Texas Statutes and Rules Common to Life and Health Insurance
The Commissioner of Insurance issues a Cease and Desist Order and immediately receives a request for the charges to be reviewed in a hearing. Within how many days must the hearing be held?
10 days
Who is considered a nonresident agent?
An agent who resided in another state, but is licensed to write insurance in this state.
Which of the following is NOT an example of a company's location of incorporation?
Authorized
An insurer who deliberately makes a malicious statement about another insurance company is guilty of an illegal trade practice called.......?
Defamation
How often must producers renew their licenses?
Every 2 years
A life agent's license must be renewed.....?
Every 2 years on the anniversary date of issuance.
In an insurance transaction, which of the following does a licensed agent represent?
Insurer
All of the following would be considered an insurance transaction EXCEPT.............?
Obtaining an insurance license
An agent who offers a case reward to a prospect for buying a policy is guilty of ...?
Rebating
What is the main purpose of requiring licenses for persons who transact insurance?
To protect the general public
What is the minimum required number of continuing education credits in ethics every licensing period?
2 hours
A temporary license is normally valid for....?
90 days
Which of the following persons is required to hold a producer license?
A nonresident agent who negotiates insurance contracts.
The Commissioner of Insurance is responsible for all of the following actions EXCEPT........?
Setting premium rates
Agents whose license has been revoked will not be able to receive another license in Texas for at least.....?
5 years