Texas Life Agent Practice Exam

When does the free look period begin after a life insurance policy is delivered?

1. The date of application

2. The date of issue

3. The delivery date of the policy

4. The date of the first premium payment

The correct answer is: The delivery date of the policy

The free look period begins on the delivery date of the policy. This is a crucial consumer protection feature in insurance that allows policyholders to review their policy after they receive it. If, for any reason, they feel that the policy does not meet their needs or expectations, they have a specified period (typically 10 to 30 days, depending on state regulations) to cancel it and receive a full refund of their premiums. The intent behind this provision is to provide consumers with time to read through the terms and conditions of their policy, ensuring they fully understand what coverage they are purchasing. The other options—such as the date of application, the date of issue, and the date of the first premium payment—do not align with the standard consumer rights established in life insurance agreements. While they are important dates in the lifecycle of a policy, they do not trigger the start of the free look period, which is specifically linked to when the policy is delivered.