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P&C Flash Cards

P&C - Alaska Laws & Regulations Common to All Lines Flash Cards

QuestionAnswer
What is the purpose of a cease and desist order? To prevent a producer or insurer from further violating laws for transacting insurance
What illegal act does a producer commit when the producer represents a policy in a more favorable light than the policy really is? Misrepresentation
If the Commissioner/Superintendent finds a licensee engaging in an unfair method of competition or an unfair practice, what order will be issued? Cease and desist order
Insurers are classified according to their domicile. What are the three types of insurers? Domestic, foreign, and alien
Who is an insurance agent? A person authorized to sell, solicit and negotiate insurance contracts
A person authorized to sell, solicit and negotiate insurance contracts Certificate of Authority
Who may share in the commission from the sale of an insurance policy? Only producers properly licensed for the type of insurance transaction
When is controlled business legal? When the commissions from controlled business do not exceed the aggregate commissions on all the other business (specific limits may vary from state to state)
What type of insurer is formed under the laws of another state? Foreign
Who is considered a nonresident agent? An agent who resides and is licensed in another state, but who is authorized to transact insurance in this state
What are producers required to do in order to renew their license? Complete continuing education hours and pay a renewal fee
Who must be notified of a producer's change of address? The Department of Insurance (Commissioner/Director/Superintendent)
Which type of misrepresentation persuades an insured, to their detriment, to cancel, lapse, or switch policies from one to another? Twisting
On its advertisement, a company claims that it has funds in its possession that are, in fact, not available for the payment of losses or claims. What is the company guilty of? Misrepresentation
If an insurer holds a Certificate of Authority, it is known as what type of insurer? Authorized or admitted
If a producer makes maliciously critical statements about another insurer, what is this illegal practice called? Defamation
An agent offers a client free tickets to a sporting event in exchange for the purchase of an insurance policy. What is the agent guilty of? Rebating
Who owns stock companies? Stockholders
Two individuals who are in the same risk and age class are charged different rates for their insurance policies due to an insignificant factor. What is this called? Discrimination
What is controlled business? Insurance on the producer's own life or property, or the lives or property of the producer's family or business associates
A state-issued document empowering an insurance company to become an admitted insurer is called what? Certificate of Authority
When can the Commissioner or Director examine insurers? Whenever deemed necessary, but at least once every few years (please check your state regulations for specific time requirement)
What type of licensee represents the insurance company? The agent
Who is responsible for the costs associated with the examination of insurers? The insurer who is being examined
To whom may a certificate of authority be issued? To an insurer authorized to transact business in this state
When would a misrepresentation on an insurance application be considered fraud? When it is intentional and material
The requirement that agents must account for and promptly remit all insurance funds collected is known as what type of agent responsibility? Fiduciary
What are the most common penalties for violations of insurance statutes? A cease and desist order, a fine, and license suspension or revocation
In general, who can be excluded from producer licensing and examination requirements? Insurance company officers, directors, or any other employees who do not transact insurance and who do not receive commissions for their services (usually, their responsibilities include administrative, executive or clerical).
If an insurer meets the state's financial requirements and is approved to transact business in the state, it is considered what type of insurer? Authorized or admitted
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