Rules & Regulation Flashcards
What is an insurance Contract?
Policy & App, agreement Between policy owner and insurer; for consideration, indemnify insured at loss
Acts considered Transacting Insurance?
Solicitation, negotiations preliminary, execution of insurance contract, transaction matters, insuring
Consequence: Issue ins. Contract under an unauthorized insurer
Held personally liable, suspension or revoke license, max fine of $2500
Commissioner order replacement of policies
Days foreign or alien insurer has to plead, answer to commissioner if suit is brought against?
40 Day
Wa Life & Disability Ins Guaranty Association
Protects, $500,000 max
Wa Life & Disability ins guaranty Assoc Two Accounts ??
Disability, Life Ins and Annuity
What’s a Fraternal Benefit Society?
Charitable not ins, Ins Benefits for member w lodge religious org, fraternal org.
No property or liability
Commissioners Gen Powers ?
ACMIIDA
Adopt Rules
Conduct Exams
Maintain Confidentiality
Issue cease and desist order
Issue insurance license
Disseminate information
Appoint Chief Deputy Commissioner
Purpose of the Commissioners ability to exam insurance companies ? How often?
Ensure companies remain SOLVENT, following state laws
As often as necessary, every 5years
Days to respond after notice of hearing?
90 Days
Days Commissioner has to hold hearing for temporary suspension?
30 Days
Days in advance filings should be made before issuance? Disapprove?
30 Days
15 days Disapprove
Max Days for temp license?
180 Days
Temp license for who?
Spouse of producer who dies for prod recovery, sale of business, training
Member or employee
Designee for producer enter active service
Insurer must file a notice of appointment in how many days?
Will receive verification?
Days to be deemed ineligible?
15 Days
30 Days
10 Days
License Renewal Period ?
Initial: last day of birth month plus a year
After: 2 Years
Late Renewal Fees
First 30: 50%
31-60 Days: 100%
61-12 months: 200%