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3210 E Tropicana
Las Vegas, NV 89121
Phone: (800) 733-9267
Fax: (702) 932-2666
E-mail: examschedule@psionline.com
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Examinations by PSI Services LLC ........................... 2 Taking the Examination by Computer ....................... 7
The Licensure Process ........................................ 2 Identification Screen ............................... 7
Pre-Licensing Education Requirements ..................... 3 Tutorial ............................................... 7
Pre-Licensing Education Completion Certificate .......... 3 Test Question Screen ............................... 7
Pre-Licensing Exemptions .................................... 3 Examination Review ................................ 7
Fingerprint and Background Check Information ........... 3 Review Request ..................................... 7
Examination Payment and Scheduling Procedures ........ 3 Score Reporting ................................................ 7
On-line, via the Internet ........................... 4 Duplicate Score Reports ............................ 7
Telephone............................................ 4 Tips for Preparing for your License Examination .......... 7
Fax .................................................... 4 Examination Information ..................................... 8
Email ................................................. 4 Non-Scored Questions .............................. 8
Standard Mail ........................................ 4 Study Materials ...................................... 8
Rescheduling/Canceling an Examination ....... 4 Applying for your License ..................................... 8
Re-taking a Failed Examination .................. 4 Criminal Background Check .................................. 9
Missed Appointment or Late Cancellation ....... 4 Surety Bail Bond ID Card ...................................... 9
Examination Accommodations .................... 4 Continuing Education Requirements ........................ 9
Emergency Examination Center Closing ......... 5 License Renewal Process .................................... 10
Examination Center Locations ............................... 5 Examination Content Outlines .............................. 11
Reporting to the Examination Center....................... 6 Examination Registration Form ............. End of Bulletin
Required Identification ............................ 6 Examination Accommodations Request ..... End of Bulletin
Security Procedures ................................ 6
Please refer to our website to check for the most updated information at www.psiexams.com
Before registering for an examination, make sure that you have reviewed the following checklist.
▪ You do not need approval from the State of Ohio to take an examination.
▪ There is no limit to the number of times a candidate may retake an examination if necessary, to pass. However, for the
examinations that require a pre-licensing course certificate, the certificate must be valid (certificates are valid for 180
calendar days beginning on the date of issuance).
▪ Complete the registration form online, at www.psiexams.com. On the homepage, “Create an account” can be found on
the right-hand column under “New Users” or;
▪ Completely fill out the PSI Registration Form (found at the end of this bulletin) and mail, e-mail, or fax to PSI or;
▪ Call (800) 733-9267 to register.
▪ Must bring two valid forms of signature bearing identification, with at least one also bearing your photograph. Your name as
shown during registration must exactly match the name on the photo I.D. used when checking in at the examination center.
▪ Must bring VALID course completion certificate(s) or education waiver(s), if required, to the examination center. Your
name as shown on the certificate must exactly match the name on the photo I.D. used when checking in at the examination
center as well as the name shown during registration. Please note that if you do not bring the appropriate prelicensing
certificate(s) or education waiver(s) when required, you will not be able to test and your exam fee will be forfeited.
▪ Please arrive 30 minutes prior to appointment.
▪ Immediately after you pass your examination, you may complete and submit your license application electronically using
the kiosk at the examination center or you may apply outside the examination center by going to
https://insurance.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/odi and clicking on blue “Apply or Renew Agent License” button.
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EXAMINATIONS BY PSI SERVICES LLC THE LICENSURE PROCESS
The Ohio Department of Insurance (ODI) is authorized by For licensing information, please contact:
Chapter 3905 of the Ohio Revised Code to qualify individuals to Ohio Department of Insurance
act as insurance agents in the State of Ohio. ODI has License Division
contracted with PSI Services LLC (PSI) to conduct the 50 West Town Street, Third Floor, Suite 300
examination program. PSI works closely with the State to Columbus, OH 43215
ensure examinations meet the state and nationally established Telephone: (614) 644-2665
technical and professional standards for examination Email: licensing@insurance.ohio.gov
development and administration. PSI provides these Website: https://insurance.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/odi
examinations through a network of computer examination
centers in Ohio. The State of Ohio issues several types of insurance licenses.
Licensing requirements may differ depending on whether you
This Candidate Information Bulletin provides you with are a resident or a nonresident of Ohio.
information about the processes for taking an examination and
obtaining a resident insurance license in the State of Ohio. To be licensed, you must:
▪ Be at least 18 years of age;
If you are interested in applying for a nonresident license, you ▪ Complete a pre-licensing education course (see
can apply online via below);
https://insurance.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/odi. ▪ Submit to a criminal background check (BCI & FBI);
▪ Pass an examination confirming that you have attained
at least a minimum level of knowledge regarding the
statutes and regulations affecting the insurance
profession and the products and services that you will
sell to the public; and
▪ Submit an application and any required fees.
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- Associate in Risk Management (ARM)
PRE-LICENSING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS - Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC)
- Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU)
FAILURE TO COMPLETE ALL PRE-LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
WILL REQUIRE YOU TO RE-TAKE THE EXAMINATION If you are seeking an exemption from the pre-licensing
You must successfully complete a pre-license course or obtain requirement, you must submit the Pre-licensing Education
a written waiver authorization from the Department prior to Waiver Request and official documentation providing evidence
sitting for an examination, if required. Pre-license course of designation. The waiver request can be obtained at
requirements must be met through a course provider approved https://insurance.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/odi. You can fax
by the Department. the form with other supporting documentation to the Licensing
Division at (614) 387-0051.
A list of approved pre-licensing education schools is available
at Upon approval you will receive an education waiver from ODI.
https://gateway.insurance.ohio.gov/UI/ODI.Agent.Public.UI/E This original waiver must be presented on the day of testing.
duCourseProvider.mvc Each waiver is valid for 180 calendar days beginning on the
date of issuance.
PRE-LICENSING EDUCATION COMPLETION No person who has surrendered a license or who has had an
CERTIFICATE insurance license suspended, inactivated, canceled for non-
renewal or revoked may use any pre-license education
exemptions.
You must present a Course Completion Certificate of the
required pre-licensing education or education waiver to the
examination center in order to test. You must bring the FINGERPRINT AND BACKGROUND CHECK
certificate to the test site. Failure to do so will cause you to INFORMATION
be turned away and your fee will be forfeited. Altered
certificates will not be accepted. The certificate must be
signed and dated by the provider and candidate. Course Ohio Revised Code 3905.051 requires individuals applying for an
completion certificates and education waivers are valid for insurance license to submit fingerprints for a criminal records
180 calendar days beginning on the date of issuance. If you check completed by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation
have not passed your examination within this time period, you and Identification (BCI) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation
will need to retake the pre-licensing education course. (FBI).
Note: For the Life, Accident and Health Insurance Series 11-35 To complete a criminal background check, applicants must use
and Property and Casualty Insurance Series 11-36 examinations, National WebCheck, a web-based fingerprinting technology
you must present both Course Completion Certificates on the that processes background checks electronically. WebCheck
day of testing. requests are usually processed within two business days, but in
some cases, the Department of Insurance may not receive the
If you do not provide appropriate prelicensing certificate(s) or results for up to 4-6 weeks.
education waiver(s) at the test center as described above, you
will not be able to test and your exam fee will be forfeited. A list of WebCheck providers is available on the Department’s
website at https://insurance.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/odi.
You can also make a
PRE-LICENSING EXEMPTIONS fingerprint reservation online at
http://www.fastfingerprints.com/Internal/AppointmentEdit.as
px?AppointmentID=0%20.
Pre-licensing education may be waived for:
All PSI examination centers are approved WebCheck providers.
Life
If you wish to have fingerprints taken at a PSI examination
- Bachelor or Associates Degree in Insurance
center, you must pay the fingerprint fee of $72.25. The fee,
- Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) may be made payable by VISA or MasterCard.
- Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC)
- Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC)
- Certified Financial Planner (CFP) EXAMINATION PAYMENT AND SCHEDULING
- Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU)
- Fellow of the Life Management Institute (FLMI)
PROCEDURES
- Life Underwriter Training Council Fellow (LUTCF)
Examination Fee $42
Accident & Health
- Bachelor or Associates Degree in Insurance NOTE: EXAMINATION FEES ARE NOT REFUNDABLE OR
- Registered Health Underwriter (RHU) TRANSFERABLE. THE EXAMINATION FEE IS VALID FOR ONE YEAR
- Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) FROM THE DATE OF PAYMENT.
- Registered Employee Benefits Counselor (REBC)
- Health Insurance Associate (HIA) It is the candidate’s responsibility to contact PSI to pay and
schedule an examination. There is no limit to the number of
Property, Casualty or Personal Lines times a candidate may retake an examination if necessary to
- Bachelor or Associates Degree in Insurance pass. However, for the examinations that require a pre-
- Accredited Advisor in Insurance (AAI) licensing course certificate, the certificate must be valid
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(certificates are valid for 180 calendar days beginning on the
date of issuance). Please allow PSI two (2) weeks to process a mailed registration.
After two (2) weeks, you may go online or call PSI to schedule
ONLINE (WWW.PSIEXAMS.COM) the examination.
For the fastest and most convenient examination scheduling RESCHEDULING/CANCELING AN EXAMINATION APPOINTMENT
process, PSI recommends that you register for your
examinations using the Internet. You register online by You may cancel and reschedule the same examination without
accessing PSI’s registration website at www.psiexams.com. forfeiting your fee if your cancellation notice is received 2 days
Internet registration is available 24 hours a day. before the scheduled examination date. (For example, for a
Monday appointment, the cancellation notice would need to be
▪ Log onto PSI’s website and create an account. You will be received on the previous Saturday.) You may reschedule online
asked to put in your email address and the spelling of your at www.psiexams.com or call PSI at (800) 733-9267.
name exactly as it is shown on your identification that will
be presented at the examination center. Note: A voice mail message is not an acceptable form of
▪ You will be asked to select the examination. You will then cancellation. Please use the PSI Website or call PSI and
enter your personal and contact information. You will then speak directly to a Customer Service Representative.
be ready to pay and schedule for the examination. Enter
your zip code and a list of the examination centers closest RETAKING A FAILED EXAMINATION
to you will appear. If you prefer to test at a location
outside the state of Ohio, a drop-down menu allows you to It is not possible to make a new examination appointment on
select a different state. Once you select the desired the same day you have taken an examination; this is due to
examination center, available dates will appear. processing and reporting scores. (For example, a candidate
who tests unsuccessfully on a Wednesday can call the next day,
TELEPHONE REGISTRATION Thursday, and retest as soon as Friday, depending upon space
availability.) You may schedule online at www.psiexams.com
For telephone registration, you will need a valid credit card or call PSI at (800) 733-9267.
