Underwriting evaluates an applicant's risk and determines whether and on what terms coverage may be issued.
Example: A client or producer applies this rule in a policy situation. The correct concept is Risk selection and classification. Underwriting evaluates an applicant's risk and determines whether and on what terms coverage may be issued.
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2.For review, determine is the usual starting point for an insurer's risk-selection process.
The application is the primary initial source of information for underwriting.
Example: A client or producer applies this rule in a policy situation. The correct concept is The application. The application is the primary initial source of information for underwriting.
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3.Review scenario 63: The producer is often called a field underwriter because the producer:
The producer gathers and submits information and may report observations relevant to underwriting.
Example: A client or producer applies this rule in a policy situation. The correct concept is Collects application information and observes the applicant. The producer gathers and submits information and may report observations relevant to underwriting.
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4.Review scenario 64: If an application contains unanswered material questions, the best practice is generally to:
Incomplete applications should be completed rather than having the producer or insurer invent missing information.
Example: A client or producer applies this rule in a policy situation. The correct concept is Return it for completion. Incomplete applications should be completed rather than having the producer or insurer invent missing information.
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5.For review, identify source commonly contains coded information reported by member insurers about prior underwriting findings.
MIB is an insurance-industry information source used to help detect omissions and inconsistencies in underwriting.
Example: A client or producer applies this rule in a policy situation. The correct concept is MIB. MIB is an insurance-industry information source used to help detect omissions and inconsistencies in underwriting.
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6.For review, determine when correcting an application before issue, a common proper method is to:.
Corrections should be documented and acknowledged by the applicant according to insurer procedure.
Example: A client or producer applies this rule in a policy situation. The correct concept is Have the applicant initial the correction or complete a new application. Corrections should be documented and acknowledged by the applicant according to insurer procedure.
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7.Review scenario 67: The Fair Credit Reporting Act primarily governs insurers' use of:
FCRA establishes requirements for obtaining and using consumer reports and providing required notices.
Example: A client or producer applies this rule in a policy situation. The correct concept is Consumer reports. FCRA establishes requirements for obtaining and using consumer reports and providing required notices.
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8.Review scenario 68: A conditional receipt may provide coverage before policy delivery if:
Conditional receipts provide limited interim protection only when their stated conditions are met.
Example: A client or producer applies this rule in a policy situation. The correct concept is The stated receipt conditions are satisfied. Conditional receipts provide limited interim protection only when their stated conditions are met.
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9.Review scenario 69: An investigative consumer report may include information obtained through:
Investigative consumer reports can include interviews with associates about reputation, habits, and lifestyle, subject to law.
Example: A client or producer applies this rule in a policy situation. The correct concept is Interviews about the applicant's character and lifestyle. Investigative consumer reports can include interviews with associates about reputation, habits, and lifestyle, subject to law.
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10.Review scenario 70: If no premium was paid with the application, coverage commonly begins only after policy delivery, premium collection, and:
When coverage was not effective earlier, delivery conditions may include premium payment and confirmation that insurability has not materially changed.
Example: A client or producer applies this rule in a policy situation. The correct concept is Any required statement of continued good health or other delivery condition. When coverage was not effective earlier, delivery conditions may include premium payment and confirmation that insurability has not materially changed.
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