What kind of life insurance beneficiary requires his/her consent when a change of beneficiary is made? |
Irrevocable beneficiary |
A policyowner would like to change the beneficiary on a Life insurance policy and make the change permanent. Which type of designation would fulfill this need? |
Revocable |
Which statement is true regarding a minor beneficiary |
Normally, a guardian is required to be appointed in the Beneficiary clause of the contract |
A level premium indicates |
the premium is fixed for the entire duration of the contract |
An incomplete life insurance application submitted to an insurer will result in which of these actions? |
Application will be returned to the writing agent |
Which of these terms accurately defines an underwriter’s assessment of information on a life insurance application? |
Risk classification |
K applies for a life insurance policy on herself and submits the initial premium with the application. She is given a receipt by the producer stating that coverage begins immediately if the application is approved. What kind of receipt was used? |
Conditional |
In order for coverage on a non-medical insurance application to take effect the same day, the producer must collect a signed application and |
the initial premium |
T applies for a life insurance policy and is told by the producer that the insurer is bound to the coverage as of the date of the application or medical examination, whichever is later, provided that T is an acceptable risk. What item is given to T? |
Conditional receipt |
What is being delivered during a policy delivery? |
Insurance contract to the proposed insured |
Which of these actions should a producer take when submitting an insurance application to an insurer? |
Inform insurer of relevant information not included on the application |
Under a trustee group life policy, who would be eligible for a certificate of coverage? |
Employee |
Group life insurance policies are generally written as |
annually renewable term |
An employee with $25,000 group term life coverage was recently fired. This employee’s group coverage may be converted to a |
$25,000 individual whole life policy |
S recently received a $500,000 lump sum retirement buyout from her employer. She would like to buy an annuity that will immediately furnish her with a guaranteed income for life. What type of annuity is best suited for her situation? |
Single Premium |
Which of these statements concerning an Individual Straight Life annuity is accurate? |
Payments are made to an annuitant for life |
An individual who purchases a Life annuity is given protection against |
the risk of living longer than expected |
To be eligible for Social Security disability benefits, an employee must be unable to perform |
any occupation |
Which product would best serve a retired individual looking to invest a lump-sum of money through an insurance company? |
Annuity |
An IRA owner can start making withdrawals and NOT be subjected to a tax penalty beginning at what age? |
59 1/2 |
A Key Employee policy is taken out by Company X on its vice president. Ten years later, this employee leaves Company X and begins working for Company Y. If this individual were to die and the policy is still in force and unchanged, where would the death proceeds be directed? |
Company X |
Which statement regarding third-party ownership of a life insurance policy is true? |
It is used extensively in estate-planning as well as business circumstances |
Which statement regarding a Key Employee Life policy is NOT true? |
The beneficiary is named by the key employee |
Who elects the governing body of a mutual insurance company? |
policyholders |
When does a Guaranteed Insurability Rider allow the insured to buy additional coverage? |
at future dates specified in the contract with no evidence of insurability required |
S would like to use dividends from her life insurance policy to purchase paid-up additions. All of these would be factors that determine how much coverage can be purchased EXCEPT |
beneficiary’s age |
Which of these provisions require proof of insurability after a policy has lapsed? |
Reinstatement |
The Consideration clause in a life insurance policy indicates that a policyowner’s consideration consists of a completed application and |
the initial premium |
The provision that can be used to put an insurance policy back in force after it has lapsed due to nonpayment is called |
Reinstatement |
The incontestable clause allows an insurer to |
contest a claim during the contestable period |
Which of the following statements is CORRECT about accelerated death benefits? |
Must have a terminal illness to qualify |
Which of the following provisions guarantees that premiums will be waived if a Juvenile Life policyowner becomes disabled? |
Payor clause |
Which of these is NOT considered to be a right given to a policyowner? |
Modify a provision in the insurance contract |
What benefit does the Payor clause on a Juvenile Life policy provide? |
Premiums are waived if payor becomes disabled |
P is blinded in an industrial accident. Which provision of his life insurance policy will pay a stated benefit amount? |
Accidental Death and Dismemberment provision |
In a Life insurance contract, an insurance company’s promise to pay stated benefits is called the |
Insuring clause |
A life insurance policy which ensures that the premium will be paid if the insured becomes disabled has what kind of rider attached? |
