Chpt 3 - Part 1 - Type of Insurance Policies
What type of policy would offer a 40-year old the quickest accumulation of cash value? Paid-up at 65 20-Pay life 30 Pay life Straight Whole life
20-Pay life
Which of the following types of policies pays a benefit if the insured goes blind? Universal life AD&D Endowment Adjustable Life
AD&D
Which statement about a whole life policy is true? Beneficiary may be changed only with the consent of the premium payor Death benefit can usually be adjusted Cash value may be borrowed against Premiums are flexible
Cash value may be borrowed against
S is covered by a whole life policy. Which insurance product can cover his children? Assignment provision Payor benefit Accelerated benefit rider Child term rider
Child term rider
Which provision allows the policyowner to change a term life policy to a permanent one without providing proof of good health? Modification Conversion Exchange Adjustable
Conversion
Which of the following features of a group Term Life policy enables an individual to leave the group and continue his or her insurance without providing evidence of insurability? Owner's Rights clause Incontestable period Insuring Agreement Conversion privilege
Conversion privilege
Which of these types of policies may NOT have the Automatic Premium Loan provision attached to it? Modified Whole Life 20-pay life Decreasing Term Endowment
Decreasing Term
F needs life insurance that provides coverage for only a limited amount of time with a death benefit that changes regularly according to a schedule. What kind of policy is needed? Level Term policy Whole life policy Limited-pay policy Decreasing term policy
Decreasing term policy
P owns a $25,000 Life Policy that pays the face amount to him if he lives to age 70, or to his beneficiary if he dies before age 70. What kind of policy does P own? Straight Life Modified Life Whole Life Paid up at age 70 Endowment at Age 70
Endowment at Age 70
Term insurance has which of the following characteristics? Expires at the end of the policy period builds cash value has nonforfeiture options endows at the end of the policy period
Expires at the end of the policy period
P is looking to purchase a life insurance policy that will pay a stated monthly income to his beneficiaries for 20 years after he dies and a lump sum of $20,000 at the end of that 20 year period. What type of policy should P purchase? Family Benefit policy Family Maintenance policy Family Income policy Family Survivor policy
Family Maintenance policy
Which of these needs is satisfied by Adjustable Life Insurance? Insured's need for level premiums Insured's need for flexible premiums Insured's need for flexible nonforfeiture options Insured's need for level death benefits
Insured's need for flexible premiums
K is looking to purchase renewable term insurance. Which of these types of term insurance may be renewable? Increasing Decreasing Adjustable Level
Level
Which of these would be considered a Limited-Pay Life policy? 10-year Renewable and Convertible Term Life Paid-Up at Age 70 Straight Whole Life Renewable Term to Age 100
Life Paid-Up at Age 70
Which type of policy is considered to be overfunded, as stated by IRS guidelines? Modified Whole Life Modified Endowment Contract Variable Universal Life Interest-Sensitive Whole Life
Modified Endowment Contract
J is issued a Life Insurance policy with a death benefit of $100,000. She pays $600 per year in premium for the first 5 years. The premium then increases to $900 per year in the sixth year, and remains level thereafter. The policy's death benefit also remains at $100,000. Which type of Life Insurance policy is this? Endowment Graded Premium Life Straight Life Modified Premium Life
Modified Premium Life
All of these insurance products require an agent to have proper FINRA securities registration in order to sell them, EXCEPT for: Variable Life Modified Whole Life Universal Variable Life Variable Annuity
Modified Whole Life
What kind of life insurance product covers children under their parent's policy? Family maintenance rider Term rider Family Income rider Payor benefit
Term life
Whole life insurance is sometimes referred to as "Straight Life". What does the word "Straight" indicate when using this phrase? The incontestable period The ability to borrow against the cash value The Grace Period The duration of premiums payments
The duration of premiums payments
In order to sell a (n)____ Life policy, a producer is required to register with financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Variable Adjustable Straight Term
Variable
Which of these types of life insurance allows the policyowner to have level premiums and to also choose from a selection of investment options? Modified Whole Life Variable Life Universal Life Adjustable Life
Variable Life
A(n) _____ _____ Life policy combines investment choices with a form of term coverage. Straight Whole Variable Universal Variable Term Adjustable Universal
