Life Flashcards

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An applicant who pays the initial premium at the time of application is typically given a(n)

certified receipt
official receipt
conditional receipt
binding receipt

A

The correct answer is “conditional receipt”. A conditional receipt is normally given to an applicant who pays the initial premium at the time of application.

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Under a life insurance policy, the ________ has the authority to name the beneficiary.

owner
agent
underwriter
beneficiary

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The policyowner has the authority to name the beneficiary of a life insurance policy.

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Which action could result in a hearing being ordered by the Department of Financial Services?

Conducting insurance business in this state while being a resident of another

Representing a foreign insurer

Sharing commissions with another licensed agent

Performing insurance transactions without a license

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A hearing may be conducted if anyone is suspected of engaging in the business of insurance without a license.

D

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Which entity approves the insurance policy forms used in Florida?

Department of Financial Services (DFS)
Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR)
National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC)
Financial Services Commission (FSC)

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The correct answer is “Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR)”. The insurance policy forms used in Florida are approved by the Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR).

B

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An example of an unfair trade practice is

replacing an old life insurance policy with a new one
an agent writing less than 50% of their total sales from controlled business
an agent making a material misrepresentation to the insured
denying payment of a claim within a reasonable time after proof of loss statements were provided

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Making a material misrepresentation to an insured is considered to be an unfair trade practice.

C

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What are adjustable rates for life policy loans in Florida based on?

90-day treasury bill rate
National average of other states’ variable rate
Moody’s corporate bond index
Prime lending rate

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Adjustable rates for life insurance policy loans in Florida are based on Moody’s corporate bond index.

C

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When replacing or exchanging an annuity, the agent must disclose to the annuitant

proof of appointment by the agent
the possible tax ramifications as a result of the transaction
the commissions to be paid as a result of the transaction
the insurer’s A.M. Best rating

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The correct answer is “the possible tax ramifications as a result of the transaction”. An agent must disclose the possible tax consequences of replacing or exchanging an existing annuity or life insurance policy.

B

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An example of rebating would be

offering a client something of value not stated in the contract in exchange for their business
using intimidation in order to restrain or monopolize the business of insurance.
reducing the premiums across the board for a specific risk class
a mutual insurance company paying dividends to its policyowners

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Rebating can be defined as offering a prospect something of value that is not specified in a contract in order to induce the purchase of that contract.

A

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An example of sliding would be

replacing an existing insurance policy with a new one
speaking maliciously of an insurer intending to harm
inducing an applicant to purchase an insurance policy by returning some of the premium
charging for an additional product without the applicant’s consent

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The correct answer is “charging for an additional product without the applicant’s consent”. Sliding involves selling additional coverage to an insurance applicant who doesn’t want or need it. An agent will often “slide” this additional coverage in without the customer’s knowledge or consent

D

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Which of the following employees may NOT be excluded from a group life plan?

Seasonal workers
Full-time employees before the probationary period
Full-time employees after the probationary period
Part-time employees

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The correct answer is “Full time employees after the probationary period”. All of these employees may be excluded from a group life plan except for “Full time employees after the probationary period”.

C

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Which of the following is a standard provision of the conversion privileges in a Group Life policy?

Group Life coverage can normally be converted to an individual policy within 6 months
Group Life coverage can only be converted if the employer pays for the individual policy
Group Life coverage can be converted to an individual policy at regular rates on an attained-age basis
Group Life coverage can only be converted by providing evidence of insurability

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Conversion at regular rates on an attained-age basis without a medical exam is a standard provision for conversion privileges in Group Life policies.

C

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Any violations of the Florida financial institutions code may be investigated by the

Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR)
Attorney General’s office
Department of Financial Services (DFS)

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The correct answer is “Department of Financial Services (DFS)”. The DFS has the authority to investigate violations or potential violations of the Florida financial institutions code.

D

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Which of the following situations are NOT subject to Florida life insurance laws?

Insurance companies’ life policy replacement requirements
Insurance companies’ guidelines for paying a life insurance claim
Insurance companies’ setting of life insurance policy rates
Insurance companies’ day-to-day operations

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Insurance companies’ day-to-day operations

D

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Defamation occurs when an agent makes a false statement intended to

replace an existing insurance policy with another
restrict fair trade
misrepresent the provisions of an insurance policy
malign another insurer

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The correct answer is “malign another insurer”. Defamation is an unfair trade practice involving false, maliciously critical, or derogatory statements intended to injure a person or company engaged in the insurance business.

D

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Which of the following is NOT required on every insurance application sold in Florida?

Address and phone number of the agent
Agent’s name
Agent’s license number
Insurer’s name

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All of these must be shown on every insurance application sold in Florida EXCEPT “Address and phone number of the agent”.

A

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A life insurance policyowner may sell their policy to a(n) _____ in order to receive a percentage of the policy’s face value.

viator agent
broker
viatical settlement provider
insurer

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The correct answer is “viatical settlement provider”. To receive a percentage of the policy face value, an owner of a life policy may sell the policy to a viatical settlement provider.

C

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If a policyowner does not pay the premium by the due date, the

policyowner can make the premium payment during the grace period
policy must be reinstated
policyowner is automatically assessed a late charge
insurance company cancels the policy

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If a policyowner does not pay the premium by the due date, the premium may be paid during the grace period.

A

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A life insurance policyowner would like to file a complaint against a life insurance agent. In Florida, the entity that oversees these complaints is called the

Office of Insurance Regulation
Department of Financial Services
Securities Exchange Commission
Department of Homeland Security

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The correct answer is “Department of Financial Services (DFS).” The Department of Financial Services (DFS), specifically the DFS Division of Consumer Services, oversees complaints against life insurance agents and agencies selling life insurance products.

B

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Which of these is NOT a legal entity for selling life insurance in Florida?

Independent agency system
Risk management advisers
Personal producing general agency
Career agency system

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Risk management advisers do not qualify as a legal entity for selling life insurance.

B

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A group plan was recently terminated. In Florida, how many days are covered individuals guaranteed coverage after a group plan’s termination?

31 days
14 days
60 days
45 days

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The correct answer is “31 days”. If a group plan is terminated, covered persons are guaranteed coverage for 31 days after termination.

A

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A life insurance policy’s grace period entitles the insured a period of no less than ___ days to make the premium payment.

40
25
35
30

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The grace period for a life insurance policy is never less than 30 days.

D

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A license may be denied, suspended, or revoked if the licensee

does not meet a sales quota
engages in replacement of an existing policy
is found guilty of misrepresentation
files for bankruptcy

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Being found guilty of misrepresentation may result in the Department of Financial Services denying, suspending, revoking, or not renewing any license.

C

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According to Florida law, a Group Life insurance policy requires a minimum of how many insureds?

2
No minimum
100
25

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In Florida, there is no minimum number of insureds required for a group life insurance policy.

B

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According to Florida’s life insurance replacement laws, a policyowner must be provided with a written Comparison and Summary Statement when it’s requested by

the Financial Services Commission
the insurer
the policyowner
the Chief Financial Officer

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The replacement of existing life insurance policies with new contracts of life insurance requires a written Comparison and Summary Statement at the policyowner’s request.

