Grace is a life insurance agent. She is attempting to sell a large life insurance policy, but the prospective purchaser is having second thoughts. To persuade the prospective purchaser, Grace said, “I will earn a $1,000 commission if you buy this policy. I’ll give you $500 of my commission if you buy the policy.” In most states, what illegal sales practice will Grace be guilty of if she splits her commission with the purchaser?

When must an insurable interest legally exist in property insurance for an insured to receive payment for a loss from the insurer?

One method through which reinsurance is provided is through an organization of insurers that underwrites insurance on a joint basis. Through the organization, financial capacity is available for large commercial risks. This reinsurance arrangement is a(n)

Which of the following statements about the licensing of insurance companies is (are) true?I.A new capital stock insurer must meet minimum capital and surplus requirements, which vary by state and line of insurance.II.The licensing requirements for insurance companies are less stringent than those imposed on most other types of firms.

Which of the following statements is true about fraternal insurers?

A shortcoming of state regulation of insurance according to Congressional committees and the General Accounting Office is that state regulation

Sarah owns a property and liability insurance agency. She is authorized to represent several insurance companies and she is compensated by commissions. Sarah’s agency owns the expiration rights to the business she sells. Sarah is a(n)

The policyholders’ surplus of an insurer is defined as the difference between its

Antonio is a claims adjustor for LMN Insurance Company. After the insurer is notified that there has been a loss, Antonio meets with the insured. The first step in the claims process that Antonio should follow is to

Which of the following statements about the regulation of insurance company investments is (are) true?I.The purpose of regulating insurance company investments is to prevent insurers from making unsound investments which could threaten their solvency.II.Life insurers can invest an unlimited amount of their assets in common stocks.