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What does an interest-sensitive whole life policy offer in terms of cash value?
What is the guaranteed maximum interest rate for Dell's interest-sensitive policy?
4%
What can a policyowner adjust in a universal life insurance policy?
Death benefit and premium payments
What happens if there is not enough cash value in a universal life insurance policy?
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What is a death benefit option in universal life insurance?
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What does the term 'front-end loads' refer to?
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What does the assumed interest rate determine in variable life insurance?
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What does transparent mean in the context of life insurance policies?
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What is indexed universal life insurance?
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Option A death benefit is level until it needs to be adjusted due to the risk corridor.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
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All of the following are true of universal life policy and variable universal life policy premiums EXCEPT:
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In order to sell variable life insurance, variable universal life insurance, or variable annuities, what must Q do?
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All of the following are true of the interest-sensitive whole life insurance policy EXCEPT:
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If W buys a universal life policy, which of the following is true?
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The universal life policy option that provides a level death benefit is:
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A joint life and last survivor (survivorship life) policy generally pays the death benefit when:
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Z's life insurance policy lets him choose from available investments for the cash value. Z's policy is:
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D has a life policy that has a death benefit that increases every year. This is a _____ policy.
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What is a survivorship life policy?
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What does a juvenile life policy cover?
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Which option would be the least expensive if a couple wants $300,000 coverage on each?
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Justin would be paid $300,000 upon the death of Spring if the Thymes purchased which of the following?
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A joint life policy pays the face amount when all insureds have died.
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The cash value of a variable life insurance policy always has a guaranteed growth.
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Which of these types of insurance has flexible premiums and cash value based on an interest rate?
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The current rate of interest credited to a universal life cash value account consists of which of the following?
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What happens to the death benefit under Option A of a universal life policy when the cash value increases?
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Variable life insurance includes a minimum guaranteed cash value.
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Study Notes
Interest-Sensitive Whole Life Policy
- Offers a cash value that earns interest rates based on the insurer's performance.
- Features a fixed death benefit and specified premium payment schedule.
- Includes a guaranteed maximum premium and minimum cash value linked to a minimum interest rate.
- Excess interest can be added to cash value or applied to reduce premiums when current rates surpass guaranteed rates.
Universal Life Insurance
- Flexible premium structure allowing changes in death benefit and premium payments.
- Policyholders can adjust coverage and premiums with proof of insurability needed for increases.
- Cash value can vary based on the timing and amount of premium payments.
- Insurers deduct annual renewal term insurance costs from the cash value account.
Premium Payment Flexibility
- Policyowners are encouraged to pay a target premium but can alter payment amounts and timing.
- Grace period provided for late premium payments, preventing lapses under certain cash value conditions.
- Accrued cash value receives guaranteed interest, adjusted annually based on market rates.
Cash Value Withdrawals and Loans
- Policyowners may borrow against cash value or withdraw funds, impacting the death benefit.
- Partial withdrawals do not incur interest but reduce both cash value and death benefit.
- Some policies may restrict partial withdrawals or require minimum cash values.
Load Policies
- Front-end loads deduct expenses from premiums, slowing cash value growth.
- Back-end loads allow full premium investment into cash value with potential service charges upon withdrawal or policy changes.
Death Benefit Options in Universal Life
- Two options:
- Option A provides a level death benefit;
- Option B offers an increasing benefit based on cash value growth.
- Policyholders can switch between options with flexibility in managing benefits.
Mortality Charges and Transparency
- Universal life policies display individual components such as premiums, benefits, interest, and charges separately to promote understanding.
- Mortality charges cover death claim costs and are part of premium calculations.
Indexed Universal Life Insurance
- Hybrid policy linking cash value growth to an equity index with capital preservation features.
- Offers capped returns linked to market performance, enhancing growth without excessive risk.
Variable Whole Life Insurance
- Premiums can be structured variously, but cash values depend on investment performance.
- Funds are placed in a separate account distinct from general account assets, bearing higher investment risk.