C

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Within how many days must a licensee notify the Department of Financial Services of a change in address? 60 90 30 120
30 The correct answer is "30". All licensees are required to notify the Department of Financial Services of a change in address within 30 days.
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All of the following are Nonforfeiture Options EXCEPT Extended Term Option Automatic Premium Loan Option Reduced Paid-Up Option Cash Surrender Option
An automatic premium loan is not considered a Nonforfeiture Option. B
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All of the following are eligibility requirements for an association group EXCEPT Contributory plans require a minimum of 25 participants Group must hold regular meetings at least on an annual basis Must have been organized for some reason other than to obtain group insurance Group must have been in existence for two years
A minimum of 100 participants is required for a contributory plan. A
28
In Florida, which of the following is considered an Unfair Trade Practice? Coercion Replacement Subrogation Aleatory
Coercion is considered an unfair trade practice under Florida law. A
29
In Florida, most life insurance policies have a contestability period of 3 years 1 year 4 years 2 years
2 Years D
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J is an agent who has induced an insured through misrepresentation to surrender an existing insurance policy. What is J guilty of? Twisting Sliding Coercion Rebating
The correct answer is "Twisting". Twisting is the unfair trade practice of replacing an insurance policy from one insurer to another based on misrepresentation. A
31
K is insured under a Group Life insurance policy. K is considered to be a(n) beneficiary policyowner certificate holder annuitant
Each person covered under a Group Life insurance policy is considered to be a certificate holder. C
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One definition of replacement is "the act of replacing an existing insurance policy with another". Replacement is allowed only if the policy originated outside the state of Florida closely regulated and requires full disclosure not legal in the state of Florida legal and requires no disclosure
The correct answer is "closely regulated and requires full disclosure". Replacement of insurance policies is strictly regulated and requires full disclosure. B
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The Financial Services Commission may hold hearings for any reason deemed necessary when approved by the NAIC only when a felony is involved only if there is a complaint filed
The Financial Services Commission may hold hearings for any purpose within the scope of the insurance code deemed necessary. A
34
In an insurance contract, the element that shows each party is giving something of value is called consideration offer acceptance purpose
Consideration A
35
Which of these will have the highest monthly payout upon annuitization? Life with period certain Joint and survivor life Joint life Straight life
The correct answer is, "Straight life". A straight life annuity will have the highest monthly payout. D
36
The least expensive option to pay off a 30-year mortgage balance would be adjustable term life decreasing term life increasing term life convertible term life
The correct answer is, "decreasing term life". The least expensive option to pay off a 30-year mortgage balance would be decreasing term life. B
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A life insurance policy that is subject to a contract interest rate is referred to as group life term life adjustable life universal life
The correct answer is, "universal life". Universal life is subject to a contract interest rate or a current annual interest rate. D
38
The type of multiple protection coverage that pays on the death of the last person is called a(n) survivorship life policy annuity joint policy joint life policy dual life policy
The correct answer is, "survivorship life policy". Under a multiple protective policy, the policy that pays on the death of the last person is called a survivorship life policy. A
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An employee under a group insurance policy has the right to name a beneficiary and the right to cash surrender the existing policy convert to an individual policy in the event of employment termination change the policy provisions remain on the group plan in the event of employment termination
The correct answer is, "convert to an individual policy in the event of employment termination". A person whose life is insured under a group insurance policy has the right to designate a beneficiary and the right to have an individual policy issued in the case of termination of employment. B
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The term which describes the fact that both parties of a contract may NOT receive the same value is referred to as Aleatory Apparent Unilateral Estoppel
The correct answer is, "Aleatory". Aleatory is a term that describes the fact that both parties of a contract may NOT receive the same value. A
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Under a contract of adhesion, the insurer's obligations are dependent upon certain acts of the insured individual only one party makes any kind of enforceable promise the terms must be accepted or rejected in full there is the potential for an unequal exchange of value
C Under a contract of adhesion, the contract has been prepared by one party (the insurance company) with no negotiation between the applicant and insurer. In effect, the applicant "adheres" to the terms of the contract on a "take it or leave it" basis when accepted. C
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A Renewable Term Life insurance policy can be renewed at a predetermined date or age, regardless of the insured's health only if the insured provides evidence of insurability anytime at the policyowner's request typically with no change in premium
The correct answer is, "at a predetermined date or age, regardless of the insured's health". Renewable Term Life insurance guarantees the policy can be renewed to a predetermined date or age, regardless of the insured's health status. A
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The coverage, conditions, and limitations in the master policy of a group contract can be found in which document? Coverage document Certificate of coverage and benefits Certificate of Authority Consumer report
The certificate of coverage and benefits describes the coverage, conditions, and limitations found in the master policy of a group contract. B
44
All of these are settlement options for life insurance policies EXCEPT Life income Lump sum Fixed period Extended term
The correct answer is, "Extended term". The extended term option is a nonforfeiture option, not a settlement option. D
45
Jonas is a whole life insurance policyowner and would like to add coverage for his two children. Which of the following products would allow him to accomplish this? Child term rider Family income rider Family maintenance rider Payor rider
A child term rider is level term insurance that can be added to an existing policy. A
46
What would be an accurate definition of "controlled business"? Insurance business that is written on the agent's own life, property, or interests Insurance business that is obtained through false advertising Insurance business that is obtained by replacing an existing policy through misrepresentation Insurance business obtained by an agent through coercion, intimidation, or boycotting
"Controlled business" is insurance business that is written on the agent's own life, property, or interests. A
47
W gave W's age as 50 when W purchased a Life policy. At the time of W's death seven years later, the company discovered W's true age at issue had been 59. What would the normal procedure be under the misstatement of age provision in regard to the payment of the death claim? The insurer is only obligated to refund all premiums paid The proceeds would be reduced based on whatever the premium would have been if purchased at age 59 The policy's full death benefit would be paid, due to the expiration of the incontestable period There would be no death proceeds paid out by the insurer
In this situation, the proceeds will be reduced based on whatever the premium would have been if purchased at age 59. B
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What is Florida's definition of Life insurance replacement? A transaction in which coverage on an existing policy is increased A transaction in which a new policy is bought and an old policy is terminated A transaction in which a policyowner reinstates a lapsed policy A transaction in which group life coverage is converted to an individual policy
Florida's Replacement Rule defines replacement of Life insurance as a transaction in which a new policy is bought and an old policy is discontinued. B
49
Which of the following documents must an agent submit to the replacing insurance company during the replacement of an existing life insurance policy? A list of all policies the agent has replaced in the last 3 years Notice to existing and replacing insurers of intention to replace A statement made by the agent that NAIC guidelines have been met during the replacement process A copy of the agent's insurance license
When replacing an existing life insurance policy, an agent must submit notice to existing insurer and replacing insurer of intentions. B
50
Which of the following can an agent provide to help a prospective client understand and purchase the most appropriate product? Policy summary Illustration Conditional receipt Buyer's guide
The correct answer is "Buyer's guide". Agents can help prospective insureds understand and purchase the most appropriate product by delivering a buyer's guide. B
51
Which of the following factors is NOT considered when the Department of Financial Services determines if an agent's home is an insurance agency? The amount of premium collected at this location Listing the address on the agent's business cards Clients are met at this location Business solicitation is done at this location
The Department of Financial Services does not take into consideration the amount of premium collected at an agent's home when determining whether or not the home is an insurance agency. D
52
Which of the following types of insureds are life insurance companies allowed to make policy rate discriminations against? People of different races People that smoke People of different religions People that are married
A life insurance company may make policy rate discriminations against people that smoke. B
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In Florida, an element of an insurance transaction would be setting up the sales appointment determining how much coverage is needed issuing an insurance contract ordering an MIB report
The issuance of an insurance contract is considered to be an element of an insurance transaction. C
54
Which type of insurance company allows their policyowners to elect a governing body? Mixed Mutual Admitted Stock
The correct answer is "Mutual". Policyholders elect the governing bodies of mutual insurance companies. B
55
A life policy loan in Florida cannot charge a fixed rate of interest higher than 9% 10% 7% 8%
The correct answer is "10%". The maximum fixed interest rate permitted on a life policy loan is 10%. B
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Which Unfair Trade Practice involves an agent suggesting that an insurance policy is like a share of stock? Sliding Intimidation Twisting Misrepresentation
If an agent tells an applicant that an insurance policy is like a share of stock, the agent may be guilty of misrepresentation. D
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A variable life insurance agent must be licensed and appointed as a life and variable contract agent, as well as a(n) accredited agent Registered Managing Agent (RMA) Certified Variable Dealer (CVD) broker dealer
The correct answer is "broker dealer". An agent marketing variable life insurance must be licensed and appointed as a life and variable contract agent and a broker dealer. D
58
In Florida, what is the maximum percentage of controlled business an agent may produce? 60% 30% 50% 40%
The correct answer is "50%". In Florida, an agent's controlled business may NOT exceed a maximum of 50%. C
59
Which Unfair Trade Practice involves an agent telling a prospective client that a policy's dividends are guaranteed? Sliding Fraud Coercion Misrepresentation
An agent who tells a client that dividends are guaranteed may be guilty of misrepresentation. D
60
According to Florida law, group life insurance conversion privileges must NOT allow a time period to convert group life coverage to an individual life policy require evidence of insurability require a rate increase allow the converted policy to exceed 75% of the original group life amount
The correct answer is "require evidence of insurability". Florida's insurance law that governs group life insurance conversion privileges provides that the individual policies do not require evidence of insurability. B
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According to Florida law, which of the following information does NOT need to be obtained by an agent recommending an annuity purchase? Annual income Financial objectives Age Marital status
Marital status
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A stock life insurance company that issues both participating and nonparticipating policies is doing business on an assorted plan a multiple plan a diverse plan a mixed plan
When a stock life insurance company issues both participating and nonparticipating policies, the company is doing business on a mixed plan. D
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Who is a mutual insurance company owned by? Its employees Its board of directors The State of Florida Its policyholders