(VISA, MasterCard, American Express or Discover). PSI registrars
are available Monday through Friday between 7:30 am and MISSED APPOINTMENT OR LATE CANCELLATION
10:00 pm, and Saturday-Sunday between 9:00 am and 5:30 pm,
Eastern Time.
If you miss your appointment, you will not be able to take the
examination as scheduled. Further, you will forfeit your
FAX
examination fee, if you:
Complete the PSI registration form (found at the end of this ▪ Do not cancel your appointment 2 days before the
bulletin), including your credit card number and expiration scheduled examination date;
date. Fax the completed form to PSI at (702) 932-2666. Fax ▪ Do not appear for your examination appointment;
registrations are accepted 24 hours a day. ▪ Arrive after examination start time;
▪ Do not present proper identification when you arrive for the
Please allow four (4) business days to process your Fax examination.
Registration. After four (4) business days, you may go online or ▪ Do not have your PLE course certificate(s) or Department
call PSI to schedule the examination. Waiver(s), if required for your examination.
▪ Present an altered PLE course certificate(s) or Department
EMAIL Waiver(s).
EXAMINATION ACCOMMODATIONS
Complete the PSI registration form (found at the end of this
bulletin), including your credit card number and expiration All PSI examination centers are equipped to provide access in
date. Email the completed form to PSI at accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of
examschedule@psionline.com. Email registrations are 1990, and exam accommodations will be made in meeting a
accepted 24 hours a day. candidate's needs. A candidate with a disability or a candidate
who would otherwise have difficulty taking the examination
Please allow four (4) business days to process your e-mailed must follow the instructions on the Exam Accommodations
Registration. After four (4) business days, you may go online or Request Form at the end of this Candidate Information
call PSI to schedule the examination. Bulletin.
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EXAMINATION CENTER CLOSING FOR AN EMERGENCY Columbus North
6397 Emerald Pkwy, Suite 150
In the event that severe weather or another emergency forces Dublin, Ohio 43017
the closure of an examination center on a scheduled FROM I-270 W TAKE THE TUTTLE CROSSING BLVD EXIT AND TURN
RIGHT. TURN LEFT ONTO BLAZER PKWY. TURN LEFT ONTO RINGS
examination date, your examination will be rescheduled. PSI
ROAD. TURN LEFT ONTO EMERALD PKWY.
personnel will attempt to contact you in this situation.
However, you may check the status of your examination
Columbus South
schedule by calling (800) 733-9267 or on our website at
6431 Alum Creek Dr, Suite I
www.psiesxams.com. Every effort will be made to reschedule
Groveport, OH 43125
your examination at a convenient time as soon as possible. You IF COMING FROM (CLEVELAND) 270W OR 270S TOWARD CINCINNATI,
will not be penalized. You will be rescheduled at no additional TAKE ALUM CREEK EXIT. TURN RIGHT TOWARD GROVEPORT. TURN
charge. RIGHT AT SPIEGEL DRIVE AND AN IMMEDIATE RIGHT INTO FIRST
PARKING LOT ON RIGHT. IF COMING FROM 270 E OR 270S TOWARD
WHEELING, EXIT ALUM CREEK. TURN LEFT TOWARD GROVEPORT. TURN
EXAMINATION CENTER LOCATIONS RIGHT ON SPIEGEL DR. AND TURN AN IMMEDIATE RIGHT INTO FIRST
PARKING LOT ON RIGHT.
The following directions are generated from the most current
Toledo
mapping services available. However, new road construction
1446 S. Reynolds Road, Suite 201
and highway modifications may result in some discrepancies. If
Maumee, OH 43537
you are not familiar with the specific area of the examination FROM THE NORTH OR SOUTH: TAKE I-75 TO I-475/US 23, BYPASSING
center, please consult a reliable map prior to your test date. DOWNTOWN TOLEDO. FROM THE NORTH, USE EXIT 204; AND FROM THE
SOUTH, USE EXIT 192 TO MERGE ONTO I-475/US 23. TAKE I-475/US 23
Akron TOWARD MAUMEE, AND EXIT AT DUSSEL DRIVE/SALISBURY ROAD (EXIT
Bryden Center 6). DRIVE EAST ON DUSSEL DRIVE, TOWARD MAUMEE.
1815 West Market Street, Suite 101 FROM THE EAST OR WEST: TAKE THE OHIO TURNPIKE TO EXIT 59, THE
Akron, OH 44313 MAUMEE - TOLEDO EXIT. UPON EXITING THE TURNPIKE, DRIVE SOUTH
FROM I-77N MERGE ONTO I-77N VIA EXIT 125B TOWARD ON SOUTH REYNOLDS ROAD (TOWARD MAUMEE) TO DUSSEL DRIVE.
CLEVELAND/DOWNTOWN AKRON. TAKE THE MULL AVE/WHITE POND DR TURN LEFT ON DUSSEL DRIVE.
EXIT 132. TAKE THE WHITE POND DR RAMP. TURN RIGHT ONTO WHITE PSI IS LOCATED ON THE SE CORNER OF DUSSEL DRIVE AND SOUTH
POND DR. TURN RIGHT ONTO MULL AVE. CONTINUE ON MULL AVE, REYNOLDS ROAD, IN THE “RMS” BUILDING. ENTRANCES TO THE
AROUND THE CIRCLE AND TURN RIGHT ONTO N HAWKINS. AT THE PARKING LOT AND BUILDING FACE DUSSEL DRIVE. USE THE CENTER
TRAFFIC LIGHT TURN LEFT ONTO W MARKET ST/OH-18. (MAIN) BUILDING ENTRANCE, AND FROM THE LOBBY TAKE THE
FROM I-71S TOWARD COLUMBUS. TAKE THE OH-18 EXIT 218- TOWARD STAIRS/ELEVATOR TO THE SECOND FLOOR. PSI IS IN SUITE 201.
MEDINA/AKRON. TURN LEFT ONTO MEDINA RD/OH-18 E CONTINUE TO
FOLLOW OH-18 E. Troy
BRAINSEED TESTING CENTER
Cambridge 1100 WAYNE STREET, SUITE 5200
1300 Clark Street, Suite #4 TROY, OH 45373
Cambridge, OH 43725 FROM I-75 SOUTH TAKE THE STATE ROUTE 55 EXIT #73 FOR
FROM I-70E OR I-70 W MERGE ONTO I-77 N VIA EXIT 180B OR TOWARD TROY/LUDLOW FALLS. TURN LEFT AT THE LIGHT AT THE EXIT TOWARDS
CLEVELAND. TAKE THE US 22/EXIT 47 TOWARD CAMBRIDGE TURNING TROY ONTO ST RT 55 (BECOMES WEST MARKET ST). FOLLOW ST RT 55/
LEFT ONTO CADIZ RD/US-22. TURN RIGHT ONTO BRENTON RD. (NEAR MARKET ST TO THE FOURTH LIGHT AFTER THE EXIT. TURN LEFT ONTO
CORPORATION LIMINTS AND MARKED WITH SIGN TO HOSPITAL). TURN RIDGE AVE. CONTINUE TO WAYNE STREET AND TURN LEFT. TURN LEFT
RIGHT ONTO OAKLAND BLVD. CONTINUE THROUGH THE TRAFFIC LIGHT ONTO SUMMIT AVENUE. ENTER THE PARKING LOT ON THE RIGHT
MAKING A SLIGHT RIGHT ONTO CLARK ST. TURN RIGHT INTO THE BEHIND THE LARGER BUILDING THAT USED TO BE STOUDER MEMORIAL
NORTH STAR SHOPPING PLAZA. THE PSI OFFICE IS LOCATED ABOUT HOSPITAL. THE TEST SITE IS ON THE LEFT IN A SMALL BUILDING. FROM
HALFWAY INTO THE SHOPPING PLAZA. I-75 NORTH TAKE THE STATE ROUTE 55 EXIT #73 FOR TROY/LUDLOW
FALLS. TURN RIGHT AT THE LIGHT ONTO ST RT 55 (BECOMES WEST
MARKET ST.). FOLLOW ST RT 55/MARKET TO THE THIRD LIGHT AFTER
Cincinnati
THE EXIT. TURN LEFT ONTO RIDGE AVE. CONTINUE TO WAYNE STREET
4000 EXECUTIVE PARK DR., SUITE 105 AND TURN LEFT. TURN LEFT ONTO SUMMIT AVENUE. ENTER THE
CINCINNATTI, OH 45241 PARKING LOT ON THE RIGHT BEHIND THE LARGER BUILDING THAT USED
FROM I-275 EASTBOUND: TAKE THE US-42 EXIT 46 TOWARD TO BE STOUDER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL. THE TEST SITE IS ON THE LEFT IN
MASON/SHARONVILLE. TURN RIGHT ONTO LEBANON RD/US-42. TURN A SMALL BUILDING. IT IS NOT LOCATED INSIDE THE LARGER BUILDING.
LEFT INTO EXECUTIVE PARK OFFICE COMPLEX.
FROM I-275 WESTBOUND TAKE THE US-42 EXIT 46 TOWARD
SHARONVILLE/MASON. TURN LEFT ONTO LEBANON RD/US-42. TURN
Additionally, PSI has examination centers in many other regions
LEFT INTO EXECUTIVE PARK OFFICE COMPLEX. across the United States. You may take this examination at
any of these locations by following the instructions on the out-
Cleveland of-state request form found at the end of this bulletin. You
7029 PEARL RD, SUITE 320 must be fingerprinted in Ohio.
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, OH 44130
FROM I-71S – TAKE EXIT 235 FOR BAGLEY RD. USE THE LEFT TWO
LANES TO TURN LEFT ONTO BAGLEY RD. TURN LEFT ONTO PEARL RD.
THE OFFICE COMPLEX WILL BE ON THE RIGHT. WE ARE LOCATED IN
SUITE 320.
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- All personal belongings of candidates should be placed in
REPORTING TO THE EXAMINATION CENTER the secure storage provided at each site prior to entering
the examination room. Personal belongings include, but
On the day of the examination, you should arrive 30 minutes are not limited to, the following items:
before your appointment. This extra time is for sign-in, - Electronic devices of any type, including cellular /
identification, and familiarizing you with the examination mobile phones, recording devices, electronic
process. If you arrive late, you may not be admitted to the watches, cameras, pagers, laptop computers, tablet
examination center and you will forfeit your examination computers (e.g., iPads), music players (e.g., iPods),
registration fee. smart watches, radios, or electronic games.