Waiver of Premium |
S buys a $50,000 whole life policy with a $50,000 Accidental Death and Dismemberment rider. S dies 1 year later of natural causes. How much will the insurer pay the beneficiary? |
50,000 |
A provision in a life insurance policy that pays the policyowner an amount that does not surpass the guaranteed cash value is called the |
Policy Loan provision |
What kind of special need would a policyowner require with an Adjustable Life insurance policy? |
flexible premiums |
When a policyowner exchanges a term policy for a whole life policy without providing proof of good health, which of these apply? |
Conversion provision |
How long does the coverage normally remain on a limited-pay life policy? |
age 100 |
What kind of life policy either pays the face value upon the death of the insured or when the insured reaches age 100? |
Whole Life |
Which of these is an element of a Variable Life policy? |
A fixed, level premium |
The amount of coverage on a group credit life policy is limited to |
the insured’s total loan value |
What type of life insurance incorporates flexible premiums and an adjustable death benefit? |
Universal Life |
Which statement is correct regarding the premium payment schedule for whole life policies? |
Premiums are payable throughout the insured’s lifetime/ coverage lasts until death of the insured |
A life policy with a death benefit that can fluctuate according to the performance of its underlying investment portfolio is referred to as |
Variable Life |
The investment gains from a Universal Life Policy usually go toward |
the cash value |
What kind of life insurance policy pays a specified monthly income to a beneficiary for 30 years and then pays a lump sum benefit at the end of that 30 years? |
Family Maintenance Policy |
A 15-year mortgage is best protected by what kind of life policy? |
15-year decreasing term |
Life insurance that covers an insured’s whole life with level premiums paid over a limited time is called |
Limited-Pay Life |
Which of these life products is NOT considered interest-sensitive? |
Modified Whole Life |
Which provision allows the policyowner to change a term life policy to a permanent one without providing proof of good health? |
Conversion |
When is the face amount paid under a Joint Life and Survivor policy? |
upon death of the last insured |
What kind of life insurance product covers children under their parent’s policy? |
Term rider |
Which of these characteristics is consistent with a Straight Life policy? |
Premiums are payable for as long as there is insurance coverage in force |
Which statement is true concerning a Variable Universal Life policy? |
Policyowner controls where the investment will go and selects the amount of the premium payment |
When third-party ownership is involved, applicants who also happen to be the stated primary beneficiary are required to have |
insurable interest in the proposed insured |
The part of a life insurance policy guaranteed to be true is called a(n) |
warranty |
How does group insurance differ from individual insurance? |
Premiums are lower |
Which of the following statements is correct regarding an employer/employee group health plan? |
the employer receives a master policy and the employees receive certificates |
Which of the following statements BEST describes how a policy that uses the "accidental bodily injury" definition of an accident differs from one that uses the "accidental means" definition? |
Less restrictive |
The reason for a business having a Business Overhead Expense Disability Plan is to cover |
fixed business expenses |
An insurance company would MOST likely pay benefits under an Accidental Death and Dismemberment policy for which of the following losses? |
Loss of eyesight due to an accidental injury |
A Business Overhead Expense policy |
covers business expenses such as rent and utilities |
Which type of provider is known for stressing preventative medical care? |
Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO’s) |
The individual who provides general medical care for a patient as well as the referral for specialized care is known as a |
Primary Care Physician |
The situation in which a group of physicians are salaried employees and conduct business in an HMO facility is called a(n) |
closed panel |
M is insured under a basic Hospital/Surgical Expense policy. A physician performs surgery on M. What determines the claim M is eligible for? |
Determined by the terms of the policy |
A 66 year-old is covered under a group health plan while employed with a business that has 40 employees. If she injures herself while walking in the park, what coverage would be considered primary? |
Her group health plan |
Which of the following statements BEST defines usual, customary, and reasonable (UCR) charges? |
The maximum amount considered eligible for reimbursement by an insurance company under a health plan |
Which of the following situations does a Critical Illness plan cover? |
Leukemia |
Which of the following statements BEST describes dental care indemnity coverage? |
Services are reimbursed after insurer receives the invoice |
Comprehensive Major Medical policies usually combine |
Major Medical with Basic Hospital/Surgical coverage |
Which of the following statements BEST describes the intent of a Coinsurance clause in a Major Medical policy? |
Discourages overutilization of the insurance coverage |
