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5.3.5 Medical Information Bureau

The Medical Information Bureau (MIB) is a nonprofit organization whose main purpose is to be a reliable source of medical information for their more than 700 member insurance companies. The bureau maintains files of medical information concerning applicants that help disclose cases in which an applicant either forgets or conceals pertinent underwriting information. The MIB's contributions enable insurers to keep costs down to a lower degree through the prevention of misrepresentation and fraud.

Every applicant must receive and sign a written notice letting them know that the MIB may be consulted for more information and that he/she has been informed of the following facts.

If any discrepancies are found, the applicant can seek rectification through the MIB.

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Section 5.3 Review

The front or initial part of the application which contains personal information about the applicant and proposed insured is:

a) PART I - General
b) PART II - Medical
c) PART III - Agent's Report
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2

______________ contains questions about the proposed insured's health, at the present time and in the past.

a) PART I - General
b) PART II - Medical
c) PART III - Agent's Report
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3

___________ contains the agent's observations of the involved parties.

a) PART I - General
b) PART II - Medical
c) PART III - Agent's Report
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4

Every applicant must receive and sign a written notice letting them know that the MIB may be consulted for more information during the underwriting process.

a) True
b) False
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5

Which of the following is NOT required on an insurance application?

a) The agent's I.D. number
b) The name of the insurance company
c) The agent's mother's maiden name
d) The name of the soliciting agent
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