California Insurance Code & EthicsQuestion 80 of 716
Which of the following may the Commissioner do as part of disciplinary action against a producer's license?
a.Suspend, revoke, or place the license on probation, and impose monetary penalties
b.Revoke the license only; probation and suspension require a superior court order
c.Issue a written warning only, since license sanctions are decided by the courts
d.Suspend the license only after a criminal conviction for insurance fraud is final
Explanation
Under §§1668-1738 the Commissioner has a graduated toolkit: probation, suspension, restriction, revocation, and monetary penalties, imposed according to the severity of the violation and any prior history. No court order or criminal conviction is a precondition, and the Commissioner is not limited to a written warning.
Law Reference: Cal. Ins. Code §1668.5This topic, taught in full in the California Life & Health Insurance Producer Exam guide. California Life & Health Insurance Producer Exam — Complete Study Guide (2026) — PDF + EPUB, $19.99 · 14-day refund →
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