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Maryland Life Producer Exam (Series 20-27) Question and Answers

Maryland Life Producer Exam (Series 20-27)

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Questions 1

All of the following are underwriting criteria for individual life insurance EXCEPT:

Options:

A.  

Gender

B.  

Religion

C.  

Occupation

D.  

Ability to pay premiums

Discussion 0
Questions 2

Which advantage does an employer gain by providing a qualified retirement plan, as contrasted to a non-qualified plan?

Options:

A.  

It can be designed for the exclusive benefit of several key employees

B.  

The employer’s contributions to the plan are tax deductible

C.  

The plan funds are available for general business needs

D.  

It is useful in rewarding selected employees for good work performance

Discussion 0
Questions 3

Which one of the following causes of death typically would be included under an accidental death rider attached to a life insurance policy?

Options:

A.  

Intentionally self-inflicted injuries

B.  

Illness or disease

C.  

War or acts of war

D.  

Automobile accidents resulting from the insured's negligence

Discussion 0
Questions 4

The needs approach to personal life insurance planning includes the creation of an emergency reserve fund. This fund is designed primarily to:

Options:

A.  

Pay for college tuition and books

B.  

Cover the cost of unexpected expenses

C.  

Pay off an existing mortgage

D.  

Provide retirement income

Discussion 0
Questions 5

Which of the following reinforces the rule that ambiguities in insurance contracts should be interpreted in favor of the policyholder?

Options:

A.  

Representation

B.  

Reasonable expectations

C.  

Retention

D.  

Retrocession

Discussion 0
Questions 6

Taking out a loan under a life insurance policy:

Options:

A.  

Results in a distribution of taxable income to the policyowner

B.  

Results in loss of the tax-exempt status of the death proceeds

C.  

Changes the policy into a modified endowment contract (MEC)

D.  

Reduces the amount receivable upon surrender of the contract

Discussion 0
Questions 7

Under which of the following circumstances may a class designation of beneficiary in life insurance be used?

Options:

A.  

To name the insured’s children as beneficiaries without naming them individually

B.  

To donate insurance proceeds to a specific organization or charity

C.  

To set up a trust fund for the insured’s children

D.  

To name a specific beneficiary to receive the proceeds on behalf of a group

Discussion 0
Questions 8

Which of the following is generally assessed when a participant receives retirement savings from an IRA before reaching age 59½?

Options:

A.  

Income tax only

B.  

A penalty tax only

C.  

Income tax and a penalty tax

D.  

Capital gains tax

Discussion 0
Questions 9

Splitting the commission with the buyer on a sale of insurance is an unfair trade practice known as:

Options:

A.  

Twisting

B.  

Binding

C.  

Soliciting

D.  

Rebating

Discussion 0
Questions 10

The entire contract provision in a life insurance policy states that the policy includes:

Options:

A.  

The Medical Information Bureau report

B.  

The application attached to the policy

C.  

Any attending physician's statement

D.  

The producer's report to the insurer

Discussion 0
Questions 11

Who usually selects the beneficiary of a life insurance policy?

Options:

A.  

The policyowner

B.  

The insurer

C.  

The beneficiary

D.  

The producer

Discussion 0
Questions 12

In order to qualify for a company convention, an insurance producer agrees to pay the first quarterly premium for the applicant for new insurance. This is called a:

Options:

A.  

Gift

B.  

Rebate

C.  

Loan

D.  

Cost of doing business

Discussion 0
Questions 13

Upon terminating employment, Kim requested the 401(k) plan trustee to distribute the entire accrued benefit by a check made payable to the custodian of Kim’s individual retirement account. Under IRS rules, this transaction will be:

Options:

A.  

Subject to an excise tax

B.  

Subject to mandatory income tax withholding

C.  

Considered as a Section 1035 exchange

D.  

Treated as a direct rollover

Discussion 0
Questions 14

To have "an insurable interest" in the life of another person, an individual must have a reasonable expectation of:

Options:

A.  

Gaining economically by the death of the other person

B.  

Continuing on good terms with the other person

C.  

Benefiting from the other person’s continued life

D.  

Seeing the other person survive to normal life expectancy

Discussion 0
Questions 15

The amount received for a life insurance policy in a viatical settlement is:

Options:

A.  

