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Virginia Life, Annuities, and Health Insurance Examination Series 11-01

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Questions 1

(Which type of life insurance does NOT insure the life of an individual?)

Options:

A.  

Employer group plan

B.  

Association group plan

C.  

Group credit life insurance

D.  

Equity indexed universal life

Discussion 0
Questions 2

The typical group disability income insurance policy EXCLUDES coverage for disability resulting from:

Options:

A.  

Commercial airline crashes

B.  

Injuries occurring in the home

C.  

Automobile accidents

D.  

Military service

Discussion 0
Questions 3

An insurance company that agrees to accept all or a portion of a risk covered by another insurance company is:

Options:

A.  

An excess and surplus lines insurer

B.  

A fraternal association

C.  

A reinsurance company

D.  

A captive company

Discussion 0
Questions 4

Insurance which covers business expenses and payroll when the insured businessowner is disabled is:

Options:

A.  

Workers compensation insurance

B.  

Professional insurance

C.  

Business overhead expense insurance

D.  

Special risk insurance

Discussion 0
Questions 5

(The Virginia Life, Accident and Sickness Insurance Guaranty Association was established to protect consumers in the event of an insurer’s:)

Options:

A.  

Insolvency

B.  

Demutualization

C.  

Merger with another company

D.  

Sale of part of the company

Discussion 0
Questions 6

What occurs when money is transferred directly from one IRA into another IRA of the same type?

Options:

A.  

A nontaxable event

B.  

A taxable event

C.  

A premature distribution

D.  

A required distribution

Discussion 0
Questions 7

Coverage under a cancelable health insurance policy may be terminated by:

Options:

A.  

The insurer only

B.  

The insured only

C.  

Either the insured or the insurer

D.  

An arbitration committee

Discussion 0
Questions 8

Group term insurance coverage can usually be converted to:

Options:

A.  

Another group term policy

B.  

A yearly renewable term policy

C.  

A permanent individual life insurance policy

D.  

A decreasing term policy

Discussion 0
Questions 9

A stock insurance company is wholly owned by its:

Options:

A.  

Policyholders

B.  

Shareholders

C.  

Executive officers

D.  

Board of Directors

Discussion 0
Questions 10

What is the agent’s primary role in underwriting life insurance?

Options:

A.  

Assuring that the application provides proper information to the insurer

B.  

Binding coverage immediately without home office approval

C.  

Issuing the policy if all underwriting information is satisfactory

D.  

Securing information from the Medical Information Bureau

Discussion 0
Questions 11

An individual covered under a disability income policy is injured while engaged in an occupation that is more hazardous than the occupation stated in the policy. What is the effect of the policy's change of occupation provision?

Options:

A.  

The premium rate is increased.

B.  

The benefit level is reduced.

C.  

The policy limits are increased.

D.  

The policy is cancelled.

Discussion 0
Questions 12

A qualified plan participant elected a trustee-to-trustee transfer of rollover funds instead of personally receiving the funds and then rolling them over. This election permits the participant to:

Options:

A.  

Avoid mandatory income tax withholding on the amount transferred

B.  

Eliminate the possibility of funds being lost in the mail

C.  

Significantly reduce the amount of time required for the transaction

D.  

Eliminate the penalty tax that normally applies to rollover funds

Discussion 0
Questions 13

If a claim payment is delayed under a health policy, the insurer must pay:

Options:

A.  

The claim proceeds ONLY

B.  

Interest on the proceeds ONLY

C.  

The claim proceeds plus interest

D.  

A $1,000 penalty

Discussion 0
Questions 14

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

Options:

A.  

A mortality charge is subtracted from the cash value accumulations each month.

B.  

The policy stipulates the amount that will be used for company expenses.

C.  

Death benefits are taxed as ordinary income.

D.  

Policy loans affect the amount of interest credited to the policy cash value.

Discussion 0
Questions 15

Under what circumstances will a contingent beneficiary be entitled to proceeds from a life insurance policy?

Options:

A.  

After proceeds are paid to the primary beneficiary

B.  

After all outstanding debts of the insured have been settled

C.  

If the primary beneficiary has predeceased the insured

D.  

If the contingent beneficiary is a child of the insured

Discussion 0
Questions 16

Under which type of policy are benefit payments treated as taxable income?

Options:

A.  

Business overhead expense

B.  

Disability buy-sell

C.  

Individual disability income

D.  

Key person disability income

Discussion 0
Questions 17

To discourage malingering and false claims for disability, an insurer:

Options:

A.  

