LLQP Practice Questions

France is a daycare owner who has an employer group benefits plan in place for her employees. During her annual renewal meeting with her insurance agent, she is told that the plan’s rates are increasing by a surprisingly large percentage. Her agent explains that although most of her staff are young females in their 20s, the claims experience is higher than the industry norm. What amendment to the group plan could France’s agent suggest to help control the cost?

Marc, age 35, is a self-employed electrician. His annual income is approximately $60,000. His spouse Veronique works part-time and earns an annual income of $15,000. Marc and Veronique are parents of two young children. Their monthly financial obligations with regard to rent, car, clothing, and food amount to $3,000. What accident and sickness insurance protection do Marc and Veronique primarily need?

On February 15, 2015, Donald took out income replacement insurance with an accidental death and dismemberment rider of $50,000 and a critical illness insurance rider of $25,000. The policy wasissued on April 1, 2015. On April 10, 2015, his doctor tells him that the results of a urine analysis carried out at the end of March reveal a serious anomaly and refers him to an emergency urologist. On April 20, Donald is diagnosed with cancer of the right kidney, which is due to be removed on April 26. But, two days before the procedure, Donald dies in a car accident. What benefit amount will the estate receive?

Samira, a 42-year-old single mother of four, owns an individual disability insurance (DI) policy. Last week, she was hospitalized because of complications from diabetes. She hired an emergency nanny to care for her children until she was healthy enough to resume her normal activities. To her relief, Samira's DI policy contains a special rider that would cover up to $250 per day for these types of expenses.

What is the name of the rider contained in Samira's policy?

Gertrude, age 52, meets with her life insurance agent so he can determine her investor profile. During the interview, the agent learns important information. Gertrude expects to live as long as her mother, who is 92 years of age. Also, Gertrude’s employer has announced a series of possible layoffs in her department. Lastly, Gertrude, following a friend’s advice, borrowed $50,000 to invest in an international stock portfolio a year ago.

Based on this information, which of the following personal factors is likely to have the most impact on Gertrude’s risk profile?

Andre, an insurance agent, meets with his client Jasper to discuss his $150,000 whole life insurance policy. Jasper is deeply indebted and needs at least $40,000 to cover his debt. Andre tells him about a company he knows that will be willing to give him $75,000 if he assigns his policy to them. Did Andre act appropriately?

Ziad, aged 34, was an elementary school teacher for several years. However, staffing cutbacks and his love of food have prompted him to go into business. He just purchased a pizza franchise (taking a $150,000 personal loan to finance the venture) and entered into a five-year lease for his business. Ziad owns a 20-year term life insurance policy with a face amount of $250,000. He is also covered for some benefits under his wife’s group insurance plan, but knows he needs additional coverage. What type of accident and sickness coverage should Ziad purchase first?

Dominic suffers a heart attack on October 1 and dies a little over a month later, on November 7. At the time of his death, he owned a $150,000 critical illness (CI) insurance policy, purchased 10 years earlier. Dominic never failed to pay the $100 monthly premium. When he died, the insurer had not yet issued the benefit payment.

How will the CI benefit be treated?

(Eric, aged 28, currently works for an accounting firm. He still lives with his parents but is saving to buy a place of his own. Seven years ago, his grandparents gave him a significant cash gift following his college graduation. He deposited it into a segregated fund that invests in the natural resources sector. However, real estate prices are rapidly increasing. Eric is concerned that if he does not buy a place in the next three to five years, it might become altogether unaffordable. In addition, the shares of the segregated fund he holds have seen a sharp drop in market value two years ago and they have not recovered yet. Eric questions his current choice of investment and asks his life insurance agent if he should switch to a different type of segregated fund.

What should the agent recommend?)

Kimeni meets with Orion, an insurance agent, to purchase segregated funds. After assessing Kimeni's needs, Orion suggests an index segregated fund. Kimeni agrees to invest $5,000 in the fund now and $200 every month.

With relation to this transaction, which of the following options is CORRECT about the Fund Facts document?