Variable Universal
A life policy that contains a monthly mortality charge as well as self-directed investment choices is called a(n) Joint Life policy Endowment Variable Universal Life Policy Universal Life Policy
Variable Universal Life Policy
What kind of life policy either pays the face value upon the death of the insured or when the insured reaches age 100? Term Life Whole Life Credit Life Universal Life
Whole Life
What type of insurance offers permanent life coverage with premiums that are payable for life? Credit life Renewable Term life Whole Life Endowment
Whole Life
Y purchased $100,000 worth of permanent protection on himself and $50,000 worth of 10-year Term coverage for his wife on the same policy. Which of these policies did Y purchase? Endowment w/Extended Term Endowment w/ a Payor Benefit Whole Life w/an Other insured rider Family Income policy
Whole Life w/an Other insured rider
Under an Interest Sensitive Whole Life policy, premiums are determined by the policyowner no cash value ever accrues the policy normally renews every 10 years cash values are determined by interest rates
cash values are determined by interest rates
A company that owns a life insurance policy on one of its key employees may do all of the following EXCEPT Borrow against cash value change beneficiary cancel policy change the policy's interest rate
change the policy's interest rate
A Universal Life policy is sometimes referred to as an unbundled Life Policy because the owner can see the interest earned, expense changes, and the inherent risk commission rate inflation factor cost of insurance
cost of insurance
A(n) ______ term life policy is normally used when covering an insured's mortgage balance increasing decreasing level variable
decreasing
Credit life insurance is typically issues with which of the following types of coverage? annual renewable term decreasing term individual whole life group term
decreasing term
A universal life policy is sometimes referred to as an unbundled life policy because the owner can see the interest earned, cost of insurance, and the inherent risk commission rate inflation factor expense charges
expense charges
All of these characteristics of an Adjustable Life policy, EXCEPT: adjustable premiums adjustable premium payment period combination of term and whole life insurance face amount can be adjusted using policy dividends
face amount can be adjusted using policy dividends
Variable Life products require a producer to guarantee not more than 12% return per annum hold a Life and Health Insurance license hold a Life Insurance license and a Securities license be regulated solely by State Law
hold a Life Insurance license and a Securities license
Which of the following actions require a policyowner to provide proof of insurability in an Adjustable Life policy? increase face amount decrease face amount increase premium-paying period decrease premium payment
increase face amount
Credit Life insurance is: issues in any amount at the discretion of the applicant used in the event of loss income issued in an amount not to exceed the amount of the loan coverage that waives the premiums on a loan payment in the event of total disability
issued in an amount not to exceed the amount of the loan
What kind of premium does a Whole Life policy have? decreasing adjustable level deferred
level
Whole Life Insurance policies are contractually guaranteed to provide each of the following, EXCEPT: cash value that will ultimately replace the death benefit nonforfeiture benefits options premiums that remains fixed for the life of the policy partial withdrawal features beyond a surrender charge period
partial withdrawal features beyond a surrender charge period
A father who dies within 3 years after purchasing a life insurance policy on his infant daughter can have the policy premiums waived under which provision? payor provision accelerated benefits provision assignment provision waiver of premium provision
payor provision
Who benefits in Investor-Originated Life Insurance (IOLI) when the insured dies? beneficiary insured policyowner insurer
policyowner
A Limited-pay life policy has: graded death benefits no cash value premium payments limited to a specified number of years premium payments that are paid to age 100
premium payments limited to a specified number of years
A(n) _____ Life policy offers the owner investment in products such as money-market funds, long term bonds and equities. Adjustable Term Universal Variable
Variable
S owns a life insurance policy with cash values that fluctuate according to the underlying investment performance of common stocks. Which of these policies does S own? Endowment Variable Term Life Variable Whole Life Joint Life
Variable Whole Life
A life policy with a death benefit that can fluctuate according to the performance of its underlying investment portfolio is referred to as Adjustable life Graded-premium life Variable life Modified Whole life
Variable life
