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A producer must include their name and address on which of the following?

A producer must include their name and address on which of the following? Answer: policy summary

Does life insurance eliminate or transfer risk?

Does life insurance eliminate or transfer risk? Answer: does not eliminate risk; it transfers the larger risk from the policyowner/insured to the insurance company

To bind the company to the terms of the contract, the

To bind the company to the terms of the contract, the face of the policy also includes signatures of the Executive Officers

What needs to be collected before coverage can begin?

What needs to be collected before coverage can begin? Answer: premium

A counter-offer policy must be hand-delivered by producer why?

A counter-offer policy must be hand-delivered by producer why? Answer: to collect any additional premium, explain any substandard rating or changes in coverage and premium, and reinforce the value of the contract

If a policy is not approved as applied for and is issued as substandard, the insurer may

If a policy is not approved as applied for and is issued as substandard, the insurer may Answer: make a "counteroffer" to the applicant by issuing a policy with a surcharge (higher rating) or exclusions to the policy

During policy delivery, its the producer's responsibility to obtain what?

During policy delivery, its the producer's responsibility to obtain what? Answer: delivery signatures and explain policy benefits to the policyowner/insured.

Who does the annual mode result in the lowest premium outlay while monthly premiums result in the highest?

Who does the annual mode result in the lowest premium outlay while monthly premiums result in the highest? Answer: to offset the lost interest earnings and increased administration costs

Premium payments are made how often?

Premium payments are made how often? Answer: either monthly, quarterly, semiannually, or annually.

Mortality Table also show that males have a higher mortality rate than females. Based on this statistic, what will happen to males premiums?

Mortality Table also show that males have a higher mortality rate than females. Based on this statistic, what will happen to males premiums? Answer: males will pay a higher rate than females.

Premiums are based on what 3 factors?

Premiums are based on what 3 factors? Answer: expected mortality, interest, and expenses

If an applicant is an acceptable risk, underwriters will then determine what?

If an applicant is an acceptable risk, underwriters will then determine what? Answer: the classification to be used in the calculation of the premium

What is not considered an underwriting factor?

What is not considered an underwriting factor? Answer: marital status

Underwriting attempts to eliminate what?

Underwriting attempts to eliminate what? Answer: conditions with more frequent and higher claims than the insurer's rates anticipate

Underwriting involves analysis of the applicant to determine what?

Underwriting involves analysis of the applicant to determine what? Answer: if he/she is acceptable for the proposed insurance

Special Hazardous Activity Questionnaire is used to determine what?

Special Hazardous Activity Questionnaire is used to determine what? Answer: If an applicant has engaged in high-risk hobbies (skydiving, scuba diving, motorcycle racing), a questionnaire is used to determine the risk and frequency of those hobbies and if those activities will affect insurability.

Does an Agent's Report remain confidential?

Does an Agent's Report remain confidential? Answer: yes, only between the producer and the insurer

Can the MIB alone be used to decline an applicant for insurance?

Can the MIB alone be used to decline an applicant for insurance? Answer: No, since its info is general

The non-profit organization MIB, Inc is owned by who?

The non-profit organization MIB, Inc is owned by who? Answer: its members

Required medical exams are at the expense of who?

Required medical exams are at the expense of who? Answer: the insurer