Insurance Licensing Updated Life-Producer Exam Questions and Answers by emmy

Role of federal securities regulation.

Securities laws regulate investments such as:

Stocks

Bonds

Variable life insurance

Variable annuities

Authority of the SEC.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is the federal agency created by Congress to:

Enforce federal securities laws

Regulate securities markets

Protect investors

Relevance to insurance producers.

Maryland producers selling variable products must:

Hold an insurance license, and

Be registered with FINRA and regulated by the SEC.

Why the other options are incorrect.

The other agencies listed do not exist under federal law.

Conclusion.

The SEC enforces securities laws enacted by Congress.

To be legally enforceable, a contract must meet the following requirements:

Offer and acceptance (A): One party must propose terms, and the other must agree to them.

Competent parties (B): Individuals must have the legal capacity to enter a contract (e.g., not minors or mentally incapacitated).

Consideration (C): Each party must provide something of value (e.g., money, services, or promises).

Written evidence (D) is not required for all contracts, as some verbal agreements are enforceable depending on the type of contract (except for specific cases like real estate).

Group life insurance policies in Maryland typically include a conversion privilege allowing former employees to convert group coverage to an individual policy within a 31-day period after termination, regardless of premium payment status.

$50,000 under the group plan (A): Correct. During the 31-day conversion period, the original group coverage remains in effect. If the insured dies during this time, the death benefit is paid under the group plan.

$50,000 under the new policy (B and C): Incorrect, as the conversion policy does not become effective until the first premium is paid.

Nothing at all (D): Incorrect, as coverage is still active during the conversion period.

Definition of a direct rollover.

A direct rollover occurs when retirement funds are transferred directly from one trustee to another without the participant taking possession.

Apply the facts.

The check is payable to the IRA custodian, not to Kim.

Kim never has constructive receipt of the funds.

Evaluate each option.

A. Excise tax

Not applicable to a direct rollover.

B. Mandatory withholding

Does not apply to direct rollovers.

C. Section 1035 exchange

Applies to insurance and annuities, not qualified plans.

D. Direct rollover

Correct under IRS rules.

Conclusion.

This transaction is treated as a direct rollover.