Ok-Life-Accident-and-Health-or-Sickness-Producer Oklahoma Life, Accident, and Health or Sickness Producer Exam Questions and Answers

TheStandard Nonforfeiture Law, codified in Oklahoma at Title 36 O.S. § 4029, requires life insurance policies with cash value to provide nonforfeiture benefits if the policyowner stops paying premiums. These benefits ensure the policyowner can access the accumulated cash value through options like a cash surrender value, extended term insurance, or reduced paid-up insurance, preventing total loss of the policy’s value.

Option A: Correct. If the policyowner stops paying premiums, the cash value must be made available per the nonforfeiture law.

Option B: Incorrect. Contractual changes are governed by policy provisions, not nonforfeiture laws.

Option C: Incorrect. Disability may trigger a waiver of premium rider, but it does not directly relate to nonforfeiture benefits.

Option D: Incorrect. Bankruptcy does not trigger nonforfeiture benefits; it may involve creditor claims but is unrelated to premium cessation.

This question falls under the Prometric content outline section on “Provisions, Options, Exclusions, Riders, Clauses, and Rights,” which includes nonforfeiture provisions.

According to IRS guidelines (Publication 525), disability benefits from a group policy paid for by the employer are consideredtaxable incometo the employee because the premiums were not included in the employee’s taxable income. If the employee paid the premiums with after-tax dollars, the benefits would be tax-free.

Option A: Incorrect. Benefits are taxable if the employer paid the premiums.

Option B: Incorrect. Disability benefits are not deductible from gross income.

Option C: Correct. The benefits are taxable income.

Option D: Incorrect. Benefits are subject to income tax, not just Social Security or FUTA taxes.

Theincontestable clausein life insurance policies, mandated in Oklahoma (Title 36 O.S. § 4004), prevents the insurer from contesting the policy after a specified period (typically 2 years) except for non-payment of premiums. However, errors inageor sex on the application are an exception; insurers can adjust the death benefit or premiums to reflect the correct age, even after the incontestable period, as these errors affect the policy’s pricing. Other factors like occupation, education, or residence do not typically have this exception.

Option A: Incorrect. Errors in occupation are contestable within the 2-year period but not after.

Option B: Correct. Errors in age are not covered by the incontestable clause and can lead to adjustments.

Option C: Incorrect. Education level is not typically material to life insurance underwriting.

Option D: Incorrect. State of residence errors are not an exception to the incontestable clause.

Thecoordination of benefits (COB)provision, regulated in Oklahoma (O.A.C. 365:10-5-4), prevents overinsurance by establishing which group health plan isprimary(pays first) and which issecondary(pays remaining covered expenses) when an insured is covered by multiple plans. This ensures claims are paid efficiently without exceeding the total expense. While COB includes rules for dependent children (e.g., the “birthday rule”), its primary purpose is broader, covering all dual-coverage scenarios.

Option A: Incorrect. COB focuses on payment allocation, not ensuring treatment.

Option B: Correct. COB determines payment responsibilities between primary and secondary insurers.

Option C: Incorrect. Determining dependent coverage is a subset of COB, not its primary purpose.

Option D: Incorrect. COB does not protect secondary insurers from paying; it defines their payment role.

Rebatingis the practice of offering or returning part of a commission, premium, or anything of value to an insured as an inducement to purchase an insurance policy. It is prohibited in Oklahoma under the Unfair Trade Practices Act (Title 36 O.S. § 1204) to ensure fair competition and prevent undue influence.

Option A: Incorrect. Coercion involves forcing someone to buy insurance, not offering inducements.

Option B: Incorrect. Defamation is making false statements harming reputation, not related to inducements.

Option C: Correct. Rebating involves giving value to induce a policy purchase.

Option D: Incorrect. Controlled business refers to writing insurance primarily for oneself or close associates, not inducements.

This question falls under the Prometric content outline section on “State Insurance Statutes, Rules, and Regulations,” which covers unfair trade practices.