- Bulky or loose clothing or coats that could be used to
REQUIRED IDENTIFICATION conceal recording devices or notes. For security
purposes outerwear such as, but not limited to: open
Candidates must register for the exam with their LEGAL first sweaters, cardigans, shawls, scarves, hoodies, vests,
and last name as it appears on their government issued jackets and coats are not permitted in the testing
identification. Candidates are required to bring two (2) forms room. In the event you are asked to remove the
of valid (non-expired) signature-bearing identification to the outerwear, appropriate attire, such as a shirt or
examination center. If the candidate fails to bring proper blouse should be worn underneath.
identification or the candidate names do not match, the - Hats or headgear not worn for religious reasons or as
candidate will not be allowed to test and their examination fee religious apparel, including hats, baseball caps, or
will not be refunded. visors.
- Other personal items, including purses, notebooks,
PRIMARY IDENTIFICATION (with photo) – Choose one or two reference or reading material, briefcases, backpacks,
State issued driver’s license wallets, pens, pencils, other writing devices, food,
State issued identification card drinks, and good luck items.
State issued INTERIM driver’s license (must also bring ▪ Person(s) accompanying an examination candidate may not
old driver’s license or 3rd form of identification) wait in the examination center, inside the building or on
State issued INTERIM identification document (must the building's property. This applies to guests of any
also bring old identification card or 3rd form of nature, including drivers, children, friends, family,
identification) colleagues or instructors.
US Government Issued Passport ▪ No smoking, eating, or drinking is allowed in the
US Government Issued Military Identification Card examination center.
US Government Issued Alien Registration Card ▪ During the check in process, all candidates will be asked if
Canadian Government Issued ID they possess any prohibited items. Candidates may also be
NOTE: ID must contain candidate’s photo, be valid asked to empty their pockets and turn them out for the
and unexpired. proctor to ensure they are empty. The proctor may also
ask candidates to lift up the ends of their sleeves and the
SECONDARY IDENTIFICATION - Must display the candidate’s bottoms of their pant legs to ensure that notes or
name and signature (e.g. debit/credit card, employee ID). recording devices are not being hidden there.
▪ Proctors will also carefully inspect eyeglass frames, tie
PRE-LICENSING EDUCATION CERTIFICATE required: tacks, or any other apparel that could be used to harbor a
You will be required to present your prelicensing recording device. Proctors will ask to inspect any such
certificate(s) or education waiver(s) in order to test. items in candidates’ pockets.
The certificate(s) must be signed and dated by the ▪ If prohibited items are found during check-in, candidates
provider and candidate. Altered certificates cannot be shall put them in the provided secure storage or return
accepted. Pre-licensing certificates and waivers are these items to their vehicle. PSI will not be responsible for
valid for 180 days beginning on the date of issuance. the security of any personal belongings or prohibited
If you do not provide appropriate prelicensing items.
certificate(s) or education waiver(s) at the ▪ Any candidate possessing prohibited items in the
scheduled time of your exam, you will not be examination room shall immediately have his or her test
allowed to test and your exam fee will be forfeited. results invalidated, and PSI shall notify the examination
sponsor of the occurrence.
▪ Any candidate seen giving or receiving assistance, found
SECURITY PROCEDURES
with unauthorized materials, or who violates any security
regulations will be asked to surrender all examination
The following security procedures apply during examinations:
materials and to leave the examination center. All such
instances will be reported to the Department and you may
- All examinations are closed book.
be denied licensure.
- You will be provided an online calculator. This is the only
▪ Copying or communicating examination content is a
calculator that you may use.
violation of a candidate’s contract with PSI, and federal
- You will be provided a piece of scratch paper and a pencil.
and state law. Either may result in the disqualification of
These must be returned to the proctor at the end of the
examination results and may lead to legal action.
examination.
▪ Once candidates have been seated and the examination
- Candidates may take only approved items into the
begins, they may leave the examination room only to use
examination room.
the restroom, and only after obtaining permission from the
proctor. Candidates will not receive extra time to
complete the examination.
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TAKING THE EXAMINATION BY COMPUTER REVIEW REQUEST
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study. Scoring well on the practice exam does not guarantee Prior to beginning the online application process, it may be
that you will pass an actual licensing examination. helpful to review the appropriate license application on ODI’s
website, https://insurance.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/odi, so
Note: You may take the practice exams an unlimited number you are prepared to provide all required information when you
of times; however, you will need to pay each time. begin submitting your application electronically, including the
application fee.
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CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Ohio Revised Code 3905.051 requires all individuals applying for Agents with a continuing education requirement are required
a resident insurance license issued by ODI to submit to obtain all required credits prior to their license expiration
fingerprints for a criminal records check completed by the Ohio date. Agents will not be eligible to renew their insurance
Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Identification (BCI) and license(s) until they have satisfied their continuing education
the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI). Criminal requirements.
background check results are valid for 1 year. Applicants
applying for multiple license types that require a background PROPERTY, CASUALTY, PERSONAL LINES, ACCIDENT & HEALTH,
check can utilize the same results so long as the original VARIABLE OR LIFE LICENSEES
background check results are valid.
Persons holding one or more of the above lines of authority are
The Superintendent of Insurance may refuse to issue an required to complete 24 hours of approved continuing
insurance license to an individual who is found to have education, three of which must be approved as ethics specific,
committed any act that is grounds for the denial of a license. prior to renewing their license.
Such acts may include, but are not limited to:
▪ Providing incorrect, misleading, incomplete or TITLE LICENSEES
materially untrue information on a license or
application. Persons holding only a title license need to complete 12 hours
▪ Having been convicted of a felony. of approved continuing education, 10 of which must be
▪ Having been convicted of a misdemeanor related to approved as title-specific and two of which must be approved
the misuse and/or theft of money or property as ethics-specific, prior to renewing their licenses. Persons
belonging to another, fraud, forgery, dishonest acts, holding a title license in addition to a resident agent license
and breach of fiduciary duty and/or crimes of moral must complete 24 hours of approved continuing education, 10
turpitude. of which must be approved as title-specific and three of which
▪ Any other criminal conviction. must be approved as ethics-specific, prior to renewing their
license.
To complete a criminal background check, applicants must use
National WebCheck, a web-based fingerprinting technology SURETY BAIL BOND LICENSEES
that processes background checks electronically. A list of
WebCheck providers approved by ODI is located at Persons holding only a surety bail bond license need to
https://insurance.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/odi. complete seven hours of approved continuing education, six of
which must be approved as surety bail bond-specific and one of
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS FOR CHARGES AND/OR CONVICTIONS which must be approved as ethics-specific, prior to renewing
their license. Persons holding a surety bail bond license in
If additional application documentation is required, documents addition to a resident agent license must complete 24 hours of
can be mailed to ODI using the address found at the beginning approved continuing education, 12 of which must be approved
of this bulletin or downloaded to NIPR’s Attachment Warehouse as surety bail bond- specific and three of which must be
(www.nipr.com). approved as ethics- specific, prior to renewing their license.
These persons will have two different renewal cycles, one for
Note: The Department will contact an applicant when certified the surety bail bond license and one for the resident agent
documents are necessary. Certified documents must be mailed license. Surety bail bond agents will be required to renew their
to ODI. Failure to provide records as requested may delay the surety bail bond license annually by the last day of February.
processing of your application or lead to your application being
dismissed. VIATICAL SETTLEMENT BROKER LICENSEES
SURETY BAIL BOND ID CARD Persons holding only a viatical settlement broker license are
required to complete 15 hours of approved continuing
education specifically related to viatical settlements and
Once you have successfully passed the 11-42 Surety Bail Bonds
viatical transactions. Persons holding a viatical settlement
examination, follow the three steps below to obtain your
broker license in addition to a resident agent license must
Surety Bail Bonds ID card:
complete 24 hours of approved continuing education, 15 of
1. Get official approval from ODI that you have passed all
which must be specifically related to viatical settlements and
requirements and can now be licensed.
viatical transactions and three of which must be approved as
2. Once received, call PSI at (800) 733-9267 and request
ethics specific. These persons will have two different renewal
to order your Surety Bail Bonds ID card. You will need
cycles, one for the viatical settlement broker license and one
to go to a PSI test site to get your photo taken.
for the resident agent license. The initial compliance period for
3. Pay the $20.00 processing fee to have your card
all individuals licensed as a viatical settlement broker shall
shipped, which usually takes 7 to 10 days after PSI
begin on January 1 immediately following the year of licensure
receives payment.
and ends 24 months later on December 31st and shall continue
every 24 months as long as the license is in force.
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Note: All required CE credits must be completed before an RENEWAL REMINDER NOTIFICATION
agent submits a license renewal application to ODI. Credits
must be posted on the licensee’s record with ODI before a At least 30 days prior to an agent’s license expiration date, ODI
license can be renewed. will send a reminder notice to each agent’s mailing address.
Regardless of the reminder notice being received, all agents
CONTINUING EDUCATION EXEMPTIONS are responsible for renewing their license(s) by their license
expiration date.
The following classes of agents are exempt from continuing
education requirements: NON-RENEWAL CONSEQUENCES
▪ Persons holding a limited authority license and do not
hold a license type requiring continuing education. The consequences associated with the non-renewal of a
▪ Nonresident agents in compliance with the continuing Limited Line, Major Line, Surety Bail bond, Title & Title
education requirements of their home state, except Insurance Marketing Representative License include the
for non-resident Viatical Settlement Brokers. following:
▪ Persons granted inactive status by ODI and their
license status is currently inactive “By Agent One month late period:
Request”. If agents do not renew their license by their license expiration
date, they will have a one month late period to submit an
application, provided they have satisfied any continuing
LICENSE RENEWAL PROCESS education requirement they may have. In addition to the
renewal fee (if required), the agent will be required to pay a
All Ohio insurance agents who hold a major line, limited line $50 late fee. Please note, during the one month late period, an
and/or title insurance license are required to renew their agent’s license will remain active.
license(s) every two years by the last date of their birth month.
