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Life Insurance Exam [National] 19 – Waiver and Estoppel Explained
Published 3 months ago
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This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. This episode covers content for the National Exam life insurance exam.
In this episode you will learn:
• The critical differences between express and implied waivers in insurance contracts.
• How the legal doctrine of estoppel acts as a barrier to prevent insurers from denying coverage.
• The role of detrimental reliance and how agent statements can bind an insurance company.
• Why habitual acceptance of late premiums can lead to a waiver of policy rights.
• A simple mnemonic to distinguish between voluntary relinquishment and legal consequences.
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