PSI Life Exam Practice Test

What is referred to when an institution requires insurance through an affiliated agency for securing a loan?

1. Shifting

2. Twisting

3. Churning

4. Coercion

The correct answer is: Twisting

The correct choice pertains to the practice where a lending institution requires a borrower to obtain insurance through a specific agency that is affiliated with the lender as a condition for securing a loan. This practice can create a conflict of interest and may limit the borrower's options regarding obtaining insurance. In the context of financing and insurance, the term "coercion" is relevant here. It refers to the pressure or force applied to a borrower to purchase insurance from a particular agency, which effectively ties the insurance company to the lender's interests rather than the borrower’s. This may not provide the borrower with the best choice or price for insurance coverage, as they are not allowed to shop around freely. The other terms such as "shifting," "twisting," and "churning" have their specific meanings in the realm of insurance. "Shifting" usually refers to transferring risk from one party to another, whereas "twisting" involves misleading clients into changing policies for the insurer's benefit rather than the client's. “Churning” relates to the practice of an agent encouraging policyholders to surrender their policies for new ones, usually for commission purposes rather than because it's in the best interest of the policyholder. These concepts, while related to unethical practices in insurance,