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What is a reinstatement provision?
What is a reinstatement provision?
A lapsed policy may be reinstated within 3 years by paying back premiums, with interest, and proving insurability.
What will the insurer do if the insured commits suicide one year after his life insurance policy was issued?
What will the insurer do if the insured commits suicide one year after his life insurance policy was issued?
What settlement option should a beneficiary select for guaranteed benefits for 10 years?
What settlement option should a beneficiary select for guaranteed benefits for 10 years?
Fixed period/period certain
What is a revocable beneficiary?
What is a revocable beneficiary?
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The ownership provisions entitle the policyowner to do all of the following EXCEPT:
The ownership provisions entitle the policyowner to do all of the following EXCEPT:
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A single life settlement option provides income that the beneficiary cannot outlive.
A single life settlement option provides income that the beneficiary cannot outlive.
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Which document may contribute to proof of death for the purposes of insurance benefits payment?
Which document may contribute to proof of death for the purposes of insurance benefits payment?
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The two types of assignments are:
The two types of assignments are:
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The return of premium rider pays the beneficiary face amount and premium paid amount.
The return of premium rider pays the beneficiary face amount and premium paid amount.
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Under which nonforfeiture option does the company pay the surrender value and have no further obligations to the policyowner?
Under which nonforfeiture option does the company pay the surrender value and have no further obligations to the policyowner?
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The mandatory free look period in a life insurance policy commences when the policy is delivered.
The mandatory free look period in a life insurance policy commences when the policy is delivered.
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What type of policy does an insured likely have if she withdraws a portion of the policy's cash value with limits and fees?
What type of policy does an insured likely have if she withdraws a portion of the policy's cash value with limits and fees?
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The paid-up addition option uses the dividend to purchase what?
The paid-up addition option uses the dividend to purchase what?
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If the insured continually uses the automatic premium loan option, the policy will terminate when the cash value is reduced to nothing.
If the insured continually uses the automatic premium loan option, the policy will terminate when the cash value is reduced to nothing.
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If the primary beneficiary predeceases the insured, the death benefit proceeds will be paid to whom?
If the primary beneficiary predeceases the insured, the death benefit proceeds will be paid to whom?
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Which entity determines the amount of accelerated death benefits that will be paid to an insured?
Which entity determines the amount of accelerated death benefits that will be paid to an insured?
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A children's rider added to a permanent life insurance policy provides TERM coverage that is convertible to permanent insurance.
A children's rider added to a permanent life insurance policy provides TERM coverage that is convertible to permanent insurance.
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Irrevocable beneficiaries can be changed without the written consent of that beneficiary.
Irrevocable beneficiaries can be changed without the written consent of that beneficiary.
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What is the waiting period on a Waiver of Premium rider in life insurance policies?
What is the waiting period on a Waiver of Premium rider in life insurance policies?
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What will the company do if an insured is found to have overstated his age at the time of application?
What will the company do if an insured is found to have overstated his age at the time of application?
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During partial withdrawal from a universal life policy, which portion will be taxed?
During partial withdrawal from a universal life policy, which portion will be taxed?
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When should the insurer pay the policy benefit upon submission of a death claim?
When should the insurer pay the policy benefit upon submission of a death claim?
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Which option allows the insurer to relieve a minor insured from premium payments if the payor becomes disabled or dies?
Which option allows the insurer to relieve a minor insured from premium payments if the payor becomes disabled or dies?
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The premium on the children's rider in a life insurance policy remains the same, no matter how many children are added.
The premium on the children's rider in a life insurance policy remains the same, no matter how many children are added.
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Under what circumstances can a contingent beneficiary collect the death benefit?
Under what circumstances can a contingent beneficiary collect the death benefit?
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What is the least amount of the original death benefit that a beneficiary would receive after the insured's death if they accepted accelerated death benefits?
What is the least amount of the original death benefit that a beneficiary would receive after the insured's death if they accepted accelerated death benefits?
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The interest earned on policy dividends is non-taxable.
The interest earned on policy dividends is non-taxable.
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What clause describes the method of paying the death benefit if the insured and the beneficiary are both killed in the same accident?
What clause describes the method of paying the death benefit if the insured and the beneficiary are both killed in the same accident?
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When is the automatic premium loan provision activated?
When is the automatic premium loan provision activated?
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Which of the following are true statements regarding the accumulation at interest option?
Which of the following are true statements regarding the accumulation at interest option?
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The guaranteed insurability rider is available to all insureds with no additional premium.