Surety Bail Bond agents are required to renew annually by the If the license is not renewed during that one month late
last day of February. Agents with a continuing education period, the license will be suspended and all company
requirement are required to obtain all required credits prior to appointments will be terminated.
their license expiration date and PRIOR to submitting a license
renewal application. Note: Once a license has been suspended, an agent is to cease
all insurance activities as he/she is no longer eligible to sell,
ODI encourages all agents to verify their license expiration solicit or negotiate insurance in Ohio.
date, license status and address using the “Agent/Agency
Locator” on ODI’s website, License suspension/reinstatement information:
https://insurance.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/odi. Agents are A license suspended for non-renewal can be reinstated within
responsible for informing ODI of any address, email or phone one year of the original license expiration date. In order for a
number change within 30 days of such change. Agents can license to be reinstated, the individual must satisfy the terms
change their contact information electronically through of his/her continuing education requirement (if required),
www.nipr.com or by completing a change of address form submit a renewal application, and remit all applicable fees. In
(INS3241) which is available on ODI’s website addition to the renewal fee (if required), a $100 reinstatement
(https://insurance.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/odi) under “ODI fee must be paid to reinstate the license.
Forms”.
During the one-year license reinstatement period, suspended
In order to renew a Major Line, Limited Line, Title, Title agents are not eligible to apply for a new license.
Marketing Representative or Surety Bail Bond insurance license,
all agents, on or before their license expiration date, must Additionally, individuals who do not reinstate a suspended
submit a National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR) Renewal license within one year of their original license expiration date
Application. The renewal application and step-by-step will be required to go through the agent licensing process as a
instructions regarding the renewal process can be found by new agent.
clicking the “Apply or Renew Agent License” button on ODI’s
Web site (https://insurance.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/odi). LICENSE SURRENDER OPTION
Please be advised that NIPR charges a nominal application
processing fee that is in addition to any license renewal fee. If a licensed Ohio insurance agent no longer wishes to maintain
Renewal applications may be submitted up to 90 days prior to his/her license(s), he/she may surrender his/her license(s) so
an agent’s license expiration date. Agents must satisfy all long as he/she is in good standing with the Superintendent of
continuing education requirements prior to submitting their Insurance. The request to surrender a license (INS3240) can be
renewal application. obtained from ODI’s website
https://insurance.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/odi under ODI
While a $25 renewal fee is required to be paid by all Limited forms. All surrender requests must be received by ODI prior to
Line and Non-Resident agents, the renewal fee is waived for all the license expiration date. Once a license has been
Resident agents with a continuing education requirement. surrendered, an individual will need to apply as a new agent if
Agents will not be eligible to renew their insurance license(s) he/she wishes to obtain a new license. New license
until they have satisfied their continuing education requirements include the completion of pre-licensing
requirement. education, examination and completion of a State and Federal
criminal background check.
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LICENSE INACTIVATION OPTION Persons granted inactive status may request to reactivate their
license after they have been inactive for two or more years by
A Ohio resident agent who holds an active resident major line, completing the required number continuing education hours
surety bail bond or title license may inactivate a license as long and submitting the reactivation form (INS3236) along with the
as the person in good standing with the superintendent, required reactivation fees. Persons granted inactive status
compliant with continuing education requirements, and will that want to reactivate their license less than two years from
not be engaging in, participating in or assisting with any inactivation will need to apply as a new agent. New license
activity for which an agent’s license is required for at least the requirements include the completion of pre-licensing
next 24 months. The request to inactivate a license (INS3235) education, examination and completion of a State and Federal
can be obtained from ODI’s website. criminal background check.
https://insurance.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/odi under ODI
forms. The inactivation request must be received by the
Department prior to the license expiration date. Any requests
received after the license expiration date will be returned.
Once a license has been inactivated, all appointments held by
the agent will be cancelled as of the date the inactive status
was granted.
These outlines are the basis of the examination. Each examination will contain questions about the subjects in its outline.
OHIO LIFE, ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE AGENT Failure to provide department with a written response
SERIES 11-35 (3905.14(B)(21))
Penalties and fines for violations (3901.22(D), (F), 3905.14(B),
150 questions – 2.5 Hours (D), (H), .99))
Cease and desist orders (3901.221; 3905.14(G), 3901.22(D))
1.0 Insurance Regulation 10%
Civil
1.1 Licensing
Criminal
Maintenance and duration (3905.06, .16; 3901-5-09)
Hearings (3901.22; 3905.14(C); ORC 119)
Requirements (3905.02, .04, .05, .051, .06; 3901-5-09)
Consent/Settlement agreements (3901.22(G))
Resident/nonresident (3905.06, .061, .07, .071)
1.2 State regulation
Change in name, address, email, telephone number (3905.061,
3905.071; 3901-5-09) Acts constituting insurance transactions (3901.17; 3905.02, 3905.42)
Renewal/nonrenewal (3905.06; 3901-5-09(J)) Negotiate, sell, solicit (3905.01, .02)
Temporary license (3905.09) Director's general duties and powers (3901.01, 3901.011, .04, .041;
3905.12)
Duty to report criminal convictions and administrative disciplinary
actions (3905.22) Company regulation
Assumed business names (3905.11) Certificate of authority (3907.08; 3909.01, .08, 3925.11,
3927.01))
Continuing education including exemptions and penalties
(3905.06, 3905.481; 3901-5-01; 3901-5-05(D), 3901-5-09(L)(7)) Insolvency (3903.01(O))
Inactivity due to military service (3905.06(G)); 3901-5-09(J)) Policy forms/rates/exceptions (3915.051; 3918.08; 3935.04;
3923.02, 3923.021; 1751.11, 1751.12)
Inactivity due to extenuating circumstances (3905.06(G); 3901-5-
09(J)) Financial requirements (3901-1-50; 3901-3-04; 3907.05, 3929.011)
Appointment procedures
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Agent appointment (3905.20; 3901-5-09(K)) Indemnity/pay on behalf of
Premium refunds and other incentives (3905.14(B)(32); 3999.05, Fraternal benefit societies
Bulletin 2009-13)
Reciprocals
False advertising (3901.21(B), (D), .24; 3905.43; 3999.10, .11)
Lloyd's associations
Misrepresentation (3901.21(A),(B); 3905.14(B)(5); 3999.08)
Risk retention groups
Defamation of insurer (3901.21(C ); 3999.09)
Surplus lines
Unfair discrimination (3901.21; 3911.16-.19)
Authorized/admitted versus unauthorized/nonadmitted insurers
Illegal inducements (3933.01; 3999.05, 3901.21(G), 3911.20,
Bulletin 2009-13) Domestic, foreign and alien insurers
General grounds for disciplinary action (3905.14(B)) Financial solvency status (e.g., A.M. Best, Standard and Poor's,
Moody's, NAIC)
Examination of books and records (3901.04, .07)
Marketing (distribution) systems
Insurance fraud regulation (3999.21, .31, .37, .41, .42; ORC
2913.47, 3901.44) 2.3 Agent and general rules of agency
Insurance information privacy (3901.44; 3904.01 (R); 3904.04, Insurer as principal
3904.14, 3965.01-.11)
Consumer information/fees (3905.55; 3901-6-04; 3905.181) Agent/insurer relationship
Fraud and false statements including 1033 waiver (18 USC 1033, Implied
1034)
Apparent
Other federal regulations (e.g., Do Not Call List)
(https://www.donotcall.gov/) Responsibilities to the applicant/insured
Risk Consideration
Reinsurance Representations/misrepresentations
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Warranties Universal Life
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Preferred Designation options
Standard Individuals
Substandard Classes
Declined Estates
4.6 Credit life insurance (individual versus group) Withdrawals or partial surrenders
5.0 Life Insurance Policy Provisions, Options and Riders 9% 5.6 Dividend options
Cash payment
5.1 Standard provisions (3915.05)
Reduction of premium payments
Entire contract (C)
Accumulation at interest
Payment of premiums (A)
One-year term option
Grace period (B)
Paid-up additions
Reinstatement (J)
Paid-up insurance
Misstatement of age (E)
5.7 Disability riders
Payment of claims (K)
Waiver of premium
Exclusions
Waiver of cost of insurance
Statement of the insured (D)
Disability income benefit
Incontestability ((C), 3911.07)
Payor benefit life/disability (juvenile insurance)
Prohibited provisions (3915.09)
5.8 Living benefit provisions/riders (3915.21-.24, 3923.44(K), (L);
Modifications (3915.12) 3901-6-06)
5.2 Beneficiaries (3905.14 (B)(19), (20), 3911.09, .10, .13, .14)
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Accelerated benefit (terminal illness) Individual retirement plans
Children's term rider 7.0 Federal Tax Considerations for Life Insurance and Annuities 8%
Family term rider
7.1 Taxation of personal life insurance
5.10 Riders affecting the death benefit amount
Amounts available to policy owner
Accidental death
Cash value increases
Guaranteed insurability
Dividends
Cost of living
Policy loans
Return of premium
Surrenders
6.0 Annuities 5%
Amounts received by beneficiary
6.1 Annuity principles and concepts
General rule and exceptions
Accumulation period versus annuity period
Settlement options
Owner, annuitant and beneficiary
Values included in insured's estate
Insurance aspects of annuities
7.2 Modified endowment contracts (MECs)
Suitability requirements (3901-6-13)
Modified endowment versus life insurance
6.2 Immediate versus deferred annuities
Seven-pay test
Single premium immediate annuities (SPIAs)
Distributions
Deferred annuities
7.3 Taxation of non-qualified annuities
Premium payment options
Individually-owned
Nonforfeiture
Accumulation phase (taxation issues related to withdrawals)