Thecommon disaster provisionin a life insurance policy addresses situations where the insured and primary beneficiary die in the same accident. It typically includes a survivorship clause, presuming thebeneficiary outlived the insuredfor a specified period (e.g., 14–30 days) unless proven otherwise. This ensures the death benefit passes to the beneficiary’s estate or contingent beneficiaries, as outlined in Oklahoma’s life insurance provisions (Title 36 O.S. § 4001 et seq.).

Option A: Incorrect. The provision does not assume the insured outlived the beneficiary.

Option B: Correct. The insurer proceeds as if the beneficiary outlived the insured.

Option C: Incorrect. Simultaneous death is addressed differently under the Uniform Simultaneous Death Act, not the common disaster provision.

Option D: Incorrect. The provision does not treat the beneficiary as unnamed.

In life insurance, aninsurable interestexists when the policyowner would suffer a financial loss or hardship from the insured’s death. Oklahoma law (Title 36 O.S. § 3604) requires insurable interest at the time the policy is purchased, typically based on a financial benefit from the insured’s continued life (e.g., spouse, business partner). Distant relationships or business ties alone are insufficient without financial dependency.

Option A: Correct. A financial benefit from the insured’s continued life establishes insurable interest.

Option B: Incorrect. A business relationship alone does not guarantee insurable interest without financial loss.

Option C: Incorrect. Distant family relationships may not qualify unless financial dependency exists.

Option D: Incorrect. Insurable interest must exist at policy purchase, not at the time of death.

This question falls under the Prometric content outline section on “Provisions, Options, Exclusions, Riders, Clauses, and Rights,” which covers insurable interest.

TheOklahoma Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association, established under Title 36 O.S. § 2025 et seq., protects policyowners of admitted insurers in Oklahoma if the insurer becomesfinancially insolvent. The association provides coverage up to statutory limits (e.g., $300,000 for life insurance death benefits, $100,000 for cash value) to ensure policyholders receive benefits despite the insurer’s insolvency.

Option A: Incorrect. A merger with a foreign insurer does not trigger Guaranty Association protection unless it leads to insolvency.

Option B: Correct. The Guaranty Association protects policyowners when an admitted insurer becomes financially insolvent.

Option C: Incorrect. Failure to meet capital surplus requirements may lead to regulatory action but does not directly trigger Guaranty Association coverage.

Option D: Incorrect. Depleting loss reserves is a financial issue but not the specific condition for Guaranty Association intervention, which requires insolvency.

This question falls under the Prometric content outline section on “State Insurance Statutes, Rules, and Regulations,” which includes knowledge of the Guaranty Association.

Permanent life insurance policies with a cash value (e.g., whole life, universal life) allow policyholders to take loans against the cash value. According to IRS guidelines and standard insurance principles, policy loans are not considered taxable income because they are treated as a debt against the policy’s cash value, not as income. However, if the policy lapses or is surrendered with an outstanding loan, the loan amount exceeding the policy’s basis may become taxable.

Option A: Incorrect. Policy loans do not accelerate benefits (e.g., death benefits or living benefits); they reduce the cash value and death benefit until repaid.

Option B: Correct. Policy loan proceeds are not treated as taxable income, as they are a loan against the policy’s cash value.

Option C: Incorrect. Policy loans are not subject to Federal estate tax unless the policy’s death benefit is included in the estate, which is unrelated to the loan itself.

Option D: Incorrect. Interest on policy loans is not nontaxable; it is charged by the insurer and does not generate income for the policyholder.

This question falls under the Prometric content outline section on “Provisions, Options, Exclusions, Riders, Clauses, and Rights,” which includes knowledge of policy loans and their tax implications.

Under Oklahoma’s Insurance Code (Title 36 O.S. § 1435.13), a producer who knowingly and willfully makes a fraudulent statement on an insurance application faces disciplinary actions, includingsuspension,revocation, orcensureof their license, as well as potential fines or criminal penalties.Discriminationis not a disciplinary action; it refers to unfair treatment and is unrelated to fraud penalties.

Option A: Incorrect (is a penalty). Suspension of the license is a possible consequence.

