the Department of Insurance be notified if a licensee changes their name or address?

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30 days.

35
Q

Attempting to defraud an insurer is…

A

… a felony
Any person who does so is guilty of a Class 6 Felony and could be fined up to $5,000 per violation.

36
Q

If the policyholder elects not to renew any earned premium to be refunded is calculated based on…

A

… a pro-rata basis, based on the lower of the previous or current years rate.

37
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If an insured commits an act that results in an intentional loss, based on The Arizona Special Provisions Endorsement (DP 01 02), what will happen?

A

The insurer will not pay the claim.

38
Q

What is an insurable interest measured by?

A

The amount of damages the insured might occur.

39
Q

What is the best description of an applicant to the Arizona automobile insurance plan?

A

An applicant in good faith entitled to coverage, but unable to obtain coverage through ordinary methods.

40
Q

A certificate of authority is evidence that…

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…specifies the type of business that the insurer can engage in.

41
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How many days must an insurer who issues a homeowners policy give the insured if it does not intend to renew the policy?

A

The insurer must give a 30-day notice.

42
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How old must a producer in Arizona?

A

At least 18 years old.

43
Q

False advertising of an insurance policy is considered __________.

A

Misrepresentation.

44
Q

A(n) ____________ company is licensed by the Department of Insurance to conduct bustiness in Arizona.

A

Authorized / Admitted

45
Q

An insured who has received a notice of cancellation has how many days to complain to the director?

A

10 days’

46
Q

An insurance binder can satisfy the _________ __ ___________ requirement.

A

Proof of insurance.

47
Q

What is the best definition of insurable interest?

A

An insurable interest means an economic interest in the safety or preservation of the subject of insurance.

48
Q

A(n) ____________ insurer operates in the U.S. but it is headquartered outside of the U.S.

A

Alien

49
Q

A producer who makes an agreement that unreasonably restrains the business of insurance may have violated regulations against ________, _________, and _____________.

A

Boycott, coercion and intimidation.

50
Q

How long must a producer maintain customer records for an insurance transaction?

A

3 years.

51
Q

What is The Subsequential Injury Fund?

A

A fund that helps previously injured employees get employment by assuring new employers that they will not bear the insurance costs of previous injuries.

52
Q

If a basic illustration is not provided, when MUST an insurer provide a policy summary to a prospective insured?

A

When the policy is delivered.

53
Q

What does a Commercial Property floater typically cover?

A

Equipment used for convention exhibits.

54
Q

Are motor vehicles designed for highway use covered under Inland Marine commercial floater risk coverage?

A

NO.

55
Q

A(n) _________ insurer restricts the exposure it writes, to those of its owners.

A

Captive insurer.

56
Q

How long can a temporary license be issued?

A

no longer than 180 days

57
Q

How many days before the effective date of nonrenewal must a notification for reasons other than nonpayment of premium be mailed?

A

45 days!

58
Q

A producer who attempts to intimidate is engaging in ________.

A

Coercion

59
Q

The Arizona Automobile Insurance Plan is best described as…

A

…A plan made up of all auto insurance carriers that provide insurance to individuals who cannot obtain coverage in the voluntary market.

60
Q

Who regulates the claims settlement practices of insurers?

A

The State Department of Insurance

61
Q

When the Director examines a producer’s insurance records, the purpose will primarily be to determine…

A

…compliance with state insurance laws and regulations.

62
Q

What does a cease and desist order issued bt the Direct do?

A

It prohibits a specific practice listed in the order.

63
Q

The Arizona Life and Disability Guaranty Fund protects an insured in the event of…

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… the insurer’s insolvency.