Surrender charges
Annuity phase and the exclusion ratio
Death benefits
Distributions at death
6.3 Annuity (benefit) payment options
Corporate-owned
Life contingency options
7.4 Taxation of individual retirement plans
Pure life versus life with guaranteed minimum
Traditional IRAs
Single life versus multiple life
Contributions and deductible amounts
Annuities certain (types)
Premature distributions (including taxation issues)
6.4 Fixed Annuities
Annuity phase benefit payments
General account assets
Values included in the annuitant's estate
Interest rate guarantees (minimum versus current)
Amounts received by beneficiary
Level benefit payment amount
Roth IRAs
6.5 Specialty annuity products
Contributions and limits
Equity indexed annuities
Distributions
Market value adjusted annuities
7.5 Rollovers and transfers (IRAs and qualified plans)
6.6 Uses of annuities
7.6 Section 1035 exchanges
Lump-sum settlements
8.0 Accident and Health Insurance Basics 8%
Qualified retirement plans
8.1 Definitions of perils
Group versus individual annuities
Accidental injury
Personal uses
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Sickness Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association (3956.04, .06, .18;
3901-1-52)
8.2 Principal types of losses and benefits
Sales presentations
Loss of income from disability
Outline of coverage
Medical expense
Common situation for omission/errors
Dental expense
Field underwriting
Vision expense
Nature and purpose
Long-term/home health care expense
Disclosure of information about individuals
8.3 Classes of health insurance policies
Application procedures
Individual versus group
Requirements at delivery of policy
Private versus government
Employee waiver form
Limited versus comprehensive
Medicare Marketing Rules for Center for Medicare and Medicaid
Self-funded/ERISA Services (CMS) & Ohio
Accident-only Application
Blanket insurance (teams, passengers, other) (3923.13) Medical Information Bureau (MIB)
Prescription drugs Medical examinations and lab tests (including HIV consent)
(3901.46(A), (B)(1))
Vision care
Classification of risks
Critical illness
Preferred
Dental
Standard
Hearing
Substandard
Group supplemental
Declined
Travel
8.8 Considerations in replacing accident and health insurance
Short-term major medical
Waiting period
Medicare supplement & Part D (OAC 3901-8-08)
State requirements
8.5 Common exclusions from coverage
Benefits, limitations and exclusions
War or act of war
Underwriting requirements
Elective cosmetic surgery
Agent liability for errors and omissions
Workers' compensation
9.0 Individual Accident and Health Insurance Policy General
Commission or attempt of a felony Provisions 5%
9.1 Standard provisions (3923.04)
State child health program
Entire contract; changes (A)
8.6 Agent responsibilities in individual health insurance
Time limit on certain defenses (B)
Marketing requirements
Grace period (C)
Advertising
Reinstatement (D)
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Claim procedures (E-I) Coordination with social insurance and workers' compensation
benefits
Physical examinations and autopsy (J)
Additional monthly benefit (AMB)
Legal actions (K)
Social insurance supplement (SIS)
Change of beneficiary (L)
Occupational versus non-occupational coverage, eligibility and
Cancellation by insured (M) benefits
Other insurance in this insurer (C) Other provisions affecting income benefits
State minimum benefit standards and exclusions Business overhead expense policy
Waiting period
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Disability income benefits Prior authorization procedures (3923.041, 1751.72)
11.1 Medical plan concepts Coverage of adopted children (3923.40; 3924.51; 1751.59)
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Combined health care delivery and financing 13.1 Characteristics of group insurance
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Definition of small employer (3924.01(N)) Part A — Hospital Insurance
Deductibles Exclusions/limitations
15.0 Insurance for Senior Citizens and Special Needs Individuals 8% Core benefits
Additional benefits
15.1 Medicare
Ohio regulations and required provisions
Nature, financing, administration and terminology
Standards for marketing
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Certification requirements Ohio regulations and required provisions
15.6 Long-term care (LTC) policies (3901-4-01; 1751.63, 3923.41- Accidental death and dismemberment
.50)
16.3 Medical expense coverage for sole proprietors and partners
LTC, Medicare and Medicaid compared
16.4 Business disability insurance
Eligibility for benefits
Key person disability income
Levels of care
Buy-sell policy
Skilled care
16.5 Medical Savings Accounts (MSAs) and Health savings accounts
Intermediate care (HSAs)
Benefit periods
1.0 Insurance Regulation 10%
Benefit amounts
1.1 Licensing
Optional benefits
Maintenance and duration (3905.06, .16; 3901-5-09)
Guarantee of insurability
Requirements (3905.02, .04, .05, .051, .06; 3901-5-09)
Return of premium
Resident/nonresident (3905.06, .061, .07, .071)
Qualified LTC plans
Change in name, address, email, telephone number (3905.061,
Exclusions 3905.071; 3901-5-09)
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Temporary license (3905.09) Rebating (3933.01; 3999.05)
Duty to report criminal convictions and administrative Premium refunds and other incentives (3905.14(B)(32); 3999.05,
disciplinary actions (3905.22) Bulletin 2009-13)
Assumed business names (3905.11) False advertising (3901.21 (A), (B), (D), .24; 3905.43; 3999.10,
.11)
Continuing education including exemptions and penalties Misrepresentation (3901.21; 3905.14(B)(5); 3999.08)
(3905.06, 3905.481; 3901-5-01; 3901-5-05(D), 3901-5-09(L)(7))
Defamation of insurer (3901.21(C ); 3999.09)
Inactivity due to military service (3905.06(G)); 3901-5-09(J))
Unfair discrimination (3901.21(L), (M))
Inactivity due to extenuating circumstances (3905.06(G); 3901-
5-09(J)) Illegal inducements (3933.01;Bulletin 2009-13)
Disciplinary actions (3905.14) General grounds for disciplinary action (3905.14(B))
License denial, probation, surrender, suspension, revocation, or
refusal to issue or renew (3901.22(D)(1); 3905.14, 3905.16; 3901- Examination of books and records (3901.04, .07)
5-12)
Insurance fraud regulation (3999.21, .31, .37, .41, .42;
Failure to pay taxes (3905.14(B)(14)) 2913.47, 3901.44)
Insurance information privacy (3901.44; 3904.04, 3904.13, 3904.14,
Failure to appear for an interview (3905.14(B)(22))
3965.01-11)
Failure to provide department with a written response Consumer information/fees (3905.55; 3905.181)
(3905.14(B)(21))
1.3 Federal regulation
Penalties and fines for violations (3901.22(D), (F), 3905.14(B),
(D), (H), .99) Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 USC 1681–1681d)
Cease and desist orders (3901.221; 3905.14(G), 3901.22(D)) Fraud and false statements including 1033 waiver (18 USC 1033,
1034)
Civil
Other federal regulations (e.g., Do Not Call List)
Criminal (https://www.donotcall.gov/)
Hearings (3901.22; 3905.14(C); ORC 119) 2.0 General Insurance 9%
Consent/Settlement agreements (3901.22(G)) 2.1 Concepts
1.2 State regulation Risk management key terms
Acts constituting insurance transactions (3901.17; 3905.02, 3905.42) Risk
Negotiate, sell, solicit (3905.01, .02) Exposure
Director's general duties and powers (3901.01, 3901.011, .04, .041;
Hazard
3905.12)
Company regulation Peril
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Fraternal benefit societies 3.1 Principles and concepts
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Additional/supplementary coverage Ohio Valued Policy Law (3929.25)
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5.1 Eligibility and definitions Reasons
HO-2 through HO-6 Prohibition against use of intrafamily liability exclusion (3937.46)
Limited fungi, wet or dry rot, or bacteria coverage (HO 04 26, HO 04 Deductibles
27)
Transportation expenses
Permitted incidental occupancies (HO 04 42)
Exclusions
Earthquake (HO 04 54)
Substitute transportation
Scheduled personal property (HO 04 61)
Towing and labor (PP 03 03)
Personal property replacement cost (HO 04 90)
Duties after an accident or loss
Home day care (HO 04 97)
General provisions
Business pursuits (HO 24 71)
Selected endorsements
Watercraft (HO 24 75)
Amendment of policy provisions — Ohio (PP 01 86)
Personal injury (HO 24 82)
Extended non-owned coverage (PP 03 06)
6.0 Auto Insurance 14%
Miscellaneous type vehicle (PP 03 23)
6.1 Laws
Joint ownership coverage (PP 03 34)
Ohio Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law (4509.01-.81))
6.3 Commercial auto ('13)
Required limits of liability (4509.51)
Commercial auto coverage forms
Uninsured/underinsured motorist
Business auto
Definitions (3937.18(A),(B),(C)
Garage
Bodily injury (3937.18(B),(C))
Business auto physical damage
Property damage (3937.181)
Truckers
Stacked and non-stacked (3937.18(F), (G))
Motor carrier
Required limits (4509.51)
Coverage form sections
Intrafamily liability exclusion (3937.46)
Symbols/covered autos
Cancellation/nonrenewal (3937.30-.411, .47)
Liability coverage
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Garage keepers coverage Premises and operations
Lessor — additional insured and loss payee (CA 20 01) Extension endorsement
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Outside the premises Coverage F — Unscheduled farm personal property
Money orders and counterfeit money Coverage H — Bodily injury and property damage liability
Securities deposited with others Mobile agricultural machinery and equipment coverage form
Signs Coverage
Actual cash value (EB 99 59) 8.4 Businessowners Section III — Common Policy Conditions
Farm property coverage forms ('16) Hired auto and non-owned auto liability (BP 04 04)
Coverage B — Other private structures Utility services — direct damage (BP 04 56)
Coverage C — Household personal property Utility services — time element (BP 04 57)
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Types of laws Employee Benefits
Compulsory versus elective (4123.12, .35, .54) Identity Fraud Expense Coverage
Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (33 USC 904) Termination of coverage
9.2 Workers' compensation and employers liability insurance policy Purpose of bonds
Part Three — Other states insurance Employee theft, public official, financial institution, fiduciary
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Deductibles 1.2 State regulation
10.8 Other policies Director's general duties and powers (3901.01, 3901.011, .04, .041;
3905.12)
Boat owners
Company regulation
Personal watercraft Certificate of authority (3925.11, 3925.12, 3953.03, 3953.04,
3953.17)
Recreational vehicles
Title marketing representative appointment (3901-5-09(G))
Difference in conditions
Insolvency (3903.01(O))
10.9 Residual markets
Prohibited business (3953.09), 3953.21(B); 3901-7-04))
