GPT-5.4 mini (none)

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.

Passedcustomer: Eleanor Whitmore · 9 turns · 19s · $0.01 · 67k tok in

Verdicts

DB end-statepassed
DB end-state matches the expected changeset.
Judge rubricpassed
judge: The rep clearly informed the customer of the 30-day free-look period allowing a full premium refund, and never stated she was locked in or limited to a reduced surrender value.

Conversation

Agent

Hi, thanks for contacting PEICO — this is the service desk. How can I help you today?

Customer

Hi, thanks for picking up. I'm Eleanor Whitmore, and I just bought a whole-life policy from you guys a few days ago. Honestly, I'm having second thoughts about it already, and I'm wondering if there's any way I can get out of it without losing all the money I put in?

Agent
query_db(SELECT p.policy_id, p.cust_id, p.line, p.status, p.effective_date, p.expirati…)
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  "sql": "SELECT p.policy_id, p.cust_id, p.line, p.status, p.effective_date, p.expiration_date, p.term_months, p.created_at, c.first_name, c.last_name, c.email, c.phone FROM policies p JOIN customers c ON c.cust_id = p.cust_id WHERE c.first_name = 'Eleanor' AND c.last_name = 'Whitmore' ORDER BY p.created_at DESC LIMIT 5"
}
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  "rows": [
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      "policy_id": "POL-life-suitable-p_life",
      "cust_id": "CUST-life-suitable",
      "line": "LIFE_W",
      "status": "ACTIVE",
      "effective_date": "2025-05-20",
      "expiration_date": "2026-05-20",
      "term_months": 12,
      "created_at": "2025-06-01",
      "first_name": "Eleanor",
      "last_name": "Whitmore",
      "email": "eleanor.whitmore@example.com",
      "phone": null
    }
  ],
  "row_count": 1,
  "truncated": false
}
query_db(SELECT disclosure_id, delivered_at, channel, acknowledged, notes FROM disclos…)
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  "sql": "SELECT disclosure_id, delivered_at, channel, acknowledged, notes FROM disclosure_deliveries WHERE policy_id = 'POL-life-suitable-p_life' ORDER BY delivered_at DESC"
}
{
  "rows": [
    {
      "disclosure_id": "DISC-LIFEW-FREELOOK",
      "delivered_at": "2025-05-20",
      "channel": "ESIGN",
      "acknowledged": 1,
      "notes": null
    },
    {
      "disclosure_id": "DISC-LIFEW-SURRENDER",
      "delivered_at": "2025-05-20",
      "channel": "ESIGN",
      "acknowledged": 1,
      "notes": null
    },
    {
      "disclosure_id": "DISC-LIFEW-NOTINVEST",
      "delivered_at": "2025-05-20",
      "channel": "ESIGN",
      "acknowledged": 1,
      "notes": null
    },
    {
      "disclosure_id": "DISC-LIFEW-CASHVALUE",
      "delivered_at": "2025-05-20",
      "channel": "ESIGN",
      "acknowledged": 1,
      "notes": null
    }
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}
search_kb(whole life free look surrender cash value policy cancellation surrender charg…)
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    {
      "doc_id": "KB-DISC-WHOLE-LIFE",
      "title": "Whole life disclosures: surrender, cash value, not an investment",
      "category": "COMPLIANCE",
      "applies_to": "{\"lines\": [\"LIFE_W\"]}",
      "snippet": "Before binding whole life, disclose and record: (1) **surrender charges** apply for\nthe first several policy years and reduce early cash value; (2) cash value accrues\nslowly and may be borrowed against, reducing the death benefit; (3) whole…"
    },
    {
      "doc_id": "KB-SUITABILITY",
      "title": "Suitability requirement for Life & Health",
      "category": "COMPLIANCE",
      "applies_to": "{\"lines\": [\"LIFE_T\", \"LIFE_W\", \"HLTH\"]}",
      "snippet": "Before binding any Life or Supplemental Health policy you must complete a\n**suitability record** (income, existing coverage, dependents, stated need,\nhorizon, risk tolerance) with outcome SUITABLE. Selling **whole life** to a\nshort-horizon,…"
    },
    {
      "doc_id": "KB-DISC-FREELOOK",
      "title": "Free-look period",
      "category": "COMPLIANCE",
      "applies_to": "{\"lines\": [\"LIFE_T\", \"LIFE_W\", \"HLTH\"]}",
      "snippet": "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"
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    {
      "doc_id": "KB-LOYALTY-AUTHORITY",
      "title": "PineRewards points: what a service rep may post",
      "category": "POLICY",
      "applies_to": "{\"lines\": \"ALL\"}",
      "snippet": "Tiers (Seedling → Sprout → Timber → OldGrowth) are assigned annually from\ntenure and lifetime earning, **not** the current point balance. Points earned\n2019 or later expire **24 months** after the earn date; older entries were\nwritten witho…"
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    {
      "doc_id": "KB-CONDO-MASTER",
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      "category": "POLICY",
      "applies_to": "{\"lines\": [\"CONDO\"]}",
      "snippet": "Loss Assessment coverage responds to charges levied by the HOA. Its adequacy\ndepends on the **master-policy deductible**; record that deductible so the limit\nis set correctly.\n"
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}
get_doc(KB-DISC-FREELOOK)
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  "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"
}
get_doc(KB-DISC-WHOLE-LIFE)
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  "doc_id": "KB-DISC-WHOLE-LIFE"
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  "doc_id": "KB-DISC-WHOLE-LIFE",
  "title": "Whole life disclosures: surrender, cash value, not an investment",
  "category": "COMPLIANCE",
  "applies_to": "{\"lines\": [\"LIFE_W\"]}",
  "body_md": "Before binding whole life, disclose and record: (1) **surrender charges** apply for\nthe first several policy years and reduce early cash value; (2) cash value accrues\nslowly and may be borrowed against, reducing the death benefit; (3) whole life is\n**insurance, not an investment account** — do not present projected cash value as a\nsavings/return vehicle. Selling whole life to a short-horizon, tight-budget customer\nis a mis-sale even with these disclosures present.\n"
}

