MO Review Flashcards
If a Producer fails to comply with a subpoena issued by the Director, the Director may revoke or suspend the license and take further legal action in the office of the:
Select one:
a.
Attorney General
b.
Missouri Supreme Court
c.
Governor
d.
County Circuit Court
County circuit court
Making false statements about the financial condition of an insurer is called:
Select one:
a.
boycotting.
b.
defamation.
Defamation
The Director may issue temporary licenses for:
Select one:
a.
30 days.
b.
60 days.
c.
90 days.
d.
120 days.
90 days
A Producer may legally obtain a loan from a client if:
Select one:
a.
the client is in the business of providing loans.
b.
the Producer has written consent from the Director to allow the loan.
The client is in the business of providing loans
FAIR Plan coverage is provided on the basis of:
Select one:
a.
Special form.
b.
Broad form.
c.
Replacement Cost.
d.
Basic form.
Basic form
If a business entity terminates a Producer, the Director of Insurance must be notified within:
Select one:
a.
10 days
b.
20 days
c.
30 days
d.
60 days
20 days
Property covered under the FAIR Plan is insured on what basis?
Select one:
a.
Replacement Cost
b.
Actual Cash Value (ACV)
Actual Cash Value (ACV)
Every auto liability policy in Missouri is required to include:
Select one:
a.
Both Liability and Underinsured Motorist
b.
Both Liability and Uninsured Motorist
c.
Liability only
d.
Liability, Uninsured Motorist, and Underinsured Motorist
Both liability and uninsured motorist
Inland Marine Insurance may cover each of the following EXCEPT:
Select one:
a.
aircraft.
b.
wharves.
c.
piers.
d.
warehouses.
Warehouses
A producer may receive a commission from:
Select one:
a.
an unlicensed person.
b.
another licensed producer having the same type of license.
Another licensed producer, having the same type of license
An insurance producer’s license is required for each of the following EXCEPT:
Select one:
a.
receive and record information from a policyholder to give to a Producer for review.
b.
sign an application or an order for insurance on behalf of an applicant.
c.
disseminate information regarding insurance rates.
d.
advise a prospective purchaser on the terms of existing coverage.
Receive and record information from a policyholder to give to a producer for review
If a business is formed as a limited liability partnership, which of the following may request an exclusion from work comp coverage?
Select one:
a.
employees only
b.
members only
c.
neither employees nor members
d.
employees and members
Members only
The Director may suspend or revoke a Producer license for each of the following EXCEPT:
Select one:
a.
contributing money to a political organization
b.
having been convicted of a felony
c.
using fraudulent information while conducting insurance business
d.
failing to comply with an administrative court order
Contributing money to a political organization
Under the Missouri Automobile Insurance Plan (MAIP), the actual insurance policy is issued by:
Select one:
a.
private insurance companies.
b.
the Department of Motor Vehicles.
c.
the Department of Insurance.
d.
the federal government.
Private insurance companies
Under Missouri law, a new or replacement vehicle is automatically covered for a “grace period” of:
Select one:
a.
only 14 days
b.
only 21 days
c.
only 30 days
d.
only 60 days
Only 30 days
A worker is disabled and misses 5 days of work. The worker is entitled to disability compensation:
Select one:
a.
from the time of the injury
b.
after the first day
c.
after the 3rd day
d.
after the 4th day
After the 3rd day
A person is entitled to a public hearing before the Director on an issue involving a cease and desist order if a request in writing is made within:
Select one:
a.
10 days.
b.
15 days.
c.
30 days.
d.
45 days.
15 days
Each of the following business entities may obtain a Producer’s license EXCEPT:
Select one:
a.
limited liability partnership.
b.
partnership.
c.
sole proprietorship.
d.
corporation.
Sole proprietorship
All premiums received by a Producer must be kept in:
Select one:
a.
the office checking account.
b.
a premium trust account.
A premium trust account
The Director may grant a waiver from the Continuing Education requirement for the following EXCEPT:
Select one:
a.
serious physical injury.
b.
the producer met more than the mandatory hours in the prior two year period.
c.
licensee is at least 70 years old.
d.
active duty in the armed services.