Which of the following policies is characterized by a flexible premium and death benefit and allows the policyowner control of the investment aspect of the plan? Variable Life Universal Life Variable universal Life Adjustable Life
Variable universal Life
T would life to be assured $10,000 is available in 10 years to replace a roof on his house. What kind of $10,000 policy should T purchase? Interest-sensitive whole life ten-year endowment variable universal life ten-year renewable term
ten-year endowment
What type of life insurance gives the greatest amount of coverage for a limited period of time? term life graded premium whole life whole life endowment policy
term life
The investment gains from a Universal Life Policy usually go toward: the death benefit the dividends the cash value paying off a policy loan
the cash value
The most important factor to consider when determining whether to convert term insurance at the insured's attained ago or the insured's original age is: the cost the health of the insured the amount of coverage being converted who will be beneficiary
the cost
What advantage does the renewability feature give to a term policy? the insured may extend the coverage period at no additional cost the insured may apply for this policy with little or no underwriting the insured may borrow against the cash value the insured may extend the coverage period
the insured may extend the coverage period
The amount of coverage on a group life policy is limited to: half of the insured's total loan value the insured's total loan value 75% of the insured's total loan value $25,000
the insured's total loan value
Straight-Owner Life Insurance (STOLI) is when a person purchases life insurance only to see to a(n): underwriter sole proprietor with insurable interest third-party with no insurable interest relative with insurable interest
third-party with no insurable interest
The cash value in a(n) ______ Life policy may fluctuate to reflect changing assumptions regarding mortality cost, interest, and expense factors. universal graded term endowment
universal
A term life insurance policy matures: upon endowment of the contract upon death of the insured when the cash value equals the death benefit upon the insured's death during the term of the policy
upon the insured's death during the term of the policy
A policy that becomes a Modified Endowment Contract (MEC) will no longer allow for policy loans must be placed in an irrevocably trust can never be reinstated after a lapse will lose many of its tax advantages
will lose many of its tax advantages
Under a graded premium whole life policy, the premium increases each year during the early years of the contract and remains the same after that time the premium decreases each year during the early years of the contact and remains the same after that time the premiums can be adjusted by the policyowner at anytime the premium always remains the same while the death benefit increases during the early years
the premium increases each year during the early years of the contract and remains the same after that time
All of these statements about Equity Life Insurance are correct, EXCEPT: cash value has a minimum rate of accumulation if the gain on the index goes beyond the policy's minimum rate of return, the cash value will mirror that of the index the premiums can be lowered or raised, based on investment performance tied to an equity index such as the S&P 500
the premiums can be lowered or raised, based on investment performance
K pays on a $20,000 Year-Endowment policy for 10 years and dies from an automobile accident. How much will the insurance company pay the beneficiary? Return of premiums paid Cash value plus interest $20,000 death benefit Face amount plus interest
$20,000 death benefit
G purchases a Family Income policy at age 40. The policy has a 20-year rider period. If G were to die at age 50, how long would G's family receive an income? 5 years 10 years 15 years 20 years
10 years
A 15-year mortgage is best protected by what kind of life policy? Modified Whole life 15 year level term 15 year decreasing term Adjustable life
15 year decreasing term
J is 35-years old and looking to purchase a whole life insurance policy. Which of the following types of policies will provide the most rapid growth of cash value? Life paid up at age 70 20 pay life Increasing Term to age 65 Straight Life
20 pay life
A potential client, age 40, would like to purchase a Whole Life policy that will accumulate cash value at a faster rate in the early years of the policy. Which of these statements made by the producer would be correct? Straight life accumulates faster than Limited pay life 20-pay life accumulates cash value faster than Straight Life Cash value accumulation of both 20 ;ay life and straight life depend on the insurer's financial rating 20 pay life and straight life accumulate cash value at the same rate
20-pay life accumulates cash value faster than Straight Life
