PRIMERICA LIFE INSURANCE EXAM new solution

PRIMERICA LIFE INSURANCE EXAM new solution An insured purchased an insurance policy 5 years ago. Last year, she received a dividend check from the insurance company that was not taxable. This year, she did not receive a check from the insurer. From what type of insurer did the insured purchase the policy? a. mutual b. reciprocal c. nonprofit service organization d. stock - A. mutual funds not paid out after paying claims and other operating costs are returned to the policy owners in the form of a dividend. if all funds are paid out, no dividends are paid Following a career change, an insured is no longer required to perform many physical activities, so he has implemented a program where he walks and jogs for 45 minutes each morning. The insured has also eliminated most fatty foods from his diet. Which method of dealing with risk does this scenario describe? a. retention b. reduction c. transfer d. avoidance - B. reduction the insured's change in lifestyle and habits would likely reduce the chances of health problems In insurance, an offer is usually made when a. an applicant submits an application to the insurer b. the insurer approves the application and receives the initial premium c. the agent hands the policy to the policyholder d. an agent explains a policy to a potential applicant - A. an applicant submits an application to the insurer in insurance, the offer is usually made by the applicant in the form of an application. acceptance takes place when an insurer's underwriter approves the application and issues a policy the causes of loss insured against in an insurance policy are known as a. perils b. losses c. risks d. hazards - A. perils perils are the causes of loss insured against in an insurance policy what documentation grants express authority to an agent? a. agents contract with the principal b. agents insurance license c. fiduciary contract d. state provisions - A. agents contract with the principal the principal grants authority to an agent through the agent's contract which of the following best describes an insurance company that has been formed under the laws of this state? a. domestic b. sovereign c. alien d. foreign - A. domestic a company is domestic when doing business within the state in which it is incorporated which of the following factors is NOT considered by an underwriter when determining the premium rates for an individual seeking insurance? a. medical history b. sex c. age d. race - D. race age, medical history, and sex provide sound statistical date for determining the probability of loss. Race, religion, sexual orientation, etc. are the factors that cannot be used because there is not sound statistical data to show that they effect the probability of loss; therefore, they are considered to be discriminatory in insurance transactions, fiduciary responsibility means a. handling insurer funds in a trust capacity b. maintaining good credit record c. being liable with respect to payment of claims d. commingling premiums with agents personal funds - A. handling insurer funds in a trust capacity