A mutual insurance company is owned by its policyholders. D
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According to Florida's rules on disclosure, a life insurance applicant is expected to be provided with a Certificate of Coverage and Buyer's Guide a Buyer's Guide and Policy Summary a Written Comparison and Policy Summary a Summary Statement and Buyer's Guide
The correct answer is "a Buyer's Guide and a Policy Summary". Florida's rules on disclosure require an insurance company to provide a purchaser of life insurance with a Buyer's Guide and a Policy Summary. B
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An agent that sells _________ Life insurance MUST be registered with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Credit Universal Straight Variable
The correct answer is "Variable". An agent is required to register with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) in order to sell Variable Life insurance policies. D
66
An insurance company can contest a life insurance contract due to application fraud within 3 years 1 year 60 days 2 years
The correct answer is "2 years". There is a 2 year time limit for an insurer to contest a life insurance contract due to application fraud. D
67
Florida's 14-day free-look period for life insurance policies begins at the date of delivery date of application date of approval date of physical examination
The correct answer is "date of delivery". In Florida, the free-look period for life insurance contracts is 14 days from policy delivery. A
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All of the following will result in the suspension of an agent's license EXCEPT forging a name on an insurance application intentionally misrepresenting the provisions of a policy acting with fiduciary responsibility being convicted of a felony
Acting as a fiduciary would not result in suspension of an agent's license. C
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Which of the following situations does NOT apply to the Florida Replacement Rule? An existing policy is subject to extensive borrowing An existing policyholder purchases an additional policy from the same insurer An existing policy is reissued with a reduction in cash value A new policy is issued while an existing one is surrendered
Florida's Replacement Rule applies to all of these situations EXCEPT "An existing policyholder purchases an additional policy from the same insurer". B
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Which of the following professional organizations has its code of ethics incorporated into Florida law? National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) The American College of Life Insurance Financial Industry Regulatory Agency (FINRA)
The correct answer is "National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA)". The professional organization whose code of ethics is incorporated into Florida law, and whose responsibility is to establish the activities of agents is the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors. A
72
A foreign insurance company doing business in Florida is only authorized to write business outside the United States is a company that was formed under the laws of another state is not subject to Florida insurance laws is a company that was formed under the laws of another country
The correct answer is "is a company that was formed under the laws of another state". In Florida, a foreign insurance company is a company that is formed under the laws of a state other than Florida. B
73
Which organization was established to provide funds to protect an insured in the event of an insurer's insolvency? National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Office of Insurance Regulation Department of Financial Services Florida Insurance Guaranty Fund Association
The correct answer is "Florida Insurance Guaranty Fund Association". The Florida Insurance Guaranty Fund Association exists to protect an insured in the event of an insurer's insolvency. D
74
In Florida, deceptive advertising is considered to be a form of rebating a form of coercion a form of sliding a form of misrepresentation
According to Florida law, deceptive advertising is considered a form of misrepresentation. B
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Agents that have been licensed for less than six years must complete __ hours of continuing education every two years. 20 36 8 24
24
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Group Life policies in Florida are required to contain a conversion privilege that allows for conversion to an individual policy at anytime with evidence of insurability to an individual policy for a stated period of time only if the premiums are paid by the employer
Correct. In Florida, Group Life policies must contain a conversion privilege that allows for conversion to an individual policy for a specified period of time. C
77
If an agent would like to sell Variable annuities, which state examination must the agent pass? Life insurance Life and Variable contracts Variable annuities Accident and Health insurance
The correct answer is "Life and Variable contracts". An agent who wants to sell Variable annuities must be licensed by the state which includes examinations in Life and Variable contracts. Continue
78
In Florida, which employee is eligible for an employer's group term life plan? Employee who works part-time Employee who works more than 40 hours per week Employee who works seasonally during the summer Full time employee not actively at work
All of these employees may be EXCLUDED for group term life coverage EXCEPT "Employee who works more than 40 hours per week".
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T is an agent and when hired, is reminded that he has a responsibility to handle clients' funds in an honest and ethical manner. This responsibility is referred to as legal competence fiduciary responsibility reasonable trust ethical behavior
Fiduciary responsibility involves an agent handling funds of a client or insurance company honestly and fairly, and not using them for the agent's own purposes.
80
The act of an insurance company publishing misleading information about its policy's provisions is called coercion twisting intimidation false advertising
An insurance company that publishes misleading information about insurance coverage may be found guilty of false advertising.
81
Which of the following employer tasks does a Professional Employer Organization normally handle? Marketing strategies Administration tasks Hiring staff Setting sales quotas
The correct answer is "Administration tasks". A Professional Employer Organization typically handles administration functions.
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In Florida, an insurer licensed to conduct business in Florida, but domiciled in New Jersey, is called a(n) foreign company domestic company non-admitted company alien company
An insurance company that is domiciled in New Jersey and licensed to conduct business in Florida is referred to in Florida as a foreign company.
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A stock insurance company guarantees dividends to its shareholders is owned exclusively by its policyowners elects a governing body by its policyowners is owned exclusively by its shareholders
Correct. A stock insurance company is best defined as an incorporated company that has its capital divided into shares and is owned exclusively by its shareholders.
84
In Florida, which agency is responsible for the rehabilitation or liquidation of insurers? Department of Financial Services (DFS) Office of the Attorney General (OAG) Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) Office of Consumer Affairs (OCA)
Correct. The Department of Financial Services (DFS) is responsible for the rehabilitation or liquidation of insurers when necessary. Continue
85
If an agent would like to sell Variable annuities, which state examination must the agent pass? Accident and Health insurance Life and Variable contracts Life insurance Variable annuities
The correct answer is "Life and Variable contracts". An agent who wants to sell Variable annuities must be licensed by the state which includes examinations in Life and Variable contracts.
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Insurance companies that are organized in countries outside the United States are referred to as foreign alien domestic international
Alien
87
The insurer must provide a prospective buyer with a(n) copy of the application actuarial table A.M. Best report Buyer's Guide and Policy Summary
The insurer must provide a prospective buyer with a Buyer’s Guide and Policy Summary.
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A non-contributory health insurance plan helps the insurer avoid tax deductions the underwriting process state compliance adverse selection
Because all eligible employees are usually covered, noncontributory plans are desirable from an underwriting standpoint because adverse selection is minimized.
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Under a group life policy, the insurer will issue an individual _____ to the policyowner for delivery to each person insured. certificate policy application rider
Correct. The insurer will issue an individual certificate to the policyowner for delivery to each person insured under a group life policy.
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Lisa has recently bought a fixed annuity. Which of these is considered to be a disadvantage of owning this type of annuity? Payments cease 5 years after the annuitant's death During periods of inflation, annuitants will experience a decrease in purchasing power of their payments During periods of inflation, annuitants will experience an increase in purchasing power of their payments Payment amounts can be unpredictable from month to month
The disadvantage of fixed annuities is annuitants could experience a decrease in the purchasing power of their payments over a period of years due to inflation. Continue
91
Julie has a $100,000 30-year mortgage on her new home. What type of life insurance could she purchase that is designed to pay off the loan balance if she dies within the 30-year period? Decreasing term insurance Modified life insurance Adjustable life insurance Increasing term insurance
The correct answer is, "Decreasing term insurance". Decreasing term insurance is normally used to pay off a mortgage balance in the event of death of the insured.
92
The power given to an individual producer that is not specifically addressed in his/her contract is considered what type of authority? apparent discreet implied express
The correct answer is, "implied". Implied authority is the unwritten authority that is not expressly granted, but which the agent is assumed to have in order to transact the business of the principal. C
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A Modified Endowment Contract (MEC) is best described as An annuity contract which was converted from a life insurance contract A life insurance contract which accumulates cash values higher than the IRS will allow A life insurance contract where all withdrawals prior to age 65 are subject to a 10% penalty A modified life contract which enjoys all the tax advantages of whole life insurance
The correct answer is, "A life insurance contract which accumulates cash values higher than the IRS will allow". A Modified Endowment Contract (MEC) can be described as a life insurance contract that has accumulated cash values higher than the IRS allows.
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The minimum age at which a person can sign a life insurance application is 15 years 17 years 16 years 18 years
15 years
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Which of the following activities will NOT result in the suspension of an agent's license? Making malicious and false statements about an insurer Misrepresenting any fact about an insurance policy Replacing an insurance policy from one insurer to another based on misrepresentation Working for a foreign insurer
Working for a foreign insurance company does not result in the revocation or suspension of an agent's license.
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When replacing or exchanging an annuity, the agent must disclose to the annuitant proof of appointment by the agent the insurer's A.M. Best rating the possible tax ramifications as a result of the transaction the commissions to be paid as a result of the transaction
the possible tax ramifications as a result of the transaction
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Which of the following can an agent provide to help a prospective client understand and purchase the most appropriate product? Conditional receipt Illustration Buyer's guide Policy summary
Buyer's guide
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An example of unfair discrimination would be offering different premiums for individuals of the same risk classification declining an insurance application because of involvement in a hazardous occupation issuing a policy at a substandard rate because of poor health offering the same premiums for individuals of the same risk classification
. Providing different terms of coverage for different policyowners in the same risk classification would be an example of unfair discrimination.
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Convincing a prospective insured to buy an insurance policy based on exaggerations is called misrepresentation rebating twisting intimidation
misrepresentation
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Which of the following is considered to be misrepresentation? Representing a foreign insurer An agent guaranteeing a policy's dividends Sharing commissions with other licensed agents Replacing an existing policy with a new one
Stating that dividends are guaranteed is considered a misrepresentation.
