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What happens if an insured is still totally disabled after the six-month premium payment period?
What happens if an insured is still totally disabled after the six-month premium payment period?
The rider goes into effect and will pay back the premium paid and waive ongoing premiums as long as they are disabled.
An insured died during the grace period of her life insurance policy and had not paid the required annual premium. What is the insurance company obligated to pay to the beneficiary?
An insured died during the grace period of her life insurance policy and had not paid the required annual premium. What is the insurance company obligated to pay to the beneficiary?
A life insurance benefit payable while the insured is still living is known as what?
A life insurance benefit payable while the insured is still living is known as what?
The insuring agreement or clause in a life insurance policy contains all of the following EXCEPT?
The insuring agreement or clause in a life insurance policy contains all of the following EXCEPT?
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Most assignments of life-insurance policies are made in order to protect what?
Most assignments of life-insurance policies are made in order to protect what?
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Which statement about Automatic Premium Loan on a life insurance policy is true?
Which statement about Automatic Premium Loan on a life insurance policy is true?
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A revocable beneficiary has which of the following?
A revocable beneficiary has which of the following?
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If a client bought an annual renewable term policy and died without paying his renewal premium when due, the insurer would pay:
If a client bought an annual renewable term policy and died without paying his renewal premium when due, the insurer would pay:
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If the insured's age was overstated at the time a life-insurance policy was purchased and the error is discovered at death, the insurance company will:
If the insured's age was overstated at the time a life-insurance policy was purchased and the error is discovered at death, the insurance company will:
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Which of the following statements is true about a policy assignment?
Which of the following statements is true about a policy assignment?
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Which statement about a typical Suicide Clause in a life insurance policy is true?
Which statement about a typical Suicide Clause in a life insurance policy is true?
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If the insured understated his age and the error is discovered after death, the insurance company will:
If the insured understated his age and the error is discovered after death, the insurance company will:
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Life insurance policy dividends are considered to be:
Life insurance policy dividends are considered to be:
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The life insurance policy clause that prevents an insurance company from denying payment of a death claim after a specified period is known as the:
The life insurance policy clause that prevents an insurance company from denying payment of a death claim after a specified period is known as the:
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When the primary beneficiary predeceases the insured, the proceeds are paid to the:
When the primary beneficiary predeceases the insured, the proceeds are paid to the:
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The provision in a life insurance policy that provides protection against unintentional policy lapse is known as the:
The provision in a life insurance policy that provides protection against unintentional policy lapse is known as the:
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Upon your death, if your beneficiary chooses the interest only settlement option, the:
Upon your death, if your beneficiary chooses the interest only settlement option, the:
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All of the following are true about the reinstatement of a lapsed Life insurance policy EXCEPT:
All of the following are true about the reinstatement of a lapsed Life insurance policy EXCEPT:
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When an insured sells or assigns their life insurance policy to another party in order to get money to pay for terminal expenses, it is known as a(an):
When an insured sells or assigns their life insurance policy to another party in order to get money to pay for terminal expenses, it is known as a(an):
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Which of the following Settlement Options provides for payments to be made in regular installments of a specified amount until the principal and interest are exhausted?
Which of the following Settlement Options provides for payments to be made in regular installments of a specified amount until the principal and interest are exhausted?
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Which of the following is a non-forfeiture option that provides continuing cash-value buildup:
Which of the following is a non-forfeiture option that provides continuing cash-value buildup:
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If a parent purchases life insurance on their child all of the following are true EXCEPT:
If a parent purchases life insurance on their child all of the following are true EXCEPT:
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If a life insurance policy does not permit the policyholder to change the beneficiary, the beneficiary is:
If a life insurance policy does not permit the policyholder to change the beneficiary, the beneficiary is:
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Which of the following statements about Adjustable Whole Life is true:
Which of the following statements about Adjustable Whole Life is true:
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Generally, all are true, EXCEPT:
Generally, all are true, EXCEPT:
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Which Life insurance settlement option takes into account the life span of the beneficiary:
Which Life insurance settlement option takes into account the life span of the beneficiary:
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All of the following are a part of a life insurance policy, EXCEPT the:
All of the following are a part of a life insurance policy, EXCEPT the:
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A collateral assignment on a Life insurance policy:
A collateral assignment on a Life insurance policy:
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The Spendthrift Clause on a life insurance policy keeps the beneficiary from doing any of the following, EXCEPT:
The Spendthrift Clause on a life insurance policy keeps the beneficiary from doing any of the following, EXCEPT:
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If the beneficiary of a life policy wants the proceeds to be paid out in equal monthly payments, they should select which settlement option:
If the beneficiary of a life policy wants the proceeds to be paid out in equal monthly payments, they should select which settlement option:
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All of the following are true regarding accelerated benefits, EXCEPT:
All of the following are true regarding accelerated benefits, EXCEPT:
