Which of the following statements about the entire contract clause is true? A) It allows the insurer to change the policy terms without the insured’s consent. B) It specifies that all statements in the application are considered warranties. C) It specifies that the life insurance policy and the attached application constitute the complete agreement between […]
Which of the following is a common dividend option found in a participating life insurance policy? A) reduced paid-up insurance B) fixed period C) paid-up additions D) life income ANSWER Answer: C
Michael wants to make sure that life insurance proceeds are available to pay his outstanding mortgage balance if he dies. He purchased a type of life insurance in which the amount of coverage gradually declines, just as his outstanding mortgage balance gradually declines. This type of life insurance is called A) modified life insurance. B) […]
Which of the following $100,000 whole life insurance policies, issued by the same company to a man age 32, would require the highest first-year premium? A) continuous premium (ordinary) life B) whole life paid-up at 65 C) 10-payment whole life D) 20-payment whole life ANSWER Answer: C
Which statement is true concerning the economic problem of premature death in the United States? I. The economic impact of premature death of the breadwinner varies for different types of families. II. Increased life expectancy has increased the economic problem of premature death over time. A) I only B) II only C) both I and […]
Which of the following statements about variable universal life insurance is (are) true? I Variable universal life insurance has fixed premium payments. II. Variable universal life insurance allows the policyowner to decide where the premiums are invested. A) I only B) II only C) both I and II D) neither I nor II […]
Ann is considering the purchase of a life insurance policy with these characteristics: flexible premium payments, the insurance and savings components are separate, the interest rate credited to the cash value is tied to a changing market interest rate but a minimum interest rate is guaranteed, and a monthly administrative fee is charged. Ann is […]
Dave purchased a life insurance policy. The policy is nonparticipating and the cash values are based on the insurer’s present mortality, investment, and expense experience. After 2 years, the insurer will recalculate the premium based on the mortality, investment, and expense experience at that time. Dave purchased A) current assumption whole life. B) variable life […]
Alex, age 26, purchased a 20-payment whole life insurance policy. After Alex has made 20 premium payments, his life insurance policy is considered A) matured. B) reduced. C) expired. D) paid-up. ANSWER Answer: D
The difference between the legal reserve of a whole life policy and the face amount of insurance is the A) cash value. B) net amount at risk. C) premium. D) dividend accumulations. ANSWER Answer: B
