chap.10 Flashcards
Q: What are producers required to do in order to renew their license?
A: Complete continuing education hours and pay a renewal fee
Q: When can the Commissioner or Director examine insurers?
A: Whenever deemed necessary, but at least once every few years (please check your state regulations for specific time requirement)
Although most domestic insurers must be examined at least once every 5 years, how often may the Director examine an insurer?
Whenever necessary
Q: An agent offers a client free tickets to a sporting event in exchange for the purchase of an insurance policy. What is the agent guilty of?
Rebating
Q: If an insurer holds a Certificate of Authority, it is known as what type of insurer?
A: Authorized or admitted
Q: Who is considered a nonresident agent?
A: An agent who resides and is licensed in another state, but who is authorized to transact insurance in this state
Q: Who is responsible for the costs associated with the examination of insurers?
A: The insurer who is being examined
Q: What type of licensee represents the insured?
Broker
Which of the following statements does NOT accurately describe an insurance broker?
A broker does not represent individual clients.
Q: Who may share in the commission from the sale of a life insurance policy?
A: Only producers properly licensed for the type of insurance transaction
Q: What type of misrepresentation persuades an insured, to his or her detriment, to cancel, lapse, or switch policies from one to another?
A: Twisting
Q: If the Commissioner/Superintendent finds a licensee engaging in an unfair method of competition or an unfair practice, what order will be issued?
A: Cease and desist order
Q: What are the most common penalties for violations of insurance statutes?
A: A cease and desist order, a fine, and license suspension or revocation
Q: What is the purpose of a cease and desist order?
A: To prevent a producer or insurer from further violating laws for transacting insurance
Q: If an insurer meets the state’s financial requirements and is approved to transact business in the state, it is considered what type of insurer?
A: Authorized or admitted
Q: What illegal act does a producer commit when the producer represents a policy in a more favorable light than the policy really is?
Q: On its advertisement, a company claims that it has funds in its possession that are, in fact, not available for the payment of losses or claims. What is the company guilty of?
Misrepresentation
Q: Who can usually be granted a temporary license?
A: Producer’s spouse or designee in case the licensed producer dies or becomes disabled
Q: Two individuals who are in the same risk and age class are charged different rates for their insurance policies due to an insignificant factor. What is this called?
Discrimination
Q: For what reason can a temporary license be issued?
A: For continuation of business in case the licensed producer dies or becomes disabled
Q: If a producer makes maliciously critical statements about another insurer, what is this illegal practice called?
A: Defamation
Q: Who is an insurance agent?
A: A person authorized to sell, solicit and negotiate insurance contracts
Q: In general, who can be excluded from producer licensing and examination requirements?
A: Insurance company officers, directors, or any other employees who do not transact insurance and who do not receive commissions for their services (usually, their responsibilities include administrative, executive or clerical).
Q: Who must be notified of a producer’s change of address?
A: The Department of Insurance (Commissioner/Director/Superintendent)
Q: To whom may a certificate of authority be issued?
A: To an insurer authorized to transact business in this state