The producer met more than the mandatory hours in the prior two year period
The purpose of the joint underwriting association is to provide medical malpractice insurance for:
Select one:
a.
all medical professional in Missouri
b.
medical professionals who have been unable to obtain insurance in the voluntary market
c.
nurses but physicians
d.
physicians but not nurses
Medical professionals, who have been unable to obtain insurance in the voluntary market
If an Insured inquires about submitting claim, the Insurer must do each of the following within 10 days EXCEPT:
Select one:
a.
provide assistance and claims forms
b.
respond to all communications
c.
acknowledge receipt of a claim filed
d.
pay the claim
Pay the claim
The purpose of the Missouri FAIR Plan is to:
Select one:
a.
provide property insurance to persons unable to obtain insurance.
b.
prevent insurance rate discrimination based on race or color.
c.
guarantee that insurance advertising fairly represents the actual policies to be sold.
d.
provide a source of liability insurance for all applicants.
Provide property insurance to persons unable to obtain insurance
Which of the following correctly states the amount of required auto property damage liability coverage under Missouri’s Financial Responsibility Requirements?
Select one:
a.
$10,000
b.
$20,000
c.
$25,000
d.
$50,000
$25,000
If a worker dies due to a work-related injury, survivor benefits must be paid to a surviving spouse for:
Select one:
a.
1 year
b.
2 years
c.
3 years
d.
5 years
2 years
FAIR Plan coverage for theft is:
Select one:
a.
provided only as an optional coverage.
b.
provided only with residential properties but not with commercial.
Provided only as an optional coverage
When cancelling a “certified” policy covered by a SR-22 filing, the Insurer must notify the Director of Revenue with advance notice of a SR-26 filing within:
Select one:
a.
7 days
b.
10 days
c.
20 days
d.
30 days
10 days
A single limit policy must provide at least how much auto liability coverage?
Select one:
a.
$50,000
b.
$60,000
c.
$75,000
d.
$100,000
$75,000
Which of the following cannot be a reason for denying coverage?
Select one:
a.
The applicant has been denied coverage by another insurer.
b.
The applicant is financially unable to pay premiums.
c.
The applicant has lied on the application form.
d.
The applicant has had an unusually large number of claims filed.
The applicant has been denied coverage by another insurer
After a policy has been terminated, the Producer or Insurer must keep the policy records for:
Select one:
a.
1 year.
b.
3 years.
c.
4 years.
d.
6 years.
3 years
If the Director revokes a producer’s license, the producer may appeal the decision within:
Select one:
a.
15 days.
b.
30 days.
c.
45 days.
d.
60 days.
30 days
Every producer must complete Continuing Education Courses every:
Select one:
a.
2 years.
b.
3 years.
c.
4 years.
d.
5 years.
2 years
A producer may split commissions with:
Select one:
a.
any producer licensed with the same line of insurance.
b.
any Insurance Producer in Missouri.
Any producer licensed with the same line of insurance
In the area of auto insurance, the residual market is intended to provide insurance for the:
Select one:
a.
worst drivers
b.
best drivers
Worst drivers
The children of a deceased worker apply for work comp survivor benefits. It the worker was killed due to a work related injury, work comp will pay the children:
Select one:
a.
until they reach age 15
b.
nothing
c.
until they graduate from college
d.
until they reach adulthood
Until they reach adulthood
If a cash premium is paid to the Producer, the Producer must:
Select one:
a.
give a written receipt signed by the producer and give the receipt to the client.
b.
get written approval from the Insurer before depositing cash.
Give a written receipt, signed by the producer and give the receipt to the client
Workers’ Compensation coverage for limited liability companies:
Select one:
a.
must cover both employees and members
b.
must cover members unless the members individually reject the coverage in writing
c.
must cover employees unless the employees individually reject the coverage in writing
d.
none of the above
Must cover members unless the members individually reject the coverage in writing
To be exempted from the licensing examination, a producer in another state moving to Missouri must make application with the Commission within:
Select one:
a.
45 days.
b.
60 days.
c.
90 days.
d.
120 days.
90 days
A producer must notify the Director of any felony prosecution within:
Select one:
a.
