After reviewing a standard consumer credit report, an underwriter decides to issue a life insurance policy to an applicant at a substandard, higher premium rate due to a history of severe debt. According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), what procedural obligation must the insurer fulfill?
- Provide an adverse action notice that includes the name and contact information of the consumer reporting agency.Cevap
- BDirectly provide the applicant with a printed copy of the credit report along with the modified policy offer.
- CNo specific notification is required because issuing a policy, even at a higher rate, is not considered an adverse action.
- DInstruct the consumer reporting agency to explain the specific underwriting decision and premium increase to the applicant.
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The insurer must provide an adverse action notice containing the contact information of the consumer reporting agency that supplied the report.
The correct answer accurately reflects the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requirements. When an insurer takes an adverse action (which includes charging a higher premium) based wholly or partly on information in a consumer report, the insurer must provide the applicant with an adverse action notice. This notice must supply the name, address, and telephone number of the consumer reporting agency that furnished the report, informing the consumer of their right to obtain a free copy of the report and dispute its contents.
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