The guaranteed insurability rider is available to all insureds with no additional premium.
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The provision stating that both the policy and the application form the contract with the insurer is called what?
The provision stating that both the policy and the application form the contract with the insurer is called what?
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What provision extends coverage beyond the premium due date?
What provision extends coverage beyond the premium due date?
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What will the insurer do if the insured overstates their age on the application?
What will the insurer do if the insured overstates their age on the application?
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What is the purpose of a fixed-period settlement option?
What is the purpose of a fixed-period settlement option?
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What does the incontestability clause do?
What does the incontestability clause do?
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Most insurers limit the amount of the death benefit paid to what percentage when the Accelerated Death Benefit Rider is used?
Most insurers limit the amount of the death benefit paid to what percentage when the Accelerated Death Benefit Rider is used?
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What is the benefit of choosing extended term as a nonforfeiture option?
What is the benefit of choosing extended term as a nonforfeiture option?
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The Waiver of Cost Insurance rider is found in whole life policies.
The Waiver of Cost Insurance rider is found in whole life policies.
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What is the dividend option that increases the death benefit using policy dividends called?
What is the dividend option that increases the death benefit using policy dividends called?
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Which rider does NOT cause the death benefit to increase?
Which rider does NOT cause the death benefit to increase?
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Which of the following explains the policyowner's right to change beneficiaries?
Which of the following explains the policyowner's right to change beneficiaries?
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What will the insurance producer say regarding naming two beneficiaries for a life insurance policy?
What will the insurance producer say regarding naming two beneficiaries for a life insurance policy?
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What is an absolute assignment?
What is an absolute assignment?
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Children's riders attached to whole life policies are usually issued as what type of insurance?
Children's riders attached to whole life policies are usually issued as what type of insurance?
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What term describes an arrangement where an insured receives an annual life insurance dividend check?
What term describes an arrangement where an insured receives an annual life insurance dividend check?
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When a policyholder designates a group of individuals as the beneficiary, this is called what?
When a policyholder designates a group of individuals as the beneficiary, this is called what?
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If a policyowner uses dividends to help pay for premiums, what option would this be?
If a policyowner uses dividends to help pay for premiums, what option would this be?
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What does joint and 2/3 survivor settlement option mean for beneficiaries?
What does joint and 2/3 survivor settlement option mean for beneficiaries?
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Which nonforfeiture option provides coverage for the longest period of time?
Which nonforfeiture option provides coverage for the longest period of time?
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What provision prevents the beneficiary from changing or borrowing from planned installments?
What provision prevents the beneficiary from changing or borrowing from planned installments?
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What proof of insurability is required when a child is converting their Children's Term rider coverage?
What proof of insurability is required when a child is converting their Children's Term rider coverage?
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Suicide is covered under a life insurance policy after a specific period of years.
Suicide is covered under a life insurance policy after a specific period of years.
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Which method to designate a beneficiary means 'by the head'?
Which method to designate a beneficiary means 'by the head'?
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Which kind of policy allows withdrawals or partial surrenders?
Which kind of policy allows withdrawals or partial surrenders?
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What rider provides coverage on the insured's family members?
What rider provides coverage on the insured's family members?
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Under an extended term nonforfeiture option, the policy cash value is converted to what?
Under an extended term nonforfeiture option, the policy cash value is converted to what?
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The accidental death rider will pay two or three times the face amount if the insured dies due to an accident.
The accidental death rider will pay two or three times the face amount if the insured dies due to an accident.
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All of the following are beneficiary designations EXCEPT:
All of the following are beneficiary designations EXCEPT:
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Warranties in a life insurance policy are guaranteed to be true.
Warranties in a life insurance policy are guaranteed to be true.
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Which rider allows customization for temporary insurance on the insured or family members?
Which rider allows customization for temporary insurance on the insured or family members?
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The spendthrift clause protects policy proceeds from creditors of the beneficiary.
The spendthrift clause protects policy proceeds from creditors of the beneficiary.
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What will a beneficiary receive from a policy without a war clause if the insured is killed during wartime?
What will a beneficiary receive from a policy without a war clause if the insured is killed during wartime?
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When a life insurance policy is canceled with the extended term nonforfeiture option, the cash value will be used to purchase what?
When a life insurance policy is canceled with the extended term nonforfeiture option, the cash value will be used to purchase what?
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When a whole life policy lapses or is surrendered prior to maturity, the cash value can be used to purchase what?
When a whole life policy lapses or is surrendered prior to maturity, the cash value can be used to purchase what?
