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District of Columbia life and health practice exam

Free life and health practice for the District of Columbia producer exam: 273 general questions plus 17 District of Columbia state law questions, each with an explanation.

District of Columbia state law questions

Every District of Columbia question with its answer, explanation, and the law it comes from.

State laws change. Always confirm details with the District of Columbia insurance department and your exam's content outline.

Licensing and CE

6 questions

1. How many CE hours must a DC resident producer licensed for life, accident and health, property, or casualty complete for renewal?

  1. 24 hours, all general
  2. 16 hours, including 2 ethics
  3. 30 hours, including 6 ethics
  4. 24 hours: 21 general and 3 ethics
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D. 24 hours: 21 general and 3 ethics
The DC Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking (DISB) requires 24 hours for the major lines, including 3 hours of ethics.

2. A DC producer completes more CE hours than required. What happens to the extra hours?

  1. Up to 12 roll over
  2. Up to 6 roll over as ethics
  3. They do not roll over to the next period
  4. All extra hours roll over
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C. They do not roll over to the next period
DISB states that additional credit hours do not roll over, and extra ethics hours do not convert to general credit.

3. When does a renewed DC individual producer license expire?

  1. Every year on December 31
  2. 2 years after the prior expiration date, which falls on the last day of the producer's birth month
  3. Every 4 years on the license anniversary
  4. Every 2 years on April 1
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B. 2 years after the prior expiration date, which falls on the last day of the producer's birth month
D.C. Code 31-1131.07a ties the first expiration to the last day of the birth month and renews licenses for 2 years at a time.

4. A DC producer's license lapsed for nonrenewal. What is the latest point it can be reinstated without a new exam?

  1. Within 1 year after expiration, by paying a penalty of twice the unpaid renewal fee
  2. Within 30 days, by paying the regular fee
  3. It can never be reinstated without an exam
  4. Within 2 years, with no penalty
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A. Within 1 year after expiration, by paying a penalty of twice the unpaid renewal fee
D.C. Code 31-1131.07a allows reinstatement within one year after expiration, with a penalty of twice the unpaid renewal fee.

5. A producer licensed in another state moves to DC and establishes legal residence there. How soon must the producer apply for a DC resident license?

  1. Within 1 year
  2. Within 30 days
  3. Within 90 days
  4. Within 10 days
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C. Within 90 days
D.C. Code 31-1131.08a(d) requires the application within 90 days of establishing legal residence. Address changes are due within 30 days.

6. What is the maximum duration of a DC temporary producer license?

  1. 90 days
  2. 1 year
  3. 30 days
  4. 180 days
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D. 180 days
D.C. Code 31-1131.11 allows a temporary license for up to 180 days, issued without an exam.

Producer Regulation

3 questions

1. After a hearing, the DC Commissioner may impose a civil penalty on a producer of up to:

  1. $500
  2. $5,000
  3. $1,000
  4. $25,000
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B. $5,000
D.C. Code 31-1131.12(d)(1) allows a civil penalty not to exceed $5,000.

2. A DC applicant or licensee receives a notice of license denial or nonrenewal. How soon must the person request a hearing?

  1. Within 30 days after the date of the notice
  2. Within 1 year after the date of the notice
  3. Within 10 days after the date of the notice
  4. Within 60 days after the date of the notice
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A. Within 30 days after the date of the notice
D.C. Code 31-1131.12(b)(1) allows a hearing request within 30 days. The Commissioner must hold the hearing within 30 days after receiving it.

3. A DC producer is disciplined by another state's insurance department. When must the producer report it to the DC Commissioner?

  1. Within 30 days of the final disposition of the matter
  2. Only at the next renewal
  3. Within 90 days of the original complaint
  4. Within 10 days of the hearing
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A. Within 30 days of the final disposition of the matter
D.C. Code 31-1131.17(a) requires the report within 30 days of final disposition, with the order or consent agreement attached.

Life Policy Provisions

4 questions

1. What grace period must a DC life policy provide for premiums after the first year?

  1. At least 10 days
  2. At least 31 days
  3. At least 60 days
  4. At least 30 days or 1 month
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D. At least 30 days or 1 month
D.C. Code 31-4703(2) requires at least 30 days or 1 month. The insurer may charge up to 6 percent interest for the grace days.

2. A DC life policy becomes incontestable, except for nonpayment of premium, after it has been in force during the insured's lifetime for:

  1. 3 years from its date
  2. 2 years from its date
  3. 5 years from its date
  4. 1 year from its date
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B. 2 years from its date
D.C. Code 31-4703(3) makes the policy incontestable after 2 years, with exceptions for nonpayment and certain military service.

3. Within what period after default may a DC life policy be reinstated?

  1. 5 years
  2. 1 year
  3. 3 years
  4. 2 years
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C. 3 years
D.C. Code 31-4703(10) allows reinstatement within 3 years, with evidence of insurability and arrears at up to 6 percent interest.

4. For DC life policies issued after March 14, 1985, the fixed maximum policy loan rate is:

  1. 6 percent per year
  2. 8 percent per year
  3. 10 percent per year
  4. 5 percent per year
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B. 8 percent per year
D.C. Code 31-4703(6) allows loans after 3 full years at a rate of not more than 8 percent, or an adjustable rate.

Accident and Health

2 questions

1. Under DC's accident and sickness policy provisions, written notice of a claim must be given within:

  1. 20 days after the loss occurs or begins, or as soon as reasonably possible
  2. 60 days after the loss
  3. 10 days after the loss
  4. 90 days after the loss
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A. 20 days after the loss occurs or begins, or as soon as reasonably possible
D.C. Code 31-4712 requires notice of claim within 20 days, or as soon as reasonably possible.

2. Under DC's accident and sickness policy provisions, proof of loss is generally due within:

  1. 20 days after the date of loss
  2. 1 year after the date of loss
  3. 30 days after the date of loss
  4. 90 days after the date of loss
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D. 90 days after the date of loss
D.C. Code 31-4712 requires proof of loss within 90 days. Late proof is excused if it was not reasonably possible, but not beyond 1 year after it was otherwise due.

Guaranty Association

2 questions

1. What is the DC Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association limit for annuity present value, including cash surrender and withdrawal values?

  1. $250,000
  2. $500,000
  3. $300,000
  4. $100,000
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C. $300,000
D.C. Code 31-5402(c)(2)(A)(iii) sets $300,000, higher than the $250,000 most states use.

2. The DC guaranty association covers health benefit plans up to:

  1. $300,000
  2. $250,000
  3. $500,000
  4. $100,000
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C. $500,000
D.C. Code 31-5402 sets $500,000 for health benefit plans. Disability and LTC are capped at $300,000 each.

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The general topics make up most of the exam.

District of Columbia exam questions

How much of the District of Columbia life and health exam is state law?

State law is usually around 20 to 30 percent of a state's producer exam. Check the District of Columbia candidate handbook from your testing provider for the exact content outline.

What does the District of Columbia state law section cover?

Common areas include licensing and continuing education, required policy provisions, replacement rules, and the guaranty association. This page covers: licensing and ce, producer regulation, life policy provisions, accident and health, guaranty association.

Where do these state questions come from?

Each state question is written from the state's statutes, regulations, or insurance department guidance, and the source is linked under the answer so you can read it yourself.

Do I still need the general questions?

Yes. Most of the exam is general life and health knowledge. The full exam option here mixes 273 general questions with the District of Columbia state law questions.