Definition of Ethic according to Merriam-Webster
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What do ethics primarily focus on?

  • The history of moral values
  • The process of reflection
  • Conduct of an individual or group (correct)
  • The origin of human societies

    • When did ethics as a systematic study come into existence?

  • After the emergence of reflective stage
  • In the form of customary standards
  • When human societies started to reflect on the best way to live (correct)
  • Alongside the development of human societies

    • What shapes the way people interact with each other and the world according to the text?

  • Principles of right and wrong conduct (correct)
  • Consciousness of moral importance
  • Guiding philosophy
  • Set of moral issues

    • Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an ethical principle in the text?

    <p>Happiness and sadness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the basis for a person's ethical values?

    <p>Concepts of right and wrong</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to the emergence of ethics as a systematic study according to the text?

    <p>Human reflection on how to live best</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is commonly used to describe one's particular values concerning what is right and wrong?

    <p>Morals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is usually associated with subjective preference rather than universal fairness?

    <p>Morals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When referring to questions of correct behavior within a relatively narrow area of activity, which term is commonly applied?

    <p>Ethics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term tends to suggest aspects of universal fairness and responsibility in actions?

    <p>Ethics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term can denote an element of subjective preference?

    <p>Morals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is commonly used to refer to moral principles in a broad sense?

    <p>Ethics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the Code of Hammurabi?

    <p>Introducing the first moral code</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Plato's 'Protagoras', what did Zeus give humans to help them live in larger communities?

    <p>A moral sense and capacity for law and justice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key difference between ethics and morals as mentioned in the text?

    <p>There is no significant distinction between ethics and morals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who received the Ten Commandments from God in the Hebrew Bible?

    <p>Moses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relevance of the black Babylonian column with the relief showing Shamash presenting laws to Hammurabi?

    <p>It depicts the introduction of one of the earliest formal codes of laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Zeus took pity on humans' in the context of Plato's 'Protagoras' because...

    <p>...humans lacked a moral sense and law capacity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'ethic' refer to?

    <p>A person's code of conduct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did ethics as a systematic study likely come into existence?

    <p>During the reflective stage of human development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of ethics according to the text?

    <p>To shape human interactions and decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what context did ethics emerge, according to the text?

    <p>Through reflection on the best way to live</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do ethical values primarily rely on?

    <p>Universal concepts of right and wrong</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What word often connotes an element of subjective preference, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the black Babylonian column with the relief showing Shamash presenting laws to Hammurabi?

    <p>It explains the origin of ethics in ancient Babylonian society.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the Hebrew Bible account differ from the Greek myth in Plato's 'Protagoras'?

    <p>Zeus created moral sense in humans, while God gave the Ten Commandments to Moses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of the text, which term tends to suggest aspects of universal fairness and responsibility?

    <p>Ethics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way did Zeus help humans as mentioned in Plato's 'Protagoras'?

    <p>By creating a moral sense and the capacity for law and justice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do moral principles and ethical principles often differ?

    <p>Narrow area of application</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is commonly used to refer to questions of correct behavior within a relatively narrow area of activity?

    <p>Ethics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary distinction between ethics and morals according to the text?

    <p>Ethics focus on universal fairness, while morals tend to be based on subjective preference.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Our class had a debate over the ethics of genetic testing' is an example that best fits with which term as described in the text?

    <p>Ethics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What common aspect do ethics and morals share based on the text?

    <p>Both are often considered synonymous.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one way a producer can effectively manage a material conflict of interest according to the text?

    <p>Discuss the conflict with a supervisor or agency principal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When may informed disclosure alone be insufficient to manage material conflicts of interest?

    <p>When it goes against the producer's financial interests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a conflict of interest cannot be effectively mitigated through informed disclosure, what action should a producer take according to the text?

    <p>Avoid the activity or abstain from making the recommendation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what situation would it be inappropriate for a producer to continue working with a client despite a material conflict of interest?

    <p>If the producer's financial interests are prioritized over the client's</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What course of action should a producer take if a material conflict of interest arises during a recommendation process?

    <p>Seek advice from colleagues or industry experts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required of producers and insurers to satisfy the best interest standard when making a recommendation?

    <p>Knowing the consumer's financial situation, insurance needs, and financial objectives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key obligation for producers to meet when complying with the best interest standard?

    <p>Communicating the basis of the recommendation to the consumer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a producer demonstrate compliance with the care obligation under the best interest standard?

    <p>By knowing the consumer's financial situation, insurance needs, and financial objectives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which types of recommendations specifically fall under the best interest standard of conduct?

    <p>All recommendations made by a producer or insurer concerning annuity products.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must producers do in relation to conflicts of interest to meet the best interest standard?

    <p>Disclose their role in the transaction and any material conflicts of interest.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances can the best interest standard of conduct apply to a producer who never meets the client?

    <p>If they have exercised material control or influence in making a recommendation and received direct compensation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following activities does NOT constitute material control or influence in making a recommendation?

    <p>Direct interaction with the consumer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is excluded from the definition of a recommendation?

    <p>Providing prospectuses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of support or assistance does NOT qualify as material control or influence in making a recommendation?

    <p>Offering administrative support</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In compliance with the best interest standard, what is the primary criterion for a producer to be subject to this standard?

    <p>Exercising material control or influence and receiving compensation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the NAIC determine is not considered a material conflict of interest under the revised model?

    <p>Cash and non-cash compensation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the revised model, what must producers prominently disclose to consumers?

    <p>Their relationship with the consumer and compensation details</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of compensation, based on sales of specific annuities within a limited time frame, should be avoided according to the NAIC?