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Which two entities regulate variable annuities? Department of Financial Services; and Securities Exchange Commission Financial Industry Regulatory Authority; and Department of Financial Services National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors; and Securities Exchange Commission National Association of Insurance Commissioners; and Department of Financial Services
Department of Financial Services; and Securities Exchange Commission
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Which of the following is NOT a consequence for placing business with an unauthorized insurer? Responsible for unpaid claims First degree misdemeanor Third degree felony Insurance license revoked
First degree misdemeanor
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__________ can be defined as "using the contract values of an existing policy to purchase a new policy with an existing insurer". Churning Defamation Misrepresentation Twisting
he correct answer is "Churning". Churning can be defined as "using the contract values of an existing policy to purchase a new policy with an existing insurer".
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A life policy loan in Florida cannot charge a fixed rate of interest higher than 8% 7% 10% 9%
he correct answer is "10%". The maximum fixed interest rate permitted on a life policy loan is 10%.
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In Florida, when agents recommend changes be made for existing coverage, the agent must follow established procedures. The name of this rule is called the Florida Solicitation Law Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act Florida Replacement Rule Existing Coverage Statute
The Florida Replacement Rule sets forth the requirements and procedures to be followed by insurance companies and producers when replacing existing life insurance contracts.
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According to Florida law, which of the following statements accurately describes an admitted mail order insurance company? Admitted mail order insurance companies cannot solicit insurance business outside the state of Florida Admitted mail order insurance companies are illegal in Florida It may solicit insurance business by mail only with the assistance of a licensed Florida agent It may solicit insurance business by mail without the assistance of a licensed agen
It may solicit insurance business by mail only with the assistance of a licensed Florida agent". An admitted mail order insurance company may solicit and accept business by mail only with the assistance of a licensed Florida agent.
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In order for a domestic, foreign, or alien insurance company to conduct business, it must be authorized by whom? The state where they are conducting business The attorney general in the state where they are domiciled The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Homeland Security
Domestic, foreign, or alien companies must be authorized by each state where they conduct business.
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J owns a business and has a Group Life policy covering her employees. J decides to cancel the policy by letting it lapse on the renewal date. What action must be taken? No obligation is required from either the insurance company nor J All of the employees must be notified of the cancellation either by the insurance company or through J J must cover the group with another policy at cancellation The insurance company must replace the existing policy with one to J's liking
An insurer must notify each certificate holder (employee) when the master policy has expired or is being cancelled. The insurer may take such action through the policyholder (employer).
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The Bureau of Unclaimed Property is overseen by the Chief Financial Officer Insurance Department Unclaimed Property Commissioner Governor
Chief Financial Officer
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The Department may request all of these during the licensing application process EXCEPT fingerprints proof of citizenship drug test fees
drug test
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The Insurance Guaranty Fund Association is administered by the Federal government an entity that assists in underwriting large insurance policies funded by admitted insurance companies through assessments funded by the state government
funded by admitted insurance companies through assessments". The Insurance Guaranty Fund Association is funded by insurance companies through assessments and will pay claims if an insurance company becomes insolvent.
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A type of group that has a constitution and bylaws and has been organized for purposes other than obtaining insurance is called a(n)
association or labor group
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Fixed period settlement options are considered to be a form of a(n)
The correct answer is, "annuity". A fixed period settlement option is actually a form of an annuity.
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What does the word "level" in Level Term describe? The premium payments The cash value The period of coverage The face amount
The face amount
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A renewable Term Life insurance policy allows the policyowner the right to renew the policy at anytime the policyowner chooses without producing proof of insurability paying the same premium as before the renewal as many times as the policyowner chooses
without producing proof of insurability". If Term Life insurance is renewable, the policyowner is purchasing the right to renew the policy without showing proof of insurability.
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Andy the annuitant dies before the annuity start date. Which of the following is a TRUE statement?
Premiums paid plus interest earned is returned to the beneficiary
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Where would policy proceeds be paid if both the insured and primary beneficiary were killed in the same accident?
contingent beneficiary
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When a decreasing term policy is purchased, it contains a decreasing death benefit and level premiums increasing premiums decreasing premiums variable premiums
level premiums
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Donald is the primary insured of a life insurance policy and adds a children's term rider. What is the advantage of adding this rider? Coverage can be different for each child Increases the policy's overall cash value Can be converted to permanent coverage without evidence of insurability Premiums on this rider are not required until the limiting age is reached
Can be converted to permanent coverage without evidence of insurability.An advantage of a children's term rider is the ability to convert to permanent insurance without evidence of insurability.
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A spouse and child can be added to the primary insured's coverage as what kind of rider? Guaranteed insurability Primary term Family term Dependent term
Family term". A family term rider allows both spouse and child to be added to the primary insured's coverage.
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What makes an insurance policy a unilateral contract? Only the insured can change the provisions Only the insured pays the premium Only the insurer is legally bound Only the insured is legally boun
Only the insurer is legally bound. Insurance contracts are unilateral, meaning that only the insurer makes legally enforceable promises in the contract.
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Joe has a life insurance policy that has a face amount of $300,000. After a number of years, the policy's cash value accumulates to $50,000 and the face amount becomes $350,000. What kind of policy is this? Modified Whole Life policy Universal Life policy Increasing Term Life policy Nonparticipating policy
Universal Life policy
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Which of these would be the best example of a limited pay life insurance policy? Whole life policy with premiums paid up after 20 years Term life policy with premiums paid up after 20 years Term life policy that returns cash value after 20 years Whole life policy that pays out its cash value over a 20 year period
Whole life policy with premiums paid up after 20 years". A whole life insurance policy where the premiums are paid up after 20 years would be considered a limited pay life insurance policy.
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Proceeds from a life insurance policy are protected from the beneficiary's creditors by which clause? beneficiary trust clause creditor clause spendthrift trust clause protection clause
spendthrift trust clause
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Peter has a policy where 80% to 90% of the premium is invested in traditional fixed income securities and the remainder of the premium is invested in contracts tied to a stipulated stock index. What kind of policy is this? Modified Endowment Contract Equity index whole life Current assumptive whole life Credit life insurance
"Equity index whole life". The type of policy where 80% to 90% of the premium is invested in traditional fixed income securities and the remainder of the premium is invested in contracts tied to a stipulated stock index is equity index whole life.
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What happens to the total amount of premium paid for an insurance policy when the payment frequency increases? Decreases Increases No difference in cost Depends on the type of coverage
The correct answer is, "Increases". As the premium payment frequency increases, the total amount of premium paid for an insurance policy increases.
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Ambiguities in an insurance policy are always resolved in favor of the producer insurer underwriter insured
"insured". Ambiguities in an insurance policy are always resolved in favor of the insured.
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Level premium term life insurance policies automatically renew at predetermined dates automatically convert to permanent insurance at a predetermined date build cash value in a separate account have premiums that are averaged over the policy period
have premiums that are averaged over the policy period .The policyowner pays more in the early years for protection to help cover the cost in later years, which allows the premiums to remain level throughout the life of the policy.
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In order for a contract to be valid, it must be signed and witnessed by an attorney be filed with the state be in writing contain an offer and acceptance
The correct answer is, "contain an offer and acceptance". For a contract to be valid it MUST include an offer and an acceptance.
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According to life insurance contract law, insurable interest exists at the time of death at the time of application only when determined by a judge when any business relationship exists
at the time of application
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he deeds and actions of a producer indicate what kind of authority? Conditional Apparent Implied Express
Apparent Apparent authority is the appearance or assumption of authority based on the actions, words, or deeds of the producer.
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An agent's license can be suspended or revoked by writing primarily controlled business issuing a binding receipt replacing an existing insurance policy with a new one not meeting annual sales quota
"writing primarily controlled business". An agent's license can be suspended or revoked by writing primarily controlled business.
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As a condition for a loan, a bank requires the borrower to purchase credit insurance from a specific company. What is the bank guilty of? Defamation Coercion Rebating Misrepresentation
"Coercion". A creditor who requires a debtor to obtain insurance from a particular company or agent as a condition for a loan is guilty of coercion.
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Which of the following is considered an accurate statement of an unfair trade practice? Coercion involves making a malicious statement about the financial condition of an insurance company Rebating occurs when someone intentionally deceives another with the intent to gain financially Twisting involves an agent using misrepresentation to convince a policyowner to cancel their current policy so that they can purchase a new life insurance policy with another company No more than 25% of an agent's insurance sales are allowed to come from controlled business
wisting is a misrepresentation made by an agent in order to induce a policyholder to lapse a policy and switch insurance companies. It's considered an unfair trade practice.
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During the course of an insurance transaction, if an agent makes a false or incomplete statement, he/she could be found guilty of twisting misrepresentation sliding replacement
misrepresentation
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Which Unfair Trade Practice involves making a false statement on an insurance application in order to receive money from an insurer? Rebating Sliding Misrepresentation Coercion
Misrepresentation.Making a fraudulent statement on an insurance application would be considered an act of misrepresentation.
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According to Florida law, an additional lapse notice must be issued after the standard grace period has expired for policyowners age 69 or older 59 1/2 or older 64 years or older 21 and under
