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1. A producer license in Maryland is primarily required for which
activity?
A. Selling securities
B. Soliciting or selling insurance products
C. Adjusting claims
D. Underwriting policies
Answer: B
Rationale: A producer license is required to solicit, sell, or
negotiate insurance contracts in Maryland.
2. Which state agency regulates insurance producers in Maryland?
A. Department of Commerce
B. Maryland Insurance Administration
C. Department of Labor
D. Federal Insurance Office
Answer: B
Rationale: The Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA)
regulates insurance licensing and compliance.
3. What is required before taking the Maryland insurance producer
exam?
A. College degree
B. Pre-licensing education (for most lines)
C. Employment with insurer
, D. Background clearance only
Answer: B
Rationale: Most applicants must complete approved pre-
licensing education before sitting for the exam.
4. An insurance producer acting in Maryland must primarily
represent:
A. The insured only
B. The insurer only
C. Either insurer or insured depending on contract
D. The state government
Answer: C
Rationale: Producers may represent insurers, insureds, or both
depending on their appointment and role.
5. What is the purpose of a producer appointment?
A. To set commission rates
B. To authorize representation of an insurer
C. To approve policies
D. To cancel licenses
Answer: B
Rationale: An appointment authorizes a producer to act on
behalf of an insurer.
6. Which of the following is considered unfair trade practice?
A. Providing accurate policy information
B. Misrepresentation of policy benefits
C. Explaining exclusions
D. Comparing policies fairly
Answer: B
Rationale: Misrepresentation is a prohibited unfair trade
practice.
, 7. A policy that pays for damages caused by negligence is most
commonly associated with:
A. Life insurance
B. Liability insurance
C. Disability insurance
D. Credit insurance
Answer: B
Rationale: Liability insurance covers damages resulting from
negligence.
8. Which contract element requires both parties to exchange
something of value?
A. Offer
B. Acceptance
C. Consideration
D. Warranty
Answer: C
Rationale: Consideration is the exchange of value in a valid
contract.
9. The principle of indemnity means:
A. Profit from insurance loss
B. Restoration to pre-loss condition
C. Replacement of policy
D. Guaranteed payment regardless of loss
Answer: B
Rationale: Indemnity restores the insured to their financial
position before the loss.
10. Which type of insurance policy pays a stated amount upon
death?
A. Health insurance