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All of the following are dividend options on a life insurance policy issued by a mutual insurer, EXCEPT:
All of the following are dividend options on a life insurance policy issued by a mutual insurer, EXCEPT:
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When the insured lists a group of beneficiaries it is known as a:
When the insured lists a group of beneficiaries it is known as a:
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If the interest on a policy loan is not repaid:
If the interest on a policy loan is not repaid:
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When someone other than the insured is the owner of a life insurance policy, the owner may do all of the following without the insured's consent, EXCEPT:
When someone other than the insured is the owner of a life insurance policy, the owner may do all of the following without the insured's consent, EXCEPT:
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Which of the following is true if the insured/owner of the policy does not pre-designate a settlement option for the beneficiary prior to death:
Which of the following is true if the insured/owner of the policy does not pre-designate a settlement option for the beneficiary prior to death:
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A life insurance customer misstates his age as being five years less than it really is. The rate he pays is $13 per $1,000 of coverage, but the correct rate is $15 per $1,000. If he dies, how much will the insurer pay:
A life insurance customer misstates his age as being five years less than it really is. The rate he pays is $13 per $1,000 of coverage, but the correct rate is $15 per $1,000. If he dies, how much will the insurer pay:
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Seth Brown, whose wife is his business partner, buys a life insurance policy on his wife's life. Because of this third-party ownership, the beneficiary should be the:
Seth Brown, whose wife is his business partner, buys a life insurance policy on his wife's life. Because of this third-party ownership, the beneficiary should be the:
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Which whole life non-forfeiture option provides lifetime coverage?
Which whole life non-forfeiture option provides lifetime coverage?
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When a creditor has a temporary interest in a life insurance policy, it is known as a:
When a creditor has a temporary interest in a life insurance policy, it is known as a:
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Which is not a reason to buy life insurance on the life of a child?
Which is not a reason to buy life insurance on the life of a child?
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An insurance company has which of the following options when an insured wishes to cash in his policy?
An insurance company has which of the following options when an insured wishes to cash in his policy?
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A life insurance company may contest a policy during the contestable period for which of the following reasons?
A life insurance company may contest a policy during the contestable period for which of the following reasons?
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Which statement about the Misstatement of Age Provision in a life insurance policy is true?
Which statement about the Misstatement of Age Provision in a life insurance policy is true?
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An insured on a tight budget who has a Whole Life insurance policy written by a mutual insurer should select which dividend option?
An insured on a tight budget who has a Whole Life insurance policy written by a mutual insurer should select which dividend option?
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Which settlement option might provide payments that exceed the proceeds of the policy and the interest earned?
Which settlement option might provide payments that exceed the proceeds of the policy and the interest earned?
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In a policy insuring the life of a child, which of the following allows the premiums to be waived in the event of the death or disability of the person responsible for premium payments?
In a policy insuring the life of a child, which of the following allows the premiums to be waived in the event of the death or disability of the person responsible for premium payments?
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Protection against unintentional lapse of a Life policy is afforded by:
Protection against unintentional lapse of a Life policy is afforded by:
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An insured has a Whole Life policy with a $100,000 face amount and a $40,000 cash value. The insured's policy lapses, which non-forfeiture option should they select to provide lifetime coverage?
An insured has a Whole Life policy with a $100,000 face amount and a $40,000 cash value. The insured's policy lapses, which non-forfeiture option should they select to provide lifetime coverage?
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In 1990, Mr. Smith bought a Life insurance policy on his 6-year-old son, Jimmy, naming himself as beneficiary. Now that Jim is 18 years old, Mr. Smith may transfer all rights of ownership in the policy to him by executing a:
In 1990, Mr. Smith bought a Life insurance policy on his 6-year-old son, Jimmy, naming himself as beneficiary. Now that Jim is 18 years old, Mr. Smith may transfer all rights of ownership in the policy to him by executing a:
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If an insured buys the Return of Premium Rider and dies, the policy will pay the beneficiary:
If an insured buys the Return of Premium Rider and dies, the policy will pay the beneficiary:
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A Life insurance rider that provides Whole Life on the primary insured and Term Life on the insured's spouse and children is the:
A Life insurance rider that provides Whole Life on the primary insured and Term Life on the insured's spouse and children is the:
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A $10,000 life insurance policy with a Triple Indemnity Clause has been in force for three years. The insured is injured in a train wreck and dies in a hospital five months later. The death proceeds payable under the policy would be:
A $10,000 life insurance policy with a Triple Indemnity Clause has been in force for three years. The insured is injured in a train wreck and dies in a hospital five months later. The death proceeds payable under the policy would be:
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A rider added to a life policy to create coverage for your entire family is the:
A rider added to a life policy to create coverage for your entire family is the:
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The purpose of a Grace Period provision is to:
The purpose of a Grace Period provision is to:
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All of the following are true when a life insurance premium is overdue, EXCEPT:
All of the following are true when a life insurance premium is overdue, EXCEPT:
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Darla Jenkins purchased a $100,000 individual Whole Life policy January 1, 2009 and paid an initial annual premium of $1,000. After her policy is issued, Darla becomes interested in hang gliding and dies in a hang gliding accident on January 15, 2010, without paying her annual premium. What will the insurer pay to her beneficiary?