Raises premiums for insureds who have more than one policy with the same insurer

B.  

May refuse any disability claim due to cancer, heart disease, stroke or spinal conditions

C.  

Sets limits on the amount of benefits an insured can collect from two disability policies with the same insurer

D.  

May refuse all disability claims when the insured has been hospitalized for fewer than seven days

Discussion 0
Questions 18

All of the following are elements of an insurable risk EXCEPT:

Options:

A.  

Speculative risk

B.  

Accidental loss

C.  

A large number of similar units

D.  

An ability to measure the loss

Discussion 0
Questions 19

An individual may receive a penalty-free premature distribution from a traditional IRA for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

Options:

A.  

The individual becomes disabled

B.  

The individual incurs excessive medical expenses

C.  

The individual purchases a first home

D.  

The individual files bankruptcy

Discussion 0
Questions 20

Which is true about a term life insurance policy?

Options:

A.  

It usually provides a cash value

B.  

It provides temporary protection

C.  

It may only be written for periods of five years or less

D.  

It usually can be renewed at the same premium

Discussion 0
Questions 21

Including a guaranteed insurability rider on a life insurance policy means that:

Options:

A.  

The original policy was sold on a non-medical basis.

B.  

The company will require evidence of insurability for any future purchase of life insurance.

C.  

Any extra premium charged for a health impairment will be discontinued if standard insurability is proved later.

D.  

The policyowner may purchase additional life insurance periodically without proving insurability.

Discussion 0
Questions 22

When an HIV test is requested by a health insurer, who signs the consent form?

Options:

A.  

The applicant

B.  

The applicant’s physician

C.  

The insurance agent

D.  

The medical laboratory technician

Discussion 0
Questions 23

The coinsurance provision of a major medical expense policy requires:

Options:

A.  

A percentage of expenses in excess of the deductible to be paid by the insured

B.  

A proportional sharing of the deductible by the insured and insurer

C.  

All expenses in excess of the deductible to be paid by the insurer

D.  

The insured to bear expenses between the upper limit of basic coverage and the lower limit of major medical

Discussion 0
Questions 24

Fixed annuities credit interest at a rate no lower than the:

Options:

A.  

Expected renewal interest rate

B.  

Contract guaranteed rate

C.  

Current prime rate

D.  

Front-end load rate

Discussion 0
Questions 25

When a health insurance policy provision is in conflict with the statutes of Virginia, it is:

Options:

A.  

Declared void and removed from the policy

B.  

Used as is until the policy renewal date

C.  

Amended to conform to the minimum statutory requirements

D.  

Amended to conform to the maximum statutory requirements

Discussion 0
Questions 26

In the solicitation and sale of Medicare Supplement insurance policies, when must an agent deliver the buyer’s guide?

Options:

A.  

Only when the solicitation involves replacement

B.  

At the time of application

C.  

Prior to accepting any payment of premium

D.  

Only when the purchaser is a first-time buyer

Discussion 0
Questions 27

An insured with a long-term care (LTC) policy knowingly and intentionally misrepresented relevant facts relating to the insured’s health. How long does an insurer have to contest the coverage?

Options:

A.  

Any time up to six months

B.  

Any time up to two years

C.  

Any time during the duration of the policy

D.  

The insurer is prohibited from contesting the coverage

Discussion 0
Questions 28

False advertising regarding insurance policies would be found in all of the following EXCEPT:

Options:

A.  

Past dividends paid on a policy being exaggerated

B.  

Benefits under a policy being misrepresented

C.  

An insurance policy being represented as a share of stock

D.  

Policy benefits being compared with a competitor’s

Discussion 0
Questions 29

(In Virginia, regulations for variable insurance contracts are set by all of the following EXCEPT:)

Options:

A.  

Securities and Exchange Commission

B.  

Bureau of Insurance

C.  

State securities authorities

D.  

State attorney general's office

Discussion 0
Questions 30

(The value that each party gives to the other in a contract is called:)

Options:

A.  

Contribution

B.  

Consideration

C.  

Subrogation

D.  

Valuation

Discussion 0
Questions 31

Which expenses are covered by Medicare Part D?

Options:

A.  

Medical

B.  

Hospital

C.  

Prescription drug

D.  

Dental

Discussion 0
Questions 32

All of the following factors may be considered in individual disability income insurance underwriting EXCEPT:

Options:

A.  

Age

B.  

Religion

C.  

Gender

D.  

Occupation

Discussion 0
Questions 33

All of the following normally indicate the presence of insurable interest in the life of another person EXCEPT:

Options:

A.  