Q is hospitalized for 3 days and receives a bill for $10,100. Q has a Major Medical policy with a $100 deductible and 80/20 coinsurance. How much will Q be responsible for paying on this claim? |
"$2,100". In this situation, $10,000 x 20% coinsurance + $100 deductible = $2,100. |
Which of the following phrases refers to the fees charged by a healthcare professional? |
Usual, customary, and reasonable expenses |
Basic Hospital and Surgical policy benefits are |
lower than the actual expenses incurred |
A characteristic of Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs) would be: |
Discounted fees for the patient |
The individual most likely to buy a Medicare Supplement policy would be a(n) |
68-year old male covered by Medicare |
The Notice of Claims provision requires a policyowner to |
notify an insurer of a claim within a specified time |
What should an insured do if the insurer does not send claims forms within the time period set forth in a health policy’s Claims Forms provision? |
Submit the claim in any form |
Which health policy clause stipulates that an insurance company must attach a copy of the application to the policy to ensure that it is part of the contract? |
Entire Contract |
The policy provision that entitles the insurer to establish conditions the insured must meet while a claim is pending is |
Time Limit on Certain Defenses |
The provision that defines to whom the insurer will pay benefits to is called |
Payment of Claims |
Which of the following statements describes the purpose of the Insuring clause in Health and Accident policies? |
States the scope and limits of the coverage |
What must the policyowner provide to the insurer for validation that a loss has occurred? |
Proof of Loss |
Health insurance benefits NOT covered due to an act of war are |
excluded by the insurer in the contract provisions |
Which Accident and Health policy provision addresses preexisting conditions? |
Time Limit on Certain Defenses |
J, an Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) policy holder, dies after injuries sustained in an accident. J’s age as stated on the application five years ago was found to be understated by ten years. Which of the following actions will the insurance company take? |
The insurer will adjust the benefit to what the premiums paid would have purchased at the insured’s actual age |
When does a Probationary Period provision become effective in a health insurance contract? |
At the policy’s inception |
Which of the following BEST describes a short-term medical expense policy? |
Nonrenewable |
The clause in an Accident and Health policy which defines the benefit amounts the insurer will pay is called the |
Insuring clause |
Which of the following statements BEST describes what the Legal Actions provision of an Accident and Health policy requires? |
An insured must settle a claim within 60 days after Proof of Loss is submitted |
What is the purpose of the Time of Payment of Claims provision? |
Prevents delayed claim payments made by the insurer |
K failed to pay a renewal premium within the time granted by the insurer. K then sends in a payment which the insurer subsequently accepts. Which policy provision specifies that coverage may be restored in this situation? |
Reinstatement |
G is involved in an automobile accident as a result of driving while intoxicated and suffers numerous injuries. According to the Intoxicants and Narcotics exclusion in G’s policy, who is responsible for paying the medical bills? |
The insured |
The provision in a health insurance policy that interrupts premiums being paid to the insurer while the insured is disabled is called the |
Waiver of Premium |
Which of the following is the MOST important factor when deciding how much Disability Income coverage an applicant should purchase? |
Applicant’s monthly income |
An employee of 20 years recently retired at age 59 1/2. This employee’s group life contract can be |
converted to an individual permanent policy at an individual rate |
Which of these do NOT constitute policy delivery? |
Policy issued with a rating |
Which parts of a life insurance policy are guaranteed to be true? |
Warranty |
Which of these statements is INCORRECT regarding the federal income tax treatment of life insurance? |
Entire cash surrender value is taxable |
The most important factor to consider when determining whether to convert term insurance at the insured’s attained age or the insured’s original age is |
the cost |
The Consideration clause of an insurance contract includes |
the schedule and amount of premium payments |
All students attending a large university could be covered by |
a blanket policy |
When a person returns to work after a period of total disability but cannot earn as much as he or she did before the disability, this situation is called which of the following? |
Residual disability |
A CEO’s personal assistant suffered injuries at home and as a result, was unable to work for four months. Which type of policy will pay a monthly benefit to the personal assistant? |
Disability Income |
A Disability Income policyowner suffers a disability which was due to the same cause as a previous disability. Both disabilities occurred within a five-month period. The insurer may cover the second disability without a new elimination period under the |
Recurrent Disability provision |
Disability policies do NOT normally pay for disabilities arising from which of the following? |
War |
