TEXAS TX SBE EXAM 5 QUESTION SET WITH
RATIONALES AND EDUCATION SYSTEM
GOVERNANCE AND COMPLIANCE REVIEW
2026
◉ Texas Free Look Period.
Answer: Usually 10 days after policy delivery to return for full
refund
◉ Grace Period.
Answer: Time after premium due date when policy stays active
before lapse
◉ Minimum Grace Period for Life Insurance.
Answer: 31 days
◉ Contestability Period.
Answer: 2 years
◉ During the Contestability Period, insurer can.
Answer: Deny claims for material misrepresentation or fraud
,◉ Misrepresentation.
Answer: False statement on insurance application
◉ Fraud.
Answer: Intentional deception for financial gain
◉ Twisting.
Answer: Replacing policy using misleading information
◉ Rebating.
Answer: Offering inducements not in policy to persuade purchase
◉ Controlled Business.
Answer: Insurance written on producer/family/business associates
◉ Consideration in insurance contract.
Answer: Premium + truthful application statements
◉ Aleatory Contract.
Answer: Unequal exchange depending on uncertain event
, ◉ Adhesion Contract.
Answer: Contract written by insurer with no negotiation
◉ Unilateral Contract.
Answer: Only insurer makes enforceable promise
◉ Insurable Interest must exist when.
Answer: At policy issue
◉ Who regulates insurance in Texas.
Answer: Texas Department of Insurance (TDI)
◉ Purpose of underwriting.
Answer: Evaluate risk and determine premium
◉ Adverse Selection.
Answer: Higher-risk people seeking more insurance
◉ Replacement.
Answer: New policy purchased and old one lapsed/surrendered
◉ Fiduciary Responsibility.
RATIONALES AND EDUCATION SYSTEM
GOVERNANCE AND COMPLIANCE REVIEW
2026
◉ Texas Free Look Period.
Answer: Usually 10 days after policy delivery to return for full
refund
◉ Grace Period.
Answer: Time after premium due date when policy stays active
before lapse
◉ Minimum Grace Period for Life Insurance.
Answer: 31 days
◉ Contestability Period.
Answer: 2 years
◉ During the Contestability Period, insurer can.
Answer: Deny claims for material misrepresentation or fraud
,◉ Misrepresentation.
Answer: False statement on insurance application
◉ Fraud.
Answer: Intentional deception for financial gain
◉ Twisting.
Answer: Replacing policy using misleading information
◉ Rebating.
Answer: Offering inducements not in policy to persuade purchase
◉ Controlled Business.
Answer: Insurance written on producer/family/business associates
◉ Consideration in insurance contract.
Answer: Premium + truthful application statements
◉ Aleatory Contract.
Answer: Unequal exchange depending on uncertain event
, ◉ Adhesion Contract.
Answer: Contract written by insurer with no negotiation
◉ Unilateral Contract.
Answer: Only insurer makes enforceable promise
◉ Insurable Interest must exist when.
Answer: At policy issue
◉ Who regulates insurance in Texas.
Answer: Texas Department of Insurance (TDI)
◉ Purpose of underwriting.
Answer: Evaluate risk and determine premium
◉ Adverse Selection.
Answer: Higher-risk people seeking more insurance
◉ Replacement.
Answer: New policy purchased and old one lapsed/surrendered
◉ Fiduciary Responsibility.