N is a 40-year old applicant who would like to retire at age 70. He is looking to buy a life insurance policy with level premiums, permanent protection, and be paid-up at retirement. Which of these should N purchase? 30 pay life Term to age 70 Universal life Adjustable life
30 pay life
Which of these is an element of a Variable Life policy? A fixed, level premium insurer assumes the investment risk no investment risk to the policyowner rate of returns are guaranteed
A fixed, level premium
Which statement is TRUE regarding a Variable Whole Life policy? A minimum guaranteed Death benefit is provided It is a combination of an Endowment and an Increasing Term policy It's premiums and benefits are variable It has guaranteed dividends
A minimum guaranteed Death benefit is provided
When a policyowner exchanges a term policy for a whole life policy without providing proof of good health, which of these apply? Extended term option Conversion provision 1035 Exchange Incontestable period
Conversion provision
Which of these statements describe a Modified Endowment Contract (MEC)? Falls below the minimum amount of premium that can be paid into a policy and still have it recognized as a life insurance contract Exceeds the maximum amount of premium that can be paid into a policy and still have it recognized as a life insurance contract the 7 pay test is used to determine the minimum death benefit of the policy the 7 pay test is used to determine the maximum death benefit of the policy
Exceeds the maximum amount of premium that can be paid into a policy and still have it recognized as a life insurance contract
What does a Face Amount Plus Cash Value Policy pay upon the insured's death? Face amount plus the policy's cash value Face amount plus the policy's dividends The greater amount of the policy's death benefit or the cash value Face amount plus total premium paid throughout the life of the policy
Face amount plus the policy's cash value
What kind of insurance policy supplies an income stream over a set period of time that starts when the insured dies? Family Maintenance Policy Family Income Policy Survivor Policy Family Survivor Policy
Family Maintenance Policy
What kind of life insurance policy pays a specified monthly income to a beneficiary for 30 years and then pays a lump sum benefit at the end of that 30 years? Family Lump Sum Policy Family Maintenance Policy Family Survivor Policy Family Income Policy
Family Maintenance Policy
What type of life policy covers two lives and pays the face amount after the first one dies? Group Life Joint Life Policy Family Income Policy Last Survivor Policy
Joint Life Policy
K, age 45, and his wife, age 43, have 3 children. They purchase a Family Policy that covers K's wife to age 65. All of these situations will pay a death benefit EXCEPT? K's wife dies at age 60 K's wife dies at age 66 A child dies at age 15 A child dies at age 18
K's wife dies at age 66
An architecture firm would stand to lose a lot of money in the event of the death of its project manager. Which type of policy should the firm purchase on its project manager? Universal life insurance Key person insurance Graded insurance Executive insurance
Key person insurance
D needs life insurance that provides coverage for only a limited amount of time while also paying the lowest possible premium. What kind of policy is needed? Limited Pay Life Graded Premium Level term Endowment
Level term
K buys a policy where the premium stays fixed for the first 5 years. The premium then increases in year 6 and stays level thereafter, all the while the death benefit remains the same. What kind of policy is this? Variable life Adjustable Life Graded premium whole life Modified Whole Life
Modified Whole Life
Which of these products is NOT considered interest-sensitive? Modified Whole Life Variable Universal Life Interest Sensitive whole Life Variable Life
Modified Whole Life
Which of the following information is NOT required to be included in a Whole Life policy? Policy's loan interest rate Policy's guaranteed dividend table Policy's premium Policy's cash value table
Policy's guaranteed dividend table
Which is true concerning a Variable Universal Life policy? Policyowner controls where the investment will go and selects the amount of the premium payment Policyowner has no say where the investment will go but can choose the premium mode The investment vehicle for this type of policy is help in the insurer's general portfolio The death benefit can vary but the policyowner has no say in the premium amount paid
Policyowner controls where the investment will go and selects the amount of the premium payment
Which of these characteristics is consistent with a Straight Life policy? Owner can adjust both premium and death benefit Premiums are lower for the first five years, increase the sixth year, then levels off for the remaining length of the contract Owner has the option of converting to term insurance Premiums are payable for as long as there is insurance coverage in force
