Premium mode refers to how often premiums are scheduled, such as monthly, quarterly, semiannual, or annual.
Example: A client or producer applies this rule in a policy situation. The correct concept is The frequency of premium payments. Premium mode refers to how often premiums are scheduled, such as monthly, quarterly, semiannual, or annual.
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2.Review scenario 52: The beneficiary first in line to receive life insurance proceeds is the:
The primary beneficiary has first priority to receive proceeds if living and eligible under the policy.
Example: A client or producer applies this rule in a policy situation. The correct concept is Primary beneficiary. The primary beneficiary has first priority to receive proceeds if living and eligible under the policy.
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3.Review scenario 53: Why can paying premiums more frequently than annually result in a higher total annual outlay?
Insurers may use modal factors so more frequent payments can total more than one annual payment.
Example: A client or producer applies this rule in a policy situation. The correct concept is Modal factors and administrative costs may apply. Insurers may use modal factors so more frequent payments can total more than one annual payment.
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4.Review scenario 54: A contingent beneficiary receives proceeds when:
A contingent beneficiary is next in line if the primary beneficiary does not receive the proceeds.
Example: A client or producer applies this rule in a policy situation. The correct concept is The primary beneficiary cannot receive them under the policy. A contingent beneficiary is next in line if the primary beneficiary does not receive the proceeds.
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5.For review, identify policy type is most associated with level scheduled premiums for life.
Traditional whole life generally uses level premiums designed to fund lifetime protection.
Example: A client or producer applies this rule in a policy situation. The correct concept is Traditional whole life. Traditional whole life generally uses level premiums designed to fund lifetime protection.
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6.For review, identify beneficiary designation can usually be changed by the policyowner without that beneficiary's consent.
A revocable beneficiary can generally be changed by the policyowner without beneficiary consent.
Example: A client or producer applies this rule in a policy situation. The correct concept is Revocable. A revocable beneficiary can generally be changed by the policyowner without beneficiary consent.
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7.For review, identify policy type is most associated with flexible premium payments.
Universal life allows flexible premiums within policy limits and funding requirements.
Example: A client or producer applies this rule in a policy situation. The correct concept is Universal life. Universal life allows flexible premiums within policy limits and funding requirements.
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8.Review scenario 58: Changing an irrevocable beneficiary generally requires:
An irrevocable beneficiary has vested rights, so changes generally require that beneficiary's consent.
Example: A client or producer applies this rule in a policy situation. The correct concept is The irrevocable beneficiary's consent. An irrevocable beneficiary has vested rights, so changes generally require that beneficiary's consent.
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9.Review scenario 59: Net premium is based primarily on mortality and interest assumptions, while gross premium also includes:
Gross premium includes expense loading in addition to the net-premium assumptions.
Example: A client or producer applies this rule in a policy situation. The correct concept is Expenses. Gross premium includes expense loading in addition to the net-premium assumptions.
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10.Review scenario 60: Under a per stirpes designation, a deceased beneficiary's share generally passes to:
Per stirpes distributes a deceased beneficiary's share down that beneficiary's family branch.
Example: A client or producer applies this rule in a policy situation. The correct concept is That beneficiary's descendants by branch. Per stirpes distributes a deceased beneficiary's share down that beneficiary's family branch.
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