    <p>Non-cash compensation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is considered an exclusion from the definition of a material conflict of interest as per Section 5I(2)?

    <p>Cash compensation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one type of compensation that does not create an unanticipated conflict of interest, according to the NAIC?

    <p>General incentives regarding production levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under the revised model, what should insurers identify and eliminate to comply with the recommendations?

    <p>Arrangements involving sales contests and bonuses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the NAIC conclude that producers should avoid under the revised model?

    <p>Sales quotas and bonuses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should producers place ahead of their financial interests as per the revised model?

    <p>'The consumer's interests'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In light of what factor did the NAIC determine that compensation is not a material conflict of interest?

    <p>'Robust disclosures'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Suitability in Annuity Transactions Model Regulation (#275) serve as a basis for?

    <p>Overseeing the sale of annuities to ensure they are suitable for consumers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the NAIC's File a Complaint tool on their website?

    <p>Facilitating consumer complaints regarding insurance companies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of complaints accounted for just over 50% of all complaints in 2021 according to the NAIC's aggregated data?

    <p>How an insurer handled policyholders' claims</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Annuity Suitability & Best Interest Standard overseen by state insurance regulators?

    <p>To ensure annuity products sold to consumers are suitable based on their needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the NAIC's Life Insurance Policy Locator tool provide information on?

    <p>Unclaimed policies of deceased relatives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used for a suggestion or proposal as per Section 5I(1)?

    <p>Solicitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the best interest standard, what should a producer primarily focus on when making a recommendation?

    <p>Client's best interest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of insurance sales, an example of a breach of ethics would be:

    <p>Selling unnecessary policies for commission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When making a recommendation, what should producers actively avoid under the best interest standard?

    <p>Material conflicts of interest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is NOT mentioned as part of the responsibilities of producers under the revised model when assisting in recommendations?

    <p>Ensuring client satisfaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What criteria must a producer or insurer meet to satisfy the best interest obligation according to the text?

    <p>Four obligations including care, disclosure, conflict of interest, and documentation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following represents a recommendation as defined in Section 5M?

    <p>Advice intended to lead to the purchase, exchange, or replacement of an annuity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can a producer demonstrate compliance with the care obligation under the best interest standard?

    <p>By having a reasonable basis for their recommendations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of recommendations fall under the best interest standard of conduct?

    <p>Recommendations to purchase, exchange, or replace annuity products.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way should a producer communicate with consumers to satisfy the best interest standard?

    <p>By effectively disclosing their role, compensation, and conflicts of interest.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under the revised model, what type of compensation does the NAIC NOT consider a material conflict of interest?

    <p>Cash compensation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of the revised model, what is an example of a material conflict of interest that producers are required to avoid?

    <p>Sales quotas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the NAIC determine regarding non-cash compensation based on sales of specific annuities within a limited time frame?

    <p>It is considered a material conflict of interest.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of compensation should insurers identify and eliminate to comply with the recommendations of the revised model?

    <p>Non-cash compensation based on sales of specific annuities within a limited time frame</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the NAIC determine that general incentives regarding production levels do not create an unanticipated conflict of interest?

    <p>Because they are not tied to specific annuities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can a producer provide the 'Insurance Agent (Producer) Disclosure for Annuities' form at any point after the initial client meeting?

    <p>Yes, the form can be provided at any point before or after the recommendation or sale of an annuity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When a producer's recommendation involves an annuity sale, who are they expected to compare their standards to according to Section 6A(1)(c)?

    <p>Other producers with similar authority and licensure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the requirement for a producer if the information on the provided 'Insurance Agent (Producer) Disclosure for Annuities' form becomes outdated prior to a recommendation or sale?

    <p>The producer must provide an updated form to the consumer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of comparing standards, what distinguishes producers' obligations according to Section 6A(1)(c)?

    <p>Standards are specifically compared to producers with similar authority and licensure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Section 6A(2)(a), when is a producer required to provide the completed disclosure form?

    <p>Before making a recommendation or sale of an annuity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of assistance does NOT qualify as material control or influence in making a recommendation?

    <p>Direct customer service</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances can the best interest standard of conduct apply to a producer who never meets the client?

    <p>If the producer exercised material control or influence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which activity is excluded from the definition of a recommendation?

    <p>Providing general educational information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of an activity that does NOT constitute material control or influence in making a recommendation?

    <p>Assisting with general supervision of producers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In insurance sales, which action can lead to the application of the best interest standard of conduct to a producer?

    <p>Exercising material control or influence in making a recommendation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary significance of the revisions to Model #275 as per the text?

    <p>To ensure all recommendations by agents and insurers are in the best interest of the consumer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Model #275, what is now required of agents and carriers in making recommendations?

    <p>Acting with reasonable diligence, care, and skill</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action should agents and carriers avoid while making a recommendation based on the revised Model #275?

    <p>Placing their financial interest ahead of the consumers' interest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many states have adopted the model revisions to Model #275 as of now?

    <p>40 states</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of the supervision system enhancements included in the revised Model #275?

    <p>To assist in compliance with recommendations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of the NAIC concerning regulatory platforms, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>To achieve harmonization across regulatory platforms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What document did the Working Group draft to provide guidance as states adopt the revisions to Model #275?

    <p>'Frequently Asked Questions'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is recommended by the NAIC regarding a productive dialogue with financial regulators, including the SEC and DOL?

    <p>Continuing a productive dialogue for updates on standards of conduct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Model #275 sets forth standards and procedures for recommending annuity products to consumers' reflects on:

    <p>'Best interest of consumers'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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