General Insurance PrinciplesQuestion 596 of 716
Churning differs from twisting in that churning involves:
a.Replacing a policy with coverage from a different insurer
b.Rebating part of the premium to the client
c.Deliberately overstating the applicant's age on the application so that a higher premium and larger commission can be charged
d.Using the values of a policyholder's existing policy with the SAME insurer to buy a new one, generating a commission
Explanation
Churning is replacement within the same insurer, using an existing policy's values to fund a new sale. Twisting typically involves a different insurer; rebating and age misstatement are separate violations.
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