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How soon can the benefit payments begin with a deferred annuity?

A minimum of 12 months after date of purchase

An immediate annuity has been purchased with a single premium. When does the annuitant typically begin receiving benefit payments?

1 month

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

The taxable portion of each annuity payment is calculated using which method?

Exclusion Ratio

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

Which of these statements regarding the annuitant is CORRECT?

The annuitant's life expectancy determines the annuity payments

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

Fixed period settlement options are considered to be a form of a(n)

annuity

Maria would like an annuity that provides a guaranteed accumulation or payout. The type of annuity she is seeking is called

annuity certain

An annuity is primarily used to provide

retirement income

If the annuitant dies before the annuity start date,

the premiums paid plus interest earned will be given to the beneficiary

Which of the following is considered to be the period when the accumulated value in an annuity is paid out?

Annuitization phase

Which settlement option pays a stated amount to an annuitant, but no residual value to a beneficiary?

Life income

Which of the following annuity payout options makes no additional payments regardless of when the annuitant dies?

Life only

What is the primary reason for buying an annuity?

Provide future economic security

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 an annuity that is linked to a market-related index?

Equity-indexed annuity

How are annuities given favorable tax treatment?

Gains are taxed at distribution

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

How do interest earnings accumulate in a deferred annuity?

On a tax-deferred basis

Under a non-qualified annuity, interest is taxed after the

exclusion ratio has been calculated

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

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

Which of these will have the highest monthly payout upon annuitization?

Straight life

Who assumes the investment risk with a fixed annuity contract?

The insurer

Simon has purchased a fixed immediate annuity. His payment amount will be dependent upon principal, interest, and the contract's

income period

During the accumulation period, who can surrender an annuity?

Policyowner


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