Chapter 34 - State Laws & Regulations Flashcards
The biennial continuing education requirements include how many hours of ethics? A. 1 B. 2 C. 5 D. 6
a. 1
The Kansas Bureau of Insurance is administered by the:
A. The Governor.
B. Commissioner of Insurance.
b. Commissioner of Insurance.
The Kansas Life and Health Guaranty Association will pay a life policy death benefit claim up to a maximum of? A. $100,000 B. $200,000 C. $300,000 D. $400,000
c. $300,000
If an Insurer desires to terminate a producer’s appointment letter, it may do so:
A. only after giving notice and affording the producer the opportunity for a hearing.
B. without prior notice to the producer.
b. without prior notice to the producer.
A Kansas insurer has repeatedly violated Kansas insurance laws. The Commissioner has the power to do which of the following with the state premium tax? A. Waive the tax. B. Quadruple the tax. C. Triple the tax. D. Double the tax.
d. Double the tax.
Which of the following must have an appointment?
A. Temporary producer
B. Insurance Commissioner
a. Temporary producer
A Viatical involves the sale of: A. death benefits. B. dividends. C. commissions. D. cash value accounts.
a. death benefits.
If an Insured requests information regarding the reason for an adverse underwriting decision, the reason must be provided within: A. 14 days. B. 21 days. C. 28 days. D. 31 days.
b. 21 days.
After notifying the Existing Insurer of a possible replacement, the Replacing Insurer must wait how long prior to delivering the policy if no extended Free Look period is provided? A. 20 days. B. 30 days. C. 45 days. D. 60 days.
a. 20 days.
The Kansas Life and Health Guaranty Association may appropriately send an assessment to: A. Insurers. B. Agents. C. The Commissioner. D. Insureds.
a. Insurers.
An Insurer must keep copies of all replacement materials for: A. 1 year. B. 2 years. C. 3 years. D. 4 years.
c. 3 years.
A producer’s license may be revoked for each of the following reasons EXCEPT:
A. Failing to pay child support.
B. Failing to put premiums in the fiduciary account.
C. Failing to meet company sales quotas.
D. Failing to pay state income tax.
c. Failing to meet company sales quotas.
Knowingly making a false and maliciously critical statement calculated to injure any person in relation to an insurance transaction is: A. Boycotting. B. Misrepresentation. C. Defamation. D. Twisting.
c. Defamation.
A Replacing Producer must give a copy of the Replacement Notice to the:
A. Existing Insurer.
B. Replacing Insurer.
b. Replacing Insurer.
If an Insured requests the funds under an accelerated death benefit, the Insurer must send written notice that:
A. the accelerated death benefit may only be exercised by beneficiaries after the Insured’s death.
B. the Insured should obtain income tax advice.
b. the Insured should obtain income tax advice.
If an advertisement uses a paid endorsement by a famous person:
A. the amount of compensation paid to the famous person must be donated to charity.
B. the amount of compensation paid to the famous person must be stated in the advertisement.
C. the ad must disclose that the person is compensated.
D. this is illegal in Kansas.
c. the ad must disclose that the person is compensated.
Temporary Producer licenses last for: A. 30 days. B. 60 days. C. 90 days. D. 180 days.
d. 180 days.
Each of the following may receive a Temporary Producer license EXCEPT:
A. any employee of an entity licensed as an insurance agent.
B. any Kansas resident.
C. an agent’s surviving spouse.
D. the designee of an agent who is entering active military duty.
b. any Kansas resident.
Which of the following may subpoena witness and require them testify at a hearing? A. The Insurance Company. B. The producer. C. The Commissioner. D. Any consumer.
c. The Commissioner.
Defamation involves a false statement regarding the financial condition of: A. the State Guaranty Association. B. the Commissioner. C. an Insurer. D. a person.
d. a person.
It is legal to have different insurance premium rates based on which of the following? A. religion B. age C. race D. Medicaid eligibility
b. age
Kansas follows which system regarding approval of new policy forms?
A. No filing is required if the forms are NAIC approved.
B. No filing is required if the forms are approved for use in any other state.
C. File and Use.
D. File and Wait.
c. File and Use.
A producer’s appointment may be revoked by the:
A. Both the Insurer and the Insurance Commissioner.
B. Insurer only.
C. Only a court after notice and hearing.
D. Insurance Commissioner only.
b. Insurer only.
The Kansas Life Insurance Replacement Rules apply to each of the following EXCEPT: A. Whole life policies. B. Term life policies. C. Group life policies. D. Universal life policies.
c. Group life policies.