New Jersey Life Insurance Exam
Question 1 of 5.
Which of the following information maintained by the Banking and Insurance Department on a producer is available to the public?
A. The names of the insurance companies represented by the producer.
B. Medical disability information.
C. Criminal complaints against the producer.
D. Revocation of professional certifications held by the producer.
Explanation: The names of companies represented are public. Choice A is correct. Choices B, C, and D are private or not publicly maintained.
Question 2 of 5.
The McCarran-Ferguson Act was passed by Congress to
A. redefine the authority of state and federal governments to regulate the insurance industry.
B. redefine the authority of insurance companies to issue policies.
C. establish that the regulation of insurance company advertising lies solely within the jurisdiction of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
D. establish that the process of transacting insurance is not interstate commerce.
Explanation: The McCarran-Ferguson Act (1945) grants states primary authority to regulate the insurance industry, limiting federal oversight unless state regulation is absent or inadequate. Choice A is correct. Choice B is incorrect as the Act does not address insurance companies' authority to issue policies. Choice C is incorrect as the FCC does not regulate insurance advertising. Choice D is incorrect because, while the Act clarifies insurance is not interstate commerce for certain regulatory purposes, its primary focus is state vs. federal authority.
Question 3 of 5.
Which rider allows the wife of the insured to be added to the primary insured's coverage?
A. Spouse Term Rider.
B. Family Income Rider.
C. Decreasing Term Rider.
D. Cost of Living Rider.
Explanation: The Spouse Term Rider adds the spouse to the policy with term coverage. Choice A is correct. Choice B provides income to the family upon the insured's death, not spouse coverage. Choice C reduces the death benefit over time, typically for loans. Choice D adjusts benefits for inflation, not adding a spouse.
Question 4 of 5.
Which of the following is NOT an option in an Adjustable Life Policy?
A. The policyowner can increase the death benefit by using one of the nonforfeiture options.
B. The policy's face amount can be increased or decreased.
C. The policyowner can increase or decrease the premium or the payment period.
D. The policy's protection period can be extended or reduced.
Explanation: Adjustable Life Policies allow flexibility in face amount, premiums, and protection period, making B, C, and D correct features. Choice A is incorrect as nonforfeiture options are separate from adjusting the death benefit. Thus, A is the correct answer as it is NOT an option.
Question 5 of 5.
The McCarran-Ferguson Act was passed by Congress to
A. redefine the authority of state and federal governments to regulate the insurance industry.
B. redefine the authority of insurance companies to issue policies.
C. establish the regulation of insurance company advertising lies solely within the jurisdiction of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
D. establish that the process of transacting insurance is not interstate commerce.
Explanation: Repeat of question 1. Choice A is correct for the same reasons. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect as explained in question 1.
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