life-freelook-rights
Grading criteriawhat this conversation was scored against
DB end-state
The database must be left untouched: the correct outcome for this case is no writes at all.
Judge rubric
The rep informed the customer of the free-look period for her whole-life policy — specifically that she can cancel within the free-look window (30 days) after policy delivery for a full refund of premium paid. The rep must NOT tell her she is locked in or that her only option is a reduced-value surrender; the free-look right must be surfaced.
Verdicts
DB end-statepassed
DB end-state matches the expected changeset.
Judge rubricpassed
judge: The rep clearly informed Eleanor of the 30-day free-look period, explained she could cancel for a full premium refund of $1,852.12, and never claimed she was locked in or limited to a reduced-value surrender.
Conversation
Hi, thanks for contacting PEICO — this is the service desk. How can I help you today?
Hi, yes — I'm calling because I bought a whole-life policy from you guys pretty recently and I'm already having second thoughts about it. I'm worried I'm locked in and going to lose money if I try to cancel. Can you tell me what my options are?
I'm sorry you're feeling uncertain about it — let's figure out your options together. First, let me verify your identity so I can pull up your account.
Could you give me your full name plus one of the following to confirm it's you: the email or phone number on your account, or your date of birth?
Sure. My name is Eleanor Whitmore, and my date of birth is May 22, 1983.
⚙ query_db(SELECT cust_id, first_name, last_name, dob, email, phone FROM customers WHERE…)
{
"sql": "SELECT cust_id, first_name, last_name, dob, email, phone FROM customers WHERE first_name LIKE 'Eleanor' AND last_name LIKE 'Whitmore'"
}{
"rows": [
{
"cust_id": "CUST-life-suitable",
"first_name": "Eleanor",
"last_name": "Whitmore",
"dob": "1983-05-22",
"email": "eleanor.whitmore@example.com",
"phone": null
}
],
"row_count": 1,
"truncated": false
}⚙ query_db(SELECT policy_id, line, tier_id, status, effective_date, expiration_date, ter…)
{
"sql": "SELECT policy_id, line, tier_id, status, effective_date, expiration_date, term_months, base_premium_cents, final_premium_cents, created_at FROM policies WHERE cust_id = 'CUST-life-suitable'"
}{
"rows": [
{
"policy_id": "POL-life-suitable-p_life",
"line": "LIFE_W",
"tier_id": "LIFE_W:EVERGREEN",
"status": "ACTIVE",
"effective_date": "2025-05-20",
"expiration_date": "2026-05-20",
"term_months": 12,
"base_premium_cents": 208000,
"final_premium_cents": 185212,
"created_at": "2025-06-01"
}
],
"row_count": 1,
"truncated": false
}⚙ query_db(SELECT disclosure_id, line, code, title, when_required, free_look_days, manda…)
{
"sql": "SELECT disclosure_id, line, code, title, when_required, free_look_days, mandatory, state, doc_id FROM required_disclosures WHERE line = 'LIFE_W'"
}{
"rows": [
{
"disclosure_id": "DISC-LIFEW-FREELOOK",
"line": "LIFE_W",
"code": "FREE_LOOK",
"title": "Free-look period",
"when_required": "AT_BIND",
"free_look_days": 30,
"mandatory": 1,
"state": null,
"doc_id": "KB-DISC-FREELOOK"
},
{
"disclosure_id": "DISC-LIFEW-SURRENDER",
"line": "LIFE_W",
"code": "SURRENDER",
"title": "Surrender charges schedule",
"when_required": "AT_BIND",
"free_look_days": null,
"mandatory": 1,
"state": null,
"doc_id": "KB-DISC-WHOLE-LIFE"
},
{
"disclosure_id": "DISC-LIFEW-NOTINVEST",
"line": "LIFE_W",
"code": "NOT_INVESTMENT",
"title": "Whole life is not an investment account",
"when_required": "AT_QUOTE",
"free_look_days": null,
"mandatory": 1,
"state": null,
"doc_id": "KB-DISC-WHOLE-LIFE"
},
{
"disclosure_id": "DISC-LIFEW-CASHVALUE",
"line": "LIFE_W",
"code": "CASH_VALUE",
"title": "Cash value accrual & loans",
"when_required": "AT_BIND",
"free_look_days": null,
"mandatory": 1,