Option B: Incorrect (is a penalty). Revocation of the license is a possible consequence.

Option C: Correct (is not a penalty). Discrimination is not a disciplinary action for fraud.

Option D: Incorrect (is a penalty). Censure is a formal reprimand and a possible consequence.

Apreexisting conditionis defined in health insurance as a medical condition for which advice, diagnosis, care, or treatment was recommended or received within a specified period (commonly 6 months) before the effective date of coverage. In Oklahoma, group health insurance policies often include provisions limiting or excluding coverage for preexisting conditions for a certain period, as regulated by federal and state laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Option A: Incorrect. An elimination period is the waiting period before benefits begin, typically in disability or long-term care policies, not related to preexisting conditions.

Option B: Incorrect. An affiliation period is a waiting period for late enrollees in HMOs under HIPAA, not tied to medical conditions.

Option C: Incorrect. A diagnosed condition is not a standard insurance term; it does not specifically denote the timeframe of prior treatment like a preexisting condition.

Option D: Correct. A preexisting condition matches the definition provided, as per Oklahoma and federal regulations.

This question aligns with the Prometric content outline under “Provisions, Options, Exclusions, Riders, Clauses, and Rights,” which covers health insurance exclusions and limitations.

Major medical insuranceis designed to cover significant healthcare expenses, particularly those related to hospitalization, surgeries, and other high-cost medical services. It focuses on providing comprehensive coverage for catastrophic or major medical events, as opposed to routine or preventive care, which may be covered to a lesser extent or through separate plans.

Option A: Incorrect. Preventive care is often included but is not the primary focus of major medical insurance.

Option B: Incorrect. Using in-network facilities reduces costs but is a feature of managed care plans, not the core focus of major medical insurance.

Option C: Correct. The focus of major medical insurance is covering hospitalization and other major expenses.

Option D: Incorrect. Providing care to the needy is associated with programs like Medicaid, not private major medical insurance.

This question falls under the Prometric content outline section on “Health Providers and Products,” which covers the characteristics of major medical insurance.

In Oklahoma, the minimum age for a person of competent legal capacity to contract for life and health insurance is18, as this is the age of majority under Oklahoma law (Title 15 O.S. § 13). Individuals under 18 may be insured (e.g., as dependents or under juvenile policies), but they cannot enter into insurance contracts themselves unless emancipated.

Option A: Incorrect. Age 15 is below the age of majority.

Option B: Incorrect. Age 16 is below the age of majority.

Option C: Correct. Age 18 is the minimum age for contracting insurance in Oklahoma.

Option D: Incorrect. Age 21 is not required; 18 is sufficient.

This question falls under the Prometric content outline section on “State Insurance Statutes, Rules, and Regulations,” which covers eligibility to contract insurance.

Alevel term-to-age-65 life insurance policyprovides a fixed death benefit until the insured reaches age 65, as long as premiums are paid. Since Jim purchased a $200,000 policy at age 35 and dies at age 50 (before age 65), the full death benefit of $200,000 is payable, assuming the policy is in force.

Option A: Incorrect. $50,000 is not the policy’s face amount.

Option B: Incorrect. $100,000 is not the policy’s face amount.

Option C: Incorrect. $150,000 is not the policy’s face amount.

Option D: Correct. The $200,000 death benefit is paid, as it is a level term policy.

This question falls under the Prometric content outline section on “Life Products,” which covers term life insurance benefits.

Aninducementin insurance involves offering something of value to persuade someone to purchase a policy, which is consideredrebatingand prohibited in Oklahoma unless allowed under specific exceptions (Title 36 O.S. § 1204). Oklahoma allows gifts valued at $100 or less as non-rebating promotional items, so a gift under $100 is not an inducement. Other actions, like promising employment, offering premium payment favors, or giving high-value merchandise, are considered inducements.

Option A: Incorrect (is an inducement). Promising employment to secure a policy sale is rebating.

Option B: Correct (is not an inducement). A gift valued less than $100 is permitted and not considered rebating.

