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All of the following statements about the requirements to reinstate a lapsed life insurance policy are true EXCEPT


A) Evidence of insurability is required.
B) The lapse must have resulted from other than the surrender of the policy for its cash value.
C) All overdue premiums must be paid along with interest from the premium due dates.
D) There is no time limit on when the policy may be reinstated.

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All of the following are nonforfeiture options found in cash value life insurance policies EXCEPT


A) cash value.
B) reduction of premiums.
C) reduced paid-up insurance.
D) extended term insurance.

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B

A contingent beneficiary in a life insurance policy has the right to


A) receive the policy proceeds if the primary beneficiary dies before the insured.
B) share the policy proceeds with the primary beneficiary.
C) change the beneficiary designation under specified circumstances.
D) exercise policy rights if the insured is incapacitated.

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Becky is considering the purchase of a whole life policy on her own life.She is concerned that if she becomes disabled,paying premiums will become a burden.Which provision can Becky attach to her life insurance policy to address this concern?


A) guaranteed purchase option
B) waiver-of-premium provision
C) accidental death benefit rider
D) accelerated death benefits rider

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Which of the following statements about the assignment of a life insurance policy is true?


A) The insurer must be notified of any assignment or the death proceeds will be paid to the named beneficiary.
B) Under an absolute assignment,the only right transferred to a new owner is the right to change the beneficiary designation.
C) As long as a collateral assignment exists,a creditor will receive the entire death benefit even if the loan has been repaid.
D) Assignment may be made only with the permission of the insurer and the beneficiary.

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Which of the following statements regarding the accidental death benefit rider (also known as double indemnity) is true?


A) Adding the accidental death benefit rider doubles the premium for the policy.
B) Financial planners agree that adding the accidental death benefit rider is a wise purchase.
C) The economic value of a human life is doubled or tripled if death is caused by an accident,justifying the purchase of the rider.
D) The death benefit is doubled only if an accidental injury is the direct cause of death and death occurs prior to a specified age.

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D

Life insurance policy proceeds can be paid to a trustee upon the death of the insured.All of the following statements about having the proceeds paid to a trustee are true EXCEPT


A) Use of a trustee provides flexibility with regard to the timing and amount of the payments.
B) Trustees are often used when the beneficiary is a minor child or an adult with diminished mental capacity.
C) The trustee is not permitted to accept a fee for rendering services.
D) The trustee does not guarantee investment results.

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Which of the following would be a valid reason for an insurer to contest a policy after the contestable period has ended?


A) The policyholder made a material misrepresentation in the application process.
B) The insurer's loss ratio is running higher than the insurer anticipated.
C) The applicant had someone else take the medical examination required for policy approval for her.
D) The policyholder concealed a material fact at the time of application.

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All of the following are requirements that must be satisfied before premiums are waived under a waiver-of-premium provision EXCEPT


A) The insured must furnish proof of disability to the insurer.
B) The insured must be disabled before some specified age,such as age 60 or 65.
C) The insured must satisfy the definition of disability.
D) The insured must satisfy a 2-year waiting period.

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Which of the following statements is true regarding an automatic premium loan provision?


A) Its purpose is to prevent a policy from lapsing because of nonpayment of premium.
B) Interest does not have to be paid on an automatic premium loan.
C) If the provision is used,the insured must show evidence of insurability to resume regular premium payments.
D) An automatic premium loan,unlike a regular policy loan,is forgiven if the insured dies before the loan is repaid.

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Malcolm would like to purchase life insurance.He is concerned that he might need additional life insurance in the future and that he might be uninsurable at that time.What provision can Malcolm add to his life insurance policy that will permit him to purchase additional life insurance at specified times in the future without providing evidence of insurability?


A) double indemnity rider
B) guaranteed purchase option
C) waiver-of-premium provision
D) accelerated death benefits rider

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B

Which of the following statements about the grace period in a whole life insurance contract is (are) true? I.The purpose of the grace period is to prevent the policy from lapsing by giving the policyowner additional time to pay an overdue premium. II.If the insured dies during the grace period,the death benefit is reduced by 50 percent.


A) I only
B) II only
C) both I and II
D) neither I nor II

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Which of the following statements about beneficiary designations is (are) true? I.The primary beneficiary is entitled to the death proceeds of a life insurance policy only if the contingent beneficiary dies before the insured. II.If a revocable beneficiary designation is used,the insured must obtain the beneficiary's permission of exercise most policy rights.


A) I only
B) II only
C) both I and II
D) neither I nor II

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Advantages of selecting the paid-up additions dividend option in a life insurance policy include which of the following? I.Evidence of insurability is not required to purchase additional insurance. II.The additions are purchased at net rates without a loading for expenses.


A) I only
B) II only
C) both I and II
D) neither I nor II

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What major feature distinguishes a participating policy from a nonparticipating policy?


A) the availability of a waiver-of-premium provision
B) the existence of settlement options
C) the payment of dividends
D) the method by which beneficiaries can be named

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Which of the following statements about dividend options is (are) true? I.The interest on dividends left to accumulate with the insurer is not considered to be taxable income. II.Paid-up additions are additional units of whole life insurance.


A) I only
B) II only
C) both I and II
D) neither I nor II

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Lionel purchased a $200,000 ordinary life insurance policy when he was 25 years old and had significant life insurance needs.Now Lionel is 50.His mortgage is almost paid-off and his children have left home and are financially independent.Lionel no longer wants to pay premiums,but he would like to have some permanent life insurance in force.Which nonforfeiture option could Lionel employ to meet these objectives?


A) cash value
B) reduced paid-up insurance
C) paid-up additions
D) extended term insurance

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All of the following statements about the interest settlement option are true EXCEPT


A) The minimum guaranteed interest rate is usually equal to the prime rate.
B) The interest can be paid monthly,quarterly,semiannually,or annually.
C) The beneficiary may be allowed to withdraw part or all of the proceeds.
D) The beneficiary may be allowed to change to another settlement option.

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Which life insurance policy provision specifies that it is the policyholder,and not the insured or beneficiary,who possesses all contractual rights while the policy is in force?


A) nonforfeiture options
B) entire contract clause
C) incontestable clause
D) ownership clause

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Bruce lied about his health history when he purchased a life insurance policy.He died 3 years after the policy was issued.Which life insurance policy provision will require the life insurer to pay the beneficiary even though Bruce lied on the application?


A) incontestable clause
B) entire contract clause
C) ownership clause
D) change-of-plan provision

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