Annuities
An individual inherited a large sum of money at age 40 and wanted to use it to provide a guaranteed income after his retirement at age 60. Which of the following types of annuities would best meet this need?
deferred
Which type of annuity settlements stops when the annuitant dies?
life annuity
The time period during which an annuitant contributes to an annuity is called
the accumulation period
Which of the following statements is true about annuities?
they can provide a lifetime income
Which of the following is NOT true regarding an annuity certain?
benefits stop at the annuitant's death
An annuity that guarantees a minimum rate of return is known as a/an
fixed annuity
Which of the following has the right to surrender a deferred annuity contract?
only the annuity owner
Annuities can be used for all of the following reasons EXCEPT
to create an estate
What type of annuity begins payments to the annuitant one month after it is purchased?
single premium immediate annuity
Annuities may be purchased with all of the following payment methods EXCEPT
deferred
When an annuity is written, whose life expectancy is taken into consideration?
annuitant
All of the following information about a customer must be used in determining annuity suitability EXCEPT
beneficiary's age
What does an annuity protect the contract owner against?
living longer than expected
Who bears the investment risk in a fixed annuity?
the insurance company
All other factor being equal, which of the following types of annuities will provide the highest monthly income?
straight life