Maintaining a lasting friendship with the other person

B.  

Being closely related to the other person by birth

C.  

Being married to the other person

D.  

Co-signing a mortgage with the other person

Discussion 0
Questions 34

If an individual's occupation is considered to be illegal:

Options:

A.  

It must be stated as such on a health insurance application.

B.  

It may require a waiver on a disability income insurance policy.

C.  

It may result in a denial of a disability income claim.

D.  

It results in a substandard rating on a health insurance policy.

Discussion 0
Questions 35

Which type of life insurance policy is designed to pay the balance of a thirty-year home mortgage loan in the event of the insured’s death?

Options:

A.  

30-payment whole life

B.  

30-year decreasing term

C.  

30-year level term

D.  

30-year endowment

Discussion 0
Questions 36

How long does an agent have to report administrative actions by other states to the Bureau of Insurance?

Options:

A.  

10 days

B.  

15 days

C.  

30 days

D.  

60 days

Discussion 0
Questions 37

If a patient with a preferred provider plan chooses to use a non-preferred provider, the patient usually can expect:

Options:

A.  

To have higher out-of-pocket expenses

B.  

To pay the full cost of care

C.  

100% reimbursement for the service provided

D.  

A one-year waiting period before re-enrolling in the preferred provider plan

Discussion 0
Questions 38

When first joining an HMO, a member usually will be asked to select a:

Options:

A.  

Medical director

B.  

Primary care physician

C.  

Copayment amount

D.  

Rider

Discussion 0
Questions 39

In Virginia, when existing health insurance is being replaced:

Options:

A.  

The existing coverage must first be cancelled

B.  

The premium rate for the new coverage is permanently guaranteed

C.  

Underwriting approval is automatic

D.  

A replacement disclosure must appear in the application for new coverage

Discussion 0
Questions 40

In Virginia, a group health certificate of insurance must contain:

Options:

A.  

A copy of the group contract

B.  

A list of all participating physicians

C.  

The insurer’s financial statement

D.  

A summary of policy features and benefits

Discussion 0
Questions 41

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 42

Who has the right to change the beneficiary of an AD&D policy with a revocable beneficiary designation?

Options:

A.  

The policyowner

B.  

The beneficiary

C.  

The insurer

D.  

The agent

Discussion 0
Questions 43

Insurance company medical expense claim forms typically include questions about all of the following EXCEPT:

Options:

A.  

The occurrence of the loss

B.  

The character of the loss

C.  

The extent of the loss

D.  

The employee's annual salary

Discussion 0
Questions 44

When a health insurer requires a covered individual to undergo a physical examination, who pays the cost of the examination?

Options:

A.  

The premium payor

B.  

The principal insured individual

C.  

The patient or parent of the patient

D.  

The insurer

Discussion 0
Questions 45

(In which situation could the agent of an insurer be personally liable?)

Options:

A.  

When the agent acts with an insurer’s oral but unwritten authority

B.  

When the agent performs an act that is prohibited in the agency contract

C.  

When the agent uses misleading sales material provided by the insurer

D.  

Never, under any circumstances

Discussion 0
Questions 46

Under the notice of claim provision, notice given to a health insurance company’s agent is:

Options:

A.  

An incomplete preliminary notice of claim

B.  

Notice to the company

C.  

Not valid notice to the company

D.  

Contrary to the uniform mandatory provisions

Discussion 0
Questions 47

(The provision in a life insurance policy that allows the policyowner to cancel the policy within a limited period of time after delivery of the policy and receive a full premium refund is the:)

Options:

A.  

Discovery period

B.  

Probationary period

C.  

Grace period

D.  

Free look period

Discussion 0
Questions 48

In long-term care insurance, ADLs normally include:

Options:

A.  

Age, sex, income, and occupation

B.  

Physicians, surgeons, dentists

C.  

Spouse, children, parents, and siblings

D.  

Dressing, eating, bathing, and transferring

Discussion 0
Questions 49

(The owner's cost basis in a non-qualified deferred annuity is usually equal to the:)

Options:

A.  

Opportunity cost

B.  

Total premiums paid

C.  

Guaranteed cash value

D.  

Actual cash value

Discussion 0
Questions 50

Working people age 65 or over generally must:

Options:

A.  

Be offered the same health benefits offered to younger employees

B.  

Be offered employer group Medicare Supplement coverage

C.  

Accept Medicare as the primary payer

D.  