15 days.
b.
30 days.
c.
60 days.
d.
100 days.
30 days
Auto policies issued in Missouri (except those issued under the MAIP program) must have a minimal duration of:
Select one:
a.
1 month
b.
3 months
c.
6 months
d.
12 months
3 months
The Director has the authority to do the following EXCEPT:
Select one:
a.
subpoena documents in any investigation related to the insurance industry.
b.
interpret insurance laws.
c.
examine insurers to determine solvency.
d.
regulate insurance profits.
Regulate insurance profits
The Director must approve or reject an Insurer’s form or rate filing within:
Select one:
a.
20 days.
b.
21 days.
c.
30 days.
d.
60 days.
60 days
The Guaranty Fund provides coverage for unpaid health insurance claims up to:
Select one:
a.
$45,000
b.
$100,000
c.
$200,000
d.
$300,000
$100,000
If an insurer denies coverage, it must notify the prospective insured within:
Select one:
a.
20 days.
b.
30 days.
c.
31 days.
d.
45 days.
30 days
The Director may grant an extension of time to complete all Continuing Education courses, this time can not exceed:
Select one:
a.
6 months.
b.
12 months.
c.
16 months.
d.
24 months.
12 months
A property or casualty policy claim is covered under Missouri’s Property and Casualty Guaranty Fund up to how much?
Select one:
a.
$100,000
b.
$200,000
c.
$300,000
d.
$500,000
$300,000
All Continuing Education courses must cover:
Select one:
a.
1 hour of Missouri law.
b.
2 hours of Missouri law.
c.
3 hours of Missouri law.
d.
4 hours of Missouri law.
3 hours of Missouri law
A retail store must have work comp if it has a minimum of how many workers?
Select one:
a.
1
b.
3
c.
5
d.
7
5
Which of the following can never be an underwriting factor in Missouri?
Select one:
a.
race
b.
age of the applicant
c.
applicant’s gender
d.
geographical location of the risk
Race
Insurers must keep records of all policies for:
Select one:
a.
2 years.
b.
3 years.
c.
4 years.
d.
5 years.
2 years
The Director may issue a fine for each unintentional violation up to:
Select one:
a.
$500.
b.
$750.
c.
$1,000.
d.
$1,500.
$1,000
A Producer with a Property and Casualty license must complete:
Select one:
a.
10 hours of Continuing Education every two years.
b.
24 hours of Continuing Education every two years.
c.
16 hours of Continuing Education every two years.
d.
21 hours of Continuing Education every two years.
16 hours of continuing education, every two years
Any company or individual being examined must provide any records requested by an examiner within:
Select one:
a.
5 days.
b.
10 days.
c.
15 days.
d.
25 days.
10 days
If licensee is both a Producer and financial planner the licensee must disclose:
Select one:
a.
that he or she is also an insurance salesperson.
b.
prior financial related job experience.
That he or she is also an insurance sales person
The requirement for obtaining a Missouri Producer license is:
Select one:
a.
age 18 plus two years of insurance related college training
b.
age 18 plus at least 6 months experience in an insurance related position
c.
age 18 plus a high school degree
d.
age 18
Age 18
The minimum age of maturity under the Defensive Driver Law is:
Select one:
a.
50
b.
55
c.
60
d.
65
55
If the Director fails to act on an application within 25 days, the application:
Select one:
a.
will be voided
b.
will be deemed approved unless the applicant has indicated a felony conviction or crime involving moral turpitude
c.
will be deemed approved
d.
will be deemed invalid
Will be deemed approved, unless the applicant has indicated a felony conviction or crime involving moral turpitude
FAIR Plan policies:
Select one:
a.
are issued on a Replacement Cost basis.
b.
cover both residential property and residential liability issues.
c.
cover residential property only.
d.
are issued by the Plan rather than by private insurers.
Are issued by the plan rather than by private insurers
A producer’s appointment letter may be revoked by the:
Select one:
a.
Director of Insurance.
b.
Insurer.
Insurer
Paying a person an inducement to purchase insurance is called:
Select one:
a.
coercion.
b.
rebating.
Rebating
The Director of Insurance is:
Select one:
a.
appointed by the Governor.
b.
elected.
