Texas Life Laws And Rules Quiz Flashcards

(40 cards)

1
Q

An employee is covered under a company group life plan with a $50,000 death benefit. What is the maximum amount a spouse may be insured for under this program?

A

$25,000

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2
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And insured may assign up to __________ of policy ownership under an individual life insurance policy

A

100%

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3
Q

Credit life insurance is:

A

Insurance issued on a debtor to cover outstanding loan balances

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4
Q

During a sales presentation for a participating life insurance policy, and agent must:

A

Make a prospect understand that dividends are not guaranteed

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5
Q

How long can a cash surrender value payment be deferred by the insurance company under the non-forfeiture law?

A

Six months

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6
Q

If an insured’s age was misstated on a life insurance contract, the Misstatement of age provision requires that any death benefit payable would be

A

An amount that the premiums paid would have purchased at the current age

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7
Q

In Texas, an individual life insurance policy is required to have a grace period of

A

31 days

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8
Q

__________ of continuing education must be completed in the classroom or classroom equivalent

A

50%

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9
Q

In Texas, how long must the policy be in force before an insurance company must pay death benefits for suicide?

A

Two years

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10
Q

A certificate of __________ permits an insurance company to transact business in Texas

A

Authority

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11
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A domestic insurance company in Texas is considered a company that:

A

Is incorporated and formed in Texas

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12
Q

A foreign insurance company conducting insurance business in Texas

A

Was formed under the laws of another state

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13
Q

In Texas, which of these statements regarding the suicide clause is true?

A

An insurer may not use suicide as a defense against Payment after the second year

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14
Q

Which action will a life insurance company most likely take if an insured dies and discovered that the insured age was Miss stated on the application?

A

Pay an amount the premiums would have purchased at the insured’s actual age

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15
Q

Which of the following groups may not be insured by a group life insurance policy?

A

Individuals who are related by blood

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16
Q

A promotional advertising item is not considered a rebate unless it has a value equal to or less than what amount?

A

$25

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17
Q

Which of the following is not a required provision in group life policies?

A

Right to loan

18
Q

A temporary agents license issued by the commissioner of insurance is valid for up to _____ days

19
Q

Which of the following is not included in a life insurance illustration?

A

Company’s mortality table

20
Q

ABC insurance company is actively engaging in boycott, coercion, and intimidation that results in the unreasonable restraint of trade. ABC is committing a prohibited act under Texas insurance laws covering

A

Unfair methods of competition

21
Q

All of these statements about the commissioner of insurance are true except

A

The commissioner must be elected

22
Q

Which of these provisions is not required in life insurance policies?

A

Extended term

23
Q

An example of false advertising would be

A

An insurer exaggerating its dividends in a magazine advertisement

24
Q

An example of rebating would be

A

Returning a portion of a premium as inducement to purchase insurance

25
An insurance agent has a fiduciary responsibility to all of the following except
Other agents
26
An insurance company organized under New York laws and license to do business in Texas is considered a(n)
Foreign company
27
An insurer is not required to provide information on fraudulent claims if requested by
An insured
28
As a condition for a loan, a bank requires a borrower to purchase credit insurance from a specific company. What is the bank guilty of?
Coercion
29
B, an insurance agent, tells his clients that their rights may be impaired if they fail to complete a release from within a given period of time. B may be found guilty of
Coercion
30
How long does an insurance company appointment remain in force?
Until terminated
31
How often must an insurance agent license normally be renewed?
Every two years
32
The phrase “transacting business” includes
Collecting premiums
33
What is an organization that solicit insurance only to its members?
Fraternal benefits society
34
What is required for an agent whose license has been revoked?
Wait at least five years before applying for a new license
35
When will a hearing be held after a notice of hearing, alleging participation in an unfair or deceptive act, is served to a licensee or insurer by the commissioner?
No sooner than six days
36
Which of the following actions does the commissioner of Insurance not have the power to conduct?
Activate insurance companies’ financial reserves
37
Which of the following is a requirement for obtaining a Texas insurance agent’s license?
Be honest, trustworthy, and reliable
38
Who is liable when an insured suffers a loss on a policy sold by an agent through an insurer not authorized to conduct business in Texas?
The agent
39
Who owns a stock insurance company?
Stockholders
40
Why would the insurance commissioner examine the records of an insurance company?
To determine the solvency of the company