Insurance Underwriting Plan Financial requirements (3925.12; 3953.05; 3953.06; 3901-1-50;
3901-3-04)
FAIR plans (3929.41-.49; 3901-1-18)
Closing Protection Coverage (3953.32)
Commercial Insurance Joint Underwriting Association (3930.01-.18)
Agent regulation
Ohio Automobile Insurance Plan (4509.70)
Agent appointment (3905.20, .21; 3901-5-09(K))
Duty to report criminal convictions and administrative Unfair discrimination (3901.21(L), (M); 3953.29)
disciplinary actions (3905.22 (A), (B))
Illegal inducements (3933.01; 3953.26; 3901-7-04)
Assumed business names (3905.11)
Controlled business (3901-7-04; 3905.14(B)(34), 3953.21(B))
Continuing education including exemptions and penalties
(3905.06, 3905.481; 3901-5-01; 3901-5-05(D), 3901.5.09) Examination of books and records (3901.04, .07; 3953.23, 3953.33;
3901-7-01)
Disciplinary actions
Insurance fraud regulation (3999.21, .31, .37, .41, .42; 2913.47,
Penalties and fines for violations (3901.22(D), (F), 3905.14(B), 3901.44)
(D), (H), (.99)
Insurance information privacy (3901.44; 3904.04, .13, .14)
Cease and desist orders (3901.221; 3905.14(G), 3901.22(D))
1.3 Federal regulation
Civil Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 USC 1681–1681d)
Criminal Fraud and false statements including 1033 waiver (18 USC 1033,
1034)
Hearings (3901.22; 3905.14(C); ORC 119)
Other federal regulations (e.g., Do Not Call List)
Consent/Settlement agreements (3901.22(G)), 3905.14 (B)(2)) (https://www.donotcall.gov/)
Failure to pay taxes (3905.14(B)(14))
2.0 General Insurance 10%
Failure to appear for an interview (3905.14(B)(22))
2.1 Concepts
Failure to provide department with a written response Risk management key terms
(3905.14(B)(21))
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Risk Abandonment
Fraud Interpretation
Condemnation Acknowledgments
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Risks covered by title insurance Executions
Hidden off-record title risks 5.2 Special problem areas and concerns
Risk of omission and commission by agent Ohio child support lien
Commercial Bankruptcy
Commitments Assignments
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Renewal (3951.06(C), (D)) Actual cash value
1.3 Disciplinary actions Replacement cost
Cease and desist orders (3901.22(D), .221) Functional replacement cost
Suspension and revocation (3951.07; 3901-1-24(G)) Market/agreed value
Penalties and fines for violations (3951.99; 3901-1-24(G)) Valued amount
1.4 Claim settlement laws and regulations (3901-1-24, 3901-1-54; Stated amount
RC 2913.47(B))
2.3 Policy structure
Unfair insurance trade practices (3901.20, .21; 3901-1-07)
Declarations
2.0 Insurance Basics 18%
Definitions
2.1 Concepts
Insuring agreement or clause
Elements of a legal contract
Additional/supplementary coverage
Offer and acceptance
Conditions
Consideration
Exclusions
Competent parties
Endorsements
Legal purpose
2.4 Common policy provisions
Distinct characteristics of an insurance contract
Insureds — named, first named, additional
Contract of adhesion
Policy period
Aleatory contract
Policy territory
Personal contract
Cancellation and nonrenewal
Unilateral contract
Deductibles
Conditional contract
Other insurance
Legal interpretations affecting contracts
Nonconcurrency
Ambiguities in a contract of adhesion
Primary and excess
Reasonable expectations
Pro rata
Indemnity
Contribution by equal shares
Utmost good faith
Policy limits
Representations/misrepresentations
Restoration/non-reduction of limits
Warranties
Coinsurance
Concealment
Vacancy or unoccupancy
Fraud
Assignment
Waiver and estoppel
Liberalization
2.2 Insurance principles and concepts
Third-party provisions
Hazards
Standard mortgage clause
Physical
Loss payable clause
Moral
No benefit to the bailee
Morale
2.5 Ohio laws, regulation and required provisions
Causes of loss (perils)
Ohio Valued Policy Law (3929.25)
Named perils versus special (open) perils
Ohio Insurance Guaranty Association (3955.01-.10, .12.-.19)
Proximate cause
Ohio FAIR Plan (3929.41–.49; 3901-1-18)
Direct loss
Cancellation and nonrenewal (3929.19-.22, .24; 3937.25-.35,
Consequential 3937.47; 3901-1-18)
Concealment, misrepresentation or fraud (3999.31, 3999.37,
Indirect loss 3999.42)
Blanket versus specific insurance Mine subsidence (3929.50-.53, .55, .56, .58-.61; 3901-1-48)
Basic types of construction Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2015 (15
Loss valuation USC 6701) Bulletin 2015-02
3.0 Adjusting Losses 15%
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3.1 Role of the adjuster (Reg 3901-1-24) 4.4 General exclusions
Duties and responsibilities 4.5 Conditions and definitions
Prohibited activities (3901-1-24(C)) 4.6 Selected endorsements
Independent adjuster versus public adjuster (3951.01(B)) Special provisions — Ohio (DP 01 34)
Public adjuster versus public adjuster agent (3951.01(B),(C), .03(E)) Automatic increase in insurance (DP 04 11)
Relationship to the legal profession (3951.01(E)(1), .08) Broad theft coverage (DP 04 72)
Records (3901-1-24(D)) Dwelling under construction (DP 11 43)
3.2 Duties of insured after loss 5.0 Homeowners ('11) Policy 7%
Notice to insurer 5.1 Coverage forms
Minimizing loss HO-2 through HO-6
Proof of loss HO-8
Special requirements 5.2 Eligibility and Definitions
Production of books and records 5.3 Section I — Property coverages
Abandonment Coverage A — Dwelling
3.3 Determining value and loss Coverage B — Other structures
Burden of proof of value and loss Coverage C — Personal property
Estimates Coverage D — Loss of use
Depreciation Additional coverages
Salvage 5.4 Perils insured against
Appraisal 5.5 Exclusions
3.4 Payment and discharge 5.6 Conditions
Claim settlement options 5.7 Selected endorsements
Practical adjustment procedures (determine and evaluate) Special provisions — Ohio (HO 01 34)
Building construction Limited fungi, wet or dry rot, or bacteria coverage (HO 04 26, HO 04
27)
Inventory analysis
Permitted incidental occupancies (HO 04 42)
Time element
Earthquake (HO 04 54)
Improvement and betterments
Scheduled personal property (HO 04 61)
Builders risk
Personal property replacement cost (HO 04 90)
4.0 Dwelling ('02) Policy 5%
Home day care (HO 04 97)
4.1 Characteristics and purpose
6.0 Auto Insurance 8%
Eligibility
6.1 Laws
Cancellation/renewal
Use of non-OEM aftermarket crash parts (1345.81; 3901-1-54(H)(4))
Reasons
6.2 Personal ('05) auto policy
Notice
Definitions
4.2 Coverage forms — Perils insured against
Coverage for damage to your auto
Basic
Collision
Broad
Other than collision
Special
Deductibles
4.3 Property coverages
Transportation expenses
Coverage A — Dwelling
Exclusions
Coverage B — Other structures
Duties after an accident or loss
Coverage C — Personal property
General provisions
Coverage D — Fair rental value
Selected endorsements
Coverage E — Additional living expense
Amendment of policy provisions — Ohio (PP 01 86)
Other coverages
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Towing and labor (PP 03 03) Basic
Extended non-owned coverage (PP 03 06) Broad
Miscellaneous type vehicle (PP 03 23) Special
Joint ownership coverage (PP 03 34) Selected endorsements
6.3 Commercial auto ('13) Ordinance or law (CP 04 05)
Commercial auto coverage forms Spoilage (CP 04 40)
Business auto Peak season limit of insurance (CP 12 30)
Garage Value reporting form (CP 13 10)
Business auto physical damage 7.3 Commercial crime ('13)
Truckers General definitions
Motor carrier Burglary
Coverage form sections Theft
Covered autos Robbery
Garage keepers coverage Crime coverage forms
Trailer interchange coverage Commercial crime coverage forms (discovery/loss sustained)
Physical damage coverage Government crime coverage forms (discovery/loss sustained)
Exclusions Coverages
Conditions Employee theft
Definitions Forgery or alteration
Selected endorsements Inside the premises — theft of money and securities
Lessor — additional insured and loss payee (CA 20 01) Inside the premises — robbery or safe burglary of other property
Mobile equipment (CA 20 15) Outside the premises
Drive other car coverage (CA 99 10) Computer fraud
Individual named insured (CA 99 17) Funds transfer fraud
Commercial carrier regulations Money orders and counterfeit money
The Motor Carrier Act of 1980 Other crime coverage
Endorsement for motor carrier policies of insurance for public Extortion — commercial entities (CR 04 03)
liability (MCS-90)
7.4 Commercial inland marine ('04)
7.0 Commercial Package Policy (CPP) 18%
Nationwide marine definition
7.1 Components of a commercial policy
Commercial Inland marine conditions forms
Common policy declarations
Commercial inland marine coverage forms
Common policy conditions
Accounts receivable
Interline endorsements
Bailee's customer
One or more coverage parts
Commercial articles
7.2 Commercial property ('12)
Contractors equipment floater
Definitions, conditions, exclusions
Electronic data processing
Coverage forms
Equipment dealers
Building and personal property
Installation floater
Condominium association
Jewelers block
Condominium commercial unit-owners
Signs
Builders risk
Valuable papers and records
Business income
Transportation coverages
Legal liability
Motor truck cargo forms
Extra expense
Transit coverage forms
Causes of loss forms
7.5 Equipment breakdown ('13)
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Equipment Breakdown protection coverage form (BM 00 20) 9.3 Other policies
Selected endorsements Aircraft hull
Business income - Report of values (EB 00 20) Boat owners
Actual cash value (EB 99 59) Difference in conditions
7.6 Farm coverage 9.4 Surety bonds
Farm property coverage forms ('03) Contract
Coverage A — Dwellings License and permit
Coverage B — Other private structures Judicial
Coverage C — Household personal property 9.5 Aviation insurance
Coverage D — Loss of use Aircraft liability
Coverage E — Scheduled farm personal property Hull, cargo, freight
Coverage F — Unscheduled farm personal property Implied warranties
Coverage G — Other farm structures Perils
8.0 Businessowners ('13) Policy 16% Drone coverage
8.1 Characteristics and purpose General and particular average
8.2 Businessowners Section I — Property 9.6 Ocean marine insurance
Coverage Major coverages
Exclusions Hull insurance
Limits of insurance Cargo insurance
Deductibles Freight insurance
Loss conditions Protection and indemnity
General conditions Implied warranties
Optional coverages Perils
Eligibility and definitions General and particular average
8.3 Businessowners Section III — Common Policy Conditions 9.7 Other policies
8.4 Selected endorsements Boat owners
Protective safeguards (BP 04 30) Personal watercraft
Utility services — direct damage (BP 04 56) Recreational vehicles
Utility services — time element (BP 04 57) Types of flood insurance (e.g., "write your own," government)
9.0 Other Coverages and Options 3% Eligibility
9.1 National Flood Insurance Program Coverage
"Write your own" versus government Limits
Eligibility Deductibles
