NC Statutes and Regulations Flashcards
(51 cards)
What is the primary statute governing life insurance in North Carolina?
The North Carolina General Statutes, Chapter 58.
True or False: Life insurance policies in North Carolina must be written in clear and understandable language.
True.
Fill in the blank: The North Carolina Department of Insurance is responsible for __________ life insurance regulations.
enforcing.
What is the minimum age for an individual to enter into a life insurance contract in North Carolina?
15 years old.
What does the term ‘insurable interest’ mean in the context of life insurance?
It refers to the requirement that the policyholder must have a legitimate interest in the life of the insured.
True or False: In North Carolina, life insurance premiums can vary based on the insured’s health status.
True.
What must insurers provide to policyholders regarding policy provisions?
A summary of policy provisions and any exclusions.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of life insurance recognized in North Carolina? A) Whole Life B) Universal Life C) Term Life D) Variable Annuity
D) Variable Annuity.
What is the grace period for premium payments in most life insurance policies in North Carolina?
31 days
Fill in the blank: Life insurance policies must include a __________ provision, allowing policyholders to reinstate their policy under certain conditions.
reinstatement.
What is the primary purpose of the Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association in North Carolina?
To protect policyholders in case an insurance company becomes insolvent.
What type of life insurance policy provides coverage for a specified period?
Term Life Insurance.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a requirement for life insurance advertisements in North Carolina? A) Must be misleading B) Must be truthful C) Must be vague D) None of the above
B) Must be truthful.
What is the purpose of the ‘free look’ period in life insurance policies?
To allow policyholders to review the policy and cancel it within a specified time frame for a full refund.
Fill in the blank: The contract between the policyholder and the insurer is called a __________.
policy.
True or False: Life insurance companies in North Carolina can deny coverage based on the applicant’s race.
False.
What must life insurance policies include regarding beneficiaries?
A designation of beneficiaries and the method of payment upon the insured’s death.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a common exclusion in life insurance policies? A) Suicide B) Accidental Death C) Natural Causes D) Terminal Illness
A) Suicide.
What does ‘underwriting’ refer to in the context of life insurance?
The process by which an insurer evaluates the risk of insuring a potential policyholder.
True or False: Insurers in North Carolina must notify policyholders of any changes to their policy terms.
True.
What is a common requirement for a life insurance claim to be paid?
Proof of death of the insured.
Fill in the blank: The __________ protects consumers by providing information about their rights under life insurance policies.
Consumer Insurance Services.
What does the term ‘conversion privilege’ in a life insurance policy mean?
The right to convert a term policy to a permanent policy without evidence of insurability.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a type of permanent life insurance? A) Whole Life B) Temporary Life C) Limited Life D) Group Life
A) Whole Life.