An insurance company licensed in Florida and domiciled in Pennsylvania is known as |
a foreign company |
A producer who tells claimants that their rights may be impaired if they fail to complete a release form within a given period of time could be guilty of |
coercion |
According to Florida law, how often must a variable annuity policyholder be informed of the accumulated value of the contract during the premium payment period? |
At least once each year |
Which of the following actions is an example of unfair discrimination? |
Providing different terms of coverage for different policyowners in the same risk classification |
In Florida, a foreign insurance company is a company that |
is formed under the laws of a state other than Florida |
A newly licensed agent MUST satisfy a continuing education requirement of how many hours every two years? |
24 |
Dread Disease policies cover |
a single disease or illness only |
Issued Medicare Supplement policies may be returned for a premium refund within a MAXIMUM of how many days after delivery? |
30 |
Under Florida law, adjustable rates for life insurance policy loans are based on |
Moody’s corporate bond index |
Florida’s insurance law that governs group life insurance conversion privileges provides that the |
individual policies do not require evidence of insurability |
Which of these acts is considered to be an unfair trade practice? |
Making a material misrepresentation to an insured |
All licensees are required to notify the Department of Financial Services of a change in address within how many days? |
30 |
Which of the following is NOT an eligibility requirement for an association group? |
A minimum of 25 participants is required for a contributory plan |
Variable annuities are regulated by both the |
Department of Financial Services and the Securities Exchange Commission |
Which of the following options is NOT a Nonforfeiture Option? |
Automatic premium loan |
The agent’s primary responsibility in the application process is to the |
insurer |
According to the insurance code, an agent’s controlled business may NOT exceed a maximum of |
50% |
Association Plans established to provide health benefits to members are subject to state regulation because they |
must be fully insured by an authorized insurer |
Florida Insurance Law requires the minimum grace period on a health insurance policy paid on a quarterly basis is |
31 days |
Which action would NOT result in suspension of an agent’s license? |
Acting as a fiduciary |
Florida insurance law requires that if a Medicare Supplement policy is sold, the agent must deliver an Outline of Coverage to the applicant no later than |
when the application is taken |
All of the following are possible consequences for placing with an unauthorized insurer EXCEPT |
conviction of a first degree misdemeanor |
In Florida, Group Life policies must contain a conversion privilege that |
allows for conversion to an individual policy for a specified period of time |
When an employee covered on a Group Life policy leaves the group, the conversion privilege gives the employee the right to |
convert to an individual policy upon termination of employment |
Under Florida insurance law, the minimum number of insureds required for a Group Life insurance policy is |
no minimum |
To receive a percentage of the policy face value, an owner of a life policy may sell the policy to a(n) |
viatical settlement provider |
All of the following are unfair claim settlement practices EXCEPT |
requiring written documentation of claim details |
Which of the following statements about unfair trade practices is true? |
Twisting is a misrepresentation made by an agent in order to induce a policyholder to lapse a policy and switch insurance companies |
According to Florida statutes, all of the following provisions must be contained in a Medicare Supplement policy EXCEPT |
A 12-month limitation on pre-existing conditions |
HMO contracts/certificates or member handbooks must contain all of the following provisions EXCEPT |
five-day grace period |
A mutual insurance company is owned by its |
policyholders |
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 |
A potential client, age 40, would like to purchase a Whole Life policy that will accumulate cash value at a faster rate in the early years of the policy. Which of these statements made by the producer would be correct? |
20-Pay Life accumulates cash value faster than Straight Life |
P died five years after purchasing a life policy. While investigating the claim, the insurer discovered material misrepresentations made by P during the application process. Which of these actions will the insurer take? |
Beneficiary will be paid the Death Benefit |
Under federal tax laws, what is the tax treatment for an employer providing $50,000 of a contributory group Term Life plan to all its eligible employees? |
Portion of the premiums paid for by the employer may be a tax deduction |
All of these statements concerning Settlement Options are true EXCEPT |
Only the beneficiary may select |
Which of these types of life insurance allows the policyowner to have level premiums and to also choose from a selection of investment options? |
Variable Life |
Which statement is TRUE in regards to a policy loan? |
Past-due interest on a policy loan is added to the total debt |
Which of these types of coverage is best described as a short term medical policy? |
interim coverage |
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