Which of the following statements describes how the net payment cost index differs from the surrender cost index? A) Dividends are ignored. B) The cash value is ignored. C) Premiums are not accumulated at a specified interest rate. D) Dividends are not accumulated at a specified interest rate. ANSWER Answer: B
Which of the following statements about the surrender cost index for measuring the cost of life insurance is true? A) It is based on the assumption that the policy will be in force indefinitely. B) It takes into account the settlement options available in the policy. C) It does not consider the cash value in […]
Lynn calculated the future value of the first twenty premiums she will pay under her nonparticipating whole life insurance policy. Then she subtracted the cash value after 20 years. Next, she divided this value by the future value annuity due factor for 20 years to arrive at an annual cost of insurance. Finally, she divided […]
Consumer experts typically recommend all of the following rules when buying life insurance EXCEPT A) Consider the financial strength of the insurer. B) Deal with a competent agent. C) Ignore all factors other than cost. D) Shop around for a low-cost policy. ANSWER Answer: C
Which of the following statements regarding the accidental death benefit rider (also known as double indemnity) is true? A) Adding the accidental death benefit rider doubles the premium for the policy. B) Financial planners agree that adding the accidental death benefit rider is a wise purchase. C) The economic value of a human life is […]
Easy Pay Life Insurance Company allows a term insurance rider to be added to its whole life policies. The result is a policy that offers an increased death benefit with an affordable premium. The general name for such a policy is a(n) A) blended policy. B) indexed policy. C) joint life policy. D) endowment policy. […]
If a life insurance policy lapses for nonpayment of premiums, and the policyholder has not elected another option, which nonforfeiture option usually goes into effect in most policies? A) reduced paid-up insurance B) one-year term insurance C) extended term insurance D) payment of cash value ANSWER Answer: C
Which statement about the incontestable clause is true? I. It protects the beneficiary if the insurer tries to deny a claim years after the policy is issued. II. If protects the insurer from having to pay a claim during the first two years if the insured made a material misrepresentation or concealed material information in […]
Marcus is concerned that inflation will erode the purchasing power of the face value of his life insurance policy. His agent suggested that Marcus add a provision that allows him to purchase one-year term insurance equal to the percentage change in the consumer price index without having to demonstrate insurability. This provision is called a(n) […]
Beth purchased a participating life insurance policy 6 years ago. Her life insurance needs have increased, but she has developed a medical condition that makes it impossible for her to purchase more life insurance at affordable premiums. Which dividend option makes sense for Beth to use given her medical condition? A) cash B) apply to […]