64 years or older
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All of the following entries are classified under the four principal areas of Florida insurance law EXCEPT Policyowner's rights An agent's licensing requirements An agent's commission Policy provisions
An agent's commission
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Which settlement option pays a stated amount to an annuitant, but no residual value to a beneficiary? Interest only Installment refund Fixed period Life income
"Life income". The settlement option that pays a specified amount to an annuitant, but pays no residual value to a beneficiary is known as life income.
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Which of these factors would an insurer consider when determining whether to accept a group life plan? Grace period Number of dependents Average age Incontestable period
An insurer would consider the average age when determining whether to accept a group life plan.
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Converting a group plan to permanent life insurance requires paying a lower premium the conversion being applied for within 31 days of termination submitting proof of insurability converting to term life insurance
When converting from group to permanent life insurance, the conversion must be applied for within 31 days of termination.
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What would be an expense factor in an insurance program? Mortality costs Opportunity costs Premiums collected Investment interest
Mortality costs
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A beneficiary has just received a claim payment for a life insurance policy. Which of the following is TRUE regarding the federal income tax liability owed? Tax liability owed depends on the type of life insurance policy No federal income tax is owed on life insurance proceeds Federal income tax is owed if proceeds exceed $250,000 A flat tax of 10% is owed on all proceeds
No federal income tax is owed on life insurance proceeds There is no federal income tax on life insurance proceeds if you receive the proceeds under a life insurance contract as a beneficiary.
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Index whole life insurance contains a securities component that acts as a(n) means to lowering taxes on earnings hedge against inflation incentive to purchase more coverage premium stabilizer
hedge against inflation". The securities component of index whole life insurance is considered an effective hedge against inflation.
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Level premium permanent insurance accumulates a reserve that will eventually require the policyowner to make periodic withdrawals equal the face amount of the policy pay a dividend to the policyowner become larger than the face amount
Level premium permanent insurance accumulates a reserve that will eventually equal the face amount of the policy.
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If the annuitant dies before the annuity start date, the premiums paid plus interest earned will be given to the beneficiary the premiums paid will be given to the beneficiary nothing is given to the beneficiary the benefits will be given tax-free only to a stated beneficiary
If the annuitant dies before the annuity start date, the beneficiary receives the premiums paid plus interest earned.
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Karissa purchases a 10-year level term life insurance policy that has a death benefit of $200,000. Which of these statements is true? The policy automatically converts to whole life after the 10-year period The premium will remain constant and the face amount will increase over the 10-year period The face amount will remain constant and the premium will increase over the 10-year period The face amount and premium will remain constant over the 10-year period
The face amount and premium will remain constant over the 10-year period". In this situation, the premium and the face amount will remain constant for the 10-year period
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A life insurance claim which involves a per capita distribution of policy proceeds would be payable to the named living primary beneficiaries named contingent beneficiaries only estate of the deceased beneficiaries only estate of the insured only
Per capita” is a method of life insurance distribution using total number of individuals. This means that all living members that are identified in the life insurance policy will receive an equal amount of the life insurance proceeds. Using per capita distribution means that if one of the beneficiaries becomes deceased before the insured, then the other beneficiaries will simply have their share increased accordingly.
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Rob purchased a standard whole life policy with a $500,000 death benefit when he was age 30. His insurance agent told him the policy would be paid up if he reached age 100. The present cash value of the policy equals $250,000. Rob recently died at age 60. The death benefit would be $500,000 $750,000 $250,000 $375,000
500,000
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Bob and Tom start a business. Since each partner contributes an important element to the success of the business, they decide to take life insurance policies out on each other, and name each other as beneficiaries. Eventually, they retire and dissolve the business. Bob dies 12 months later. The policies continue in force with no change. Both partners are still married at the time of Bob's death. In this situation, who will receive Bob's policy proceeds? Tom's spouse Tom Bob's estate Bob's spouse
Insurable interest only has to exist at the time of the application, not at the time of the claim. Being there was no change in beneficiary prior to Bob's death, Tom will still receive the policy proceeds.
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Insurance premium is determined by each of the following factors EXCEPT Interest Mortality Expenses Liquidity
he correct answer is, "Liquidity". All of these are factors which determine insurance premiums EXCEPT "Liquidity".
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What types of life insurance are normally used for key employee indemnification? joint, credit, and group life insurance increasing term insurance adjustable, permanent, and limited-pay life insurance term, whole, and universal life insurance
e correct answer is, "term, whole, and universal life insurance". The types of life insurance generally used to cover key employee indemnification are term, whole, and universal life insurance.
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Sharon is the policyowner of a $50,000 life insurance policy. Her son, Mike, is the beneficiary. If Sharon MUST obtain Mike's signature in order to change the beneficiary, what kind of beneficiary designation is this? Irrevocable Tertiary Contingent Revocable
Irrevocable
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Which of these is NOT subject to income taxation under a Modified Endowment Contract (MEC)? Loan against the cash value Policy withdrawal Death benefit Policy dividend
e correct answer is, "Death benefit". The death benefit would NOT be subject to income tax under a Modified Endowment Contract (MEC).
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A life insurance policy written on one contract for two people in which it is payable upon the first death is called Joint Split Survivorship Shared
The correct answer is, "Joint". A joint life insurance policy covers the lives of two people and is payable upon the first death.
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Which of the following best describes a conditional insurance contract? A contract where one party "adheres" to the terms of the contract A contract that has the potential for the unequal exchange of consideration for both parties A contract where only one party makes any kind of enforceable contract A contract that requires certain conditions or acts by the insured individual
"A contract that requires certain conditions or acts by the insured individual". An insurance contract is conditional. This means that the insurer's promise to pay benefits depends on the occurrence of an event covered by the contract.
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All of these are characteristics of a universal life insurance policy EXCEPT Flexible premiums Fixed surrender value Flexible death benefit Builds cash value
"Fixed surrender value". A fixed surrender value is NOT a characteristic of a universal life insurance policy.
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A professional liability for which producers can be sued for mistakes of putting a policy into effect is called fiduciary trust errors and oversights fiduciary bond errors and omissions
errors and omissions
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A securities license is required for a life insurance producer to sell variable life insurance modified life insurance universal life insurance Modified Endowment Contracts (MEC)
variable life insurance". A life insurance producer needs to possess a securities license to sell variable annuities.
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Intentional withholding of material facts that would affect an insurance policy's validity is called a(n) estoppel misrepresentation concealment adhesion
Deliberate withholding of material facts that would affect the validity of an insurance policy or a claim under the policy is known as concealment.
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Decreasing term life insurance is often used to provide coverage for a home mortgage accumulate cash value provide retirement funds provide coverage for estate taxes
A common use for decreasing term life insurance is to cover a home mortgage.
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Which of these is affected by the frequency of an insurance policy's premium payments? Cash value Cost Death benefit Settlement options
cost
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According to the principle of Utmost Good Faith, the insured will answer questions on the application to the best of their knowledge and pay the required premium, while the insurer will deal fairly with the insured and it's promises made issuance of the policy underwriting legal reserve
promises made". Without good faith, it would be difficult to reach agreement. Without agreement, there would be no valid contract.
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Which type of policy combines the flexibility of a universal life policy with investment choices? Variable universal life policy Flexible universal life policy Adjustable universal life policy Modified universal life policy
Variable universal life policy". When the structure and flexibility of a universal life policy are combined with investment choices, the result is a variable universal life policy.
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A life insurance policy that contains a guaranteed interest rate with the chance to earn a rate that is higher than the guaranteed rate is called credit life whole life universal life group life
Universal life has a guaranteed interest rate with the possibility to earn an interest rate that is higher than the guaranteed rate.
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In an insurance contract, the applicant's "consideration" is the offer and acceptance statements made in the application and the premium statements made in the application only premium only
The correct answer is, "statements made in the application and the premium". The statements made in the application and the premium constitute "consideration" for a life or health insurance policy.
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A life insurance policy normally contains a provision that restricts coverage in the event of death under all of the following situations EXCEPT fare-paying passenger war suicide pilot of personal airplane
fare-paying passenger
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What does a life insurance policy guarantee to the stated beneficiary upon the death of the insured? Policy's cash value Policy Dividend Funeral expense fund Specified amount of money
Specified amount of money
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Which of the following does the FICA tax fund Social Security(OASDI) and Unemployment benefits Medicare and Railroad Retirement System benefits Social Security(OASDI) and Medicare benefits Unemployment and Medicaid benefits
Social Security(OASDI) and Medicare benefits
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Which of these factors is NOT taken into account when determining an applicant's life insurance needs? savings automobile Social Security pension
automobile
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Which of these retirement plans do NOT qualify for a federal income tax deduction? Keogh Plan Traditional IRA SIMPLE Plan Roth IRA
Roth IRA
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Which approach predicts a person's earning potential and determines how much of that amount would be devoted to dependents? Future value approach Human life value approach Needs approach Earnings approach
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An insurance company incorporated under the laws of the state in which its home office is located is called a(n) ____ company. domestic authorized alien foreign
domestic
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licensed agent must be appointed by an insurance company to solicit insurance in Florida. The agent's license will terminate if a certain period of time elapses without being appointed. How long is this period of time? 36 months 12 months 48 months 24 months
