State RegulationsCA specific✓ Verified · outline & fact-checked · Sep 2026Difficulty 2/5
A California insurance agent prepares an advertisement for life insurance. Under Section 1725.5, the advertisement must include:
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Why A is correct
CIC Section 1725.5 requires agents to print their license number on documents they use in connection with insurance business, including advertisements, policies, and other materials. This lets consumers verify the producer's licensed status with the Department of Insurance. Related provisions govern the name on the license (Section 1724.5) and fictitious or business names (Section 1729.5).
Why the other options are wrong
- B) Financial ratings are not required on agent advertisements under Section 1725.5.
- C) The agent's home address is a privacy matter, not a required advertisement element.
- D) The exam date is internal history, not a statutory disclosure item.
Memory hook
License number on the paper = consumers can check who they are really dealing with.