PRIMERICA LIFE INSURANCE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS|ACCURATE ACTUAL EXAM WITH
FREQUENTLY TESTED QUESTIONS AND STUDY GUIDE
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 - (ANSWER)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 - (ANSWER)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 - (ANSWER)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 - (ANSWER)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 - (ANSWER)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 - (ANSWER)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 - (ANSWER)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 - (ANSWER)A. handling
insurer funds in a trust capacity
an agents fiduciary responsibility includes handling insurer funds in a trust
capacity
CORRECT ANSWERS|ACCURATE ACTUAL EXAM WITH
FREQUENTLY TESTED QUESTIONS AND STUDY GUIDE
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 - (ANSWER)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 - (ANSWER)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 - (ANSWER)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 - (ANSWER)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 - (ANSWER)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 - (ANSWER)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 - (ANSWER)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 - (ANSWER)A. handling
insurer funds in a trust capacity
an agents fiduciary responsibility includes handling insurer funds in a trust
capacity
