GEORGIA PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE EXAM NEWEST 2026 (VERSION A AND B)
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS/NEWEST UPDATE
BPP building coverage - (Correct Answer)-insures the building at the described location,
outdoor, fixtures, furnitures, items used to service the property, permanently installed machinery
and equipment, and additions under construction, including the materials, supplies, and
equipment.
HO limits of property at other residences - (Correct Answer)-the larger of $1000 or 10%
Coverage C. Limit does not apply if property is moved because the residence premise is being
repaired or rebuilt.
When property is moved to newly acquired residence, the limit shown on declaration will apply
on a proportional basis to each residence
Dwellings under construction - (Correct Answer)-The limit of liability for a dwelling under
construction is provisional, and is based on the completed value of the structure. At the time of
loss, the applicable limit is a percentage of the provisional limit, based on the proportion of
actual cash value of the property at the time of loss. Premium is based on an average amount of
insurance during construction.
Water Backup & Sump Pump Endorsement - (Correct Answer)-Coverage for up to $5,000 in loss
or damage, subject to a $250 deductible, can be provided for an additional premium with this
endorsement.
Automatic Increase in Insurance Endorsement - (Correct Answer)-is used to provide at the
annual renewal date of the policy, an automatic increase in the Coverage A and B limits of
insurance to help offset inflation
Other insurance - (Correct Answer)-A provision in an insurance policy that defines how the
policy will respond if there is another valid insurance policy written on the same risk.
Stock Companies - (Correct Answer)-Owned by the stockholders who provide the capital
necessary to establish and operate the insurance company and who share in any profits or losses.
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Mutual companies - (Correct Answer)-Owned by the policyowners and issue participating
policies. Policyowners are entitled to dividends, which are a return of excess premium and are
nontaxable.
6 classes of insurance in Georgia - (Correct Answer)-1. Life, accident, and sickness
2. Property, marine, and transportation
3. Casualty
4. Surety
5. Title
6. HMOs
How often must the Insurance Commission examine domestic insurers? - (Correct Answer)-Once
every 5 years.
What are the timelines if a hearing is requested? - (Correct Answer)-A hearing must be made
within 30 days of the receipt of the request.
A notification of the hearing must be sent at least 15 days in advance.
Within 30 days of the hearing, the Commissioner must release his decision.
What are the penalties after a notice, hearing, and cease and desist order? - (Correct Answer)-A
fine of up to $10,000 per violation
Suspension/revocation of license
Any other appropriate relief.
Express authority - (Correct Answer)-the authority of an agent, stated in the document or
agreement creating the agency
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Implied authority - (Correct Answer)-Authority that is not expressed or written into the contract,
but which the agent is assumed to have in order to transact the business of insurance for the
principal.
Apparent authority - (Correct Answer)-The appearance or the assumption of authority based on
the actions, words, or deeds of the principal or because of circumstances the principal created.
When does an agents license expire? - (Correct Answer)-Licenses are good to for 2 years and
expire on the last day of the licensee's with month.
What are the CE requirements for an agent? - (Correct Answer)-24 CE credit hours every 2
years, including 3 credit hours of ethics.
Agents with licensed for 20 years only need 20 CE credit hours, including ethics.
How long must an agent keep records regarding contracts, premiums, etc.? - (Correct Answer)-
All records must be kept for 5 years after the completion of a transaction or for the term of the
contract, whichever is greater.
Misrepresentation - (Correct Answer)-Issuing, publishing, or circulation and illustration or sales
materials that is false, misleading, or deceptive as to policy benefits or terms, the payments of
dividends, etc.
False advertising - (Correct Answer)-advertising that is misleading in some important way,
including the failure to reveal facts about possible results from using the advertised products
Rebating - (Correct Answer)-Any inducement offered in the sale of insurance products that is not
specified in the policy. They are illegal in Georgia.
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Twisting - (Correct Answer)-A form of misrepresentation in which an agent persuades an
insured/owner to cancel, lapse, or switch policies, even when it's to the insured's disadvantage.
Churning - (Correct Answer)-Replacing insurance policies for the sole purpose of making
commissions. It is illegal to replace existing life or disability policies with new policies if the
producer cannot demonstrate that the replacement will benefit the insured.
Coercion - (Correct Answer)-Unfair trade practice where an agent uses physical or mental force
with the intense of inducing an applicant to purchase insurance.
Defamation - (Correct Answer)-Defamation occurs when an oral or written statement is made
that is intended to injure a person engaged in the insurance business. This also applies to
statements that are maliciously critical of the financial condition of any person or a company.
Controlled business - (Correct Answer)-Controlled business is any coverage written on a
producer's own life, health or property, and/or that of the producer's immediate family or
business associates. A licensee is not allowed to collect commissions on controlled business at
rate higher than 25% of the agent' volume per calendar year.
What is a binder - (Correct Answer)-A temporary insurance contract that goes in effect prior to
the policy issue. No binder shall be valid pass the issuance of the policy beyond 90 days of its
effective date, whichever period is shorted.
Georgia FAIR - (Correct Answer)-The Georgia Fair Access to Insurance Requirement provides
basic property insurance for those who cannot obtain it in the ordinary market.
Georgia Automobile Insurance Plan - (Correct Answer)-The Georgia Automobile Insurance Plan
makes automobile insurance available for insureds who are unable to purchase coverage in the
voluntary market. When an automobile policy is cancelled or nonrenewed for a reason other than
for nonpayment of premium, the insurer must notify the insured of their eligibility for coverage
through the Georgia Automobile Insurance Plan. The notice about the Plan must accompany the
notice of cancellation or nonrenewal.
