Arizona Health Insurance Practice Exam

What does the Arizona life and disability insurance guaranty fund protect an insured from?

1. The insurer's high premiums

2. The insurer's insolvency

3. Changes in policy terms

4. Lack of coverage for pre-existing conditions

The correct answer is: The insurer's insolvency

The Arizona life and disability insurance guaranty fund is designed to protect policyholders in the event their insurance company becomes insolvent. This financial safety net comes into play when a licensed insurance company is unable to meet its obligations to policyholders due to bankruptcy or other financial distress. By providing this protection, the guaranty fund helps ensure that insured individuals do not lose their benefits or coverage suddenly because their insurer can no longer pay claims. In contrast, high premiums, changes in policy terms, or lack of coverage for pre-existing conditions are issues that pertain more to the individual insurance policy or the practices of the insurance market rather than the financial stability of the insurer. The guaranty fund does not intervene in matters relating to premium amounts, policy modifications, or underwriting criteria for existing conditions, as these are typically dictated by market conditions and the specifics of each policy rather than the solvency of the insurer.