California Property & Casualty Insurance
Exam With 100% Correct Answers
2026/2027
How does an "admitted" differ from a "non-admitted" person, as it pertains to insurance?
(4) - Correct Answer-An "admitted" person has the right to transact insurance business
within the state, while a "non-admitted" person is not entitled to to this action.
What is a solicitor employed to do for a policy other than life? (5) - Correct Answer-To
aid a property and casualty agent or broker in transacting insurance.
As used in the insurance code, the word "shall" is mandatory and the word "may" is
permissive EXCEPT (14) - Correct Answer-Unless otherwise apparent from the context.
All of the following are included as definitions of "transact" as applied to insurance
EXCEPT (18) - Correct Answer-Underwriting.
If fiduciary funds are received by any licensee, the funds shall be maintained in any of
the following EXCEPT (19) - Correct Answer-Bonds issued in all 50 states of the United
States.
An "insurance agent" means a person authorized, by and on behalf of an insurer, to
transact which of the following class of insurance? (24) - Correct Answer-Annuities.
Materiality to be solely determined by which of the following? (28) - Correct Answer-The
probable and reasonable influence of the facts upon the party to whom the
communication is due.
Which of the following can the insurer do if the insured intentionally conceals or
misrepresents a material fact concerning any coverage part? (30) - Correct Answer-
Rescind the contract.
All of the following are examples of representation EXCEPT (33) - Correct Answer-It
may be altered after the insurance is effected.
A claimant can be any of the following EXCEPT (35) - Correct Answer-a person who is
conducting an investigation of a claim on behalf of an insurer.
When should the insurer provide for the continuous operation of a unit or division to
investigate possible fraudulent claims? (37) - Correct Answer-If admitted to do business
in this state, except those otherwise exempted.
, Which circumstance in a pretext interview determine if the questions are permissible?
(38) - Correct Answer-When an insured is consulted by a person who hides his true
identity on purpose when fraud for a claim is suspended.
When may a surplus line broker solicit and place insurance for a home state insured
with a non-admitted insurer? (40) - Correct Answer-If the same insurance coverage
cannot be procured from an admitted insurer.
When examination of an insurer shows the insurer to be insolvent and a danger to the
public, which authority is granted to the Commissioner by the CIC? (46) - Correct
Answer-The commissioner may take possession of offices, books, and property
immediately without a court order.
When is a representation false? (49) - Correct Answer-When the facts fail to correspond
with its assertions or stipulations.
The Insurance Commissioner may deny an application for any license issued for any of
the following EXCEPT (50) - Correct Answer-The applicant is lacking in good
judgement.
Which of the following is TRUE regarding continuing education requirements of an
agent or broker? (51) - Correct Answer-Any licensee shall satisfactorily complete 24
hours of instruction prior to license renewal.
How may a license may be surrendered by the insuree, or terminated by the employer?
(58) - Correct Answer-Personally delivering the license to the insurance commissioner,
or by written notice from the employer.
What is the punishment for a person whop refuses to deliver books, records, or assets to
the commissioner when subject to a seizure order in an insolvency proceeding? (50) -
Correct Answer-Not more than $1000 fine and/or 1 year in imprisonment.
Which statement describes the intent of the California Financial Information Privacy Act?
(64) - Correct Answer-It provides greater privacy protections than those provided in the
federal Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act.
What is the maximum fine for a person who transacts insurance without a valid license?
(68) - Correct Answer-$50,000 and /or imprisonment for a period not exceeding one
year.
Which of the following provisions of free insurance offered as an incentive to purchase
or rent property is TRUE? (71) - Correct Answer-It requires a separate charge or fee.
All of the following are to be specified in an insurance policy EXCEPT (72) - Correct
Answer-The financial rating of the insured.
Exam With 100% Correct Answers
2026/2027
How does an "admitted" differ from a "non-admitted" person, as it pertains to insurance?
(4) - Correct Answer-An "admitted" person has the right to transact insurance business
within the state, while a "non-admitted" person is not entitled to to this action.
What is a solicitor employed to do for a policy other than life? (5) - Correct Answer-To
aid a property and casualty agent or broker in transacting insurance.
As used in the insurance code, the word "shall" is mandatory and the word "may" is
permissive EXCEPT (14) - Correct Answer-Unless otherwise apparent from the context.
All of the following are included as definitions of "transact" as applied to insurance
EXCEPT (18) - Correct Answer-Underwriting.
If fiduciary funds are received by any licensee, the funds shall be maintained in any of
the following EXCEPT (19) - Correct Answer-Bonds issued in all 50 states of the United
States.
An "insurance agent" means a person authorized, by and on behalf of an insurer, to
transact which of the following class of insurance? (24) - Correct Answer-Annuities.
Materiality to be solely determined by which of the following? (28) - Correct Answer-The
probable and reasonable influence of the facts upon the party to whom the
communication is due.
Which of the following can the insurer do if the insured intentionally conceals or
misrepresents a material fact concerning any coverage part? (30) - Correct Answer-
Rescind the contract.
All of the following are examples of representation EXCEPT (33) - Correct Answer-It
may be altered after the insurance is effected.
A claimant can be any of the following EXCEPT (35) - Correct Answer-a person who is
conducting an investigation of a claim on behalf of an insurer.
When should the insurer provide for the continuous operation of a unit or division to
investigate possible fraudulent claims? (37) - Correct Answer-If admitted to do business
in this state, except those otherwise exempted.
, Which circumstance in a pretext interview determine if the questions are permissible?
(38) - Correct Answer-When an insured is consulted by a person who hides his true
identity on purpose when fraud for a claim is suspended.
When may a surplus line broker solicit and place insurance for a home state insured
with a non-admitted insurer? (40) - Correct Answer-If the same insurance coverage
cannot be procured from an admitted insurer.
When examination of an insurer shows the insurer to be insolvent and a danger to the
public, which authority is granted to the Commissioner by the CIC? (46) - Correct
Answer-The commissioner may take possession of offices, books, and property
immediately without a court order.
When is a representation false? (49) - Correct Answer-When the facts fail to correspond
with its assertions or stipulations.
The Insurance Commissioner may deny an application for any license issued for any of
the following EXCEPT (50) - Correct Answer-The applicant is lacking in good
judgement.
Which of the following is TRUE regarding continuing education requirements of an
agent or broker? (51) - Correct Answer-Any licensee shall satisfactorily complete 24
hours of instruction prior to license renewal.
How may a license may be surrendered by the insuree, or terminated by the employer?
(58) - Correct Answer-Personally delivering the license to the insurance commissioner,
or by written notice from the employer.
What is the punishment for a person whop refuses to deliver books, records, or assets to
the commissioner when subject to a seizure order in an insolvency proceeding? (50) -
Correct Answer-Not more than $1000 fine and/or 1 year in imprisonment.
Which statement describes the intent of the California Financial Information Privacy Act?
(64) - Correct Answer-It provides greater privacy protections than those provided in the
federal Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act.
What is the maximum fine for a person who transacts insurance without a valid license?
(68) - Correct Answer-$50,000 and /or imprisonment for a period not exceeding one
year.
Which of the following provisions of free insurance offered as an incentive to purchase
or rent property is TRUE? (71) - Correct Answer-It requires a separate charge or fee.
All of the following are to be specified in an insurance policy EXCEPT (72) - Correct
Answer-The financial rating of the insured.