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What policy provision allows reactivation of a lapsed life insurance policy?
What policy provision allows reactivation of a lapsed life insurance policy?
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Study Notes
Life Insurance Policy Provisions, Options, and Riders
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Ownership Provisions: The policyowner has various rights except for setting premium rates, which are determined by the insurer based on underwriting criteria.
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Single Life Settlement Option: This option guarantees lifetime income to a beneficiary, ceasing payments upon their death.
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Proof of Death: A death certificate serves as a key document for proving death to claim insurance benefits.
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Types of Assignments: Assignments can be absolute (entire policy transferred) or collateral (part or all of the benefits assigned).
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Return of Premium Rider: Provides a death benefit plus a refund of the premiums paid, contingent on death occurring before a specified age.
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Cash Surrender Option: This option allows policy owners to receive surrender value, ending all obligations from the insurer immediately upon payment.
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Free Look Provision: This mandatory feature enables policyholders to examine their policy upon delivery, beginning the moment they receive it.
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Universal Life Policy: This type of policy allows limited withdrawals from the cash value, but typically incurs fees and limitations.
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Paid-Up Addition Option: Uses dividends to purchase additional, smaller amounts of the same insurance type, enhancing overall coverage.
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Automatic Premium Loan: Utilizing this option can lead to policy termination when cash value is fully depleted.
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Contingent Beneficiary: In cases where a primary beneficiary dies before the insured, the contingent beneficiary receives the death benefit.
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Accelerated Death Benefits: The insurer determines the amount that can be paid out to the insured in advance of death benefits, often capping it at 100%.
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Children's Rider: This provision offers term coverage convertible to permanent insurance, activated before the child reaches a defined age.
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Irrevocable Beneficiaries: Their designation can only be changed with their written consent, ensuring their protection.
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Waiting Period for Waiver of Premium Rider: Typically six months, this period must lapse post-disability before premiums are waived.
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Incontestability Clause: After two years, insurers cannot contest statements made during application, except related to age, sex, or identity.
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Tax Implications on Withdrawals: Only interest is subject to taxation during partial withdrawals from a universal life policy.
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Death Claim Payment: Insurers are obligated to pay benefits immediately upon receiving written proof of loss.
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Payor Benefit Rider: Enables premium waivers for a minor if the payor becomes disabled or dies.
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Children's Rider Premiums: Remain consistent regardless of how many children are added to the policy.
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Beneficiary Designation: A child's eligibility to collect benefits depends on the status of the primary beneficiary.
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Accelerated Death Benefit Consequences: Accepting these benefits could reduce the death benefit received by the beneficiary to as low as 0%.
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Dividends Taxability: The interest earned on policy dividends is subject to tax as they are regarded as returns on previously taxed premiums.
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Common Disaster Clause: Specifies the procedure for death benefits if both the insured and beneficiary perish in the same accident.
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Grace Period Provision: Mandates coverage after premiums are past due for a specified duration.
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Lapses and Surrender Introduction: If a policy lapses or is surrendered before maturity, the cash value aids in a smaller face amount policy purchase.
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Fixed-Period Settlement Option: Guarantees a defined income for a specified duration.
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Incontestability and False Statements: This clause protects insurers from denying claims attributed to misrepresentations after two years.
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Limited Accelerated Death Benefits: Insurers typically restrict pre-death benefit payments to around 50% of the total death benefit.
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Extended Term Nonforfeiture Option: Converts cash value into term insurance with equivalent face amounts for as long as the cash will sustain.
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Waiver of Cost Insurance Rider: Found in universal life policies, allowing premium waivers under specific circumstances of disability.
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Paid-up Addition Strategy: Dividends can serve as single premiums to procure additional coverage based on the insured's age.
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Beneficiary Rights: The spendthrift provision restricts beneficiary abilities regarding claims and changes to payment distributions.
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Children’s Term Rider Conversions: When dependent age limits are reached, coverage can convert without needing proof of insurability.
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Suicide Clause Applicability: Limits liability to premium refunds if suicide occurs within two years of policy issuance.
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Fixed Period Option Selection: Guarantees benefit payments over a set time frame, regardless of the beneficiary's survival.
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Revocable vs. Irrevocable Designations: Policyowners can alter revocable beneficiaries at will, while irrevocable changes require consent.
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Class Designation for Beneficiaries: Allows policyowners to name groups of individuals rather than specifying each one.
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Other-Insured Rider: Provides coverage for family members, typically in term insurance form that can transition to permanent coverage.
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