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  1. 1A producer licensed in another state establishes legal residence in Utah. By when must the person apply to become a Utah resident licensee?

    1. A. Within 30 days
    2. B. Within 60 days
    3. C. Within 90 days
    4. D. At the next biennial renewal

    Answer: C

    Explanation: Utah Code 31A-23a-105(4) says the person “shall apply within 90 days of establishing legal residence in this state.” The move therefore starts a 90-day application period.

    Reference: Utah Code 31 a 23 a — 31A-23a-105(4)

  2. 2A client stores combustible materials beside electrical equipment, increasing the chance or severity of a fire loss. In insurance risk terminology, what are the combustible materials?

    1. A. A hazard
    2. B. A peril
    3. C. A loss
    4. D. An exposure unit

    Answer: A

    Explanation: "Hazard - circumstance which tends to increase the probability or severity of a loss." The stored materials increase the probability or severity of loss; fire would be the peril causing the loss.

    Reference: NAIC Glossary of Insurance Terms — Glossary: Hazard

  3. 3Before beginning a life sales presentation in Utah, what must a producer tell the prospect?

    1. A. Only the projected value
    2. B. That the producer is acting as a life insurance producer
    3. C. The producer's tax rate
    4. D. The insurer's asset allocation

    Answer: B

    Explanation: R590-79-5(2)(a) requires disclosure “that the producer is acting as a life insurance producer.”

    Reference: Utah Office of Administrative Rules — R590-79-5(2)(a)

  4. 4What must a Utah group insurance certificate prominently state on its cover?

    1. A. The producer's commission
    2. B. The actual insurer's legal name and address
    3. C. The employer's tax ID
    4. D. A coverage-limit estimate

    Answer: B

    Explanation: R590-154-13 requires “the legal name and address of the actual insurer.”

    Reference: Utah Office of Administrative Rules — R590-154-13

  5. 5May a Utah life policy be forfeited for an unpaid policy loan while total indebtedness remains below the policy's loan value?

    1. A. Yes, immediately
    2. B. No
    3. C. Only after one missed interest payment
    4. D. Only for participating policies

    Answer: B

    Explanation: Section 31A-22-401(1) prohibits forfeiture while “the total indebtedness on the policy is less than its loan value.”

    Reference: Utah Code Title 31 a — 31A-22-401(1)

  6. 6An annuity owner is contributing premiums and has not yet started income payments. Which period-and-activity pairing describes the contract now?

    1. A. Accumulation period — value changes before income starts
    2. B. Payout period — value changes before income starts
    3. C. Accumulation period — periodic income is being paid
    4. D. Payout period — premiums are still being accumulated

    Answer: A

    Explanation: "During the accumulation period, the value of your annuity changes based on the type of annuity." Before income begins, the contract is in accumulation. Payout is the period when the annuity makes income payments, so the other pairings mislabel the stage or activity.

    Reference: NAIC Buyer's Guide for Deferred Annuities — How annuities work, accumulation and payout

  7. 7A beneficiary receives a lump-sum death benefit from a personally owned life policy that was neither sold nor transferred for value. How are the proceeds generally treated for federal income tax?

    1. A. Excluded from the beneficiary's gross income
    2. B. Taxed as ordinary income in full
    3. C. Taxed only up to the premiums paid
    4. D. Taxed as capital gain on the full benefit

    Answer: A

    Explanation: "generally aren’t taxable unless the policy was turned over to you for a price" The usual death-proceeds exclusion applies because no transfer-for-value or reportable sale is stated; separately earned interest would be different.

    Reference: IRS Publication 525 — Life insurance proceeds received because of death

  8. 8An employer designs a qualified retirement plan whose benefit formula disproportionately favors highly compensated employees. Which qualification rule is directly implicated?

    1. A. Nondiscrimination rule
    2. B. Vesting schedule rule
    3. C. Distribution timing rule
    4. D. Plan loan repayment rule

    Answer: A

    Explanation: "must not discriminate in favor of highly compensated employees." Qualified plan contributions or benefits cannot favor highly compensated employees; the other rules address different plan operations.

    Reference: IRS Guide to Common Qualified Plan Requirements — Nondiscrimination

  9. 9Which line is expressly included in Utah's producer license type for a person seeking authority to sell ordinary, nonvariable life policies?

    1. A. Life insurance, including a nonvariable contract
    2. B. Variable contracts without life authority
    3. C. Title examination authority
    4. D. Limited-line credit only

    Answer: A

    Explanation: Section 31A-23a-106(2)(a)(i) lists “life insurance, including a nonvariable contract” as a producer line of authority. Variable-contract authority has additional conditions.

    Reference: Utah Code 31 a 23 a — 31A-23a-106(2)(a)(i)

  10. 10A business sets aside its own funds to pay future small losses rather than insuring that portion of the exposure. Which risk-handling method is it using?

