DC DC Life Insurance

Question 1

In the District of Columbia, what is the free-look period for a newly issued life insurance policy?

Accepted Answer

10 days

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20 days

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30 days

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5 days

Question 2

Which of the following best describes a term life insurance policy sold in DC?

Accepted Answer

Provides coverage for a specified period with no cash value

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Provides permanent coverage with a cash value component

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Pays dividends to policyholders annually

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Accumulates tax-free savings for retirement

Question 3

Under DC law, the incontestability clause in a life insurance policy limits the insurer's right to contest the policy after how long?

Accepted Answer

2 years from issue

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1 year from issue

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5 years from issue

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6 months from issue

Question 4

A DC life insurance applicant intentionally misrepresents a material fact on the application. What is the likely consequence?

Accepted Answer

The insurer may void the policy for material misrepresentation

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The policy premium is increased

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The insurer must honor the claim regardless

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The policy is automatically converted to term

Question 5

Which of the following is a characteristic of whole life insurance policies available in DC?

Accepted Answer

Cash value accumulates on a tax-deferred basis

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Coverage expires at age 65

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Premiums increase every five years

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Benefits are paid only for accidental death

Question 6

In DC, if a life insurance policyholder dies during the grace period without having paid the overdue premium, how is the claim typically handled?

Accepted Answer

The claim is paid but the unpaid premium is deducted from the death benefit

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The claim is denied entirely

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The claim is paid in full with no deductions

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The policy is automatically reinstated before paying