2. Underwriting - Field Underwriting

As a field underwriter, the agent has many important responsibilities during the underwriting process and beyond, including the following: 1.

1. Proper solicitation of applicants;

As a field underwriter, the agent has many important responsibilities during the underwriting process and beyond, including the following: 5.

5. Collecting the initial premium and issuing the receipt, if applicable; and

As a field underwriter, the agent has many important responsibilities during the underwriting process and beyond, including the following: 2.

2. Helping prevent adverse selection;

As a field underwriter, the agent has many important responsibilities during the underwriting process and beyond, including the following: 3.

3. Completing the application;

As a field underwriter, the agent has many important responsibilities during the underwriting process and beyond, including the following: 4.

4. Obtaining the required signatures;

As a field underwriter, the agent has many important responsibilities during the underwriting process and beyond, including the following: 6.

6. Delivering the policy.

The agent is the company's

front line, and is referred to as a field underwriter because the agent is usually the one who has solicited the potential insured.

A life insurance producer is

the company's field underwriter.