    1. A. Risk avoidance
    2. B. Risk retention
    3. C. Risk transfer
    4. D. Risk sharing

    Answer: B

    Explanation: "Retention - a mechanism of internal fund allocation for loss exposure" Setting aside internal funds is retention. Transfer shifts the exposure to another party; avoidance and sharing involve different methods.

    Reference: NAIC Glossary of Insurance Terms — Glossary: Retention

Topics in this practice bank

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  • Insurance Regulation
    • Licensing Purpose (31A-23a-101) Process (31A-23a-103–105, 107, 302) Qualifications (31A-23a-107, 108) Types of licensees (31A-1-301, 31A-23a-106, 203, 401, 504) Producers Consultants Adjusters Nonresidents (31A-23a-109) Maintenance and duration Renewal (31A-23a-105; 31A-23a-111) Continuing education requirements (31A-23a- 202; Reg R590-142-1-10) Reinstatement (31A-23a-111(2), 113) Assumed name (31A-23a-110(2)) Change of address or telephone number (31A- 23a-412(1)(c)) Reporting of actions (31A-23a-105(2)(b)) Disciplinary actions License termination, suspension, or revocation (31A-2-308(10)(a); 31A-23a-111) Probation (31A-23a-112) Monetary forfeiture (fines) (31A-2-308)
    • State regulation Commissioner's general duties and powers (31A-2- 201) Company regulation Solvency (31A-4-105, 105.5) Rates (31A-19a-201–203) Policy forms (31A-21-201–203) Producer appointment (31A-23a-115; Reg R590-244-1–14) Termination of appointment (Reg R590-244-1– 14) Unfair claim settlement practices (31A-26-303; Reg R590-190–192) Producer regulation Fiduciary and trust account responsibilities (31A-23a-409) Place of business/records maintenance (31A- 23a-412) Controlled business (31A-23a-502) Shared commissions (31A-23a-504) Unfair marketing practices (Reg R590-154) Misrepresentation (31A-21-105; 31A-23a- 402(1)) False advertising (31A-23a-402(1)) Rebating (31A-23a-402(2), 31A-1-301(145)) Unfair discrimination (31A-23a-402(3)) Boycott, coercion or intimidation (31A-23a- 402(4)) Illegal inducement (31A-23a-402.5, Reg R590- 154-11) Examination of records (31A-2-203–205; 31A-23a- 412) Privacy of Consumer Information (Reg R590-206) Insurance fraud regulation (31A-31-103–106) Personal liability for unpaid claims (31A-15-105)
    • Federal regulation Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 USC 1681–1681d) Fraud and False Statements (18 USC 1033, 1034) Privacy (Gramm Leach Bliley) National Do Not Call List
  • General Insurance
    • Concepts Risk management key terms Risk Exposure Hazard Peril Loss Methods of handling risk Avoidance Retention Sharing Reduction Transfer Elements of insurable risks Adverse selection Law of large numbers Reinsurance
    • Insurers Types of insurers Stock companies Mutual companies Fraternal benefit societies Reciprocals Lloyd's associations Risk retention groups Private versus government insurers Admitted versus nonadmitted insurers Domestic, foreign and alien insurers Financial status (independent rating services) Marketing (distribution) systems
    • Producers and general rules of agency Insurer as principal Producer/insurer relationship Authority and powers of producer Express Implied Apparent Responsibilities to the applicant/insured
    • Contracts Elements of a legal contract Offer and acceptance Consideration Competent parties Legal purpose Distinct characteristics of an insurance contract Contract of adhesion Aleatory contract Personal contract Unilateral contract Conditional contract Legal interpretations affecting contracts Ambiguities in a contract of adhesion Reasonable expectations Indemnity Utmost good faith Representations/misrepresentations Warranties Concealment Fraud Waiver and estoppel
  • Life Insurance Basics
    • Insurable interest (31A-21-104)
    • Personal uses of life insurance Survivor protection Estate creation Cash accumulation Liquidity Estate conservation
    • Life settlements (including stranger originated life insurance)
    • Determining amount of personal life insurance Human life value approach Needs approach Types of information gathered Determining lump-sum needs Planning for income needs
    • Business uses of life insurance Buy-sell funding Key person Executive bonuses Deferred compensation funding Split dollar plans Change of insured provision
    • Classes of life insurance policies Group versus individual Ordinary versus industrial (home service) Permanent versus term Participating versus nonparticipating Fixed versus variable life insurance and annuities including regulation of variable products (SEC, FINRA, and Utah) (31A-5-217, 217.5; 31A-23a- 206)
    • Premiums Factors in premium determination Mortality Interest Expense Premium concepts Net single premium Gross annual premium Premium payment mode
    • Licensee responsibilities Solicitation and sales presentations (Reg R590-79- 1–8) Advertising (Reg R590-130-4–16) Utah Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association (31A-28-119(1-4) R590-155) Illustrations (31A-22-631; Reg R590-177-1– 13) Policy summary (31A-22-631; Reg R590-79- 4(F), 5) Buyer's guide (Reg R590-229-4(A), 5) Need for variable license to recommend termination (R590-133) Suitability (R590-230) Life insurance policy cost comparison methods Replacement (Reg R590-93-1–12) Use and disclosure of insurance information Field underwriting Notice of information practices Application procedures Delivery Policy review Effective date of coverage Premium collection Statement of good health
