Question

What prohibited trade practice is committed if an agent provides misleading information regarding guaranteed dividends, terms, advantages, or disadvantages of a policy?

Answer 1

Answer:

Misrepresentation

Explanation:

The trade practice referred to is Misrepresentation which is a false statement given by an agent to lure a client into entering contract. Misrepresentation is of three types namely innocent misrepresentation; when an agent at the moment of persuading a prospective client into entering a contract does not know that the statement of the contract are was untrue, negligent misrepresentation; this occurs when the agent failed to verify the terms and conditions of the trade before entering a contract with a client and Fraudulent misrepresentation which mean that the agent know the conditions or the information regarding the contract was wrong and yet enter a contract with a client.

Answer 2

Answer:

misrepresentation

Explanation:

Based on the information provided within the question it can be said that the prohibited trade practice that is being mentioned is called misrepresentation. Like mentioned in the question this term refers to an untrue or misleading statement of the actual facts made when dealing with contracts or negotiations. Usually done in order to convince the other party into entering the contract under false pretense.