Continue coverage under the employer group health plan

Discussion 0
Questions 51

The interest that an insurance company earns on life insurance premiums paid helps to:

Options:

A.  

Increase the life insurance premium rate

B.  

Increase the mortality rate

C.  

Decrease the life insurance premium rate

D.  

Decrease the mortality rate

Discussion 0
Questions 52

Short-term group disability income insurance:

Options:

A.  

Usually provides benefits expressed as a percentage of the insured’s normal weekly wage, up to a specified weekly maximum

B.  

Usually coordinates the amount of benefits paid with disability benefits received under Social Security

C.  

Often has a benefit period extending up to a maximum of ten years

D.  

Frequently provides coverage through age 65 for insureds who are over 55 when they become disabled

Discussion 0
Questions 53

In an individual disability income insurance policy, the waiver of premium rider:

Options:

A.  

Usually is restricted to total disabilities from accidental bodily injuries

B.  

Excludes workers’ compensation coverage

C.  

Enables the insurer to raise the premium of the entire occupational class

D.  

Waives future premiums after a given period of continuing total disability

Discussion 0
Questions 54

Which is true about a joint and survivor annuity?

Options:

A.  

The benefits are payable throughout the lifetimes of two or more people.

B.  

The benefits cease when the surviving annuitant reaches life expectancy.

C.  

It is a combination of an annuity and whole life insurance.

D.  

Each annuitant must provide evidence of insurability.

Discussion 0
Questions 55

Medical expense insurance typically EXCLUDES payment for treatment of injury or sickness resulting from:

Options:

A.  

Terminal diseases

B.  

Dread diseases

C.  

Military duty

D.  

Tropical diseases

Discussion 0
Questions 56

(Who receives dividends in a mutual insurance company?)

Options:

A.  

Policyholders

B.  

Shareholders

C.  

Beneficiaries

D.  

Producers

Discussion 0
Questions 57

(All employer-sponsored qualified retirement plans are generally required to open participation to any employee age 21 or over with a minimum of how many years of service?)

Options:

A.  

1 year

B.  

3 years

C.  

5 years

D.  

7 years

Discussion 0
Questions 58

What is the effect on a life insurance policy if the insured fails to repay the full value of loans taken against the policy?

Options:

A.  

The policy becomes void

B.  

The premium is increased

C.  

Dividends are suspended

D.  

The death benefit is reduced

Discussion 0
Questions 59

In a noncancelable disability income policy:

Options:

A.  

The premium cannot be increased above the schedule specified in the policy

B.  

The premium can be increased at the insurer’s will

C.  

The insured has no renewal rights

D.  

The insurer can refuse to renew the policy

Discussion 0
Questions 60

The term independent agent means that the:

Options:

A.  

Agent's office is located away from the insurer's home office

B.  

Agent does NOT require support from the insurer

C.  

Agent may represent more than one insurer

D.  

Agent represents a foreign insurer

Discussion 0
Questions 61

If an employee in poor health is part of a large group that is acceptable for group life insurance, that employee is:

Options:

A.  

Ineligible for coverage under the plan

B.  

Eligible for coverage, but on a rated basis

C.  

Eligible for the same type of coverage as other employees

D.  

Eligible for coverage more limited than that of other employees

Discussion 0
Questions 62

(In a joint life insurance policy, death proceeds are paid ONLY:)

Options:

A.  

At the first insured's death

B.  

At the second insured's death

C.  

To the beneficiary of the surviving insured

D.  

If an insurable interest still exists

Discussion 0
Questions 63

In general practice, which one of the following is true of the powers of the Bureau of Insurance with respect to access to an agent’s business records?

Options:

A.  

Records can only be accessed by an order of a state court

B.  

Authorization must come from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC)

C.  

Records must be produced upon the request of the Bureau of Insurance

D.  

The Bureau of Insurance has no right to access an agent’s business records because of privacy considerations

Discussion 0
Questions 64

Giving policyholders some part of the agent’s commission as an inducement to purchase insurance is an unfair trade practice known as:

Options:

A.  

Twisting

B.  

Rebating

C.  

Replacement

D.  

Retention

Discussion 0
Questions 65

An example of the unfair trade practice known as twisting is:

Options:

A.  

Intimidating a person into buying a policy

B.  

Making an incomplete comparison of policies to convince a policyholder to cancel and change to a different policy

C.  

Misrepresenting the contract terms during a claims settlement

D.  

Giving special favors as an inducement to purchase insurance

Discussion 0
Questions 66

Pre-existing conditions include conditions of health that:

Options:

A.  

