Chapter 8 Pt 4 And Ch 9 Flashcards

1
Q

Temporary license holder can rec a commission from a sale made to all except

License holder’s sister-in-law
License holder’s best friend
Accountant at a rival ins company
License holder’s family doctor

A

License holder’s sister in law

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Q

Applies for life policy. Two years ago suffered head injury from accident and cant remember parts of past, otherwise competent. Has been hospitalized for drug abuse but doesnt remember this when applying for ins. The ins issues policy and learns of his history one year later. What will happen

Policy will not be affected
Policy will be voided
Insurer will sue insured for committing fraud

A

Policy will not be affected

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3
Q

Which could legally rec commissions from the sale of a life ins policy

Licensed life ins agent
Licensed insurance consultant
Life and health ins counselor

A

Licensed life ins agent

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4
Q

Newest client was result of referral. To show thanks to referring customer agent could

Thank customer
Return customer’s first premium of new policy
Send customer gift a token of appreciation

A

Thank customer

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5
Q

Alleged fraud request=

A

15 days

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6
Q

Example of fiduciary responsibilities

Review of client’s coverage
Offering additional coverage to client
Forwarding premiums to insurer

A

Forwarding premiums to insurer

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7
Q

The requirement that an agent not co mingle ins Monies with their own funds is known as

Fiduciary responsibility
Premium accountability
Express authority

A

Fiduciary responsibility

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8
Q

Agent suspects ins fraud being committed notify fraud unit within

30
10
15
90

A

30

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9
Q

Agent suspects fraud=

A

30

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10
Q

Insured tells insurer that there is more than one ins policy in force. Insurer sets aside claim until hears what other company will pay. Insurers action will be classified as

Prudent
Coordinated
Proactive
Unfair

A

Unfair

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11
Q

NOT violation of unfair claims settlement practices act

Failure to respond promptly on claims communications

Delaying settlement bc there is an additional ins policy on a loss

Denying unsubstantiated claim

Refusing to pay claims without conducting a reasonable investigation

A

Denying an unsubstantiated claim

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12
Q

Applicant properly notifies her insurer of straightforward claim but insurer waits exceedingly long time to process it. Which describes behavior

Unfair claims settlement practice

Fraud

Misrepresentation

A

Unfair claims settlement practice

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13
Q

Unfair or deceptive acts in connection with sale of ins except

Attempting to settle claim in which liability is clear

Lacking standards for investigation of insured’s claims
Delaying settlement bc there is other ins that will satisfy any portion of the loss

A

Attempting to settle a claim in which liability is clear

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14
Q

Explains details of ins policy to client. Agent does not realize that state has rewritten two of provisions. Agent inadvertent misrepresents policy making it more attractive. Describes

No misconduct

Fraud

Misrepresentation

A

No misconduct

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15
Q

Which is NOT in violation of unfair claims settlement practices act?

Denying an unsubstantiated claim

Refusing to pay claims without conducting a reasonable investigation

Failure to respond promptly on claims communications

Delay in g a settlement bc there is an additional ins policy on a loss

A

Denying an unsubstantiated claim

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16
Q

Notice of claim is submitted to insurer and insurer suspects arson is involved; how long does insurer have to accept or reject claim

15
10
30
60
(Days)

A

30

17
Q

Insurer accept or reject claim=

A

15 days

18
Q

Arson suspected=

A

30 days

19
Q

Receipt of notice of claim within

5
10
15
20

A

15

20
Q

All insurers that provide life or accident and health ins coverage in texas must be members of

Naic
Federal association of insurers
Life and health ins guaranty association

A

Life and health ins guaranty association

21
Q

At the end of advertisement insurer includes statement that protection is provided by guaranaty association. Which is true

Mentioning guaranty association is mandatory

Advertisements must also include the contact info of association

Mentioning guaranty association is considered to be unfair trade practice

A

Mentioning ins guaranty association when selling is unfair trade

22
Q

What is the purpose of the life ins guaranty assoc

Encourage life insurers to write substandard biz

Allow agents to continue to solicit ins even if company is financially impaired

To help protect policy owners and beneficiaries against financial loss caused by the insolvency of an insurance company

A

To help protect policy owners and beneficiaries against financial loss caused by insolvency of ins company

23
Q

Who is nonresident agent

Agent that doesn’t earn commission in Tx

Agent who resides in another state but licensed to write ins in Tx

Agent who isn’t us citizen

A

Resides in another state but licensed to write in Tx

24
Q

Agents license will terminate within how many days from due date of Contuing education requirements

180
90
60

A

90

25
Q

Submits claim for payment of benefits

Disclosure
Dividend
Lapse
Claimant

A

Claimant

26
Q

Benefits in ins policy that policyowner cannot lose

Claimant

Nonfortfeiture values
Policy proceeds

A

Nonforfeiture values

27
Q

Components not guaranteed in contract or that may fluctuate

Policy proceeds
Rescind
Testimony
No guaranteed elements

A

No guaranteed elements

28
Q

The death benefit

Policy proceeds
Rescind
Testimonials

A

Policy proceeds

29
Q

Presentation of non guaranteed elements; general rule: include info about insurer, insured, underwriting classifications, policy, benefits and must be clearly labeled

Advertisements
Illustrations
group life

A

Illustrations

30
Q

Interest adjusted net cost method: time value of money
Comparative interest rate method: rate of return

Life ins policy comparison methods
Required provisions
Nonfortfeiture law

A

Life ins policy comparison methods