The correct answer is "48 months". An agent's license will terminate if the agent allows 48 months to elapse without being appointed for the class or classes of insurance listed on the license.
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Who does an agent represent during the solicitation of insurance? The State of Florida The Department of Financial Services The insurance company The client
The insurance company
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K is an agent who made an improper sale of an annuity to a client. Which of the following corrective actions would the Department of Financial Services likely order K to take? Pay monetary restitution to the client Pay a penalty of three times the client's loss Provide a written apology letter Sell the client a more appropriate annuity
Pay monetary restitution to the client
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Nonprofit life insurance providers that are covered by a special section in the Florida insurance code are called Domestic life insurance organizations Unauthorized insurers Mutual life insurers Fraternal life insurance organizations
Fraternal life insurance organizations
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What is the main reason for regulating the insurance industry? Maintain the solvency of insurance companies Controlling the replacement of existing insurance policies Setting sales quotas for insurers Add revenue to Florida's treasury
Maintain the solvency of insurance companies
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Which of these is NOT considered to be a purpose of an annuity? Annuities are intended to distribute accumulated principal Annuities are intended to liquidate an estate Annuities are intended for the tax-free growth of principal Annuities are intended to create an estate
Annuities are intended to create an estate
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Tim is covered under a group plan and would like to change his group coverage to an individual policy with the same insurer because of employment termination. Which of these describes the change that will take place? Extension of benefits Coordination of benefits Conversion Rollover
Conversion
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All of the following are characteristics of a Group Life Insurance Plan EXCEPT Group underwriting Individual underwriting Probationary period Master contract
Individual underwriting
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Legal purpose is a term used in contract law meaning there must be an offer and acceptance the contract must be aleatory there must be legal reasons for entering into the contract the contract must be a contract of adhesion
In contract law, legal purpose refers to the fact that the reasons for entering into a contract must be legal.
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The greater of the accumulated cash value or the total premium paid The interest earned on the accumulated cash value Nothing The lesser of the accumulated cash value or the total premium paid
The greater of the accumulated cash value or the total premium paid
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What are an applicant's statements concerning occupation, hobbies, and personal health history regarded as? guarantee representation collateral warranty
"representation". Statements by an applicant concerning personal health history, family health history, occupation, and hobbies are referred to as representations.
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An example of naming a beneficiary by class would be To Ned Jackson To the children born of my union with Ned Jackson To the child born of my union with Ned Jackson: Scott Jackson To the children born of my union with Ned Jackson: David Jackson, Jennifer Jackson, and Scott Jackson
To the children born of my union with Ned Jackson
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Naming a contingent beneficiary as "all surviving children" is described by which term? Contingent designation Primary designation Class designation Tertiary designation
Naming a contingent beneficiary as "all surviving children" is described by which term? Contingent designation Primary designation Class designation Tertiary designation
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What is a corridor in relation to a Universal Life insurance policy? The amount of interest that has accumulated in the policy's cash value The gap between when a claim is filed and when the death benefit is received The point in time when the policy's cash value reaches $0 The gap between the total death benefit and the policy's cash value
The gap between the total death benefit and the policy's cash value
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A life insurance policy which contains cash values that vary according to its investment performance of stocks is called Variable Whole Life Increasing Term Life Modified Whole Life Adjustable Whole Life
A Variable Whole Life policy has cash values that vary according to the investment performance of common stocks.
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Which of the following policies does NOT build cash value? Variable Life Term Endowment Straight Life
Term
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Which of these ensures that proceeds of a life insurance policy will be free from attachment or seizure by the beneficiary's creditors? Settlement Clause Viatical Clause Protection Clause Spendthrift Clause
A Spendthrift Clause is a statement in a settlement agreement that indicates that the proceeds of the policy will be free from attachment or seizure by the beneficiary's creditors.
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hich of these premium payment frequencies is not typically available to a policyowner? Semi-annual Bi-weekly Monthly Quarterly
The correct answer is, "Bi-weekly". A bi-weekly payment mode is normally not an option to policyowners.
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What kind of life insurance policy covers two or more people with the death benefit payable upon the last person's death? Dual Life insurance Last Survivor Life insurance Shared Life insurance Joint Life insurance
Last Survivor Life insurance
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Which settlement option involves having the proceeds remain with the insurer and earnings paid on a monthly basis to the beneficiary? extended interest fixed period interest only dividends only
"interest only". The settlement option that allows proceeds to remain with the insurer and earnings to be paid to the beneficiary on a monthly basis is called interest only.
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Which of these describes the result of a modified endowment contract that failed to meet the seven-pay test? Policy loans are disallowed The premium payments will be tax deductible Withdrawals will be prohibited Pre-death distributions are typically taxable
Pre-death distributions are typically taxable". Failing to meet the seven-pay test results in pre-death distributions likely to become taxable.
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All of the following are elements of an insurance policy EXCEPT conditions definitions claim forms other insurance
claim forms
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Which type of life insurance policy pays the face amount at the end of the specified period if the insured is still alive? Adjustable life policy Modified life policy Endowment policy Universal life policy
"Endowment policy". A type of life insurance policy which provides for the payment of the face amount at the end of the specified period if the insured is still alive is an endowment policy.
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A provision that allows a policyowner to withdraw a policy's cash value interest free is a(n) grace period automatic premium loan waiver of premium partial surrender
partial surrender
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What is the primary feature of a viatical settlement? Reduced death benefit prepayment No interest on policy loans Longer contestable period Lower premiums
Reduced death benefit prepayment
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Craig purchased a life insurance policy for enabling his heirs to pay estate taxes. What is this called? Liquidity maintenance Survivor fund Estate conservation Human value protection
Estate conservation
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When calculating the amount of life insurance needed for an income earner, what has to be determined when using the Needs Approach? The family's financial objectives if the income earner were to die or become disabled The income earner's future projected income The income earner's credit score The insurance company's financial rating
"The family's financial objectives if the income earner were to die or become disabled". When using the needs approach to determine the amount of life insurance needed for the income earner, it is necessary to determine the family's financial objectives in the event of the death or disability of the income earner.
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The period in which there are no Social Security benefits for the surviving spouse is called the ineligible period blackout period dependency period elimination period
blackout period. The blackout period begins when the youngest child turns 16 and continues until the spouse reaches age 60, at the earliest. If there are no eligible children with the surviving spouse when the breadwinner dies, the blackout period starts immediately.
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An insurance producer is often responsible for field underwriting during the application process. All of these are possible field underwriting roles EXCEPT providing disclosure information to the applicant policy delivery providing commission information to the applicant collecting initial premium
providing commission information to the applicant
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A rollover from a Traditional IRA to another IRA MUST be done within ___ days to avoid tax consequences. 30 90 60 15
60
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Signatures for an insurance application MUST be obtained by the producer from all of the following sources EXCEPT the beneficiary the policyowner the insured the producer
the beneficiary
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Underwriters can acquire information from all of the following sources EXCEPT attending physician's statements consumer reports genetic testing Medical Information Bureau (MIB)
genetic testing
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Under a Traditional IRA, interest earned is taxed during the accumulation phase only if withdrawn prior to age 59 1/2 upon distribution according to the capital gains rate
upon distribution
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An applicant's character and personal habits can be obtained for underwriting purposes from which source? Attending physician's statement Medical Information Bureau (MIB) Investigative consumer report Credit report
"Investigative consumer report". An investigative consumer report is a detailed report that contains information on a consumer's character, general reputation, personal characteristics, or mode of living and is obtained through personal interviews with neighbors, friends, or associates of the consumer.
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An individual most likely will have an insurable interest in insuring a person's life if an economic interest exists for the continuance of the insured's life there is any blood relationship with the insured a financial interest exists at the time of insured's death a business relationship exists
an economic interest exists for the continuance of the insured's life
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An insurer has a right to screen applicants for HIV in which of the following ways? Inquiring about risky sexual behavior Inquiring about sexual orientation Blood test for HIV Automatically declining an application due to sexual orientation
Blood test for HIV
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A whole life policy option where extended term insurance is selected is called a(n) interest-only option dividend option settlement option nonforfeiture option
nonforfeiture option
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Which of the following would be considered an underwriting duty of an agent? Assigning a risk classification Completing all applications and collecting initial premiums Accepting or declining an application Requesting medical information from the Medical Information Bureau (MIB)
Completing all applications and collecting initial premiums
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An endorsement found in an insurance plan which modifies the provisions of the policy is called a(n) add-on rider supplement attachment
rider
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If an insured's age on a life insurance policy has been misstated, what is the insurer's liability if the insured dies? No death benefit is owed because of the misstatement of age The full original death benefit listed on the policy A prorated death benefit based on the amount of insurance the insured's premiums would have been if purchased at the correct age The original death benefit listed on the policy minus any outstanding loans and interest
A prorated death benefit based on the amount of insurance the insured's premiums would have been if purchased at the correct age
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All of these are typically sources of underwriting information for life or health insurance EXCEPT Disclosure authorization response Consumer reports Medical Information Bureau (MIB) reports Attending physician's statement (APS)
