Asked by Kianna Hendricks on Jun 01, 2024

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An insurance agent who receives a check payable to the agent when the item was actually intended as payment to the insurance company is required to make good on the check if it is later dishonored.

Dishonored

A term often used in finance to describe the refusal of a bank to pay a check or draft presented against insufficient funds.

Payable

Refers to an amount of money that must be paid, typically in the context of bills or debts.

Insurance Agent

a professional who sells, solicits, or negotiates insurance policies on behalf of an insurance company to clients.

  • Specify the roles and duties of participants in the issuance, transfer, and compensation of negotiable instruments.
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Jasmyne McGeeJun 05, 2024
Final Answer :
False
Explanation :
An insurance agent is a fiduciary who acts on behalf of the insurance company, not in their personal capacity. If a check intended for the insurance company is made payable to the agent and is dishonored, the agent is responsible for ensuring the funds are properly directed to the company but is not personally liable to "make good" on the check unless there was misconduct or misappropriation on their part.