AFK AFK Insurance Fundamentals 2

Question 1

What does the 'free look period' in a life insurance policy allow the policyholder to do?

Accepted Answer

Cancel the policy within a specified period (typically 10–30 days) for a full premium refund

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Borrow against cash value without interest

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Change the named beneficiary at any time

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Convert term insurance to permanent insurance for free

Question 2

Which life insurance policy feature allows the policyholder to skip premium payments using accumulated cash value?

Accepted Answer

Automatic premium loan provision

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Waiver of premium rider

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Guaranteed insurability rider

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Return of premium rider

Question 3

What is the primary difference between an 'own-occupation' and an 'any-occupation' disability definition in disability income insurance?

Accepted Answer

Own-occupation pays if the insured cannot perform their specific occupation; any-occupation requires inability to perform any job for which the insured is reasonably suited

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Own-occupation pays benefits only if the insured cannot perform any job; any-occupation pays if the insured cannot perform their specific occupation

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Own-occupation applies only to physical disabilities; any-occupation covers mental health

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Own-occupation has a shorter elimination period than any-occupation

Question 4

Universal life insurance differs from whole life insurance primarily because it offers:

Accepted Answer

Flexible premiums and an adjustable death benefit within policy limits

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A guaranteed death benefit with no cash value

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Coverage only for a specified term period

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Returns linked directly to a stock market index

Question 5

What is a 'beneficiary designation' in a life insurance policy, and why is it important in estate planning?

Accepted Answer

The named individual(s) who receive the death benefit, typically passing outside of probate

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A clause that sets premium payment schedules over the policy term

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A provision allowing the insurer to invest premiums on behalf of the policyholder

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A rider that guarantees the death benefit will never decrease

Question 6

What is the 'elimination period' in a disability income insurance policy?

Accepted Answer

The waiting period between the onset of disability and when benefits begin to be paid

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The period during which premiums are waived due to a prior disability

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The time frame in which the insurer can contest the policy

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The maximum duration for which disability benefits will be paid