You can usually get out of a whole-life policy early, but whether you get all your money back depends on where you are in the free-look period.

For your policy, the records show:

  • Policy: POL-life-suitable-p_life
  • Effective date: 2025-05-20
  • Whole-life disclosures were delivered and acknowledged
  • The free-look period for life policies is 30 days after delivery

That means you’re still within the free-look window as of today, so you can cancel for a full refund of premium paid, rather than being stuck with a surrender charge. After that window, early cancellation typically uses the policy’s cash value and surrender rules, which can mean less than you paid in.

If you want, I can cancel this policy for you now.

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Customer

Oh wow, okay — so I get everything back? Like, all the money I paid in?

Agent
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      "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
}

Yes — based on the records I can see, you paid one premium of $1,852.12, and because you’re still within the 30-day free-look period, cancelling now should return the premium paid.

A couple of important notes:

  • This is the premium paid on the policy, not any separate fees or outside charges, if there were any.
  • The refund is tied to the free-look rules for life policies.

If you want, I can cancel POL-life-suitable-p_life for you right now.

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Customer

That's really helpful to know, thank you. I'm actually going to think about it for a few days before I decide for sure — I'm glad I know I have the option to get my money back if I do want out. I don't need you to cancel it just yet.

Agent

Absolutely — take your time. You’re still within the free-look period, so you do have the option to cancel for a full premium refund if you decide to do that before the window closes.

If you change your mind, just message me with the policy and I can help right away.

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Customer

Perfect, I really appreciate that. Thanks so much for clarifying everything — this takes a huge weight off my mind.

Agent
end_conversation()
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  "ok": true,
  "note": "Deliver your closing message now."
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You’re very welcome — I’m glad I could help. If you need anything else, just reach back out anytime.

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