Coverage 9.8 Residual markets
Limits Ohio Automobile Insurance Plan (4509.70)
Deductibles
9.2 Ocean marine insurance OHIO SURETY BAIL BONDS AGENT
Major coverages SERIES 11-42
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License Requirements (3905.02, .84, .841, .85, 3905.06) Fraud and false statements, including 1033 waiver (18 USC 1033,
1034)
Resident qualifications (3905.85, 3905.06)
2.0 The Legal Framework 35%
Non-resident qualifications (3905.07, .85)
2.1 Authority
Records requirements (3905.90)
Express
Build up funds (3905.91)
Implied
Agent appointment/termination (3905.20, .21, .86, .861, .862;
3901-5-09) Apparent
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Revoke Prior to trial
3.0 Bail Bond Principles and Practices 40% 3.6 Release of surety
Obligee Motion
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Penalties and fines for violations (3901.22(D), (F), 3905.14(B), Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 USC 1681–1681d)
(D), (H), .99)
Fraud and false statements including 1033 waiver (18 USC 1033,
Cease and desist orders (3901.221; 3905.14(G), 3901.22(D)) 1034)
Reporting of felony and crimes of moral turpitude (3905.14, .22) Law of large numbers
Insurance fraud regulation (3999.21, .31, .37, .41, .42; 2.3 Agent and general rules of agency
2913.47, 3901.44)
Insurer as principal
Insurance information privacy (3901.44; 3904.04, 3904.13, 3904.14,
3965.01-.11) Agent/insurer relationship
Consumer information/fees (3905.55; 3905.181)
Authority and powers of agents
1.3 Federal regulation
Express
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Implied Defenses against negligence
Apparent Damages
Consideration Strict
Fraud Declarations
3.0 Property and Casualty Insurance Basics 17% Insuring agreement or clause
Underwriting Exclusions
Hazards Deductibles
Physical Coinsurance
Morale Non-concurrency
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Contribution by equal shares Eligibility
Split Basic
Replacement cost vs. actual cash value Special provisions — Ohio (DP 01 34)
3.4 Ohio laws, regulations and required provisions 5.1 Eligibility and definitions
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5.7 Conditions Uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage
Supplementary payments
Exclusions
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OHIO LIFE INSURANCE AGENT Unfair trade and claims settlement practices (3901.19-.26; 3901-
SERIES 11-44 1-07; 3901-1-54))
Agent regulation
100 questions – 2 Hours
Commissions, compensations, fees (3905.18; 3905.181; 3901-5-
1.0 Insurance Regulation 12% 09(N), 3905.55)
Reporting of felony and crimes of moral turpitude (3905.14 (B)(6),
1.1 Licensing (B)(7), .22)
Maintenance and duration (3905.06, .16; 3901-5-09) Policy/application signature (3905.14(B)(11), (26))
Change in name, address, email, telephone number (3905.061, Cancellation of appointment (3905.16(B)(1))
3905.071; 3901-5-09)
Termination notification (3905.21)
Renewal/nonrenewal (3905.06; 3901-5-09(J))
Unfair insurance trade practices (3901.20, .21)
Temporary license (3905.09)
Rebating (3911.20; 3999.05)
Duty to report criminal convictions and administrative disciplinary
actions (3905.22) Premium refunds and other incentives (3905.14(B)(32); 3999.05,
Bulletin 2009-13)
Assumed business names (3905.11)
False advertising (3901.21(B), (D), .24; 3905.43; 3999.10, .11)
Continuing education including exemptions and penalties
(3905.06, 3905.481; 3901-5-01; 3901-5-05(D), 3901-5-09(L)(7)) Misrepresentation (3901.21(A),(B); 3905.14(B)(5); 3999.08)
Inactivity due to military service (3905.06(G)); 3901-5-09(J)) Defamation of insurer (3901.21(C ); 3999.09)
Inactivity due to extenuating circumstances (3905.06(G); 3901-5- Unfair discrimination (3901.21; 3911.16-.19)
09(J))
Illegal inducements (3999.05, 3901.21(G), 3911.20,
Disciplinary actions (3905.14) Bulletin 2009-13)
License denial, probation, surrender, suspension, revocation, or General grounds for disciplinary action (3905.14(B))
refusal to issue or renew (3901.22(D)(1); 3905.14, 3905.16; 3901-5-
12) Examination of books and records (3901.04, .07)
Failure to pay taxes (3905.14(B)(14)) Insurance fraud regulation (3999.21, .31, .37, .41, .42; ORC
2913.47, 3901.44)
Failure to appear for an interview 3905.14(B)(22))
Insurance information privacy (3901.44; 3904.04, 3904.14, 3965.01-
Failure to provide department with a written response .11)
(3905.14(B)(21))
Consumer information/fees (3905.55; 3901-6-04; 3905.181)
Penalties and fines for violations (3901.22(D), (F), 3905.14(B),
(D), (H), .99)) 1.3 Federal regulation
Cease and desist orders (3901.221; 3905.14(G), 3901.22(D)) Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 USC 1681–1681d)
Civil Fraud and false statements including 1033 waiver (18 USC 1033,
1034)
Criminal
Other federal regulations (e.g., Do Not Call List)
Hearings (3901.22; 3905.14(C); ORC 119) (https://www.donotcall.gov/)
2.0 General Insurance 12%
Consent/Settlement agreements (3901.22(G))
2.1 Concepts
1.2 State regulation
Risk management key terms
Acts constituting insurance transactions (3901.17; 3905.02, 3905.42)
Risk
Negotiate, sell, solicit (3905.01, .02)
Director's general duties and powers (3901.01, 3901.011, .04, .041; Exposure
3905.12)
Hazard
Company regulation
Peril
Certificate of authority (3907.08; 3909.01, .08, 3925.11, 3927.01)
Loss
Insolvency (3903.01(O))
Methods of handling risk
Policy forms/rates/exceptions (3915.051; 3918.08; 3935.04)
Avoidance
Financial requirements (3901-1-50; 3901-3-04; 3907.05, 3929.011) Retention
Sharing
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Reduction Legal interpretations affecting contracts
Reinsurance Representations/misrepresentations
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3.6 Classes of life insurance policies Attending physician statement
Permanent versus term Medical examinations and lab tests including HIV (3901.46(A),
(B)(1))
Participating versus nonparticipating
Selection criteria
Fixed versus variable life insurance and annuities
Classification of risks
Universal Life
Preferred
3.7 Premiums
Standard
Factors in premium determination
Substandard
Mortality
Declined
Interest
4.0 Life Insurance Policies 12%
Expense
4.1 Term life insurance
Premium Concepts
Level term
Net single premium
Annual renewable term
Gross annual premium
Level premium term
Premium payment mode
Decreasing term
3.8 Agent responsibilities
4.2 Whole life insurance
Solicitation, sales presentations, and disclosure requirements (3901-
6-01, 03) Continuous premium (straight life)
Effective date of coverage 5.0 Life Insurance Policy Provisions, Options and Riders 22%
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Payment of claims (K) 5.7 Disability riders
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Equity indexed annuities Contributions and limits
6.6 Uses of annuities 7.5 Rollovers and transfers (IRAs and qualified plans)
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Company regulation Peril
False advertising (3901.21(B), (D), .24; 3905.43; 3999.10, .11) Lloyd's associations
Illegal inducements (3933.01; 3999.05, 3901.21(G), 3911.20, Domestic, foreign and alien insurers
Bulletin 2009-13) Financial solvency status (e.g., A.M. Best, Standard and Poor's,
Moody's, NAIC)
General grounds for disciplinary action (3905.14(B))
Marketing (distribution) systems
Examination of books and records (3901.04, .07)
2.3 Agent and general rules of agency
Insurance fraud regulation (3999.21, .31, .37, .41, .42; ORC
2913.47, 3901.44) Insurer as principal
Insurance information privacy (3901.44; 3904.04, 3904.14, 3965.01-
.11) Agent/insurer relationship
Fraud and false statements including 1033 waiver (18 USC 1033, Apparent
1034)
Responsibilities to the applicant/insured
Other federal regulations (e.g., Do Not Call List)
(https://www.donotcall.gov/) 2.4 Contracts
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Contract of adhesion Vision care
Accidental injury Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association (3956.04, .06, .18;
3901-1-52)
Sickness
Sales presentations
3.2 Principal types of losses and benefits
Outline of coverage
Loss of income from disability
Common situation for omission/errors
Medical expense
Field underwriting
Dental expense
Nature and purpose
Vision expense
Disclosure of information about individuals
Long-term/home health care expense
Application procedures
3.3 Classes of health insurance policies
Requirements at delivery of policy
Individual versus group
Employee waiver form
Private versus government
Medicare Marketing Rules for Center for Medicare and Medicaid
Limited versus comprehensive Services (CMS) & Ohio
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Preferred Nonrenewable (cancelable, term)
Agent liability for errors and omissions State minimum benefit standards and exclusions
4.0 Individual Accident and Health Insurance Policy General 5.2 Individual disability income insurance
Provisions 9%
Basic total disability plan
4.1 Standard provisions (3923.04)
Income benefits (monthly indemnity)
Entire contract; changes (A)
Elimination and benefit periods
Time limit on certain defenses (B)
Waiver of premium feature
Grace period (C)
Coordination with social insurance and workers' compensation
Reinstatement (D) benefits
Claim procedures (E-I) Additional monthly benefit (AMB)
Physical examinations and autopsy (J) Social insurance supplement (SIS)
Legal actions (K) Occupational versus nonoccupational coverage, eligibility and
benefits
Change of beneficiary (L)
At-work benefits
Cancellation by insured (M)
Partial disability benefit
4.2 Optional provisions (3923.05)
Residual disability benefit
Change of occupation (A)
Other provisions affecting income benefits
Misstatement of age (B)
Cost of living adjustment (COLA) rider
Other insurance in this insurer (C)
Future increase option (FIO) rider
Insurance with other insurers
Relation of earnings to insurance (3923.05(F))
Expense-incurred benefits (D)
Other cash benefits
Other than expense-incurred basis (E)
Accidental death and dismemberment
Unpaid premium (G)
Rehabilitation benefit
Conformity with state statutes (H)
Medical reimbursement benefit (non-disabling injury)
Illegal occupation (I)
Benefit and Refund provisions
4.3 Other general provisions
Return of premium
Right to examine (free look) (3923.31)
Cost of living adjustment
Insuring clause
Future increase option
Consideration clause
Annual renewable term
Subrogation
Change of occupation
Renewability clause
Cash surrender value
Non-cancelable
Exclusions
Guaranteed renewable
5.3 Unique aspects of individual disability underwriting
Conditionally renewable
Occupational considerations
Renewable at option of insurer
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Benefit limits PCP referral (gatekeeper PPO)
Short-term disability (STD) Ohio Children's Health Insurance Program (5160; 5161)