Option C: Incorrect (is an inducement). Special favors in premium payments are rebating.

Option D: Incorrect (is an inducement). Giving merchandise worth $250 exceeds the $100 limit and is rebating.

Under Oklahoma law (Title 36 O.S. § 4107), individuals covered by a group life insurance policy have the right to designate a beneficiary and, upon termination of employment or group membership, the right toconvertthe group coverage to an individual life insurance policy without evidence of insurability, typically within 31 days. This conversion right ensures continued coverage.

Option A: Incorrect. Group life policies typically do not have cash surrender value for individual insureds.

Option B: Incorrect. Converting premiums to a different policy is not a standard right.

Option C: Incorrect. Remaining insured after termination requires COBRA (for health) or conversion, not automatic continuation.

Option D: Correct. The insured has the right to convert to an individual policy upon termination.

This question falls under the Prometric content outline section on “Provisions, Options, Exclusions, Riders, Clauses, and Rights,” which covers group life insurance rights.

A stranger-owned life insurance (STOLI) policy involves an arrangement where a person or entity without an insurable interest in the insured initiates or procures a life insurance policy, typically for the purpose of financial gain. Oklahoma insurance regulations strictly prohibit such practices, as they violate the principle of insurable interest, which requires the policyowner to have a legitimate financial or emotional stake in the insured’s life.

The Oklahoma Life, Accident, and Health or Sickness Producer Study Guide defines STOLI as "an act, practice, or arrangement where a life insurance policy is procured at or prior to issuance for the benefit of a person who does not have an insurable interest in the insured, often involving third-party investors." This is distinct from a life settlement (option A), which involves the sale of an existing policy, or a settlement option (option B), which refers to payout methods. A financial transaction (option C) is too vague to apply. Thus, option D is correct.

In insurance, a contract is effective when there is mutual consideration, offer, acceptance, and a meeting of the minds. For a health insurance contract, this occurs when the insured pays the initial premium (consideration from the insured) and the insurer issues the policy as applied for (acceptance by the insurer), as outlined in Oklahoma’s Insurance Code (Title 36 O.S. § 4401). The policy becomes binding at this point, assuming all other conditions (e.g., underwriting approval) are met.

Option A: Incorrect. Providing services occurs during claims, not when the contract is effective.

Option B: Incorrect. Paying the premium alone is not sufficient without policy issuance.

Option C: Correct. The contract is effective when the premium is paid and the policy is issued as applied for.

Option D: Incorrect. Signing by both parties is not typically required; issuance and premium payment suffice.

This question aligns with the Prometric content outline under “Provisions, Options, Exclusions, Riders, Clauses, and Rights,” which covers contract formation in health insurance.

Replacing an older health insurance policy involves terminating an existing policy and purchasing a new one, which can have disadvantages such as proving insurability (new underwriting), a new contestability period (typically 2 years for misstatements), and potential exclusions for preexisting conditions under the new policy, as regulated in Oklahoma (O.A.C. 365:10-3-16). However, if the old policy no longer meets the policyowner’s needs, replacing it is an advantage, not a disadvantage.

Option A: Incorrect (is a disadvantage). Proving insurability may result in higher premiums or denial.

Option B: Incorrect (is a disadvantage). A new contestability period restarts the insurer’s ability to contest claims.

Option C: Incorrect (is a disadvantage). Preexisting conditions may face new exclusions or waiting periods.

Option D: Correct (is not a disadvantage). Replacing a policy that doesn’t meet needs is a benefit of replacement.

This question aligns with the Prometric content outline under “Considerations in Replacing Insurance,” which covers the implications of policy replacement.

When applying for a life or health insurance policy in Oklahoma, the insurer’s underwriting process typically involves reviewing the applicant’smedical historyto assess risk, as permitted under Title 36 O.S. § 1204. This may include questions about personal and family health, but not all family illnesses need to be reported unless specifically requested. Physical examinations are not always required, and undiagnosed conditions are not expected to be recorded; the applicant must disclose known conditions truthfully.

