VERSION 2025-2026 ACTUAL EXAM 250 QUESTIONS
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Overview
The California Life and Health Insurance Exam 2025–2026 Study
Resource provides complete coverage of essential topics including life
insurance principles, health insurance policies, annuities, disability
coverage, underwriting, policy provisions, and California-specific
regulations. Each question is written to mirror the real CDI exam format
and difficulty level, strengthening candidates’ understanding of key
concepts while improving their test-taking confidence. Updated for the
2025–2026 testing cycle, this guide is a trusted companion for achieving
top performance on the state licensing exam.
Key Features
✅ 250 Realistic, Exam-Style Questions with Correct Detailed Answers
✅ Fully Updated to Reflect 2025–2026 California Insurance Regulations
✅ Covers Life, Health, Annuities, Disability, and Policy Provisions
✅ Designed for Real Exam Simulation and Effective Preparation
✅ A+ Verified Content Reviewed by Licensed Insurance Experts
Purpose
• To prepare candidates for success on the California Life and Health Insurance Licensing
Exam
• To reinforce understanding of insurance concepts, laws, and ethical practices
• To build confidence and competence for both exam success and professional application
,Recommended For
• Insurance professionals and students preparing for CDI licensing exams
• Training providers and instructors developing insurance review programs
• Individuals pursuing careers in life and health insurance sales or management
Your Complete California Insurance Exam Study Resource
With 250 verified, up-to-date, and detailed questions and answers, the California Life and
Health Insurance Exam 2025–2026 Study Guide is your most reliable and effective tool for
mastering state insurance knowledge — and passing your licensing exam with A+ confidence.
Which policy provision protects an insurer against a lawsuit before the insurer has had a reasonable
opportunity to investigate a claim? - ANSWER-legal actions
What factor determines the difference between deferred and immediate annuities? - ANSWER-When
annuity benefit payments begin
How does the cost recovery rule apply when a life insurance policy is surrendered for its cash value? -
ANSWER-The cost basis of the policy is exempt from taxation
The components of determining policy premiums include all of the following EXCEPT - ANSWERdividends
From lowest to highest, which is the CORRECT order of initial premiums for life insurance policies? -
ANSWER-Modified premium, ordinary life, single premium
Underwriters classify insurance risks as any of the following EXCEPT - ANSWER-dividend risks
Under which group term life provision does an insurer make payments to the guardian of a beneficiary
who is a minor? - ANSWER-Facility of payment
A beneficiary wants to let the death benefit accumulate and receive only the monthly investment
proceeds. Which settlement option should be chosen? - ANSWER-interest option
, The California Insurance Code requirements regarding the return of life or annuity contracts issued to
seniors - ANSWER-gives a senior at least 30 days to return specified life and/or annuity contracts for a
full refund
An insurer's request for an attending physician's report MUST be accompanied by a copy of the -
ANSWER-signed authorization
What is REQUIRED when an application reveals conditions that require more information? -
ANSWERAttending physician's statement
Which policy provision protects the policyowner from unintentional lapse of the contract? -
ANSWERgrace period
Under which policy provision can a policy be surrendered for its net cash value? - ANSWER-nonforfeiture
options
The policyowner, age 50, has been paying the premiums on his whole life policy for fifteen years. He
needs the equivalent of one-third of his policy's cash value for two years. He wants to continue to have
the same amount of life insurance protection and he can afford to continue to pay the policy's premium.
Which of the following would appear to be his BEST course of action? - ANSWER-Use the policy loan
provision to borrow money from the policy, but keep making the premium payments to keep the policy
in force
In a 5-year vesting schedule, what percentage of employer contributions MUST be vested after 5 years
of service? - ANSWER-100%
Which of the following is a correct statement about the premium payment modes? The total premium
paid by a life policyowner for one policy year is - ANSWER-greater if the premium is paid semiannually
rather than annually
What is the limit of liability on a life insurance policy? - ANSWER-The face amount of the policy