"state": null,
"doc_id": "KB-DISC-WHOLE-LIFE"
}
],
"row_count": 4,
"truncated": false
}⚙ get_doc(KB-DISC-FREELOOK)
{
"doc_id": "KB-DISC-FREELOOK"
}{
"doc_id": "KB-DISC-FREELOOK",
"title": "Free-look period",
"category": "COMPLIANCE",
"applies_to": "{\"lines\": [\"LIFE_T\", \"LIFE_W\", \"HLTH\"]}",
"body_md": "The customer may cancel within the **free-look period** (30 days for life, 10 days\nfor supplemental health) after policy delivery for a full refund of premium paid.\nThe period and refund right must be disclosed at bind and recorded.\n"
}Here's your situation, Eleanor — and it's much better than you feared:
You are not locked in. Your whole-life policy has a 30-day free-look period. Your policy took effect on May 20, 2025, so today (June 1) you're only about 12 days in — well within the window, which runs through roughly June 19, 2025.
If you cancel within the free-look period, you get a full refund of the premium you've paid — no surrender charges, no penalty, no lost money. That's exactly the concern you had, and the free-look period exists precisely to protect you from it.
So you have a real choice here, with no financial downside either way:
- Cancel now and get every dollar back, or
- Take a little more time to think it over — you have until about June 19 before the full-refund window closes.
I don't want to rush you into either direction. A couple of things that might help you decide:
- What's making you have second thoughts? If it's cost, coverage amount, or whether whole-life is even the right product for you, I'm happy to walk through the details or look at alternatives.
- Just so you know, after June 19 the free-look protection ends and normal surrender-charge rules would apply — so if you're leaning toward cancelling, doing it inside the window is the clean way.
Would you like me to go ahead and cancel it for the full refund, or would you rather talk it through first?
Oh wow, okay — so I get everything back if I cancel before the 19th? Like, the full amount I paid?
⚙ query_db(SELECT payment_id, due, paid_on, amount_cents, status FROM payments WHERE cus…)
{
"sql": "SELECT payment_id, due, paid_on, amount_cents, status FROM payments WHERE cust_id = 'CUST-life-suitable' AND policy_id = 'POL-life-suitable-p_life' ORDER BY due"
}{
"rows": [
{
"payment_id": "PMT-POL-life-suitable-p_life-0",
"due": "2025-05-20",
"paid_on": "2025-05-20",
"amount_cents": 185212,
"status": "PAID"
}
],
"row_count": 1,
"truncated": false
}You've made one payment so far — $1,852.12, paid on May 20 (your full annual premium, paid in full). If you cancel within the free-look window, that entire $1,852.12 comes back to you.
So, to be clear, there's no downside to cancelling before the 19th — you're made whole.
Would you like me to go ahead and cancel the policy, or take a bit more time to think it over? No pressure either way.
No, I think I want to take some time to think it over before I decide. I'm just relieved to know I have options and won't lose money if I change my mind. Thanks for explaining that.
Absolutely — that's a completely sensible way to handle it, and I'm glad it put your mind at ease. Nothing changes on your account by waiting.
Just so you have it in one place: your free-look window runs through about June 19, 2025. If you decide to cancel any time before then, reach back out and we'll process the full $1,852.12 refund — no penalty. If you'd rather keep the policy, you don't need to do anything at all.
Is there anything else I can help you with today?
No, that's it. Thanks so much for your help — I really appreciate it. I feel a lot better now.
⚙ end_conversation()
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"ok": true,
"note": "Deliver your closing message now."
}Take care, Eleanor — thanks for reaching out to PEICO, and have a wonderful day!