Are never insurable under any circumstances or degree of severity

B.  

Must exist before an applicant can be accepted by an insurer

C.  

Have been medically treated or diagnosed prior to the effective date of coverage

D.  

Develop after the effective date of the policy but before the expiration of the time limit on certain defenses

Discussion 0
Questions 67

(Which type of life insurance policy is also considered a securities product?)

Options:

A.  

An enhanced ordinary life policy

B.  

An interest sensitive whole life policy

C.  

A variable life policy

D.  

An adjustable life policy

Discussion 0
Questions 68

In individual health insurance, a proof of loss typically should be submitted to the insurer within:

Options:

A.  

30 days from the date of loss

B.  

60 days from the date of loss

C.  

90 days from the date of loss

D.  

120 days from the date of loss

Discussion 0
Questions 69

(What is the maximum percentage of total employee payroll that an employer may contribute to a profit-sharing plan?)

Options:

A.  

25%

B.  

28%

C.  

30%

D.  

33%

Discussion 0
Questions 70

The insurance with other insurers provision in an individual health insurance policy allows an insurer to pay benefits to the insureds on a pro-rata basis when the:

Options:

A.  

Policy is within 31 days of the renewal date

B.  

Policy has entered into the grace period for premium payment

C.  

Insurer was not notified prior to the claim that the insured has other health coverage

D.  

Insured has submitted claims in excess of $2,000 during the policy year

Discussion 0
Questions 71

An agent may be guilty of misrepresentation if the agent:

Options:

A.  

Failed to disclose exclusions of the policy

B.  

Denied a claim for failure of the policyholder to prove damages

C.  

Required timely written notice of loss for all claims

D.  

Issued a full settlement check expressly releasing the insurer

Discussion 0
Questions 72

All of the following underwriting criteria are useful in evaluating the health risks of a group EXCEPT:

Options:

A.  

Stability of the group’s membership

B.  

Composition of the group in terms of age, sex, and income

C.  

Industrial classification of the group

D.  

Persistency of the employer’s group contract

Discussion 0
Questions 73

In health insurance, the insurance policy, the endorsements, and any relevant papers attached to the policy make up the:

Options:

A.  

Completed application

B.  

Entire contract

C.  

Uniform mandatory policy provisions

D.  

Notice of coverage

Discussion 0
Questions 74

All of the following are types of insurance policy exchanges that can be made without current taxation EXCEPT:

Options:

A.  

The exchange of an annuity for a life insurance policy

B.  

The exchange of a life insurance policy for an annuity

C.  

An annuity exchanged for another annuity contract

D.  

A life insurance policy exchanged for another life policy

Discussion 0
Questions 75

(Each licensee shall adjust, as appropriate, the information security program consistent with the following EXCEPT:)

Options:

A.  

Any relevant changes in technology

B.  

Internal or external threats to information

C.  

The sensitivity of its nonpublic information

D.  

When a new Insurance Commissioner is appointed

Discussion 0
Questions 76

Who has the right to change the beneficiary of a health policy with a revocable beneficiary designation?

Options:

A.  

The policyowner

B.  

The beneficiary

C.  

The insurer

D.  

The agent

Discussion 0
Questions 77

An accelerated benefit rider in a life insurance policy may provide funds to an insured who:

Options:

A.  

Is expected to die within six months

B.  

Has a back injury requiring two years of rehabilitation

C.  

Is about to have minor surgery

D.  

Elects to receive supplemental retirement income

Discussion 0
Questions 78

The prevention and correction of dental and oral irregularities through the use of mechanical corrective devices is called:

Options:

A.  

Orthodontics

B.  

Endodontics

C.  

Periodontics

D.  

Prosthodontics

Discussion 0
Questions 79

(Information regarding an individual's credit standing is contained in:)

Options:

A.  

An agent's report

B.  

A consumer report

C.  

An attending physician's report

D.  

An index bureau report

Discussion 0
Questions 80

An individual or business entity conducting business under an assumed or fictitious name must notify the Bureau of Insurance either at the time the license application is filed or:

Options:

A.  

Within 30 calendar days from the date the name is adopted

B.  

Within 60 calendar days from when the first policy is sold under the assumed name

C.  

At the time of license renewal

D.  

30 days before the assumed name is no longer being used

Discussion 0
Questions 81

False advertising regarding insurance policies would be found in all of the following EXCEPT:

Options:

A.  

Past dividends paid on a policy being exaggerated

B.  

Benefits under a policy being misrepresented

C.  