Equal to the sum of all premiums paid

B.  

Equal to the death benefit

C.  

Greater than the death benefit

D.  

Less than the death benefit

Discussion 0
Questions 16

All of the following may be used as selection criteria in individual life insurance underwriting EXCEPT:

Options:

A.  

Age

B.  

National origin

C.  

Health status

D.  

Smoking habits

Discussion 0
Questions 17

If an insurer knowingly fails to enforce a policy provision on one occasion, the insurer may be prevented from enforcing it on a subsequent occasion by the principle of:

Options:

A.  

Adhesion

B.  

Waiver

C.  

Estoppel

D.  

Subrogation

Discussion 0
Questions 18

What might be considered an unfair claims settlement practice?

Options:

A.  

Offering compromise settlements when facts are in question

B.  

Denying coverage for claims after a timely investigation

C.  

Failing to promptly investigate and settle legitimate claims

D.  

Compelling insureds to litigate claims where a real coverage dispute exists

Discussion 0
Questions 19

Which is true about the taxation of benefit payments under a non-qualified annuity?

Options:

A.  

Benefits are fully taxable at all times

B.  

Benefits must commence by age 70½ to avoid a tax penalty

C.  

Benefits received before age 59½ may be subject to a tax penalty

D.  

Benefits received after age 59½ are normally tax exempt

Discussion 0
Questions 20

Which one of the following statements about participating life insurance is true?

Options:

A.  

Policyowners may be entitled to receive dividends.

B.  

Policyowners are assessed monthly for losses.

C.  

The insured must be the policyowner.

D.  

The insurer must be a stock company.

Discussion 0
Questions 21

Needs analysis is a method of life insurance planning which:

Options:

A.  

Identifies the needs of an individual and the individual’s dependents

B.  

Eliminates the need for estimating future interest and inflation rates

C.  

Requires the team effort of the producer and home office underwriter

D.  

Ignores Social Security benefit payments

Discussion 0
Questions 22

Which of the following statements about participating life insurance is true?

Options:

A.  

Policyowners may be entitled to receive dividends.

B.  

Policyowners are assessed monthly for losses.

C.  

The insured must be the policyowner.

D.  

The insurer must be a stock company.

Discussion 0
Questions 23

Which contract offers flexible deposits, deferred taxation, a guaranteed minimum interest rate, and death proceeds equal to the cash value?

Options:

A.  

An adjustable whole life insurance policy

B.  

Available deferred annuity

C.  

A flexible premium fixed annuity

D.  

A universal life insurance policy

Discussion 0
Questions 24

The income benefits distributed during the liquidation phase of an annuity contract are normally payable to:

Options:

A.  

The owner

B.  

The beneficiary

C.  

The nominator

D.  

The annuitant

Discussion 0
Questions 25

All of the following factors may affect premium determination in individual life insurance EXCEPT:

Options:

A.  

Age

B.  

Health

C.  

Occupation

D.  

Race

Discussion 0
Questions 26

An immediate annuity:

Options:

A.  

May be purchased in installments

B.  

Pays a lump sum benefit to the annuitant

C.  

Lacks an accumulation period

D.  

Normally permits tax-deductible contributions

Discussion 0
Questions 27

The purpose of the Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Corporation is to guarantee:

Options:

A.  

The issuance of life insurance policies.

B.  

The issuance of life insurance and health insurance policies.

C.  

Benefits if the insurer is unable to pay benefits due to impairment or insolvency.

D.  

That an insurance company will never fail.

Discussion 0
Questions 28

The liability of the insurer’s future obligations to its policyholders is:

Options:

A.  

Surplus

B.  

Reserves

C.  

Contingency fund

D.  

Capital account

Discussion 0
Questions 29

A valid contract requires all of the following EXCEPT:

Options:

A.  

Offer and acceptance

B.  

Competent parties

C.  

Consideration

D.  

Written evidence

Discussion 0
Questions 30

All of the following statements about universal life insurance are true EXCEPT:

Options:

A.  

The Internal Revenue Code places a minimum limitation on the difference between the cash value and the death benefit

B.  

It may be written with either a level death benefit or an increasing death benefit

C.  

Withdrawals of the policy cash value are permitted and sometimes subject to a surrender charge

D.  

