LLQP - Life License Qualification Program Life Insurance Product Types 1

Question 1

A married couple purchases a policy that pays the death benefit only upon the death of the second spouse. What type of policy is this?

Accepted Answer

Joint last-to-die life insurance

Answer

Joint last-to-die (also called second-to-die or survivorship life) pays the benefit only after both insured individuals have died. It is commonly used for estate planning, particularly to cover estate taxes that become due on the death of the surviving spouse.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes an endowment life insurance policy?

Accepted Answer

A policy that pays the face amount either upon the insured's death or when the policy matures at a set date, whichever comes first

Answer

An endowment policy guarantees payment of the face amount on whichever occurs first: the insured's death or the policy's maturity date (e.g., age 65 or after 20 years). It combines life insurance protection with a forced savings component.

Question 3

What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes 'Term to 100' insurance from traditional whole life insurance?

Accepted Answer

Term to 100 provides lifetime coverage but typically has no cash surrender value

Answer

Term to 100 offers permanent coverage lasting to age 100 with level premiums, but unlike whole life it does not build cash value. This makes it a lower-cost permanent insurance option compared to whole life, while still guaranteeing lifelong protection.

Question 4

Under a variable life insurance policy, who bears the investment risk associated with the policy's cash value?

Accepted Answer

The policyholder

Answer

In a variable life policy, the cash value is invested in separate accounts (such as equity or bond funds) chosen by the policyholder. Because the cash value fluctuates with market performance, the investment risk is borne entirely by the policyholder, not the insurer.

Question 5

A 'return of premium' term life insurance policy differs from standard term insurance in that it:

Accepted Answer

Refunds all or most premiums paid if the insured outlives the policy term

Answer

A return of premium (ROP) term policy refunds the premiums paid if the insured survives to the end of the term. This feature makes the policy more expensive than standard term insurance but provides a financial benefit for policyholders who do not make a claim.

LLQP - Life License Qualification Program Practice Test

LLQP - Life License Qualification Program Practice Test

LLQP - Life License Qualification Program Life Insurance Product Types 1