Premiums are payable for as long as there is insurance coverage in force
Which statement is correct regarding the premium payment schedule for whole life policies? Premiums are payable throughout the insured's lifetime/coverage lasts until death of the insured Premiums are payable for a set period/coverage expires at that point Premiums are payable until the age 65/coverage lasts a life time A single premium is paid at time of application/coverage lasts until retirement
Premiums are payable throughout the insured's lifetime/coverage lasts until death of the insured
Which of the following actions is NOT possible with a Universal Life policy? Policy's cash value may be used to pay premiums Premium payments may be made at unscheduled times Premiums may be applied as a credit against income tax Face amount may be adjusted
Premiums may be applied as a credit against income tax
T has a term policy that allows him to continue the coverage after expiration of the initial policy period. What type of term coverage is this? Renewable Increasing Level Decreasing
Renewable
Which of the following types of permanent life insurance policies offers the highest initial cash value? Single Premium Limited pay Straight Whole Interest sensitive
Single premium
Q is looking to buy a life insurance policy that will provide the greatest amount of protection for a temporary time period. Which of these policies should Q purchase? Term life Straight Life Endowment Annuity
Term life
Under a Renewable Term policy, The face amount is automatically adjusted at the time of renewal Evidence of insurability must be provided at each renewal The renewal premium is calculated on the basis of the insured's attained age A new application must be completed at each renewal
The renewal premium is calculated on the basis of the insured's attained age
How does a typical Variable Life Policy investment account grow? Tied to price of gold Through mutual funds, stocks, and bonds Based on returns from insurer's general account Tied to Treasury Bills
Through mutual funds, stocks, and bonds
Which of the following is considered an element of a Variable Life Policy? Underlying equity investment Little or no risk to insured Guaranteed dividends Insurer assumes all the risk
Underlying equity investment
K purchased a Life insurance policy in 1986 which paid 10% interest in the early years of the policy. Twenty years after the purchase, she received a notice from the insurer stating that the policy will soon terminate unless a much-higher premium is paid because of falling interest rates. This type of policy is known as a(n) _________ life policy. Whole Universal Graded Increasing
Universal
S, age 40, is looking to buy a Life Insurance policy that will allow for increases or decreases in coverage as his needs change. The policy best suited for S would be Straight life Universal Life an Endowment Modified Whole Life
Universal Life
Which of the following Life insurance policies combine term insurance with an investment element? Increasing Term Life Decreasing Term Life Universal Life Graded Life
Universal Life
Which of the following Life insurance policies combine term insurance with an investment element? Increasing Term life Decreasing Term life Universal Life Graded life
Universal Life
When is the face amount paid under a Joint Life and Survivor policy? When the policy reaches maturation Upon death of the first insured Upon death of the last insured When on of the insureds becomes disabled and no longer able to make premium payments
Upon death of the last insured
When is the face amount of a Whole Life policy paid? At the policy's maturity date only When the insured dies or at the policy's maturity date, which ever is first Only when the insured dies When the policy is surrendered
When the insured dies or at the policy's maturity date, which ever is first
A life insurance policy that provides a policyowner with cash value along with a level face amount is called: Whole life Level term Credit life Ordinary life
Whole life
How long does the coverage normally remain on a limited-pay life policy? age 65 age 100 when the premium payments stop at the discretion of the insurer
age 100 even if the premiums are limited to a certain period, protection states until death or age 100
Under a graded premium policy, the premiums are higher during the policy's early years are lower during the policy's early years are constant throughout the length of he policy can be adjusted by the insured
are lower during the policy's early years
Variable Whole Life Insurance can be described as: both an insurance and securities product an insurance product only a securities product only the insurance company assumes the investment risk
both an insurance and securities product
Additional coverage can be added to a Whole Life policy by adding a(n): payor rider accelerated benefit rider decreasing term rider automatic premium loan rider
decreasing term rider