An insurance policy being represented as a share of stock

D.  

Policy benefits being compared with a competitor's

Discussion 0
Questions 82

Which contract provides an income benefit until the first of two annuitants dies?

Options:

A.  

A joint and survivor annuity

B.  

A temporary annuity

C.  

A joint life annuity

D.  

A single life annuity

Discussion 0
Questions 83

In initiating a health insurance claim, what must the insured provide to the insurer within the time limit specified in the policy or as soon thereafter as reasonably possible?

Options:

A.  

Copies of medical bills

B.  

Verification of coverage

C.  

Physician's diagnosis

D.  

Notice of claim

Discussion 0
Questions 84

(Term life insurance may be purchased for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:)

Options:

A.  

To provide relatively low-priced life insurance protection

B.  

To provide readjustment income for the insured's survivors

C.  

To pay off a mortgage in the event of death

D.  

To accumulate savings for the children's education

Discussion 0
Questions 85

Which statement is true of trade association groups eligible for group medical benefits?

Options:

A.  

Members of the association are usually in the same industry

B.  

Such associations are formed for the purpose of purchasing insurance

C.  

The association membership primarily consists of large employers

D.  

Employer contributions are usually waived

Discussion 0
Questions 86

(All of the following statements about an offer for an insurance contract are correct EXCEPT:)

Options:

A.  

An offer may be terminated by making a counteroffer.

B.  

Advertising may be considered a binder.

C.  

An application may be an offer or an invitation.

D.  

A premium paid may constitute an offer.

Discussion 0
Questions 87

All of the following are typical health maintenance organization (HMO) preventive care services provided by a primary care physician EXCEPT:

Options:

A.  

Well-baby checkups

B.  

Immunizations for children

C.  

Experimental surgery

D.  

Physical examinations

Discussion 0
Questions 88

Policy loan provisions may be found in all of the following life insurance policies EXCEPT:

Options:

A.  

Twenty payment life

B.  

Five year life

C.  

Whole life

D.  

Universal life

Discussion 0
Questions 89

Which type of annuity could be used for contributions to an Individual Retirement Account?

Options:

A.  

Joint life

B.  

Temporary

C.  

Survivorship

D.  

Deferred

Discussion 0
Questions 90

All of the following are basic underwriting actions in health insurance EXCEPT:

Options:

A.  

Rejecting applicants

B.  

Deleting uniform policy provisions

C.  

Issuing standard policies as applied for

D.  

Issuing policies with exclusion riders

Discussion 0
Questions 91

An insured died six months after a life insurance policy was issued. The full death benefit will NOT be paid if the cause of death was:

Options:

A.  

Accidental injury

B.  

Lung cancer

C.  

Suicide

D.  

Heart attack

Discussion 0
Questions 92

One characteristic of flexible premium life insurance is that payment of the premium can be altered at the option of:

Options:

A.  

The policyowner

B.  

The contingent beneficiary

C.  

The insurer, if the Consumer Price Index has risen at least 10% over the past year

D.  

The insurer, if the prime interest rate falls below 6%

Discussion 0
Questions 93

When there is a misstatement of age by an applicant for a disability income policy:

Options:

A.  

Any amount payable will be the amount of coverage the premium would have purchased at the insured's correct age

B.  

The insurer is not liable for any claims made during the period before correction of the insured's age

C.  

The company will cancel the policy immediately upon discovery of the misstatement of age

D.  

The policy will be void from its inception because of the insured's misrepresentation

Discussion 0
Questions 94

Unless an insured has made fraudulent statements on the application for individual health coverage, subsequent claims may not be denied under the provision for:

Options:

A.  

Legal actions

B.  

Time limit on certain defenses

C.  

Grace period

D.  

Time payment of claims

Discussion 0
Questions 95

An unpaid policy loan may terminate a life insurance contract when the amount of the loan plus accrued interest exceeds the:

Options:

A.  

Accumulated dividends

B.  

Premiums paid

C.  

Total cash value

D.  

Face amount

Discussion 0
Questions 96

When a Medicare Supplement insurance policy is being replaced, who must sign the notice of replacement?

Options:

A.  

The home office underwriter

B.  

An officer of the insurance company

C.  

A notary public

D.  

The agent and the applicant

Discussion 0
Questions 97

Immediate annuities are often purchased by people who:

Options:

A.  

Desire a tax deduction in the current year

B.  

Want to contribute to a tax-sheltered annuity

C.  

Have a lump sum to invest at retirement

D.  

