WASHINGTON STATE PROPERTY AND
CASUALTY INSURANCE REAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST 2025-2026
UPDATE
FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) - Answer-solicits
licences for variable life and variable annuity
Temporary Insurance Producers Licence - Answer-Commissioner may
issue temp. license for a max of 180 days. usually in event of producers
recovery, sale of a business, training and licencing of new personal to
operate a business.
Non-Resident Producer - Answer-a producer who lives (domicile) and
conducts business from another state other than Washington. Will
receive a non resident producers license.
When is a insurance license exempt? - Answer-When they work at a
company or themself but do not conduct the solicitation, sale,
negotiation of insurance.
Appointing a insurance producer - Answer-- notice of appointment
within 15 days
- Commissioner will verify within 15 days
- if deemed ineligible commissioner will notify within 10 days
,If approved it must e renewed every 2 years, and will receive notice
within 60 days of the renewal date.
Business Entity Affiliates - Answer-A business must have AT LEAST 1
affiliated individual licence to transact insurance
If business Entity Affiliate is terminated - Answer-The commissioner
must receive notice within 30 days of termination.
Renewal - Answer-The initial licenses are valid from the date that they
are issued until the last day of the licensee's birth month.
Renewal Fees for Licences - Answer-(Every 2 years)
Producer- $55
Limited insurance- $20
Surplus lines broker- $20
Ajuster- $50
Late Fees:
30 days: 50% of renewal
31-60 days: 100%
61-12 months 200% (12+ months must restart licensing process)
Continuing Education (CE) - Answer-Every 2 years. 24 hours total, 3
hours in ethics.
,must hold on to certificate for 3 years
Change of Address - Answer-Must contact commissioner within 30
days. this includes a change of residence, mailing, business, or email
Reporting of Actions - Answer-You must report to the commissioner
within 30 days of any administrative action taken on them by another
jurisdiction or governmental agency
Convicted of a felony - Answer-Commissioner may revoke or refuse
insurers licenses immediately. Within 15 days may revoke a ordered
licence or by ordering a hearing within 10 days.
Suspended license period - Answer-up to 12 months
Guilty of violations - Answer-each fine of up to $1,000, must be paid
within 15-30 days
Place of Business Requirements - Answer-Must be accessible to the
public. Does not apply to life and disability insurance.
Record Retention - Answer-Requires insurer to maintain records for 5
years.
(DRPL) Designated Responsible Licensed Person - Answer-
Responsible for insurers compliance with insurance laws/ rules
, Misrepresentation - Answer-Materials that are false, misleading, or
deceptive of policy benefits, terms, payment of dividends. Also includes
oral statements.
Knowingly committing this is considered a gross misdemeanor, and
licences can be revoked
False Advertising - Answer-Advertising that is misleading, deceptive,
and untrue.
Ex: newspaper add with untrue statements about terms and benefits of a
policy.
Rebating - Answer-the practice of giving an individual a premium
reduction or some other financial advantage not stated in the policy as an
inducement to purchase the policy.
It May not exceed $100 per person in a 12 month period.
Inducement - Answer-illegal action. referring to rebating to have
someone purchase a policy for a reward.
Twisting - Answer-Misrepresentation for the purpose of inducing a
person to purchase, lapse, forfeit, surrender or change an insurance
policy. Twisting is an unfair trade practice.
CASUALTY INSURANCE REAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST 2025-2026
UPDATE
FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) - Answer-solicits
licences for variable life and variable annuity
Temporary Insurance Producers Licence - Answer-Commissioner may
issue temp. license for a max of 180 days. usually in event of producers
recovery, sale of a business, training and licencing of new personal to
operate a business.
Non-Resident Producer - Answer-a producer who lives (domicile) and
conducts business from another state other than Washington. Will
receive a non resident producers license.
When is a insurance license exempt? - Answer-When they work at a
company or themself but do not conduct the solicitation, sale,
negotiation of insurance.
Appointing a insurance producer - Answer-- notice of appointment
within 15 days
- Commissioner will verify within 15 days
- if deemed ineligible commissioner will notify within 10 days
,If approved it must e renewed every 2 years, and will receive notice
within 60 days of the renewal date.
Business Entity Affiliates - Answer-A business must have AT LEAST 1
affiliated individual licence to transact insurance
If business Entity Affiliate is terminated - Answer-The commissioner
must receive notice within 30 days of termination.
Renewal - Answer-The initial licenses are valid from the date that they
are issued until the last day of the licensee's birth month.
Renewal Fees for Licences - Answer-(Every 2 years)
Producer- $55
Limited insurance- $20
Surplus lines broker- $20
Ajuster- $50
Late Fees:
30 days: 50% of renewal
31-60 days: 100%
61-12 months 200% (12+ months must restart licensing process)
Continuing Education (CE) - Answer-Every 2 years. 24 hours total, 3
hours in ethics.
,must hold on to certificate for 3 years
Change of Address - Answer-Must contact commissioner within 30
days. this includes a change of residence, mailing, business, or email
Reporting of Actions - Answer-You must report to the commissioner
within 30 days of any administrative action taken on them by another
jurisdiction or governmental agency
Convicted of a felony - Answer-Commissioner may revoke or refuse
insurers licenses immediately. Within 15 days may revoke a ordered
licence or by ordering a hearing within 10 days.
Suspended license period - Answer-up to 12 months
Guilty of violations - Answer-each fine of up to $1,000, must be paid
within 15-30 days
Place of Business Requirements - Answer-Must be accessible to the
public. Does not apply to life and disability insurance.
Record Retention - Answer-Requires insurer to maintain records for 5
years.
(DRPL) Designated Responsible Licensed Person - Answer-
Responsible for insurers compliance with insurance laws/ rules
, Misrepresentation - Answer-Materials that are false, misleading, or
deceptive of policy benefits, terms, payment of dividends. Also includes
oral statements.
Knowingly committing this is considered a gross misdemeanor, and
licences can be revoked
False Advertising - Answer-Advertising that is misleading, deceptive,
and untrue.
Ex: newspaper add with untrue statements about terms and benefits of a
policy.
Rebating - Answer-the practice of giving an individual a premium
reduction or some other financial advantage not stated in the policy as an
inducement to purchase the policy.
It May not exceed $100 per person in a 12 month period.
Inducement - Answer-illegal action. referring to rebating to have
someone purchase a policy for a reward.
Twisting - Answer-Misrepresentation for the purpose of inducing a
person to purchase, lapse, forfeit, surrender or change an insurance
policy. Twisting is an unfair trade practice.
