chapter 1 Flashcards
(16 cards)
insurable interest
must exist at the time of application
Contract of Adhesion
where terms are non-negotiable
- Conditions in Contracts:
Certain events include conditions
Aleatory Contract
the performance of one or both parties is contingent upon a particular event.
- Incomplete Application and Policy Issuance:
If an insurer accepts an incomplete application and issues a policy, they must honor the contract.
Misrepresentation
Making untrue statements
Conditional Coverage Receipt
Receipt given by a producer showing that coverage is in force immediately or based on certain received conditions
- Incomplete Application:
producer notices not all questions were answered
Collecting Initial Premium
producer must collect the initial premium and make sure the applicants are healthy when delivering the policy
Risk Classification:
checking information on an application to determine the risk classification.
loss experience
Higher risk faced by an insurance company.
delivery reciept
reciept that starts the free look period
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA):
disclosure that an investigating consumer report may be obtained for a prospective insured.
- Anti Money Laundering Rules
requesting proceeds to be paid to a third party may raise red flags under anti-money laundering rules.
USA PATRIOT Act
Aimed at detecting criminal activity,
Policy Receipts
Coverage is conditional upon the issuance of a receipt,