Disclosure authorization response
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James is the insured on a life insurance policy where his age was misstated on the application. Which of the following is CORRECT regarding the death benefit amount? The death benefit paid will be what the premium would have purchased at the correct age The amount of premiums paid will be returned with interest The original face amount will be paid to the beneficiary The policy will be voided with no death benefits paid
The death benefit paid will be what the premium would have purchased at the correct age
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Kurt is an active duty serviceman who was recently killed in an accident while home on leave. Which military service exclusion clause would pay upon his death? Status Active Leave Results
Results". The "results clause" states the insurer is excused from paying the amount only if the death is a result of war.
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Joanne has a $100,000 whole life policy with an accumulated $25,000 of cash value. She would like to borrow $15,000 against the cash value. Which of the following statements is TRUE? Net death benefit will be reduced if the loan is not repaid A loan can be taken out for up to the face amount of the policy Term life policies are the only type of insurance that allows policy loans No interest will be charged on loan balance
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During the application process, the agent's primary responsibility is to the insurance company the Department of Financial Services the applicant the State of Florida
the insurance company
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In Florida, an insurer domiciled and incorporated in this state is called a(n) admitted company domestic company alien company foreign company
domestic company
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When does an immediate annuity begin making payments? After the incontestable period After policy has been active for one year After multiple premiums have been paid After the first premium has been paid
After the first premium has been paid
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How are annuities given favorable tax treatment? Gains are taxed at distribution Gains are tax exempt at distribution Gains are converted to tax credits Gains are tax deductible
Gains are taxed at distribution
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A business will typically use which type of life insurance to cover their employees? Endowment policy Adjustable life policy Whole life policy Group policy
Group policy
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A beneficiary change can occur only on specified dates within the policy only upon the request of the revocable beneficiary at no time normally at any time during the policy term
normally at any time during the policy term
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Reggie purchased a life insurance policy with a face amount of $500,000. After 15 years, the cash value has accumulated to $100,000 and the policy's face amount has become $600,000. Which type of life insurance policy is this? Modified life Universal life Adjustable life Credit life
A universal life policy pays a death claim in the amount of the death benefit plus the savings element.
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Variable life insurance and Universal life insurance are very similar. Which of these features are held exclusively by variable universal life insurance? Policyowner may increase or decrease the premium payments Policyowner can contribute large sums of money Policyowner may increase or decrease the face amount Policyowner has the right to select the investment which will provide the greatest return
The right to select the investment which will provide the greatest return pertains only to variable universal life insurance.
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Which of the following are the premium payments for a Universal life policy NOT used for? Loading costs Death benefits Cash value Separate account investments
Separate account investments
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A permanent life insurance policy where the policyowner pays premiums for a specified number of years is called a(n) variable universal policy level term policy adjustable policy limited pay policy
"limited pay policy". A permanent life insurance policy where the policyowner pays premiums for a specified number of years is called a limited pay polic
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Which contract element is insurable interest a component of? Offer and acceptance Consideration Legal purpose Competent parties
Legal purpose
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All of these statements concerning whole life insurance are false EXCEPT The death benefit is not affected by outstanding loans Coverage is normally temporary Policyowner can take out a policy loan up to the face amount When a whole life policy is surrendered, income taxes may be owed
Correct. Income taxes may be due when a whole life policy is surrendered. This statement is true.
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If the beneficiary dies from the same accident as the insured individual, the insurer will proceed as if the estate was listed as beneficiary the beneficiary outlived the insured both the insured and beneficiary died at the same time the insured outlived the beneficiary
the insured outlived the beneficiary. . A common disaster provision states that if the beneficiary dies from the same accident as the insured individual, the insurer will proceed as if the insured outlived the beneficiary. This allows the proceeds to go to the contingent beneficiary.
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How are survivorship life insurance policies helpful in estate planning? Provide funds to help pay taxes Provide funds for funeral expenses Provide funds to help fund retirement Provide tax deductions for premium payments
"Provide funds to help pay taxes". Survivorship life insurance policies are useful in estate planning because they can provide money to pay taxes on assets.
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What is implied authority defined as? Authority given to an agent to act outside the scope of the agency agreement Authority given to handle claims and process payments Authority that is not specifically given to an agent in the agency contract, but that an agent can reasonably assume to carry out his/her duties Authority given in writing to an agent in the agency agreement
Authority that is not specifically given to an agent in the agency contract, but that an agent can reasonably assume to carry out his/her duties
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Which of the following is an example of the insured's consideration? Insurer's promise to pay benefits A paid premium Intent Legal purpose
A paid premium
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Within how many days must a Traditional IRA be rolled over to another IRA in order to avoid tax consequences? 30 45 60 90
60
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When a qualified plan starts making payments to its recipient, which of the following choices BEST describes the portion of each distribution that is taxable? Contributions made by employee Gains Contributions made by employer Principal
Gains" is BEST answer out of the choices. While the entire distribution would be taxed assuming the contributions were made pre-tax, the IRS would characterize all distributions as taxable gains. Not all qualified plans have employer contributions. Neither do all plans include employee contributions. In certain circumstances, even some traditional IRA contributions might not qualify as deductible and therefore would not be taxed when withdrawn. Gains are ALWAYS taxable. The IRS characterizes all previously untaxed distributions as gains. Therefore, "Gains" is the BEST answer among the choices given. TIP: When answering a question on a state insurance exam, watch out for words like BEST and MAXIMUM. You will also find imperfect choices, such as were presented here. When in doubt, "Pick the one that stinks the least."
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Social Security is funded by a payroll tax imposed on a limit of an employee's income. What is this limitation called? Average monthly wage (AMW) Taxable wage base Maximum wage limit Average indexed monthly earnings (AIME)
"Taxable wage base". This payroll, or FICA tax, is applied to employees' incomes up to a certain limit, called the taxable wage base.
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Which approach predicts a person's earning potential and determines how much of that amount would be devoted to dependents? Future value approach Needs approach Human life value approach Earnings approach
Human life value approach
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Preferred risk policies with reduced premiums are issued by insurance companies because the insured has a better ability to pay premiums over a long period of time worse than average mortality or morbidity experience a higher face amount than average better than average mortality or morbidity experience
better than average mortality or morbidity experience
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Which of the following signatures is not required on an individual insurance application? Applicant Producer Insured Insurer
On an individual insurance application, the insurer's signature is not required.
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Which type of rider will waive the premium on a child's life insurance policy if the parent paying the premium dies? Juvenile waiver Waiver of premium Guaranteed insurability Payor benefit
A payor benefit will waive the premium on a juvenile life insurance policy if the parent paying the premium dies.
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Which of the following would be a valid reason why a policy premium would be higher than the standard premium? The insured does not meet established underwriting requirements The agent quoted the wrong price The insured does not have the necessary financial reserves The insurer is not a member of the MIB
The insured does not meet established underwriting requirements
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A waiver of premium rider allows an insured to waive premium payments if the insured is unemployed completely and permanently disabled experiencing financial hardship temporarily disabled
completely and permanently disabled
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hen does a life insurance policy typically become effective? When the policy is issued When initial premium is collected and policy is issued When the application is completed and signed When the completed application is signed and initial premium is collected
When initial premium is collected and policy is issued
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All of these are standard exclusions found in a life insurance policy EXCEPT disability war aviation hazardous occupations
". Disability is not one of the standard exclusions found in life insurance policies.
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whole life insurance policy accumulates cash value that becomes the death benefit a source of funding a term rider to the policy the policy loan value which the insured may borrow against the source of funding for administration fees
the policy loan value which the insured may borrow against
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Which scenario would most life insurance policies exclude coverage for? A tourist traveling abroad on a major airline carrier An individual who has a hobby racing cars once a month An airline pilot who flies for a commercial carrier A soldier on leave at home
"An individual who has a hobby racing cars once a month". Most life insurance policies exclude coverage for a loss arising from an auto enthusiast racing automobiles as a hobby.
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An applicant intentionally lying to an insurance company on an application in order to obtain a cheaper premium is an example of coercion twisting fraud rebating
fraud
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An insured individual and the policy's beneficiary die from the same accident. The common disaster provision states the insurer will continue as if the beneficiary outlived the insured no beneficiary was ever named the insured outlived the beneficiary the insured and beneficiary died at the same time
the insured outlived the beneficiary
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Barbara's policy includes a rider which allows her to purchase additional insurance at specific dates or events without evidence of insurability. This rider is called a(n) Family income rider Payor rider Guaranteed insurability rider Endowment rider
A guaranteed insurability rider allows for the insured to purchase additional insurance at specific dates or events without evidence of insurability.
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An insurance company needs to obtain personal information from a third party concerning an applicant. Which law do all insurers and their producers need to comply with? McCarran-Ferguson Act Fair Credit Reporting Act USA Patriot Act Personal Information Act
o protect the rights of consumers for whom an inspection or credit report has been requested, Congress enacted the Fair Credit Reporting Act in 1970.
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Matt is applying for life insurance and requests a double indemnity rider. A double indemnity benefit will be payable to Matt's beneficiary if Matt is injured in a skiing accident and dies 18 months later dies of a stroke is killed while committing a felony dies instantly from a car accident