Appointed by the governor
The purpose of a SR-26 filing is to:
Select one:
a.
Notify the lender when a homeowner policy has been cancelled.
b.
Notify the Department of Revenue that a driver’s license has been cancelled.
c.
Notify the Department of Revenue that an auto policy has been issued.
d.
Notify the Department of Revenue that an auto policy has been cancelled.
Notify the department of revenue that an auto policy has been cancelled
Making a false statement under oath in any Insurance Director investigation:
Select one:
a.
is not a violation
b.
is a level 3 violation which allows the Director to impose a civil order to pay $10,000 per violation
c.
is a class E felony for which the offender’s license or certificate of authority will be revoked
d.
is a misdemeanor
Is a class E felony for which the offenders license or certificate of authority will be revoked
A producer’s license may be revoked by the:
Select one:
a.
Director of Insurance.
b.
Insurer.
Director of insurance
A producer must pay a renewal fee every:
Select one:
a.
2 years.
b.
3 years.
c.
4 years.
d.
5 years.
2 years
It is legal for a Producer to charge a fee to a client only if:
Select one:
a.
the Producer has the charge approved by the Insurer.
b.
the Producer and client have a written agreement specifying the details of the extra charge.
The producer and client have a written agreement, specifying the details of the extra charge
A temporary license can be issued to the following:
Select one:
a.
a member or employee of a business entity licensed as an insurance producer.
b.
anyone in the state of Missouri.
A member or employee of a business entity licensed as an insurance producer
FAIR Plan policies are always issued for a duration of:
Select one:
a.
1 year.
b.
2 years.
c.
3 years.
d.
5 years.
1 year
A producer must inform the Director of a change of address within:
Select one:
a.
30 days.
b.
60 days.
c.
90 days.
d.
120 days.
30 days
The Director’s records of disciplinary action against a Producer must be expunged after_____ years if the action resulted in a penalty of $200 or less and placed no other legal duty upon the Producer.
Select one:
a.
3
b.
4
c.
5
d.
6
5
Offering stock as an incentive to purchase insurance is an illegal marketing practice known as:
Select one:
a.
defamation.
b.
rebating.
Rebating
A nonresident producer may receive a nonresident producer license without taking the an exam if:
Select one:
a.
the persons home state will reciprocate by giving nonresident producer licenses to Missouri Producers.
b.
the nonresident has been employed in Missouri for at least 6 months.
The person’s home state will reciprocate by giving nonresident producer licenses to Missouri producers
A binder has terminated because the applicant has chosen another Insurer. The Producer must charge a binder premium if the pro rata amount of the premium exceeds:
Select one:
a.
$5
b.
$10
c.
$15
d.
$20
$20
The Director of Insurance may:
Select one:
a.
be a policyholder.
b.
regulate insurance company profits.
c.
start an insurance company.
d.
seize trust account funds.
Be a policyholder
After appointing a Producer, the appointment must be registered in the Insurer’s register of appointed Producer’s within:
Select one:
a.
30 days.
b.
60 days.
c.
90 days.
d.
120 days.
30 days
A Missouri Producer cannot use a binder to provide:
Select one:
a.
a rate advantage over competitors.
b.
temporary coverage.
A rate advantage over competitors
After an auto policy has been in effect for 60 days, it may be cancelled for which of the following reasons?
Select one:
a.
5 or more at fault accidents
b.
suspension of the insured’s driver’s license
c.
misrepresentation on the application
d.
claims filed
Suspension of the insurance drivers license
The Guaranty Fund provides coverage for the death benefit under a life insurance policy up to:
Select one:
a.
$100,000
b.
$200,000
c.
$250,000
d.
$300,000
$300,000
A temporary license can be issued to the following:
Select one:
a.
Anyone in the state of Missouri.
b.
Surviving spouse.
Surviving spouse
Under Missouri law, the amount of the work comp burial benefit is:
Select one:
a.
$5,000
b.
$6,000
c.
$7,000
d.
$10,000
$5,000
Which of the following are required to be covered by work comp?
