Variable Life Insurance Mock Exam Flashcards
Variable life insurance policy owners may make withdrawals in terms of
a. Number of units or fixed monetary amount through the cancellation of units
b. Number of units of fixed monetary through reduction of the life cover sum assured
c. Fixed monetary amount only through the reduction of the life cover sum assured
d. Number of units through the cancellation of units
Number of units through the cancellation of units
Which of the following statements about the flexibility features of variable life policies is false?
a. Policyholders may request for a partial withdrawal of the policy and the withdrawal amount will be met by cashing the units at the bid price
b. Policyholders can take loans against their variable life up to the entire withdrawal value of their policies
c. Policyholders have the flexibility of switching from one fund to another provided it satisfies the company’s switching criteria
d. Policyholders have the flexibility of increasing or decreasing their premiums for regular premium variable life policies
Policyholders can take loans against their variable life up to the entire withdrawal value of their policies
The investment returns under variable life insurance policy:
I. Are not guaranteed
II. Are assured
III. Are linked to the performance of the investment fund managed by the life insurance company
IV. Fluctuate according to the rise and fall of market prices
Are not guaranteed;
Are linked to the performance of the investment fund managed by the life insurance company;
Fluctuate according to the rise and fall of market prices
Which of the following statements is TRUE?
I. The policy value of variable life policies is determined by the offer price at the time of valuation
II. The policy value of endowment policies is the cash value plus any accumulated dividends less any outstanding loans due at the time of the surrender
III. The life company needs to maintain a separate account for variable life policies distinct from the general account
The policy value of endowment policies is the cash value plus any accumulated dividends less any outstanding loans due at the time of the surrender; and
The life company needs to maintain a separate account for variable life policies distinct from the general account
Which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Rebating is to offer a prospect a special inducement to purchase a policy
b. Twisting is a specific form of misrepresentation
c. Misrepresentation is a specific form of twisting
d. Switching is a facility allowing the policyholders to switch to another variable life funds offered by the company
Misrepresentation is a specific form of twisting
Which of the following statements about variable life policies is TRUE?
I. Offer price is used to determine the number of units to be credited to the account
II. The margin between the bid and offer price is used to cover the managements cost of the
policy
III. The policy value is calculated based on the bid price of units allocated into the policy
The margin between the bid and offer price is used to cover the managements cost of the policy;
The policy value is calculated based on the bid price of units allocated into the policy
What is the most suitable investment instrument for an investor who is interested in protecting his principal and receiving a steady stream of income?
a. Equities
b. Warrants
c. Variable life policies
d. Fixed income securities
Fixed income securities
What are the disadvantages of investing in common shares?
I. Dividends are paid more than fixed rates
II. Investors are exposed to market and specific risks
III. Shares can become worthless if company becomes insolvent
Investors are exposed to market and specific risks;
Shares can become worthless if company becomes insolvent
Which of the following statements about the difference between variable life policies and endowment policies
I. The policy values of variable life policies directly reflect the performance of the fund of the life
company
II. The premiums and benefits of the endowment policies are described at the inception of the
policy whereas variable life are flexible as they are account driven
III. The benefits and risks of variable life and endowment policies directly accrue to the
policyholders
The premiums and benefits of the endowment policies are described at the inception of the
policy whereas variable life are flexible as they are account driven;
The benefits and risks of variable life and endowment policies directly accrue to the
policyholders
Which of the following statements about twisting is FALSE?
a. Twisting is a special form of misrepresentation
b. It refers to an agents including a policyholder to discontinue policy with another company without disclosing the disadvantage of doing so
c. It includes misleading or incomplete comparison of policies
d. It refers to an agent offering a prospect a special inducement to purchase a policy
It refers to an agent offering a prospect a special inducement to purchase a policy
Mr. Juan dela Cruz is currently earning Php 30,000.00 per month. He is 35 years old and he has a reasonable amount of savings. He has a moderate level of risk tolerance. What kind of policy would you recommend for him to buy?
