New York State Exam New York State Insurance License Exam 3

Question 1

What is 'twisting' in insurance sales, and what makes it illegal under New York law?

Accepted Answer

Inducing a policyholder to replace an existing policy through misrepresentation or incomplete comparisons; illegal because it harms consumers

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Selling the same policy to multiple family members; illegal because it creates conflicts of interest

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Charging different premiums to similar risks; illegal because it violates rating laws

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Offering coverage from multiple insurers simultaneously; illegal because it creates duplicate coverage

Question 2

Why is 'rebating' prohibited under New York insurance law?

Accepted Answer

Returning part of the premium or giving valuable consideration as an inducement to purchase creates unfair competitive advantages

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It allows agents to collect premiums directly from clients, bypassing the insurer

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It requires agents to charge rates below the filed tariff, violating solvency rules

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It involves splitting commission fees with unlicensed persons

Question 3

When an agent in New York replaces an existing life insurance policy with a new one, what document must be provided to the applicant?

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A Notice Regarding Replacement of Life Insurance

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A signed letter of intent from the replacing insurer

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A copy of the original insurer's financial rating

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Written approval from the New York DFS

Question 4

What is the function of the New York Life Insurance Guaranty Corporation?

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To protect policyholders by covering certain obligations if a member life insurer becomes insolvent

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To regulate and approve premium rates charged by life insurers in New York

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To issue and renew life insurance agent licenses on behalf of the DFS

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To process life insurance claims directly for consumers when disputes arise

Question 5

Under New York law, how many days' advance written notice must an insurer give before non-renewing a personal automobile insurance policy?

Accepted Answer

60 days

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15 days

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30 days

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45 days

Question 6

Which of the following best describes 'misrepresentation' on an insurance application?

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Making false statements or omitting material facts that would affect the insurer's underwriting decision

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Paying premiums late without notifying the insurer

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Requesting a higher coverage limit than currently needed

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Submitting a claim for a loss that occurred just before the policy effective date

Question 7

How many hours of continuing education must a licensed New York insurance agent or broker complete per two-year license renewal period?

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15 hours

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7 hours

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10 hours

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24 hours