14VAC5-43-10: Applicability

A. The purpose of this chapter is to set forth standards to protect consumers from misleading and fraudulent trade practices with respect to the use of senior-specific certifications and professional designations in the marketing, solicitation, sale or purchase of, or advice made in connection with, a life or accident and sickness insurance or an annuity product.

B. This chapter shall apply to any marketing, solicitation, sale or purchase of, or advice made in connection with, a life or accident and sickness insurance policy or annuity product by an insurance agent, whether issued on an individual or group basis. This includes, but is not limited to, fixed and variable annuities, long-term care insurance, including long-term partnership plans, Medicare Supplement, Medicare Part C, and Medicare Part D.