a. Participating Endowment
b. Variable life policies
c. Participating whole life
d. Annuities
Participating whole life
What are the benefits available when investing in variable life funds? *
I. The variable life funds offer policyholders an access to pooled or diversified portfolios
II. The variable life policyholders can vary his premium payments, take premium holidays, add single premium top —ups and change the level of the sum assured easily
III. The variable life policyholder can have access to a pool of qualified and trained professional fund
The variable life funds offer policyholders an access to pooled or diversified portfolios;
The variable life policyholders can vary his premium payments, take premium holidays, add single premium top —ups and change the level of the sum assured easily
A unit trust is:
a. Established by a trust deed which enables a trustee to hold the pool of money and assets in trust in behalf of the investor
b. A close-end fund and does not have to dispose of if the large number investors sell their shares
c. One whereby the investor buys units in the trust itself and not share in the company
d. An organization registered under the SECURITY EXCHANGE COMMISSION (SEC) which usually invests in a wide range of equities and other investment
Established by a trust deed which enables a trustee to hold the pool of money and assets in trust in behalf of the investor
Under variable life insurance policies:
I. There is no guaranteed minimum sum assured for the purpose of declaring dividends
II. There is no guaranteed minimum sum assured as a level of life insurance protection
III. Each of the policy owner’s premium will be used to purchase units the number of which is
dependent on the selling price of each unit
IV. Purchase of units can only be made from the variable life fund itself, which will then create
new units and add investment monies to the value of the fund
Each of the policy owner’s premium will be used to purchase units the number of which is dependent on the selling price of each unit;
Purchase of units can only be made from the variable life fund itself, which will then create new units and add investment monies to the value of the fund
The benefits of investing in variable life funds include:
I. Policy owners have access to pooled or diversified portfolios of investment
II. Policy owners can easily change the level of the premium payments as the product design of variable life policies have clear structures which cater separately for investment and Insurance protection
III. Policy owners can gain access to variable life funds managed by professional investment managers with proven track records
IV. Policy owners can buy a variable life insurance policy only with a high initial investment
Policy owners have access to pooled or diversified portfolios of investment;
Policy owners can easily change the level of the premium payments as the product design of variable life policies have clear structures which cater separately for investment and Insurance protection;
Policy owners can gain access to variable life funds managed by professional investment managers with proven track records
Which of the following BEST describes the policy benefits of variable life policies?
a. The policy benefits are payable only on death or disability
b. The policy benefits will depend on the long —term performance of the life company.
c. The policy benefits are directly linked to the investment performance of the underlying assets
d. The policy benefits are guaranteed
The policy benefits are directly linked to the investment performance of the underlying assets
Why is it important that the customer must understand the sales proposal in full?
a. Because the insurer does not guarantee any return
b. Because the impact of changes in investment conditions on variable life policy is borne solely by the customer.
c. Because the agent may give the wrong recommendations
d. Because the policyholder expects higher returns
Because the impact of changes in investment conditions on variable life policy is borne solely by the customer.
Which of the following statements about rebating are TRUE?
I. Rebating is prohibited under the Insurance Code
II. Rebating deals with offering the prospect a special inducement to purchase a policy
III. Rebating will enhance the sales performance and uphold the prestige of an agent
Rebating is prohibited under the Insurance Code;
Rebating deals with offering the prospect a special inducement to purchase a policy
Which one of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Variable life insurance policies offer investors policies with values and indirectly linked to the investment performance of the life company
b. Life company will carry out a valuation of its funds yearly and any surplus may be allocated to participating policyholder as cash dividends
c. Both Whole Life and Endowment policies can be used as an investment media with benefits that become payable at a future date
d. The investment element of Variable life policies varies according to underlying assets of the portfolio
Variable life insurance policies offer investors policies with values and indirectly linked to the investment performance of the life company
Which of the following statements about option top —up under variable life insurance is false?
a. Policy owners may buy additional units of the variable life fund and these units will be allocated to new variable life insurance policies
b. Further premiums at time of the top —up will be used in full, after deducting charges for top — ups, to purchase additional units of the variable life funds
c. Top —up policy, the policy owner pays further single premium at the time of the top —up
d. Policy owners are normally allowed to top —up their policies at any time, subject to a minimum amount
Policy owners may buy additional units of the variable life fund and these units will be allocated to new variable life insurance policies
The characteristics of a variable life insurance include
I. Its withdrawal value and protection benefits are determined by the investment performance of the underlying assets.
II. Its protection costs are generally met by implicit charges
III. Its commission and company expenses are met by a variety of explicit charges with normally 6months notice given by the life companies prior to any change
IV. Its withdrawal value is normally the value of units allocated to the policy owner calculated at the bid price
a. I, II & III
b. II, III & IV
c. I, II & IV
d. I, III & IV
Its withdrawal value and protection benefits are determined by the investment performance of the underlying assets;
Its commission and company expenses are met by a variety of explicit charges with normally 6 months notice given by the life companies prior to any change;
Its withdrawal value is normally the value of units allocated to the policy owner calculated at the bid price
Which of the following statements about single premium variable life policies are TRUE?
I. There is no fixed term in a single premium variable life policy and therefore, they are
technically whole life insurance
II. Top-ups or single premium injections are allowed in these plans
III. Policyholders have the flexibility of varying the level cover
There is no fixed term in a single premium variable life policy and therefore, they are
technically whole life insurance;
Top-ups or single premium injections are allowed in these plans
Investing in bonds offer the following EXCEPT:
a. Must be issued with a minimum death benefit
b. Must be issued with a maximum withdrawal value
c. It allows the investor a chance for capital preservation
d. It enables the investor an opportunity for capital appreciation
It enables the investor an opportunity for capital appreciation