    • Individual underwriting by the insurer Information sources and regulation Application Licensee report Attending physician statement Investigative consumer (inspection) report Medical Information Bureau (MIB) Medical examinations and lab tests (including HIV consent) (Reg R590-132-3) Selection criteria and unfair discrimination (31A- 23a-402(3)) Classification of risks Preferred Standard Substandard
  • Life Insurance Policies
    • Term life insurance Level term Annual renewable term Level premium term Decreasing term
    • Whole life insurance Continuous premium (straight life) Limited payment Single premium
    • Flexible premium policies Adjustable life Universal life
    • Specialized policies Joint life (first-to-die) Juvenile life
    • Group life insurance Characteristics of group plans Types of plan sponsors Group underwriting requirements Conversion to individual policy (31A-22-517–519)
  • Life Insurance Policy Provisions, Options and Riders
    • Standard provisions Ownership Assignment (31A-22-412) Entire contract (31A-22-424) Modifications Right to examine (free look) (31A-22-423) Payment of premiums Grace period (31A-22-402) Reinstatement (31A-22-407) Incontestability (31A-22-403) Misstatement of age and gender (31A-22-405) Exclusions Suicide exclusion (31A-22-404) Medical examination; autopsy (31A-22-417) Prohibited provisions including backdating (31A- 22-401)
    • Beneficiaries Designation options Individuals Classes Estates Minors Trusts Revocation at Divorce 75-2-804 Succession Revocable versus irrevocable Common disaster clause Spendthrift clause
    • Settlement options Cash payment Interest only Fixed-period installments Fixed-amount installments Life income Single life Joint and survivor
    • Nonforfeiture options Cash surrender value Extended term Reduced paid-up insurance
    • Policy loan and withdrawal options Cash loans Automatic premium loans Withdrawals or partial surrenders
    • Dividend options Cash payment Reduction of premium payments Accumulation at interest One-year term option Paid-up additions
    • Disability riders Waiver of premium Waiver of cost of insurance Disability income benefit Payor benefit life/disability (juvenile insurance)
    • Accelerated (living) benefit provision/rider Qualifying events Disclosure Effect of benefit payment
    • Riders covering additional insureds Spouse/other-insured term rider Children's term rider Family term rider
    • Riders affecting the death benefit amount Accidental death Guaranteed insurability Cost of living Return of premium
  • Annuities
    • Annuity principles and concepts Accumulation period versus annuity period Owner, annuitant and beneficiary Insurance aspects of annuities
    • Immediate versus deferred annuities Single premium immediate annuities (SPIAs) Deferred annuities Premium payment options Nonforfeiture Surrender charges Death benefits
    • Annuity (benefit) payment options Life contingency options Pure life versus life with guaranteed minimum Single life versus multiple life Annuities certain (types)
    • Annuity products Fixed annuities General account assets Interest rate guarantees (minimum versus current) Level benefit payment amount Indexed annuities Market value adjusted annuities Guaranteed living benefit riders Variable annuities
    • Uses of annuities Lump-sum settlements Qualified retirement plans including group versus individual annuities Personal uses Individual retirement annuities (IRAs) Tax-deferred growth Retirement income Education funds
  • Federal Tax Considerations for Life Insurance and Annuities
    • Taxation of personal life insurance Amounts available to policyowner Cash value increases Dividends Policy loans Surrenders Amounts received by beneficiary General rule and exceptions Settlement options Values included in insured's estate
    • Modified endowment contracts (MECs) Modified endowment versus life insurance Seven-pay test Distributions
    • Taxation of non-qualified annuities Individually-owned Accumulation phase (tax issues related to withdrawals) Annuity phase and the exclusion ratio Distributions at death Corporate-owned
    • Taxation of individual retirement annuities (IRAs) Traditional IRAs Contributions and deductible amounts Premature distributions (including taxation issues) Annuity phase benefit payments Values included in the annuitant's estate Amounts received by beneficiary Roth IRAs Contributions and limits Distributions
    • Rollovers and transfers (IRAs and qualified plans)
    • Section 1035 exchanges
  • Qualified Plans
    • General requirements
    • Federal tax considerations Tax advantages for employers and employees Taxation of distributions (age-related)
    • Plan types, characteristics and purchasers Simplified employee pensions (SEPs) Self-employed plans (HR 10 or Keogh plans) Profit-sharing and 401(k) plans SIMPLE plans 403(b) tax-sheltered annuities (TSAs)

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