Select one:
a.
domestic servants
b.
restaurants
c.
real estate agents
d.
farm workers
Restaurants
Which of the following properties is eligible for coverage under the Missouri FAIR Plan?
Select one:
a.
a 4-family apartment building.
b.
a vacant duplex apartment building.
c.
farm crops and livestock.
d.
manufacturing buildings if less than 50 persons are employed on-site.
A 4-family apartment building
The purpose of a “SR-22 filing” is to:
Select one:
a.
Notify the Department of Revenue that an auto policy has been cancelled.
b.
Notify the lender when a homeowner policy has been cancelled.
c.
Notify the Department of Revenue that a driver’s license has been cancelled.
d.
Notify the Department of Revenue that an auto policy has been issued.
Notify the department of revenue that an auto policy has been issued
Insurers must keep all claims records for:
Select one:
a.
1 years.
b.
2 years.
c.
3 years.
d.
4 years.
3 years
Workers Compensation will cover which of the following?
Select one:
a.
an auto accident while driving to work in a worker-owned vehicle
b.
an accidental injury that occurs at work
c.
an auto accident while driving to work in a company-owned vehicle
d.
a worker who dies of a heart attack while on the job
An accidental injury that occurs at work
A homeowner cancellation notice must state each of the following EXCEPT:
Select one:
a.
the Insured may be eligible for coverage under the Missouri FAIR Plan.
b.
the Insurer is required to recommend at least 2 other insurers willing to provide the coverage.
c.
the actual reasons for the cancellation.
The insurer is required to recommend at least two other insurers, willing to provide the coverage
A producer with who is licensed to sell life, health, accident, property and casualty must complete:
Select one:
a.
10 hours of Continuing Education every two years.
b.
16 hours of Continuing Education every two years.
c.
21 hours of Continuing Education every two years.
d.
24 hours of Continuing Education every two years.
16 hours of continuing education every two years
Surplus lines brokers:
Select one:
a.
represent the insurer.
b.
don’t represent any particular insurance company.
Don’t represent any particular insurance company
The Director may issue a fine for each intentional violation up to:
Select one:
a.
$25,000.
b.
$30,000.
c.
$45,000.
d.
$50,000.
$25,000
An insurance company’s web site must contain each of the following EXCEPT:
Select one:
a.
a list of all licensed producers
b.
telephone number
c.
a list of all states where the company is authorized
d.
address
A list of all licensed producers
Q ordered a new car with an option but factory installed computerized video and audio system. The system was damaged in a vehicular accident. The Insurer:
Select one:
a.
may exclude the system if it isn’t standard equipment in most vehicles.
b.
must cover the system under the policy’s physical damage coverage.
Must cover the system under the policies physical damage coverage
Properties insured under the Missouri FAIR Plan must be reinspected every:
Select one:
a.
2 years
b.
3 years
c.
4 years
d.
5 years
5 years
A surplus lines broker may split a commission with any:
Select one:
a.
life and health producer.
b.
property and casualty producer.
Property and casualty producer
Terry is an insurance producer. She has received an application for coverage on a single-family home. Her client has submitted an application with a premium. Which of the following is correct?
Select one:
a.
The property is automatically covered while the application is being processed.
b.
Terry has authority to issue a binder to provide temporary coverage.
Terry has authority to issue a binder to provide temporary coverage
The Director may issue cease and desist orders:
Select one:
a.
only given approval by judicial order.
b.
when any insurance company or producer violates insurance laws.
When any insurance company or producer violates insurance laws
A construction industry employer must have work comp if it has a minimum of how many workers?
Select one:
a.
1
b.
3
c.
5
d.
7
1
The Guaranty Association:
Select one:
a.
protects Producers if an Insured is unable to pay premiums.
b.
protects Insureds if an insurance company is insolvent.
Protects insurance, if an insurance company is insolvent
All premiums received by a Producer must be kept in:
Select one:
a.
a trust account.
b.
the producer’s personal checking account.
A trust account
A Producer’s license lasts:
Select one:
a.
1 year.
b.
2 years.
c.
5 years.
d.
10 years.
2 years
It is considered discriminatory to charge different rates based on:
Select one:
a.
chance of loss.
b.
marital status.
