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Pennsylvania Property and Casualty Licensing Exam 2021 – 100+ Solved Questions | Homeowners, Commercial Lines, Workers’ Comp, Auto, Policy Structure

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This focused and exam-aligned study guide offers 100+ fully solved multiple-choice questions and answers created to help candidates master the Pennsylvania Property and Casualty Insurance Licensing Exam (2021 edition). Though based on 2021 guidelines, it remains a strong reference for understanding foundational concepts in property and casualty coverage and licensing law. Key areas covered include: Personal and Commercial Insurance: Homeowners (HO forms), dwelling policies, businessowners policies (BOP), and commercial package policies (CPP). Auto and Liability Coverage: Personal auto policy sections, uninsured motorist rules, and Pennsylvania’s Financial Responsibility Law. Workers' Compensation: State-specific provisions including disability and death benefits, exceptions, and burial costs. Insurance Law & Producer Licensing: Licensing procedures, continuing education, temporary licensing, appointment, authority types, and the Pennsylvania Insurance Department’s regulatory structure. Policy and Claims Practices: Standard fire policy, cancellation and nonrenewal terms, notice periods, binders, FAIR Plan, and key definitions (alien insurer, surplus lines, rebating, twisting). This guide is highly relevant for: Students in insurance licensing courses across Pennsylvania. Finance and legal studies students with modules in insurance regulation. Entry-level insurance professionals preparing for the state certification exam. Independent agents and compliance officers seeking refresher content on state-specific rules and terminology. Each question includes a correct answer and, where applicable, explanations or scenarios that reinforce testable points and regulatory interpretations. While some laws may have changed post-2021, this resource still provides a strong foundation in policy structure, legal terms, coverage types, and exam-style thinking. Keywords: property insurance, casualty insurance, Pennsylvania exam, homeowners policy, commercial property, BOP, workers comp, auto insurance, policy cancellation, PA insurance law, insurance licensing, insurance commissioner, surplus lines, policy structure, exam questions

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Pennsylvania Property and Casualty
Licensing 2025/2026 Exam Questions
and Answers | A+ Score Assured



Law of Large Numbers - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Recognizes that as the number of

exposure units increases, the more likely it is to predict accurately the expected

outcome.

What must an insurance producer do to apply for a nonresident license in

Pennsylvania? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Prove that their license is in good standing in their

home state

Which best describes the responsibilities an agent owes when they sell a policy? -

🧠ANSWER ✔✔To provide the agreed-upon insurance and to place coverage with

a solvent insurer

Which of the following is not a prohibited marketing practice? - 🧠ANSWER

✔✔Discrimination among risks

,Which law, act, or regulation governs how insurers and their producers treat

personal financial information from individuals? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Privacy of

Consumer Financial Information Regulation


Retention - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔"do nothing" option; a person becomes personally

responsible for the consequences of risk


Can an insurer change their assumed name? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Yes, but they must

notify the Commissioner before using the assumed name?


Contract of Adhesion - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔"take-it-or-leave-it," drafted by one party;

other party has no opportunity to negotiate terms and prices. Party must "adhere" to

provisions as presented

Tad used unauthorized material to assist him on his examination for his insurance

producer license. He justified this by saying the materials would be available to

him in a real life situation. Which statement is true? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Tad

committed a prohibited act.

What is the maximum fine that may be imposed upon a producer for violating two

of the Commissioner's orders? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔$20,000; A fine of up to $10,000

for each violation of an order issued by the commissioner.




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,Admitted Insurer - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔An insurance company authorized and licensed

to transact business in a particular state.

Which of the following is not acting as an insurance producer? - 🧠ANSWER

✔✔Brian, who is a VP at AllPro's human resources department and does not

receive commissions

Edwin has decided not to retain the risk of home ownership himself. What method

of risk does he choose when he purchases homeowners insurance? - 🧠ANSWER

✔✔Transfer: the risk of loss is transferred from the insured to the insurance

company in exchange for a premium payment


Alien Insurer - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Incorporated in a country other than the United

States

What fine will the Commissioner impose for the practice of unfair methods of

competition? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Up to $5,000 for each violation (but not more than

$50,000 in a 6 month period)

Which of the following is not an unfair claims settlement practice if committed by

an insurance company in Pennsylvania? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Failing to promptly

settle a claim for which liability is uncertain. (An insurer is not obligated to settle a

claim for which it's not clearly liable)


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, Which of the following would NOT be considered misrepresentation of an

insurance policy? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Enthusiastically promoting an insurance

product

Which of the following statements BEST describes the transfer of risk via an

insurance contract? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Not all risks are transferable via insurance

contracts

Must the Commissioner conduct an examination of every foreign or alien insurer

licensed in Pennsylvania? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔The Commissioner may choose to

waive examinations under certain circumstances


Aleatory Contract - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔One party may receive a benefit that is out of

proportion to the consideration he or she paid for.

Bill failed to satisfy the continuing education requirements to keep his producer's

license active in Pennsylvania. Two years later, he decides to renew his license.

Can he do so? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔No, he must apply for a new license.


Which of the following is NOT the action of an agent considering the best interests

of an applicant or insured? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Making a misrepresentation of the

terms of a proposed policy




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