arkansas state law & insurance regulations
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transacting insurance Answer: any act of business related to insurance, such as
soliciting, negotiating, and making contracts, activities include
-creating or proposing policies
-processing applications
-collecting premiums
-issuing policies
-acting on behalf of insurers
cease & desist Answer: an order to stop or discontinue specific activities,
typically issued by the commissioner/director to halt violations of insurance
laws
coercion Answer: using force or threats to make someone act against their will,
prohibited in insurance practices
commission Answer: payment made to an agent by an insurer, usually a
percentage of the premium collected
-producers may not share commissions with unlicensed individuals
commissioner/director Answer: the head of the state department of insurance ,
responsible for enforcing insurance laws and regulations
exempt Answer: not subject to certain rules or requirements under specific
conditions
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inducement Answer: an offer intended to influence another party, such as
offering benefits to purchase a policy (often prohibited if not disclosed in the
policy)
insolvent Answer: unable to meet financial obligations or pay claims
misrepresentation Answer: providing false or misleading statements about the
benefits
false advertising Answer: using promotional materials that contain deceptive or
misleading information about policies or coverage
twisting Answer: misrepresenting a policy to convince a policyholder to lapse,
surrender or replace an existing policy
rebating Answer: offering inducements not specified in the policy, such as
sharing commissions or discounts on premiums
defamation Answer: making false or malicious statements about an insurer or
its representative to harm their reputation
unfair discrimination Answer: providing different rates, benefits or coverage to
individuals of the same class or risk, except where justified by underwriting
factors
controlled business Answer: insurance business written primarily for the
producer's own interests, family members, or business associates
boycott, coercion or intimidation Answer: engaging in practices to influence or
monopolize the insurance market in a way that limits competition
admitted insurer Answer: an insurer licensed to operate within the state and
subject to state regulations
non-admitted insurer Answer: an insurer not licensed in the state but allowed to
operate under surplus lines regulations