Life Insurance Underwriting Quiz & Flashcards

In order for coverage on a non-medical insurance application to take effect the same day, the producer must collect a signed application and ______.

Any changes made on an insurance application requires the initials of whom?

A life insurance application must be signed by all of these individuals, except:

What happens to an incomplete life insurance application submitted to an insurer?

Consumer reports requested by an underwriter during the application process of a life insurance policy can be used to determine what?

The beneficiary is required to sign a life insurance application.

What is being delivered during a policy delivery?

From what authority derives the requirement that an insurance application contains a disclosure stating that an investigative consumer report may be obtained on an applicant?

Life Insurance Underwriting & Policy Issue

For non-medical insurance applications to be effective on the same day, the producer must collect a signed application along with the initial premium.
Any changes on an insurance application must be initialed by the applicant to validate alterations.
A life insurance application requires signatures from the policy owner, the agent, and the insured if they are an adult, ensuring all parties are acknowledged.
An incomplete life insurance application is returned to the writing agent by the insurer, preventing processing delays.
Consumer reports, utilized by underwriters during the application process, provide insights into the applicant's character, lifestyle, financial status, and potential abnormal hazards.
The beneficiary of a life insurance policy is not required to sign the application, simplifying the process for potential policyholders.
Policy delivery involves providing the insurance contract to the proposed insured, officially finalizing the insurance agreement.
The requirement for disclosing the possibility of obtaining an investigative consumer report on an applicant stems from the Fair Credit Reporting Act, ensuring transparency in the application process.