Want to accumulate funds for retirement at a later date

Discussion 0
Questions 98

When the amount of a policy loan plus interest exceeds a life insurance policy's cash value:

Options:

A.  

The automatic premium loan option becomes effective.

B.  

The policy is converted to extended term insurance.

C.  

The policy is converted to paid-up whole life insurance.

D.  

The policy is no longer in force.

Discussion 0
Questions 99

(An individual purchased an annuity contract with $100,000 received in settlement of a lawsuit. No further purchase payments are permitted and benefit payments are to start in 17 years. The contract is:)

Options:

A.  

An individual life annuity

B.  

An individual retirement annuity (IRA)

C.  

A retirement annuity

D.  

A single premium deferred annuity

Discussion 0
Questions 100

(What is the MINIMUM percentage of employees who must participate in an employer's noncontributory group life insurance plan?)

Options:

A.  

75%

B.  

85%

C.  

90%

D.  

100%

Discussion 0
Questions 101

The voluntary act of terminating an insurance contract is called:

Options:

A.  

Elimination

B.  

Rejection

C.  

Finalization

D.  

Cancellation

Discussion 0
Questions 102

What is the effect on a life insurance policy if the insured fails to repay the full value of loans taken against the policy?

Options:

A.  

The policy becomes void.

B.  

The premium is increased.

C.  

Dividends are suspended.

D.  

The death benefit is reduced.

Discussion 0
Questions 103

Medical expense insurance typically EXCLUDES payment for treatment of injury or sickness resulting from:

Options:

A.  

Auto accidents

B.  

Sporting accidents

C.  

War

D.  

Tropical disease

Discussion 0
Questions 104

Field underwriting usually differs from home office underwriting in that the agent:

Options:

A.  

Requires information on existing coverage

B.  

Requires information on the applicant's health

C.  

Has personal contact with the applicant

D.  

Attempts to reduce moral hazard

Discussion 0
Questions 105

Who is a contingent beneficiary to a life insurance policy?

Options:

A.  

The person who receives the policy proceeds if no beneficiary has been named

B.  

The person who receives the policy proceeds if the primary beneficiary dies before the insured

C.  

The person who pays the premium if the insured becomes disabled

D.  

The lender in whose favor a collateral assignment has been made

Discussion 0
Questions 106

Which type of life insurance policy often contains a payor benefit rider?

Options:

A.  

Juvenile

B.  

Group life

C.  

Credit life

D.  

Second-to-die

Discussion 0
Questions 107

All of the following are common life insurance nonforfeiture options EXCEPT:

Options:

A.  

Extended term insurance

B.  

Reduced paid-up insurance

C.  

Cash surrender value

D.  

Life income annuity

Discussion 0
Questions 108

The designation of a beneficiary by class in a life insurance policy means that:

Options:

A.  

The policy must be a form of business life insurance

B.  

A primary beneficiary cannot be designated in the policy

C.  

Individual beneficiaries are not specified by name

D.  

The beneficiaries are unrelated to the insured

Discussion 0
Questions 109

Which is true when a corporation purchases and is the beneficiary of an individual disability income insurance policy on a key employee?

Options:

A.  

The value of the premiums is reportable income to the employee

B.  

The value of the benefits is reportable income to the employee

C.  

The benefits are received tax free by the corporation

D.  

The premiums are tax deductible as a business expense

Discussion 0
Questions 110

(When an agent is acting within the scope of authority granted in the agency contract, the insurer:)

Options:

A.  

Is responsible for all of the agent’s acts

B.  

Is exempt from liability when the agent makes a misrepresentation

C.  

Transfers all liability for the agent’s acts to the agent

D.  

Is responsible for agent acts that are based on express authority only

Discussion 0
Questions 111

Which of these is a claim payment method that responds to the geographical variation in medical costs?

Options:

A.  

Fee schedules for common procedures

B.  

Usual, customary, and reasonable charges

C.  

Experience rating

D.  

Capitation

Discussion 0
Questions 112

A group health insurance contract is between the:

Options:

A.  

Employer and employees

B.  

Employee and insurance company

C.  

Employer and insurance company

D.  

Employer, employees, and insurance company

Discussion 0
Questions 113

A penalty tax sometimes applies to "premature" distributions of gains under a modified endowment contract (MEC). What is the amount of the penalty tax?

Options:

A.  

7.5%

B.  

10.0%

C.  

12.5%

D.  

15.0%

Discussion 0
Questions 114

Disability income insurance policies usually provide coverage for loss of income resulting from:

Options:

A.  

