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Policy Provisions – Life & Health Insurance License Exam

Master the essential policy provisions tested on the Life and Health Insurance License Exam. These 28 flashcards cover mandatory and optional provisions, beneficiary rules, grace periods, reinstatement, and more. Perfect for exam prep and last-minute review.

28 cards Intermediate Mandatory Policy Provisions Optional Policy Provisions Beneficiary Rules Nonforfeiture & Settlement Options Riders & Special Provisions

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Question 1

What is the minimum grace period required for a health insurance policy with monthly premium payments?

Answer

10 days. Policies with monthly premiums must provide at least a 10-day grace period after the premium due date before the policy lapses.

Question 2

What does the 'entire contract' provision in a life insurance policy require?

Answer

It requires that the policy, along with the attached application, constitutes the entire agreement between the insurer and the insured—no other documents can be incorporated by reference.

Question 3

Under the incontestability clause, after how many years can an insurer generally no longer contest a life insurance policy for misrepresentation?

Answer

2 years. After the policy has been in force for 2 years, the insurer cannot contest the policy's validity based on misstatements in the application, except in cases of fraud.

Question 4

What does the 'free look' or right to examine provision allow a policyholder to do?

Answer

It allows the policyholder to review a newly issued policy for a set period (typically 10–30 days) and return it for a full premium refund if not satisfied.

Question 5

What is the purpose of the reinstatement provision in a life insurance policy?

Answer

It gives the policyholder the right to restore a lapsed policy to active status by paying overdue premiums with interest and providing evidence of insurability, usually within 3–5 years.

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