Darla Jenkins purchased a $100,000 individual Whole Life policy January 1, 2009 and paid an initial annual premium of $1,000. After her policy is issued, Darla becomes interested in hang gliding and dies in a hang gliding accident on January 15, 2010, without paying her annual premium. What will the insurer pay to her beneficiary?
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The cash value of a life insurance policy may be used for all, EXCEPT:
The cash value of a life insurance policy may be used for all, EXCEPT:
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Which of the following best describes the waiver of premium rider?
Which of the following best describes the waiver of premium rider?
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Study Notes
Life Insurance Policy Provisions
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Automatic Premium Loan Provision: Protects against unintentional lapses by borrowing from the policy's cash value to pay overdue premiums; not available for Term insurance.
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Interest Only Settlement Option: Beneficiaries receive taxable interest on death benefit payments; the principal remains non-taxable.
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Reinstatement of Lapsed Policies: Applicants must apply within a designated period, repay back premiums with interest, and may need to pass a physical exam; reinstatement premiums are based on the original age.
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Viatical Settlement: Allows insured individuals to sell their life insurance policy at a discount to cover terminal expenses; differs from accelerated benefits which provide funds in advance.
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Settlement Options: Fixed Amount option allows payments in regular installments until proceeds are exhausted; other options include Fixed Period, Interest, and Life Income.
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Non-Forfeiture Options: Reduced Paid-Up allows for continuous cash value growth without further premiums; other options include Cash Surrender and Extended Term for lapsed policies.
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Third-Party Ownership: In life insurance for a child, the parent acts as the owner while the child is the insured; the parent handles premium payments and beneficiary designation.
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Irrevocable Beneficiary: Once a beneficiary is designated as irrevocable, their consent is required for any changes, and policy loans cannot be taken without consent.
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Adjustable Whole Life: Features flexibility in premium and coverage amount; changes to premiums affect the face amount.
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Dividends and Mutual Insurers: Only mutual insurers offer dividend options; misrepresentation on applications can void coverage, but dividend projections cannot be made for non-participating policies.
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Life Income Option: Based on the expected lifespan of the beneficiary, providing regular payments until death; operates like an annuity.
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Conditional Receipt: Not part of the life insurance policy itself, but an important component of the application process.
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Collateral Assignment: Allows the policy to be used as collateral for loans without transferring full ownership; creditors may claim proceeds if the insured dies with outstanding loans.
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Spendthrift Clause: Prevents beneficiaries from commuting, assigning, or transferring proceeds; ensures payment structure is followed as designated by the policyholder.
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Fixed Amount Settlement Option: Requires beneficiaries to select it for payments in equal monthly installments until proceeds are depleted.
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Accelerated Benefits: Provide a portion of the death benefit before death without being treated as a loan, reducing the final payout to beneficiaries.
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Dividend Options: Include cash, application to premiums, and paid-up additions from mutual insurers; extended term is a non-forfeiture option.
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Class Designation for Beneficiaries: Allows policyholders to designate a group of beneficiaries, such as "all my children."
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Policy Loan Interest: Accrues annually and adds to the outstanding loan amount; unpaid interest increases the total debt owed, affecting the policy's cash value.
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Third-Party Policy Ownership: Owners can surrender, make loans, and change beneficiaries without the insured’s consent, but need it to increase policy limits.
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Beneficiary Designation Choices: If no pre-designated settlement option exists, the beneficiary chooses upon the insured's death; default is a cash payout.
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Material Misrepresentation of Age: Insurer adjusts the payout based on the premium paid versus the correct age; typically results in decreased face value upon death.
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Key Person Insurance: Example of third-party ownership where a business partner buys insurance on another partner's life for business continuity upon their death.
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Lifetime Coverage from Reduced Paid-Up Option: Provides a paid-up whole life policy upon lapse, ensuring lifelong coverage without further premiums.
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Collateral Assignment's Temporary Interest: Allows lenders a claim on the policy proceeds while the owner retains overall ownership rights.### Life Insurance Assignments
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Permanent vs. Collateral Assignment: Permanent assignment relinquishes ownership rights irrevocably; collateral assignment is temporary and often used for loans.
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Notification Requirement: Assignments become valid only after the insurer receives written notification.
