Life Agent exam topics

The life general-knowledge section and Texas rules tested on the Life Agent exam.

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Does an Indexed Annuity Pay Stock Dividends?No. An indexed annuity is an insurance contract, not ownership of the companies in its reference index. The index may be a price-return or total-retur…
Early Annuity Distribution Tax: Common Exceptions to the 10% RuleThe 10% additional tax generally applies to the taxable portion of many annuity and retirement-plan distributions before age 59½, but exceptions diffe…
Early vs. Delayed Social Security Retirement BenefitsSocial Security retirement benefits can generally begin at age 62, but claiming before full retirement age reduces the monthly amount; delaying can ea…
Fair Credit Reporting Act and Insurance ApplicationsThe FCRA governs consumer reports used for permissible insurance underwriting. If a report contributes to adverse action, the insurer generally sends …
Final Expense Life Insurance vs. Preneed Funeral InsuranceFinal expense life insurance helps beneficiaries pay end-of-life costs; the beneficiary generally receives proceeds under the policy. Preneed funeral …
Financial Underwriting for Large Life Insurance PoliciesFor a large life policy, an insurer may ask why the requested benefit fits the applicant’s financial circumstances and insurable interest. It can revi…
Fixed-Amount vs. Fixed-Period Life Settlement OptionsA fixed-period settlement pays life insurance proceeds in installments over a selected period, with payment size based on the proceeds, interest, and …
Fixed Annuity Initial Rate vs. Renewal RateA fixed annuity’s initial rate applies for the period stated in the contract or disclosure. After that period, the insurer may declare a renewal rate …
Fixed Annuity Minimum Guaranteed RateA fixed annuity’s minimum guaranteed rate is the contractual floor for interest crediting or value accumulation under the policy’s stated conditions. …
Fixed Indexed Annuity Floor vs. Surrender RiskA fixed indexed annuity floor limits a specified index-interest calculation, often preventing a negative index credit for a term. It does not necessar…