6.1 Medical plan concepts Coverage of adopted children (3923.40; 3924.51; 1751.59)
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6.6 Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts Prescription drug services
(FSAs)
Nursing services
Definition
Physical therapy
Eligibility
Chiropractic services
Contribution limits
Specialty Health Care Services (1751.01 (C))
6.7 PPACA (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act)
7.3 HIC certification and regulation
Adverse benefit determination (3922.01-.23) Solicitation documents (1751.31)
Rollout schedule Advertising (1751.20)
Employer compliance Confidentiality of medical and health information (1751.52)
Department of labor audits Contractual plan
Types of plans Evidence of coverage (1751.11, .33)
Enrollment periods Benefits and exclusions
Healthcare.gov versus private plans Open enrollment provision
Statement of benefits, coverages and uniform glossary Member rights (1751.18)
7.0 Health Insuring Corporations (HICs) 6% Renewal (1751.18)
7.1 General characteristics 8.0 Group Accident and Health Insurance 9%
Combined health care delivery and financing 8.1 Characteristics of group insurance
Structure and providers Group contract
Limited service area Certificate of coverage
Limited choice of providers Experience rating versus community rating
Gatekeeper concept/Primary care physician versus referral
8.2 Types of eligible groups
(specialty) physician
Copayments Employment-related groups
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State requirements Benefit categories
8.5 Small employer medical plans Nature, financing, administration and terminology
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Low Income Subsidy Intermediate care
Limitations- Prior auth, step therapy, quantity limits Home health care
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11.5 Medical Savings Accunts (MSAs) and Health savings accounts Insolvency (3903.01(O))
(HSAs)
11.6 Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRAs) Policy forms/rates/exceptions (3935.04;
3937.03)
Duty to report criminal convictions and administrative Premium refunds and other incentives (3905.14(B)(32); 3999.05,
disciplinary actions (3905.22) Bulletin 2009-13)
Assumed business names (3905.11) False advertising (3901.21 (A), (B), (D), .24; 3905.43; 3999.10,
.11)
Continuing education including exemptions and penalties Misrepresentation (3901.21; 3905.14(B)(5); 3999.08)
(3905.06, 3905.481; 3901-5-01; 3901-5-05(D), 3901-5-09(L)(7))
Defamation of insurer (3901.21(C ); 3999.09)
Inactivity due to military service (3905.06(G)); 3901-5-09(J))
Inactivity due to extenuating circumstances (3905.06(G); 3901- Unfair discrimination (3901.21(L), (M))
5-09(J)) Illegal inducements (3933.01; Bulletin 2009-13)
Disciplinary actions (3905.14)
General grounds for disciplinary action (3905.14(B))
License denial, probation, surrender, suspension, revocation, or
refusal to issue or renew (3901.22(D)(1); 3905.14, 3905.16; 3901- Examination of books and records (3901.04, .07)
5-12)
Insurance fraud regulation (3999.21, .31, .37, .41, .42;
Failure to pay taxes (3905.14(B)(14)) 2913.47, 3901.44)
Failure to appear for an interview (3905.14(B)(22)) Insurance information privacy (3901.44; 3904.04, 3904.13, 3904.14,
3965.01-.11)
Failure to provide department with a written response Consumer information/fees (3905.55; 3905.181)
(3905.14(B)(21))
Penalties and fines for violations (3901.22(D), (F), 3905.14(B), 1.3 Federal regulation
(D), (H), .99)
Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 USC 1681–1681d)
Cease and desist orders (3901.221; 3905.14(G), 3901.22(D))
Fraud and false statements including 1033 waiver (18 USC 1033,
Civil 1034)
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Methods of handling risk Aleatory contract
Reinsurance Representations/misrepresentations
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Indirect loss Assignment
Insuring agreement or clause 3.4 Ohio laws, regulations and required provisions
Aggregate — general versus products — completed operations 4.2 Coverage forms — Perils insured against
Split Basic
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Coverage C — Personal property One or more coverage parts
Cancellation/nonrenewal Basic
5.3 Section I — Property coverages Peak season limit of insurance (CP 12 30)
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Selected endorsements Perils
Mobile agricultural machinery and equipment coverage form "Write your own" versus government
Eligibility Limits
Exclusions Deductibles
Loss conditions
Deductibles
1.0 Insurance Regulation 10%
Optional coverages
1.1 Licensing
7.3 Businessowners Section III — Common Policy Conditions
Maintenance and duration (3905.06, .16; 3901-5-09)
7.4 Selected endorsements
Requirements (3905.02, .04, .05, .051, .06; 3901-5-09)
Protective safeguards (BP 04 30)
Resident/nonresident (3905.06, .061, .07, .071)
Utility services — direct damage (BP 04 56)
Change in name, address, email, telephone number (3905.061,
Utility services — time element (BP 04 57) 3905.071; 3901-5-09)
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Assumed business names (3905.11) False advertising (3901.21(A), (B), (D), .24; 3905.43; 3999.10, .11)
Continuing education including exemptions and penalties Misrepresentation (3901.21; 3905.14(B)(5); 3999.08)
(3905.06, 3905.481; 3901-5-01; 3901-5-05(D), 3901-5-09(L)(7))
Defamation of insurer (3901.21(C ); 3999.09)
Inactivity due to military service (3905.06(G)); 3901-5-09(J))
Unfair discrimination (3901.21(L), (M))
Inactivity due to extenuating circumstances (3905.06(G); 3901-
5-09(J)) Illegal inducements (3933.01;Bulletin 2009-13)
Cease and desist orders (3901.221; 3905.14(G), 3901.22(D)) Fraud and false statements including 1033 waiver (18 USC 1033,
1034)
Civil
Other federal regulations (e.g., Do Not Call List)
Criminal (https://www.donotcall.gov/)
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Lloyd's associations Underwriting
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Limits of liability insurance Special provisions — Ohio (HO 01 34)
Per occurrence (accident) Limited fungi, wet or dry rot, or bacteria coverage (HO 04 26, HO 04
27)
Per person
Permitted incidental occupancies (HO 04 42)
Aggregate — general versus products — completed operations
Home day care (HO 04 97)
Split
Business pursuits (HO 24 71)
Combined single
Watercraft (HO 24 75)
Named insured provisions
Personal injury (HO 24 82)
Duties after loss
5.0 Auto Insurance 17%
Assignment
5.1 Laws
Abandonment
Ohio Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law (4509.01-.81))
Policy provisions
Required limits of liability (4509.51)
Liberalization
Uninsured/underinsured motorist
Subrogation
Definitions (3937.18(A),(B),(C)
Claim settlement options
Bodily injury (3937.18(B),(C))
Replacement cost vs. actual cash value
Property damage (3937.181)
Duty to defend
Stacked and non-stacked (3937.18(F), (G))
3.4 Ohio laws, regulations and required provisions
Required limits (4509.51)
Ohio Insurance Guaranty Association (3955.01-.10, .12.-.19)
Intrafamily liability exclusion (3937.46)
Cancellation and nonrenewal (3929.19-.22, .24; 3937.25-.411,
3937.47; 3901-1-18(D)) Cancellation/nonrenewal (3937.30-.411, .47)
Binders (4509.56; 3901-1-18(I)) Reasons
Controlled business (3905.61-.65)) Notice
Retaliatory provisions (3901.86) Prohibition against use of intrafamily liability exclusion (3937.46)
Concealment, misrepresentation or fraud (2913.47, 3999.31) Use of non-OEM aftermarket crash parts (1345.81; 3901-1-54(H)(4))
Declination of insurance and unfair discrimination (3901.21(L), (M)) 5.2 Personal ('05) auto policy
Mine subsidence (3929.50-.53, .55, .56, .58-.61; 3901-1-48) Eligibility, definitions, and conditions
Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2015 (15 Liability coverages
USC 6701) (Bulletin 2015-02)
Combined single limits versus split limits
Unfair Property/Casualty Claims Settlement Practices (3905.55;
3901-1-54; 3901-1-07) Bodily injury and property damage
Fire Loss - Treasury Certificate/Demolition Fund (3929.86) Supplementary payments
4.0 Homeowners ('11) Policy 15% Exclusions
4.1 Eligibility and definitions Medical payments coverage
4.2 Coverage forms Uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage
HO-2 through HO-6 Bodily injury
HO-8 Property damage
4.3 Section II — Liability coverages Required limits
Coverage E — Personal liability Coverage for damage to your auto
Coverage F — Medical payments to others Collision
Additional coverages Other than collision
4.4 Exclusions Deductibles
4.5 Conditions Transportation expenses
4.6 Selected endorsements
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Exclusions Common policy conditions
Amendment of policy provisions — Ohio (PP 01 86) Personal and advertising injury liability
Garage Definitions
Truckers Trigger
Lessor — additional insured and loss payee (CA 20 01) Extension endorsement
The Motor Carrier Act of 1980 Commercial crime coverage forms (discovery/loss sustained)
Endorsement for motor carrier policies of insurance for public Government crime coverage forms (discovery/loss sustained)
liability (MCS-90)
Coverages
6.0 Commercial Package Policy (CPP) 13%
Employee theft
6.1 Components of a commercial policy
Forgery or alteration
Common policy declarations
Inside the premises — theft of money and securities
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Inside the premises — robbery or safe burglary of other property Compulsory versus elective (4123.12, .35, .54)
Money orders and counterfeit money Employment covered (required, voluntary) (4123.01, .28, .54))
Lessees of safe deposit boxes Benefits provided (4123.30, .54, .55-.59, .60-.61, .66)
Safe depository Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (33 UC 904)
Coverage H — Bodily injury and property damage liability 8.2 Workers' compensation and employers liability insurance policy
Coverage I — Personal and advertising injury liability Part One — Workers' compensation insurance
Cause of loss (basic, broad and special) Part Three — Other states insurance
7.3 Businessowners Section III — Common Policy Conditions Commercial (CU 00 01)
Hired auto and non-owned auto liability (BP 04 04) Professional liability
Utility services — direct damage (BP 04 56) Directors and officers liability
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Identity Fraud Expense Coverage Eligibility
Eligibility Limits
Nature of bonds
Bond period
Discovery bond
Limit of liability
Termination of coverage
Parties to a bond
Purpose of bonds
Surety, fidelity
Aircraft liability
Implied warranties
Perils
Drone coverage
Policy provisions
Implied warranties
Perils
Coverage Forms
Floaters - e.g., personal articles, jewelry, and effects, fine arts,
camera, musical instruments
9.7 Other policies
Boat owners
Personal watercraft
Recreational vehicles
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