Marital status
A car dealer may self-insure for its auto liability if it has more than how many vehicles?
Select one:
a.
5
b.
10
c.
15
d.
25
25
Missouri requires each of the following to be provided with an auto insurance policy EXCEPT:
Select one:
a.
Bodily Injury liability of $50,000 per occurrence
b.
Bodily Injury liability of $25,000 per person
c.
Property Damage liability of $25,000 per occurrence
d.
Medical Expense of $2,000 per person
Medical expense of $2000 per person
A Missouri property insurance company is considering membership in the FAIR Plan’s Joint Reinsurance Association. Which is true?
Select one:
a.
Membership is optional.
b.
Membership is required.
Membership is required
Every auto liability policy in Missouri must also provide how much Uninsured Motorist Coverage?
Select one:
a.
None
b.
$25,000/$50,000/$20,000
c.
$75,000
d.
$25,000/$50,000
$25,000/$50,000
The maximum length of time a binder will be effective under Missouri law is:
Select one:
a.
negotiable.
b.
30 days.
c.
60 days.
d.
90 days.
Negotiable
A Missouri driver may comply with the financial responsibility laws by providing an auto liability surety bond in the amount of:
Select one:
a.
$60,000
b.
$70,000
c.
$75,000
d.
$85,000
$75,000
If an Insurer terminates a Producer’s appointment, the Insurer must notify the Director and explain the termination within:
Select one:
a.
30 days.
b.
31 days.
c.
45 days.
d.
60 days.
30 days
Which is true regarding the 1943 New York Standard Fire Policy?
Select one:
a.
if it is used in Missouri, it cannot be modified from its original policy form.
b.
it sets the minimum standard for Missouri fire policies.
c.
it is only permissible to use if the Insurer is a resident of New York.
d.
it is no longer permitted in Missouri.
It says the minimum standard for Missouri fire policies
An Insurer must obtain the following from the Director before transacting insurance business:
Select one:
a.
Certificate of Authority.
b.
Producer license.
Certificate of authority
An application for FAIR Plan coverage:
Select one:
a.
may be made either by the property owner or any licensed producer.
b.
may only be made by the owner.
May be made either by the property owner or any licensed producer
Which of the following is most likely to be allowed as an underwriting factor if the actuaries can show that it is justified?
Select one:
a.
Color
b.
Race
c.
National origin
d.
Sex
Sex
A Producer’s license must contain the following except:
Select one:
a.
Producer’s name, address, and identification number.
b.
past insurance experience.
c.
date of issuance.
d.
lines of authority.
Past insurance experience
An pre-paid application has been submitted to the FAIR Plan but no response has been received within 20 days. The property will automatically be insured under which provision?
Select one:
a.
Automatic
b.
Deemer
Deemer
A home covered under the FAIR Plan is insured for which of the following perils?
Select one:
a.
volcanic eruption
b.
weight of snow and ice
c.
liability
d.
broken water pipes
Volcanic eruption
To show continued eligibility under the Mature Defensive Driver Law, one must repeat the approved highway traffic safety course every:
Select one:
a.
12 months
b.
18 months
c.
24 months
d.
36 months
24 months
The Missouri FAIR Plan has authority to:
Select one:
a.
issue assessments against property insurance companies.
b.
suspend a producer’s license.
Issue assessments against property, insurance companies
A Missouri certificate of auto self-insurance may be obtained from the:
Select one:
a.
Commissioner of Insurance
b.
Governor
c.
Director of Revenue
d.
Secretary of State
Director of revenue
Although most auto policies have a minimal duration of 3 months, auto policies issued under Missouri’s MAIP program must have a minimal duration of:
Select one:
a.
1 month
b.
4 months
c.
6 months
d.
12 months
12 months
Transaction records maintained by either the Producer or Insurer must include the following EXCEPT:
Select one:
a.
the address of the Insurer’s office.
b.
any premium receipts.
c.
written correspondence concerning the policy.
d.
any policy claim documents.
The address of the insurer’s office
The Director must give how many days notice of hearings regarding rule changes:
Select one:
a.
5 days.
b.
15 days.
c.
45 days.
d.
60 days.
15 days