Failure to pay the renewal premium automatically causes the policy to lapse

Discussion 0
Questions 31

How often must insurance licensees subject to continuing education meet the educational requirements?

Options:

A.  

Each year

B.  

Every two years

C.  

Every three years

D.  

There is no requirement

Discussion 0
Questions 32

When the owner of a life insurance policy reserves the right to change the beneficiary, the arrangement is called:

Options:

A.  

A contingent designation

B.  

An irrevocable designation

C.  

A contestable designation

D.  

A revocable designation

Discussion 0
Questions 33

One feature that distinguishes a continuous premium whole life policy from a limited payment whole life policy is:

Options:

A.  

The length of time premiums will be paid

B.  

The settlement options available

C.  

The mortality table from which premiums are calculated

D.  

The form in which dividends are paid

Discussion 0
Questions 34

One factor in premium determination is the expenses of the:

Options:

A.  

Producer

B.  

Insurer

C.  

Policy beneficiary

D.  

Policy owner

Discussion 0
Questions 35

Responsibilities of the life insurance producer in the process of underwriting include all of the following EXCEPT:

Options:

A.  

Gathering complete information for the application

B.  

Determining the final rate classification

C.  

Seeking any additional information requested by the insurer

D.  

Notifying the insurer of any material information not in the application

Discussion 0
Questions 36

Which federal government agency enforces the securities laws enacted by Congress?

Options:

A.  

The Variable Investment Commission

B.  

The Securities Investment Commission

C.  

The Securities and Exchange Commission

D.  

The National Securities Regulatory Commission

Discussion 0
Questions 37

An insurable interest in each other's lives may exist in the absence of an economic interest when the individuals are:

Options:

A.  

Competitors

B.  

Business associates

C.  

Marriage partners

D.  

Traveling companions

Discussion 0
Questions 38

The annual addition to an employee's account in a qualified retirement plan:

Options:

A.  

Can be any amount as determined by the employer from year to year

B.  

Must be the same dollar amount for every full-time employee

C.  

Cannot exceed maximum limits set by the Internal Revenue Service

D.  

Usually reflects the employee's individual work performance each year

Discussion 0
Questions 39

Which policy provision allows an employee to change from group coverage to an individual life insurance policy?

Options:

A.  

Nonforfeiture

B.  

Conversion

C.  

Assignment

D.  

Incontestability

Discussion 0
Questions 40

All of the following statements about the life insurance protection provided by a family life insurance policy are true EXCEPT:

Options:

A.  

Most of the premium amount purchases whole life insurance for the head of the household

B.  

Life insurance coverage is provided automatically to children born during the policy period

C.  

Coverage is available only to heads of households who are 30 years old or younger

D.  

Coverage for dependents can be converted to whole life insurance without evidence of insurability

Discussion 0
Questions 41

Based on the law of large numbers, which one of the following is true if the number of similar insured units increases?

Options:

A.  

Predictability of losses is impaired

B.  

Losses of specific individuals can be predicted

C.  

Predictability of losses improves

D.  

The number of losses decreases

Discussion 0
Questions 42

Which amount may be deposited into a rollover individual retirement account (IRA) for the purpose of deferring income taxes?

Options:

A.  

The proceeds of a life insurance policy paid to a beneficiary under age 70-1/2

B.  

The refund received by the beneficiary under a refund life annuity

C.  

The amount paid to the spouse of a deceased annuitant under a tax-sheltered annuity

D.  

The value of an IRA established by the beneficiary’s deceased parent

Discussion 0
Questions 43

One purpose of the notice relating to information practices is to:

Options:

A.  

Request specific information from the applicant

B.  

Provide the personal information to the applicant as it is being gathered

C.  

Describe to the applicant the methods used in gathering information

D.  

Allow the applicant to prohibit collection of certain information

Discussion 0
Questions 44

Which one of the following life insurance policies is written to insure two or more individuals with the face amount payable upon the death of the first insured?

Options:

A.  

Modified life

B.  

Joint and survivorship

C.  

Convertible term

D.  

Joint life

Discussion 0
Questions 45

Anything of value given to produce a contract is the definition of:

Options:

A.  

A grant

B.  

A codicil

C.  

A consideration

D.  

A covenant

Discussion 0