Option A: Incorrect. Reporting all family illnesses is not mandatory unless relevant to underwriting questions.

Option B: Incorrect. A physical exam is not always required; it depends on the insurer’s underwriting guidelines.

Option C: Incorrect. Undiagnosed conditions cannot be recorded; only known conditions are reported.

Option D: Correct. The insured’s medical history may be reviewed and reported during underwriting.

Afalse financial statementin the context of insurance refers to a misrepresentation of an insurer’s financial condition, such as falsely claiming insolvency or bankruptcy, which is prohibited under Oklahoma’s Unfair Trade Practices Act (Title 36 O.S. § 1204). This can mislead consumers and harm the insurer’s reputation. Option B directly involves a false claim about an insurer’s financial status.

Option A: Incorrect. An untrue advertisement about another producer is defamation or misrepresentation, not a financial statement.

Option B: Correct. Posting false information about an insurer’s bankruptcy is a false financial statement, violating Oklahoma law.

Option C: Incorrect. Flyers about a criminal past are defamatory but not related to financial statements.

Option D: Incorrect. Hateful postcards are unprofessional but do not constitute a false financial statement.

This question is part of the Prometric content outline under “State Insurance Statutes, Rules, and Regulations,” which covers unfair trade practices.

Therecurrent periods of disability provisionin a disability income policy allows related or recurring disabilities within a specified timeframe (e.g., 6 months) to be treated as a single disability period. This protects the insured from serving multipleelimination periods(the waiting period before benefits begin), ensuring faster benefit payments for recurrent conditions, as per standard disability policy provisions in Oklahoma (Title 36 O.S. § 4405).

Option A: Incorrect. The provision does not reduce premiums; it affects benefit timing.

Option B: Correct. It protects the insured from multiple elimination periods for recurrent disabilities.

Option C: Incorrect. The provision does not impact insurability; it’s a policy feature.

Option D: Incorrect. It does not reduce the disability period; it simplifies benefit access.

Precertification(or preauthorization) is a process where the insurer reviews and approves certain medical treatments or procedures before they are provided, ensuring they are medically necessary and covered.Concurrent reviewoccurs during the treatment, monitoring ongoing care (e.g., hospital stays) to ensure continued necessity. The primary difference is timing: precertification happens before treatment, while concurrent review happens during treatment.

Option A: Incorrect. Both precertification and concurrent review are cost containment measures, so this is not unique to precertification.

Option B: Incorrect. Both processes involve review by the insurance company.

Option C: Incorrect. Neither typically requires patient consent beyond agreeing to the policy terms.

Option D: Correct. Precertification occurs before treatment, distinguishing it from concurrent review.

This question aligns with the Prometric content outline under “Provisions, Options, Exclusions, Riders, Clauses, and Rights,” which covers health insurance utilization management.

Whole life insurance policies accumulate cash value over time, which policyowners can borrow against. Typically, cash value begins to accrue immediately, but sufficient value for a loan is often available after1 year, depending on the policy’s terms and premium payments. Oklahoma law (Title 36 O.S. § 4029) requires nonforfeiture benefits, including access to cash value, but does not specify a minimum time; insurer practices generally allow loans after 1 year when cash value is meaningful.

Option A: Incorrect. Policyowners can borrow against cash value once it accumulates.

Option B: Correct. Loans are typically available after 1 year, as cash value is sufficient.

Option C: Incorrect. 2 years is not a standard requirement; loans are often available sooner.

Option D: Incorrect. 3 years is excessive; most policies allow loans earlier.

This question falls under the Prometric content outline section on “Provisions, Options, Exclusions, Riders, Clauses, and Rights,” which covers cash value loans.

Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs) and Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) are two common types of managed care plans in health insurance. According to standard insurance study materials for the Oklahoma Life, Accident, and Health or Sickness Producer exam, a key distinction between PPOs and HMOs lies in the flexibility of provider choice. PPOs allow members to choose from a broader network of doctors and medical service providers, both in-network and out-of-network, without requiring a referral from a primary care physician. HMOs, in contrast, typically restrict members to in-network providers and require a designated primary care physician to coordinate care.