Reasons for Child Life Insurance
- Common Purposes: Life insurance may cover expenses when a child dies, provide cash value for future needs, and secure benefits for parent(s), but not solely for retirement.
Cashing In a Policy
- Insurance Company Timeline: Insurers can defer payment for up to six months when cashing in a policy or taking a loan.
Contestability Period
- Reasons for Contestation: Insurers can contest policies within the first two years for material misrepresentation, but cannot do so for nonpayment, occupation change, or misstatement of age after this period.
Misstatement of Age Provision
- Benefit Adjustment: If the insured's actual age is understated, the death benefit is adjusted downward, but a policy remains in effect.
Dividend Options for Mutual Insurers
- Budgeting for Dividends: Those on tight budgets should choose the reduction of premiums option to lower out-of-pocket expenses by applying dividends toward upcoming premiums.
Settlement Options
- Life Annuity: This option may provide payments exceeding the policy's proceeds due to the longevity of the beneficiary.
Child Policy Provisions
- Waiver of Premium: The Payor Provision waives premiums for children in case the payer becomes disabled or dies.
Automatic Premium Loan (APL)
- Protection Against Lapse: APL ensures coverage continues by borrowing from the cash value to cover missed premiums.
Non-Forfeiture Options
- Choosing Reduced Paid-up: If a policy lapses, selecting the reduced paid-up option provides permanent insurance without further premiums.
Assignment of Policy Rights
- Transferring Ownership: An absolute assignment allows policy owners to completely transfer rights to another party.
Return of Premium Rider
- Policy Benefits on Death: This rider pays the face amount plus all premiums paid at the time of death.
Family Coverage Rider
- Cost-Effective Family Protection: Adding a Family Rider to a whole life policy is economically efficient for covering spouses and children.
Death During Grace Period
- Payout Calculation: If death occurs during the grace period, the insurer pays the full face amount minus any overdue premium.
Cash Value Limitations
- Immediate Use: While cash values can grow, they are generally not robust enough for immediate use shortly after policy purchase.
Waiver of Premium Rider Definition
- Differentiation: This rider applies to various policies, waiving premiums while ensuring coverage continues after a six-month disability.
Insurance Policy Details
- Insuring Agreement Contents: Key information includes parties to the contract, coverage specifics, and premium details, while beneficiary changes fall under the owner's rights section.
Assignments in Relation to Creditors
- Collateral Assignments: These protect the insured's credit by pledging their policy to secure loans, ensuring payment upon the insured's death.
Automatic Premium Loan Clarification
- Misconceptions: It is often confused with non-forfeiture provisions; however, APL is a free rider that may prevent lapses by paying overdue premiums from cash value.### Life Insurance Policy Provisions and Riders
- Automatic Premium Loan (APL) ensures a policy remains active if the owner misses premium payments by borrowing from its cash value, subject to interest.
- Outstanding loans plus interest will be deducted from policy proceeds upon the insured's death.
Beneficiary Designation
- A revocable beneficiary can be changed at any time, while irrevocable beneficiaries have vested interests and must consent to changes or loans.
- Beneficiaries can be designated "by class" (e.g., all children) or individually (e.g., specific names).
Coverage and Premiums
- A grace period of at least 30 days is mandated for 'ordinary' life insurance policies; death during this period results in payment minus overdue premium.
- If the insured overstated their age, the insurer will adjust the death benefit based on the correct age, increasing the coverage based on higher premiums paid.
Policy Assignments
- Assignments can be Absolute (transferring all rights) or Collateral (using policy as collateral for a loan).
- Policyholders maintain the right to assign policies as outlined in the assignment form.
Non-Forfeiture Options
- Non-forfeiture options include cash surrender, reduced paid-up insurance, and extended term options; paid-up additions are not considered a non-forfeiture option.
Suicide Clause
- Coverage excludes suicide for the first two years of the policy; only premiums paid are refunded if the insured dies by suicide within this time.
Riders and Additional Benefits
- Accidental Death Benefit Rider pays an additional benefit if death results from an accident but excludes coverage for death from illness.
- The Payor Benefit Rider ensures premiums are paid for a child's policy if the policyholder dies or becomes disabled.
Misstatement of Age Clause
- If age is understated, death benefits are adjusted to match premiums that would have been charged at the correct age, not voiding the policy.
Dividends and Taxation
- Life insurance policy dividends are considered a return of premium overcharges and are not guaranteed, occurring at the discretion of mutual insurers.
Incontestability Clause
- This clause prevents insurers from denying payments on claims after two years, even if the insured provided misinformation, ensuring policyholder protection.
Beneficiary Hierarchy
- If a primary beneficiary dies before the insured, the contingent beneficiary receives the benefits; without one, proceeds go to the insured's estate.
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