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS/NEWEST UPDATE
BPP building coverage - (Correct Answer)-insures the building at the described location,
outdoor, fixtures, furnitures, items used to service the property, permanently installed machinery
and equipment, and additions under construction, including the materials, supplies, and
equipment.
HO limits of property at other residences - (Correct Answer)-the larger of $1000 or 10%
Coverage C. Limit does not apply if property is moved because the residence premise is being
repaired or rebuilt.
When property is moved to newly acquired residence, the limit shown on declaration will apply
on a proportional basis to each residence
Dwellings under construction - (Correct Answer)-The limit of liability for a dwelling under
construction is provisional, and is based on the completed value of the structure. At the time of
loss, the applicable limit is a percentage of the provisional limit, based on the proportion of
actual cash value of the property at the time of loss. Premium is based on an average amount of
insurance during construction.
Water Backup & Sump Pump Endorsement - (Correct Answer)-Coverage for up to $5,000 in loss
or damage, subject to a $250 deductible, can be provided for an additional premium with this
endorsement.
Automatic Increase in Insurance Endorsement - (Correct Answer)-is used to provide at the
annual renewal date of the policy, an automatic increase in the Coverage A and B limits of
insurance to help offset inflation
Other insurance - (Correct Answer)-A provision in an insurance policy that defines how the
policy will respond if there is another valid insurance policy written on the same risk.
Stock Companies - (Correct Answer)-Owned by the stockholders who provide the capital
necessary to establish and operate the insurance company and who share in any profits or losses.
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Mutual companies - (Correct Answer)-Owned by the policyowners and issue participating
policies. Policyowners are entitled to dividends, which are a return of excess premium and are
nontaxable.
6 classes of insurance in Georgia - (Correct Answer)-1. Life, accident, and sickness
2. Property, marine, and transportation
3. Casualty
4. Surety
5. Title
6. HMOs
How often must the Insurance Commission examine domestic insurers? - (Correct Answer)-Once
every 5 years.
What are the timelines if a hearing is requested? - (Correct Answer)-A hearing must be made
within 30 days of the receipt of the request.
A notification of the hearing must be sent at least 15 days in advance.
Within 30 days of the hearing, the Commissioner must release his decision.
What are the penalties after a notice, hearing, and cease and desist order? - (Correct Answer)-A
fine of up to $10,000 per violation
Suspension/revocation of license
Any other appropriate relief.
Express authority - (Correct Answer)-the authority of an agent, stated in the document or
agreement creating the agency
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Implied authority - (Correct Answer)-Authority that is not expressed or written into the contract,
but which the agent is assumed to have in order to transact the business of insurance for the
principal.
Apparent authority - (Correct Answer)-The appearance or the assumption of authority based on
the actions, words, or deeds of the principal or because of circumstances the principal created.
When does an agents license expire? - (Correct Answer)-Licenses are good to for 2 years and
expire on the last day of the licensee's with month.
What are the CE requirements for an agent? - (Correct Answer)-24 CE credit hours every 2
years, including 3 credit hours of ethics.
Agents with licensed for 20 years only need 20 CE credit hours, including ethics.
How long must an agent keep records regarding contracts, premiums, etc.? - (Correct Answer)-
All records must be kept for 5 years after the completion of a transaction or for the term of the
contract, whichever is greater.
Misrepresentation - (Correct Answer)-Issuing, publishing, or circulation and illustration or sales
materials that is false, misleading, or deceptive as to policy benefits or terms, the payments of
dividends, etc.
False advertising - (Correct Answer)-advertising that is misleading in some important way,
including the failure to reveal facts about possible results from using the advertised products
Rebating - (Correct Answer)-Any inducement offered in the sale of insurance products that is not
specified in the policy. They are illegal in Georgia.
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Twisting - (Correct Answer)-A form of misrepresentation in which an agent persuades an
insured/owner to cancel, lapse, or switch policies, even when it's to the insured's disadvantage.
Churning - (Correct Answer)-Replacing insurance policies for the sole purpose of making
commissions. It is illegal to replace existing life or disability policies with new policies if the
producer cannot demonstrate that the replacement will benefit the insured.
Coercion - (Correct Answer)-Unfair trade practice where an agent uses physical or mental force
with the intense of inducing an applicant to purchase insurance.
Defamation - (Correct Answer)-Defamation occurs when an oral or written statement is made
that is intended to injure a person engaged in the insurance business. This also applies to
statements that are maliciously critical of the financial condition of any person or a company.
Controlled business - (Correct Answer)-Controlled business is any coverage written on a
producer's own life, health or property, and/or that of the producer's immediate family or
business associates. A licensee is not allowed to collect commissions on controlled business at
rate higher than 25% of the agent' volume per calendar year.
What is a binder - (Correct Answer)-A temporary insurance contract that goes in effect prior to
the policy issue. No binder shall be valid pass the issuance of the policy beyond 90 days of its
effective date, whichever period is shorted.
Georgia FAIR - (Correct Answer)-The Georgia Fair Access to Insurance Requirement provides
basic property insurance for those who cannot obtain it in the ordinary market.
Georgia Automobile Insurance Plan - (Correct Answer)-The Georgia Automobile Insurance Plan
makes automobile insurance available for insureds who are unable to purchase coverage in the
voluntary market. When an automobile policy is cancelled or nonrenewed for a reason other than
for nonpayment of premium, the insurer must notify the insured of their eligibility for coverage
through the Georgia Automobile Insurance Plan. The notice about the Plan must accompany the
notice of cancellation or nonrenewal.
