XCEL chapter 8
An immediate annuity has been purchased with a single premium. When does the annuitant typically begin receiving benefit payments?
1 month
How soon can the benefit payments begin with a deferred annuity?
A minimum of 12 months after date of purchase
Kathy's annuity is currently experiencing tax-deferred growth until she retires. Which phase is this annuity in?
Accumulation period
When does an immediate annuity begin making payments?
After the first premium has been paid
Which of these is NOT considered to be a purpose of an annuity?
Annuities are intended to create an estate
Which of these annuities require premium payments that vary from year to year?
Flexible premium deferred annuity
An annuitant is guaranteed to NOT outlive their benefits with a(n)
Guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit
What happens to interest earned if the annuitant dies before the payout start date?
It is taxable
How do interest earnings accumulate in a deferred annuity?
On a tax-deferred basis
An annuitant dies during the distribution period. What kind of annuity will return to a beneficiary the difference between the annuity value and the income payments already made?
Refund annuity
Simon has purchased a fixed immediate annuity. His payment amount will be dependent upon principal, interest, and the contract's
income period
What is the nonforfeiture value of an annuity before annuitization?
All premiums paid, plus interest, minus any withdrawals and surrender charges
Which of the following is considered to be the period when the accumulated value in an annuity is paid out?
Annuitization phase
Lisa has recently bought a fixed annuity. Which of these is considered to be a disadvantage of owning this type of annuity?
During periods of inflation, annuitarts will experience a decrease in purchasing power of their payments
Which of the following is an annuity that is linked to a market-related index?
Equity-indexed annuity
The taxable portion of each annuity payment is calculated using which method?
Exclusion Ratio
What will the beneficiary receive if an annuitant dies during the accumulation period?
The greater of the accumulated cash value or the total premium paid
Who assumes the investment risk with a fixed annuity contract?
The insurer
Fixed period settlement options are considered to be a form of a(n)
annuity
An annuity is primarily used to provide
retirement income
How are annuities given favorable tax treatment?
Gains are taxed at distribution
Which of the following annuity payout options makes no additional payments regardless of when the annuitant dies?
Life only
Which annuity payout option allows the policyowner to choose a pre-determined number of benefit payments?
Period certain
During the accumulation period, who can surrender an annuity?
Policyowner
Under a non-qualified annuity, interest is taxed after the
exclusion ratio has been calculated
Which type of annuity stops all payments upon the death of the annuitant?
Life annuity
Which settlement option pays a stated amount to an annuitant, but no residual value to a beneficiary?
Life income
What is the primary reason for buying an annuity?
Provide future economic security
Andy the annuitant dies before the annuity start date. Which of the following is a TRUE statement?
Premiums paid plus interest earned is returned to the beneficiary
If the annuitant dies before the annuity start date,
the premiums paid plus interest earned will be given to the beneficiary
Which type of annuity guarantees a stated number of income payments, whether or not the annuitant is still alive to receive them?
Life annuity certain
Phil is shopping for an annuity that guarantees he CANNOT outlive the benefits. Which of these benefit options would he choose?
Guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit
Fixed annuities provide each of the following EXCEPT
Hedge against inflation
Which market index is normally associated with an indexed annuity's rate of return?
S & P 500
Which of these will have the highest monthly payout upon annuitization?
Straight life
Kristi purchases an annuity that will pay her husband an income for 15 years. If he dies, this income will become payable to their children for the remainder of the period. Kristi has what kind of annuity?
Temporary annuity certain
Which of these statements regarding the annuitant is CORRECT?
The annuitant's life expectancy determines the annuity payments
Maria would like an annuity that provides a guaranteed accumulation or payout. The type of annuity she is seeking is called
annuity certain