The correct answer is, "dies instantly from a car accident". Matt's beneficiary will be provided with the double indemnity rider if Matt dies instantly from a car accident.
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Ownership of a life insurance policy may be temporarily transferred with a(n) transferable assignment beneficiary assignment absolute assignment collateral assignment
collateral assignment
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Which of the following is a reinstatement condition? Changes in the insuring clause Premium increase Premium decrease Proof of insurability
Proof of insurability
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Which of the following is considered to be an alternative to a life settlement? Waiver of premium rider Extended term option Accelerated death benefit rider Decreasing term insurance
Accelerated death benefit rider
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Upon policy delivery, which of the following must a producer have an applicant sign if no initial premium was collected with the life insurance application? An exclusion A replacement form A waiver of premium A statement of good health
A statement of good health
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A life insurance policyowner was injured in an automobile accident which results in a total and permanent disability. Which rider would pay a monthly amount because of this disability? Disability income rider Long-term care rider Waiver of premium Annuity rider
"Disability income rider". The rider which pays a life insurance policyowner a monthly amount in the event of total and permanent disability is called a disability income rider.
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A life insurance rider that allows an individual to purchase insurance as they grow older, regardless of insurability, is called a(n) guaranteed insurability rider guaranteed term rider cost of living rider accelerated benefit rider
guaranteed insurability rider
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All of these are considered key factors in underwriting life insurance EXCEPT Marital status Age Health history Tobacco use
Marital status
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All of the following riders can increase the death benefit amount EXCEPT Guaranteed Insurability Cost of Living Waiver of Premium Accidental Death Rider
Waiver of Premium
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Ron has a life insurance policy with a face value of $100,000 and a cost of living rider. If the consumer price index has gone up 4%, how much may Ron increase the face value of the policy? $400 $4,000 $800 $2,000
The correct answer is, "$4,000". In this situation, Ron may increase the face value of his policy by $4,000. $100,000 X .04 = $4,000.
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What is an insurer required to do when faced with an error made under the Misstatement of Age provision? Cancel the policy Pay full benefits as stated in the policy Bill the policyowner for back premiums Pay age-corrected benefits
Pay age-corrected benefits
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Under Florida law, a variable annuity policyowner must be notified of the accumulated value of the contract once each year twice each year once each month only when requested by the policyowner
once each year
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Florida resident insurance agents must complete __ hours of law and ethics continuing education every two years. 5 6 4 3
4
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How many days does an insurance company have to reject a reinstatement application before it is automatically reinstated? 60 31 45 120
45
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Converting a group plan to permanent life insurance requires submitting proof of insurability paying a lower premium converting to term life insurance the conversion being applied for within 31 days of termination
The correct answer is, "the conversion being applied for within 31 days of termination". When converting from group to permanent life insurance, the conversion must be applied for within 31 days of termination.
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An interest-sensitive life insurance policyowner may be able to withdraw the policy's cash value interest free. The provision that allows this is called Accelerated Death Benefit Subrogation Partial Surrender Automatic Premium Loan
Partial Surrender
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What makes an insurance policy a unilateral contract? Only the insured is legally bound Only the insurer is legally bound Only the insured pays the premium Only the insured can change the provisions
Only the insurer is legally bound
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Which of the following is considered to be the period when the accumulated value in an annuity is paid out? Period certain phase Accumulation phase Annuitization phase Principal phase
"Annuitization phase". The period when the annuitant starts to receive payments from the annuity is the annuitization phase.
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Which of these is NOT subject to income taxation under a Modified Endowment Contract (MEC)? Death benefit Policy withdrawal Loan against the cash value Policy dividend
Death benefit
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A partial surrender is allowed in which of the following life policies? Decreasing term life Adjustable whole life Universal life Limited whole life
Universal life
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Which of the following best describes a conditional insurance contract? A contract that requires certain conditions or acts by the insured individual A contract where only one party makes any kind of enforceable contract A contract that has the potential for the unequal exchange of consideration for both parties A contract where one party "adheres" to the terms of the contract
A contract that requires certain conditions or acts by the insured individual
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A permanent life insurance policy where the policyowner pays premiums for a specified number of years is called a(n) adjustable policy variable universal policy limited pay policy level term policy
limited pay policy
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All of these are characteristics of a universal life insurance policy EXCEPT Fixed surrender value Builds cash value Flexible premiums Flexible death benefit
Fixed surrender value
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A policyowner can receive an immediate payment before the insured dies by using a(n) adhesion agreement buy-sell arrangement spendthrift plan viatical settlement contract
viatical settlement contract
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According to life insurance contract law, insurable interest exists only when determined by a judge when any business relationship exists at the time of application at the time of death
at the time of application". According to life insurance in contract law, a person most likely will have an insurable interest in insuring a person's life if at the time of application
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Decreasing term life insurance is often used to provide retirement funds provide coverage for a home mortgage accumulate cash value provide coverage for estate taxes
provide coverage for a home mortgage
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Which of these factors help determine an insured's life insurance premium? insured's salary marital status avocation (hobby) place of residence
avocation (hobby)
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How are survivorship life insurance policies helpful in estate planning? Provide tax deductions for premium payments Provide funds to help pay taxes Provide funds for funeral expenses Provide funds to help fund retirement
Provide funds to help pay taxes
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The premium payment mode that results in the highest overall cost would be annual quarterly monthly semi-annual
monthly
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Which of these ensures that proceeds of a life insurance policy will be free from attachment or seizure by the beneficiary's creditors? Viatical Clause Settlement Clause Spendthrift Clause Protection Clause
Spendthrift Clause
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Which of these describes the result of a modified endowment contract that failed to meet the seven-pay test? Pre-death distributions are typically taxable The premium payments will be tax deductible Policy loans are disallowed Withdrawals will be prohibited
Failing to meet the seven-pay test results in pre-death distributions likely to become taxable.
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What does a life insurance policy guarantee to the stated beneficiary upon the death of the insured? Specified amount of money Policy Dividend Policy's cash value Funeral expense fund
Specified amount of money
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How long does the elimination period last for a Social Security Disability claimant? 0 months 12 months 6 months 5 months
"5 months". Social Security Disability benefits are subject to rigid requirements. Disability benefits begin after the worker has satisfied a waiting or elimination period of 5 consecutive months, during which the worker must be disabled. The disability must be expected to last a minimum of 12 months.
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Dana is an employee who deposits a percentage of her income into her individual annuity. Her company also contributes a percentage into a separate company pension plan. What kind of annuity is this considered? Qualified retirement annuity Keogh annuity plan Executive compensation plan Key employee retirement annuity
Qualified retirement annuity
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What would happen if a life insurance applicant is given a conditional receipt from an insurance agent and then dies the next day? Claim will be paid if money was received by the insurance company Claim will be paid if underwriter has received the application Claim will be denied by insurer Claim will be paid if application is approved
Claim will be paid if application is approved
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Which of these is NOT a characteristic of the Accelerated Death Benefit option? The benefit can be offered as a rider at a specific extra cost or may be at no cost The face amount and policy premium are not affected by the payment There may be a dollar limit on the maximum benefit Before payment of the benefit is made, specific conditions must exist, such as suffering from a terminal illness
The benefit can be offered as a rider at a specific extra cost or may be at no cost
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In regards to a life insurance contract, which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the concept of insurable interest? Individuals are assumed to have insurable interest in themselves Insurable interest must exist at the time of the application Insurable interest is established by a court of law Insurable interest can be established sufficiently by sentimental attachment alone
Insurable interest can be established sufficiently by sentimental attachment alone
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Which dividend option would an insurer invest the policyowner's money and add any interest earnings as the dividends accrue? Paid-Up Additions Option Accumulation at Interest Option Cash Dividend Option One-Year Term Dividend Option
Accumulation at Interest Option
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Statements made by an insurance applicant on an application are considered to be warranties irrevocable guarantees representations
representations
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What is the purpose for having an accelerated death benefit on a life insurance policy? It allows for cash advances to be paid against the death benefit if the insured becomes terminally ill It allows for policy loans to be advanced to the insured in the event of unemployment It allows for a spouse to be added as a rider to a life insurance policy It allows for a third party to purchase a life insurance policy at a discounted rate and immediately advance a portion of the death benefit
t allows for cash advances to be paid against the death benefit if the insured becomes terminally ill". An accelerated death benefit allows for cash advances to be paid against the death benefit if the insured becomes terminally ill.
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A life insurance rider that allows an individual to purchase insurance as they grow older, regardless of insurability, is called a(n) cost of living rider guaranteed insurability rider accelerated benefit rider guaranteed term rider
guaranteed insurability rider
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Which of these is considered to be a Living Benefit option in a life insurance policy? Reinstatement Payor benefit Waiver of premium Accelerated death benefit
Accelerated death benefit
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All of the following riders can increase the death benefit amount EXCEPT Guaranteed Insurability Cost of Living Accidental Death Rider Waiver of Premium
Waiver of Premium
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Of the following dividend options, which of these is taxable? One year term Accumulation at interest Paid-up additions Reduction of premium
Accumulation at interest
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