Life Insurance Policy Options and Provisions
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Pat owns a 20-pay life policy with a paid-up dividend option. Which of the following statements is true?

  • The policy's cash values steadily decrease after 20 years
  • The policy may be paid up early by using accumulated cash values
  • The policy may be paid up early by using policy dividends (correct)
  • The policy's premiums will increase after 20 years
  • An error was made on Mary's life insurance application. Which of the following areas are errors commonly made on applications for which the incontestable clause does NOT apply?

  • Income
  • Age (correct)
  • Marital status
  • Address
  • A life insurance policy normally contains a provision that restricts coverage in the event of death under all of the following situations except:

  • Suicide
  • War
  • Pilot of personal airplane
  • Fare-paying passenger (correct)
  • Which of the following is considered to be an alternative to a life settlement?

    <p>Accelerated death benefit rider</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All of the following are considered to be non-forfeiture options available to policy owners EXCEPT:

    <p>Reduction of Premium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A rider that assures premiums will be paid on a juvenile policy until the child reaches a specific age is called a

    <p>payor rider</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would limit a company's liability to provide insurance coverage?

    <p>Exclusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT part of an insurance contract?

    <p>Certificate of Authority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A whole life policy option where extended term insurance is selected is called a

    <p>nonforfeiture option</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A whole life insurance policy accumulates cash value that becomes

    <p>the policy loan value which the insured may borrow against</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An endorsement found in an insurance plan which modifies the provisions of the policy is called

    <p>rider</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A life insurance rider that allows an individual to purchase insurance as they grow older, regardless of insurability is called

    <p>guaranteed insurability rider</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The two major actions required for a policyholder to comply with the Reinstatement Clause are

    <p>provide evidence of insurability, pay past due premiums</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Group life underwriting risk selection process help protect insurance companies from?

    <p>Adverse Selection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An employee under a group insurance policy has the right to name a beneficiary and the right to

    <p>convert to an individual policy in the event of employment termination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The conversion privilege under a group life plan allows an employee to convert to a

    <p>an individual plan upon employment termination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All of the following are characteristics of a Group life insurance plan except

    <p>Individual underwriting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does life insurance create an immediate estate?

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    Study Notes

    Life Insurance Policy Options

    • A 20-pay life policy with a paid-up dividend option allows early payment using policy dividends.
    • Nonforfeiture options for policyholders include Cash Surrender and Extended Term Insurance, but not Reduction of Premium.
    • A whole life policy may select extended term insurance as a nonforfeiture option.

    Application Errors and Incontestability

    • Common application errors not covered by the incontestable clause include age, marital status, address, and income.

    Policy Limitations and Provisions

    • Coverage limitations exist for situations such as suicide, war, and as a pilot of a personal airplane, but fare-paying passengers are typically covered.
    • Exclusions in a policy indicate conditions that limit the insurer's responsibility.

    Riders and Benefits

    • Accelerated death benefit rider serves as an alternative to life settlements, allowing early access to benefits.
    • A payor rider ensures premiums are covered for juvenile policies until adulthood.
    • Guaranteed insurability rider permits individuals to purchase insurance regardless of insurability as they age.

    Reinstatement and Group Insurance

    • Reinstatement of a policy requires evidence of insurability and payment of past due premiums.
    • The Group life underwriting risk selection process mitigates the risk of adverse selection.
    • Employees can convert group insurance to individual policies upon employment termination, retaining certain rights.

    Insurance Contract Components

    • Certificates of Authority are not part of an insurance contract, unlike policy, application, and riders.
    • Riders modify the terms of an insurance policy, adding unique provisions to coverage.

    Cash Value and Loans

    • Whole life policies accumulate cash value which can serve as loan value for the insured.

    Group Insurance Characteristics

    • Group life insurance includes elements like group underwriting, a master contract, and a probationary period, with individual underwriting being the exception.

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    Test your knowledge on life insurance policies, including various options, limitations, and riders. This quiz covers essential concepts like the 20-pay life policy, nonforfeiture options, and common application errors. Dive into the details of coverage limitations and benefits for policyholders.

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