Option A: Incorrect. PPO plans often provide coverage for out-of-state medical services, especially within their network or through out-of-network benefits, though at potentially higher costs. This is not a defining characteristic compared to HMOs.

Option B: Correct. PPOs are known for offering more choices of doctors and medical service providers, as they do not mandate a primary care physician or referrals for specialists, unlike HMOs.

Option C: Incorrect. HMOs require members to designate a primary care physician, while PPOs do not.

Option D: Incorrect. While PPOs offer flexibility, the ability to see a physician on a walk-in basis is not a standard feature distinguishing them from HMOs, as both may vary in appointment requirements.

This aligns with the Prometric exam content outline under “Health Providers and Products,” which emphasizes understanding differences between health insurance plans like HMOs and PPOs.

Oklahoma insurance regulations require licensees, including insurance producers, to promptly notify the Insurance Commissioner of any change in their address to ensure accurate communication and compliance with licensing requirements. The Oklahoma Insurance Code, specifically Title 36 O.S. § 1435.13, mandates that "a licensee shall inform the Insurance Commissioner in writing of a change of address within thirty (30) days of the change." Failure to notify within this timeframe may result in administrative actions, such as fines or license suspension.

The Oklahoma Life, Accident, and Health or Sickness Producer Study Guide reinforces this requirement, stating, "Producers must notify the Oklahoma Insurance Department of any change in their business or residential address within 30 days to maintain compliance with licensing regulations." This makes option A the correct answer.

Settlement options for life insurance or annuity policies determine how proceeds are paid to beneficiaries or annuitants. Common options includefixed period(payments over a set time),pure life income(payments for the annuitant’s lifetime), andlife income with period certain(payments for life with a guaranteed minimum period), as outlined in Oklahoma’s regulations (Title 36 O.S. § 4001 et seq.).Asset withdrawalis not a standard settlement option; it may refer to accessing funds but not a formal payout method.

Option A: Incorrect. Fixed period is a standard settlement option.

Option B: Incorrect. Pure life income is a standard settlement option.

Option C: Correct. Asset withdrawal is not a recognized settlement option.

Option D: Incorrect. Life income with period certain is a standard settlement option.

Arideris an endorsement or amendment to an insurance policy that modifies its clauses, provisions, or coverage. Riders can add, remove, or alter benefits, such as adding coverage for a specific condition or family members in life or health insurance policies. The term is standard in Oklahoma insurance law and practice.

Option A: Incorrect. An attachment is not a specific insurance term for policy modifications.

Option B: Incorrect. A supplement may refer to additional coverage but is not the standard term for policy endorsements.

Option C: Correct. A rider is an endorsement that modifies policy provisions.

Option D: Incorrect. “Add-on” is not a formal insurance term for policy modifications.

This question aligns with the Prometric content outline under “Provisions, Options, Exclusions, Riders, Clauses, and Rights,” which covers policy endorsements.

Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) focus on preventive and essential medical care within a network.Adult routine eye examinationsare often excluded from HMO coverage, as they are considered non-essential or covered under separate vision plans. Other services like emergency care, physical exams, and surgeries are typically covered, as per Oklahoma’s managed care regulations (Title 36 O.S. § 652 et seq.).

Option A: Incorrect. Out-of-area emergency services are generally covered by HMOs.

Option B: Correct. Adult routine eye examinations are often excluded or require separate coverage.

Option C: Incorrect. Physical examinations are typically covered as preventive care.

Option D: Incorrect. In-patient surgeries are covered as essential medical services.

According to IRS guidelines (Publication 502), premiums paid by an individual for personally owneddisability income insurancearenot tax deductibleas medical expenses or otherwise, unlike certain health insurance premiums. However, benefits received from such policies are generally tax-free if the insured paid the premiums with after-tax dollars.

Option A: Correct. Premiums for personally owned disability insurance are not tax deductible.

