A life insurance policyholder may no longer need life insurance. Such a policyholder may sell the policy to a third party for more than its cash value. The purchaser becomes the new beneficiary and is responsible for subsequent premium payments. Such a financial transaction is called a(n) A) collateral assignment. B) accelerated death benefits rider. […]
Which of the following statements is (are) true concerning the automatic premium loan provision? I. Unlike other policy loans, interest is not charged on automatic premium loans. II. The basic purpose of an automatic premium loan is to prevent a life insurance policy from lapsing. A) I only B) II only C) both I and […]
Which of the following statements about life insurance policy loans is (are) true? I. Interest is not required on a life insurance policy loan, as the policyholder is borrowing his or her own money. II. If there is an outstanding loan when the insured dies, payment to the beneficiary is reduced by the amount of […]
Which of the following statements is (are) true regarding exclusions in life insurance contracts? I. Life insurance policies are remarkably restrictive, including numerous exclusions. II. A life insurer may exclude death attributable to certain activities or hobbies disclosed on the application. A) I only B) II only C) both I and II D) neither I […]
The practice of buying the life insurance policy of a terminally ill insured at a discount is referred to as a A) collateral assignment. B) viatical settlement. C) catastrophic illness conversion. D) grace period transaction. ANSWER Answer: B
Al was named the beneficiary in his mother’s life insurance policy. His mother died during the contestable period. The insurer denied payment, citing a material misrepresentation on the application. Al believes the insurer should pay the claim because the misrepresentation occurred on the application, and the application is not part of the formal agreement between […]
Cal purchased a whole life policy 6 years ago. The policy requires annual premium payments. Cal forgot to pay the premium that was due 2 weeks ago. He wonders if his life insurance is still in force. Which life insurance policy provision is designed to keep the policy in force for a short time even […]
The transfer of all ownership rights in a life insurance policy can be accomplished through a(n) A) absolute assignment. B) irrevocable beneficiary designation. C) incontestable clause. D) participating-policy provision. ANSWER Answer: A
Becky is considering the purchase of a whole life policy on her own life. She is concerned that if she becomes disabled, paying premiums will become a burden. Which provision can Becky attach to her life insurance policy to address this concern? A) guaranteed purchase option B) waiver-of-premium provision C) accidental death benefit rider D) […]
Which of the following statements about life insurance settlement options is true? A) Under the fixed period option, the beneficiary normally has the right to make partial withdrawals in case of emergency. B) Under the fixed period option, any remaining proceeds revert to the insurer if the beneficiary dies before the end of the fixed […]
