Insurance Flashcards
Are disability benefits taxable to owner of a s corp?
NO!!! On exam!!
Homeowners insurance Coverage C
Personal property
Covered anywhere in the world
Boats and trailers are limited to $1000
Is it true that qualified LTC policies must be non-cancelable?
No, they MUST be guaranteed renewable
Homeowners insurance Coverage D
Loss of use
Additional living expenses arising from damage to property
What does absolute assignment mean?
Insured gives up right to change beneficiary
Are distributions from HSA tax free
No, unless she’s for qualifying medical expenses
In conjunction with a major medical insurance policy, what does the term breakpoint mean?
Insurer begins to pay 100% of all medical expenses
For how many days does the COBRA election last?
60 days after the actual notice of event to the qualified beneficiary by the plan administrator
If a spouse drops coverage for healthcare to join Medicare, how long can family go on COBRA?
36 months
What is part D of auto insurance?
Collision/ other than collision
2 reasons life insurance policy can become a MEC
Increase in DB 150k or more
If have to prove insurability
If there is a loan on your life insurance policy, for dividend options, If you are concerned with a reduced benefit, why would you choose 5th dividend over paid up additions?
The 5th dividend will buy an amount of one year of term insurance equal to the outstanding loan
Why do you have non-forfeiture options?
Trying to keep policy in force
Don’t want to forfeit it
Tort
Wrongful act other than a breach of contract for which a civil action may be brought against the tortfeasor
Regarded as a crime
Homeowners insurance Coverage e
Personal liability
“Enemies”
What is the time frame for a disability qualifying event under COBRA?
29 M
What is included and excluded from coverage A
Dwelling
Ex: garage, deck, fence
Land is excluded
Homeowners insurance Coverage b
Other structures
Swimming pool, detached garage, fence, patio
What is the required percentage for commercial buildings vs homes for replacement value?
Commercial-90%
Homes-80%
Subrogation
When an insurer pays a claim, it takes over the legal rights it’s insured has against the negligent 3rd party
What is part c for auto insurance?
Uninsured motorist
Insurer pays compensatory damages that insured is entitled to recover from owner of uninsured vehicle because of BODILY INJURY
This is liability protection NOT medical payments
individuals covered:
Named insured, spouse, family members
Any other occupant if the covered auto
Any other person entitled to damages bc of bodily injury
What is part b for auto insurance
Medical payments
Provides payment for reasonable/necessary medical expenses of insured
Covered persons: Named insured Spouse Family members while occupying vehicle Any person injured while occupying vehicle
What is part a of auto insurance
BI/PD- liability coverage
Provides protection against judgements and covered exposures resulting from bodily injury and property damage caused by insured
Are life insurance proceeds subject to tax when gifted
No
Do ratings need to be included in illustration and are they important compared to other included factors?
Rating is not required and not as important as features, provisions and options
Does a universal life policy have guaranteed cash value?
No
Can qualified LTC policies have cash value?
No
What is covered under “other than collision”
Breakage of glass Missles Falling objects Fire, theft, larceny Flood Earthquake Explosion Windstorm Hail Vandalism Riot Bird/animal
What are the non forfeiture options
Cash or loan value
Reduced paid up insurance
Paid up term insurance/extended term
What does residual disability coverage provide?
Provides less than the total disability benefit for the policies maximum benefit period
Collateral source rule
You can collect money from the person at fault
What are the 4 principles that support indemnity
Insurable interest
Concept of actual cash value
Other insurance
Subrogation
When are distributions of dividends taxable in a life insurance contract
They are received in cash
They are used to reduce premium
They are used to pay off a policy loan
What are the insurance dividend options?
CRAPO
Cash option Reduction of premiums Accumulated with interest Purchase paid up additions One year term/5th dividend
What clauses are automatically included in disability insurance
Presumptive disability
Continuance provision
*included at no extra cost
What are the settlement options for life insurance
Cash Interest only Fixed period Fixed installments 4 life income options
The reason to purchase insurance is to provide protection from what?
Risk
If someone is an uninsurable risk, under what principle will the company refuse them?
Adverse selection
A high deductible reduces what?
Premium
If someone is trying to reduce premiums what kind of risk is that?
Retention
What kind of life insurance has an APL provision
Only whole life
What kind of insurance policies have non-forfeiture options?
Only permanent policies
When does coverage begin for conditional receipt
As of the date of the application, provided the applicant was found to be insurable
How long are medical expenses covered for workers comp
There are no limits on time or amount