Option B: Incorrect. Premiums are not deductible for disability income insurance.

Option C: Incorrect. There is no partial deduction for these premiums.

Option D: Incorrect. Tax deferral applies to certain investment products, not disability premiums.

In a group medical plan with an80% coinsurance provisionand no deductible, the insurer pays 80% of covered medical expenses, and the insured pays the remaining 20%. For Laura’s $1,000 medical bill, the insurer covers 80% ($1,000 × 0.80 = $800), and Laura pays 20% ($1,000 × 0.20 = $200). This calculation aligns with standard health insurance cost-sharing provisions in Oklahoma (Title 36 O.S. § 6060.3).

Option A: Incorrect. Laura must pay her coinsurance share, not $0.

Option B: Correct. Laura pays $200 (20% of $1,000).

Option C: Incorrect. $800 is the insurer’s share, not Laura’s.

Option D: Incorrect. Laura does not pay the full $1,000; she pays only her coinsurance portion.

Afield underwriter, typically an insurance producer, gathers initial information from applicants to assess their insurability and ensure the application is accurate and complete. A main task is ensuring the accuracy and completeness of an individual’s medical information, as this is critical for the insurer’s underwriting decision. Field underwriters do not approve policies or edit reports to guarantee approval; they facilitate the process by providing reliable data.

Option A: Incorrect. Editing reports to ensure approval is unethical and not a field underwriter’s role.

Option B: Incorrect. Approving policies is the role of the insurer’s underwriting department, not the field underwriter.

Option C: Correct. Ensuring accuracy and completeness of medical information is a key task of a field underwriter.

Option D: Incorrect. Obtaining an MIB report is typically done by the insurer, not the field underwriter.

This question aligns with the Prometric content outline under “Underwriting,” which covers the role of field underwriters.

Under Oklahoma’s Insurance Code (Title 36 O.S. § 309.2), the Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner is required to examine the financial condition ofdomestic insurersat least once every5 yearsto ensure solvency and compliance with state regulations. More frequent examinations may occur if issues arise, but 5 years is the minimum requirement.

Option A: Incorrect. 2 years is too frequent for the minimum requirement.

Option B: Incorrect. 4 years is not the specified interval.

Option C: Correct. Examinations are required at least every 5 years.

Option D: Incorrect. 6 years exceeds the required frequency.

A collateral assignment is a provision in a life insurance policy that allows the policyowner to temporarily transfer certain ownership rights (e.g., the right to the death benefit or cash value) to a creditor as security for a loan. The assignee (creditor) has a claim to the policy proceeds up to the loan amount, but the policyowner retains other rights and regains full ownership once the loan is repaid.

Option A: Incorrect. Reinstatement allows a lapsed policy to be restored under certain conditions, not related to securing a loan.

Option B: Incorrect. The entire contract provision defines the policy and application as the complete agreement, not related to loans.

Option C: Correct. Collateral assignment temporarily assigns policy rights to secure a loan, as per standard life insurance provisions.

Option D: Incorrect. An automatic premium loan uses the policy’s cash value to pay overdue premiums, not to secure an external loan.

This question is part of the Prometric content outline under “Provisions, Options, Exclusions, Riders, Clauses, and Rights,” which covers ownership and assignment provisions.

Thefree-look provision, required in Oklahoma for life and health insurance policies (Title 36 O.S. § 4007 for life, § 4405 for health), allows the policyowner to return the policy within a specified period (typically 10 days for life, 30 days for Medigap) from receipt for afull refundof premiums paid, no questions asked. This protects consumers by allowing time to review the policy.

Option A: Incorrect. The insurer cannot rescind during the free-look period; that right applies to contestability.

Option B: Incorrect. The refund is full, not partial, during the free-look period.

Option C: Correct. The policyowner can return the policy for a full refund within the specified period.

Option D: Incorrect. The insurer cannot unilaterally alter the policy during the free-look period.

This question aligns with the Prometric content outline under “Provisions, Options, Exclusions, Riders, Clauses, and Rights,” which covers free-look provisions.