Self-inflicted injuries

B.  

Injuries incurred while in military service

C.  

Disability resulting from war

D.  

Accidental injuries

Discussion 0
Questions 115

Which type of care is covered under Medicare Part A?

Options:

A.  

Skilled nursing facility care

B.  

Intermediate nursing facility care

C.  

Custodial facility care

D.  

Custodial care at home

Discussion 0
Questions 116

Most individuals become eligible for Medicare at age:

Options:

A.  

59

B.  

62

C.  

65

D.  

70

Discussion 0
Questions 117

A life insurance agent gives a premium receipt to an applicant when the:

Options:

A.  

Coverage is guaranteed by the insurer

B.  

Initial premium is paid with the application

C.  

Application is completed

D.  

Medical requirements are completed

Discussion 0
Questions 118

(All of the following are characteristics of term life insurance EXCEPT:)

Options:

A.  

Temporary protection

B.  

Increasing cash values

C.  

Decreasing or level face amounts

D.  

Low initial cost of protection

Discussion 0
Questions 119

The premium for a children’s rider on a life insurance policy:

Options:

A.  

Automatically increases each year

B.  

Increases with the birth or adoption of additional children

C.  

Remains the same regardless of the number of children

D.  

Is based upon the age of the parents

Discussion 0
Questions 120

An individual currently owns a long-term care policy. At the time of application for similar coverage, which item must be signed by the applicant and retained by the insurer?

Options:

A.  

A cancellation notice

B.  

A substitution notice

C.  

A replacement notice

D.  

A duplication notice

Discussion 0
Questions 121

A coordination of benefits provision is included in group health insurance to reduce:

Options:

A.  

Dependent coverage

B.  

Duplication of coverage

C.  

Probationary periods

D.  

Waiting periods

Discussion 0
Questions 122

The reinstatement provision in individual health insurance:

Options:

A.  

Reinstates the amount of insurance after payment of a loss

B.  

Allows the insured to reinstate the policy after coverage lapses for nonpayment of premium

C.  

Allows the insured to change statements made in the application

D.  

Requires that all reinstatement applications must be approved by the Bureau of Insurance

Discussion 0
Questions 123

(Which of the following life insurance policies is a flexible policy that gives the policyowner options for face amounts and investment objectives?)

Options:

A.  

Term life

B.  

Adjustable life

C.  

Modified premium whole life

D.  

Current assumption whole life

Discussion 0
Questions 124

A group life insurance plan must insure all eligible employees if the:

Options:

A.  

Group was formed for the express purpose of obtaining insurance

B.  

Employer pays the entire premium

C.  

Employees are covered under a retirement plan

D.  

Employer pays for a group health insurance plan

Discussion 0
Questions 125

What is a situation or condition that increases the likelihood of an insured loss occurring?

Options:

A.  

Hazard

B.  

Peril

C.  

Exposure

D.  

Risk

Discussion 0
Questions 126

The insurance with other insurers provision in an individual health insurance policy allows an insurer to pay benefits to the insured on a pro-rata basis when the:

Options:

A.  

Policy is within 31 days of the renewal date

B.  

Policy has entered into the grace period for premium payment

C.  

Insurer was not notified prior to the claim that the insured has other health coverage

D.  

Insured has submitted claims in excess of $2,000 during the policy year

Discussion 0
Questions 127

How much tax is withheld from funds that are transferred directly from one IRA to another IRA?

Options:

A.  

15%

B.  

None

Discussion 0
Questions 128

Which statement about universal life insurance is true?

Options:

A.  

Coverage is terminated automatically when the insured retires.

B.  

It generally is written to provide a death benefit that decreases over time.

C.  

The policyowner may be able to increase the death benefit subject to insurability requirements.

D.  

The guaranteed interest rate generally is tied to the Consumer Price Index.

Discussion 0
Questions 129

When delivering a life insurance policy, an agent’s responsibilities may include all of the following EXCEPT:

Options:

A.  

Explaining a non-standard rating

B.  

Reviewing policy riders

C.  

Collecting the premium payment

D.  

Cashing the insured’s premium check

Discussion 0
Questions 130

A contractual arrangement that transfers exposure from one insurer to another insurer is a:

Options:

A.  

Reciprocal contract

B.  

Coinsurance contract

C.  

Reinsurance contract

D.  

Captive contract

Discussion 0
Questions 131

Which is an example of an endodontic service?

Options:

A.  

Crowns

B.  

Dentures

C.  

Root canals

D.  

Fillings

Discussion 0