Assumed Interest Rate
- Guaranteed face amount relies on an assumed interest rate, influencing both cash value and death benefits.
- Variability in investments can yield returns that exceed or fall short of this rate.
Variable Universal Life Insurance
- Combines universal life with investment performance, offering policyholders investment options.
- Requires regulations for securities trading due to investment nature and risks.
Joint Life Policy
- Covers multiple lives, with payouts upon the first death (first-to-die policy).
- Premiums are less than buying individual policies for each insured.
Survivorship Life Policy
- Provides death benefits after the last insured's death, useful for estate planning.
- Less costly than combined individual policies due to delayed payout.
Juvenile Life Policy
- Insures minors, ensuring future insurability regardless of changes in health.
- Can cover funeral expenses or serve as a savings vehicle for future education costs.### Juvenile Insurance Policies
- The owner of a juvenile insurance policy is typically a parent or grandparent until the insured child reaches maturity (age 18 or 21).
- Some juvenile policies are known as jumping juvenile insurance, which increases coverage to five times the original amount without needing evidence of insurability or premium increase when the child reaches a specified age.
- Upon reaching the specified age, the child assumes liability for premiums, and any premium-payor waiver terminates.
Life Insurance Options for Couples
- A $300,000 joint life policy, also called first-to-die, pays upon the death of either insured, making it more expensive than a survivorship life policy.
- A survivorship life policy (or second-to-die) pays the death benefit only after both insureds have died, leading to lower premiums since it is expected to pay out later.
Characteristics of Universal Life Policies
- Interest-sensitive whole life policies offer guaranteed maximum premiums and minimum cash values based on interest rates.
- Universal life insurance features flexible premiums and adjustable death benefits, allowing policyholders to change the death benefit and premium payments.
- Two death benefit options exist in universal policies:
- Option A provides a level death benefit.
- Option B provides an increasing death benefit, which includes cash value.
Variable Life Insurance Policies
- Variable life insurance has fixed premiums, but benefits (face amount and cash value) can vary based on investment returns.
- Cash value accumulates in a separate account, primarily invested in equities.
- Producers selling variable policies must hold licenses for both life insurance and securities (through FINRA).
Premium Payments and Policy Features
- Universal life policies maintain coverage as long as the cash value can cover premium costs, with flexible premium options.
- Variable life policies have fixed premiums but a death benefit that fluctuates based on investment performance; the death benefit cannot fall below the face amount.
- Option A in universal life policies has a level benefit, while Option B increases the total death benefit by including cash value.
Regulatory Requirements for Selling Life Products
- To sell variable life insurance or variable annuities, one must be licensed for life insurance and registered with FINRA to sell securities.
Key Differences in Policies
- Joint life policies provide payment upon the death of one insured, while survivorship life policies pay only after both insureds have passed.
- Interest-sensitive whole life policies ensure minimum cash values and guaranteed rates but may alter premium billing based on current interest earnings.
Summary of Death Benefit Payments
- Under Option B of universal life policies, the death benefit equals the face amount plus accumulated cash value.
- The actual death benefit in universal life remains level under Option A, which does not change with cash value accumulation unless a substantial portion affects the total benefit.
Important Definitions
- "First-to-die" policy refers to a joint life insurance policy with payout upon the death of the first insured.
- "Second-to-die" or survivorship policy pays out only after both insureds have died, allowing for lower premiums due to the delayed payment.### Joint Life and Last Survivor Policy
- Pays death benefit only after all insured individuals have died.
- Must be term insurance, meaning coverage is for a limited period.
- Premiums are higher compared to standard joint life policies.
- Key distinction from joint life policies, which pay upon the death of the first insured.
Variable Life Insurance
- Allows policyholders to choose investments for the cash value component.
- Potential for benefits to vary based on the performance of chosen investments.
- Represents a flexible insurance option as it combines life insurance and investment elements.
Universal Life Insurance - Option B
- Features a death benefit that increases annually.
- Death benefit comprises the level policy face amount plus accumulated cash value.
- Offers a blend of protection and cash accumulation that grows over time.
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