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_allow investments to be made, up to a certain percent of invested or total admitted assets, in assets that do not otherwise meet regulatory requirements. If their domiciliary jurisdiction regulations have a this, a life insurer with a business purpose for doing so can make a limited amount of mortgage loans that do not meet regulatory requirements without a reduction in surplus. However, some jurisdictions do exercise some extraterritorial jurisdiction related to it.
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34 comments · newest first
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Gilberto
10 months ago
Not sure if I trust this; seems too good to be true.
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Felix
11 months ago
Totally agree, it's all about that limited mortgage loan flexibility!
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Luisa
11 months ago
Wait, can they really make loans that don't meet regulations?
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Reta
11 months ago
I thought it was just about underwriting agreements.
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Rebbeca
11 months ago
Sounds like a basket clause to me!
WI
Wilda
12 months ago
I’m leaning towards the basket clause too, but I feel like I need to double-check the definitions we studied.
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Amber
12 months ago
I’m a bit confused; I thought the term was more related to underwriting agreements. Did we cover this in class?
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Fanny
12 months ago
I remember something about how certain jurisdictions allow for exceptions in investments, which could relate to the basket clause.
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Herminia
1 year ago
I think this might be about the basket clause, but I'm not entirely sure. It sounds familiar from our last review session.
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Trinidad
1 year ago
I'm a bit stumped on this one. The language used is quite technical, and I'm not entirely familiar with the specific regulations being referenced. I'll have to take my time and try to break down the question systematically.
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Lachelle
1 year ago
This looks like a straightforward regulatory question. I'm pretty confident I can identify the correct answer based on the details provided. I'll review the options and select the best one.
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Pamella
1 year ago
Okay, I think I've got a handle on this. The key seems to be understanding what type of investment or loan the question is describing, and which regulatory requirements it doesn't meet. I'll weigh the options carefully.
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Carlee
1 year ago
Hmm, the wording of this question is a bit confusing. I'm not entirely sure what the "basket clause" they're referring to is. I'll have to think this through step-by-step.
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Lynda
1 year ago
This question seems a bit tricky. I'll need to read through it carefully and think about the key details to determine the correct answer.
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Audria
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused by all the different XMLDB accounts and permissions. I'll need to make sure I understand exactly what each account can and can't do before deciding on the best approach.
BR
Brandee
1 year ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about bar charts not showing network logic clearly.
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Edison
1 year ago
The basket clause, huh? Sounds like a great way to get around the rules and make some risky investments. As long as it's under the limit, I guess the regulators won't mind. Where can I get one of those?
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Jamie
1 year ago
Well, if the question is asking about a provision that allows insurers to invest in non-compliant assets, then the basket clause has to be the answer. Seems straightforward enough.
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Vilma
1 year ago
D) None of these
CO
Cora
1 year ago
C) Underwriting agreement
MO
Mozell
1 year ago
B) Basket clause
ZO
Zona
1 year ago
A) Loan application
TE
Teri
1 year ago
Haha, 'basket clause'? Sounds like something you'd find at the grocery store, not in an insurance regulation. But I guess that's the right answer here.
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Isreal
1 year ago
User 3: Interesting, I didn't know that. Thanks for the info!
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Royal
1 year ago
User 2: Yeah, that's correct. It allows investments in assets that don't meet regulatory requirements.
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Veronika
1 year ago
User 1: I think the answer is B) Basket clause.
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Bobbye
1 year ago
I'm not sure about the basket clause, but I'm pretty confident it's not any of the other options. Definitely not a loan application or underwriting agreement.
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Dortha
1 year ago
C) Underwriting agreement
AL
Alaine
1 year ago
B) Basket clause
EL
Elvera
1 year ago
A) Loan application
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Ezekiel
1 year ago
The basket clause seems to be the correct answer here. It allows insurers to invest in non-compliant assets up to a certain limit, which is what the question is describing.
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Orville
2 years ago
I'm not sure about this. Can someone explain why a basket clause is the correct answer?
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Genevive
2 years ago
I agree with Nguyet. A basket clause allows investments in assets that do not meet regulatory requirements.
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Nguyet
2 years ago
I think the answer is B) Basket clause.