- (Topic 2)
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?

Correct Answer:B
The practice of trafficking in insurance involves selling or assigning a life insurance policy to a third party, often at a discounted rate, which is typically discouraged within the insurance industry due to ethical concerns and potential misuse. The LLQP materials warn against such practices as they can be perceived as exploiting insurance contracts for profit, rather than for their intended purpose of providing financial security. Therefore, Andre acted inappropriately by suggesting this arrangement without considering the ethical implications.

- (Topic 1)
Maxine meets with Toshiko, an insurance agent for United Life, to purchase a $10 million universal life insurance policy. Once United Life reviews Maxine's file, they agree to insure her for $3 million. United Life then contacts Extra Life Company, who agrees to insure Maxine forthe additional $7 million. Toshiko asks his supervisor Bob how the death benefit will be paid to Maxine's beneficiary when she dies.

Correct Answer:A
In cases where multiple insurers are involved in covering a large sum assured, it is common practice for each insurer to pay their respective portion of the death benefit directly to the beneficiary. Here, United Life insures $3 million and Extra Life insures the remaining $7 million. Upon Maxine??s death, each company is responsible for paying out their portion, meaning United Life will pay $3 million and Extra Life will pay $7 million directly to the beneficiary. Assuris, mentioned in Option D, is an industry-backed entity that provides protection in case of an insurer??s insolvency but does not issue death benefits.

- (Topic 3)
Denise, age 45, is a member of her employer??s group insurance plan, which provides disability protection for 60% of her annual salary of $60,000. Louis, her 42-year-old spouse, is self-employed, has an annual income of $45,000, and no disability protection. As parents of three teenagers, Denise and Louis need $6,000 a month to meet their financial obligations with respect to such expenses as housing, food, car, clothing, and entertainment. Which of the following best characterizes Denise and Louis?? current protection?

Correct Answer:D
Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation:
Denise??s annual salary is $60,000, and her group disability insurance covers 60% of this, equating to $36,000/year or $3,000/month ($60,000 ?? 0.60 ?? 12). Louis earns $45,000/year, which translates to $3,750/month ($45,000 ?? 12). Together, their current combined monthlyincome is $6,750 ($3,000 + $3,750). Their monthly expenses are $6,000, leaving a surplus of $750/month under normal circumstances.
Option A: This assumes simultaneous disability is the only risk, which is incorrect. The LLQP emphasizes assessing individual disability risks based on income replacement needs, not just joint probability (Chapter 2:Insurance to Protect Income).
Option B: If Denise is disabled, she receives $3,000/month from her group plan, and Louis earns $3,750/month, totaling $6,750/month. This meets the $6,000 need, but it assumes Louis remains able to work, ignoring his risk of disability.
Option C: Increasing Denise??s coverage to 75% ($3,750/month) is unnecessary since $6,750 already exceeds $6,000 when Louis works. This doesn??t address Louis?? lack of protection.
Option D: If Louis is disabled, he earns $0, and Denise??s $3,000/month (her full salary, assuming no disability) falls short of $6,000 by $3,000. Louis needs coverage for 60% of his income ($45,000 ?? 0.60 = $27,000/year or $2,250/month), which, combined with Denise??s $3,000, totals $5,250—close to their needs, with adjustments possible. This aligns with the LLQP??s focus on ensuring both income earners are protected (Chapter 6:Client Profile).
Reference: LLQP Accident and Sickness Insurance Manual, Chapter 2:Insurance to Protect Income, Chapter 6:Client Profile.

- (Topic 2)
Mark and Jesse had a joint life insurance policy which they purchased on the advice of their insurance agent, recognizing that if one of them died, the other would need an insurance benefit to pay off their mortgage and for final expenses. Coverage is $450,000. Last week their car went off the road in a snowstorm. Both were declared dead at the scene. The two had named their adult nephew, Louis, as contingent beneficiary. What is the amount of the benefit the insurer will pay Louis?

Correct Answer:B
Comprehensive and Detailed in Depth Explanation with Exact Extract from Documents and Guides:
A joint life insurance policy can be either "first-to-die" or "last-to-die." TheIFSE Ethics and Professional Practice Course (Common Law)explains that a first-to-die policy pays the death benefit upon the death of the first insured, typically to the surviving insured, while a last-to-die policy pays upon the death of the second insured, often to a contingent beneficiary. Here, the policy??s purpose (to benefit the survivor for mortgage and expenses) suggests a first-to-die structure. However, Mark and Jesse died simultaneously in the crash. In such cases, the policy pays the full benefit to the contingent beneficiary (Louis) as if one death triggered the payout. The coverage is $450,000, not split (A), multiplied (C), or doubled (D). Thus, Louis receives $450,000, making B correct.
References:
IFSE Ethics and Professional Practice Course (Common Law), Module 2: Insurance Contracts, Section on "Joint Life Policies and Simultaneous Death."

- (Topic 5)
Thien is 56 years old and has recently been diagnosed by his doctor with a heart condition for which there is no known treatment, and which has dramatically reduced his life expectancy. Thien has decided to take early retirement. Fortunately, after 30 years of service working as a credit officer at a local bank, he has accumulated a large sum in his pension plan. Thien's wife supports his decision to retire early. She is 49 and in good health, and plans to continue working and earning a lucrative income at her current position as a divorce lawyer at a prestigious law firm, at least until she reaches 65 years of age.
What type of annuity would BEST suit Thien's needs?

Correct Answer:D
An impaired life annuity would be the best option for Thien given his health condition and reduced life expectancy. Impaired life annuities offer higher payouts compared to standard life annuities because they take into account the reduced life expectancy due to a serious health condition. This type of annuity provides an opportunity for individuals with significant health issues to receive increased income during their retirement years. According to LLQP resources, impaired annuities are designed specifically to address the needs of clients with severe health concerns by offering enhanced benefits that align with their specific life expectancy.
Options A, B, and C are standard annuity options that would not take Thien??s specific health impairment into account and therefore would not maximize his retirement income as effectively as an impaired life annuity.

- (Topic 3)
Melanie is a psychologist. She has her own practice and two employees. In her free time, she loves to dance but also enjoys skydiving, which she does three or four times a year. She meets with Sophie, an insurance agent, because she would like to purchase disability insurance. What should Sophie tell her?

Correct Answer:C
Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation:
Skydiving is a high-risk activity, making Melanie a non-standard risk. Insurers typically apply a premium rating or exclusion for such activities, not denial (Chapter 7:Insurance Recommendation, Contract, and Service Needs).
Option A: Incorrect; not uninsurable, just modified.
Option B: Incorrect; benefit isn??t reduced, coverage is adjusted.
Option C: Correct; modification likely.
Option D: Incorrect; frequency still warrants adjustment.
Reference: LLQP Accident and Sickness Insurance Manual, Chapter 7:Insurance Recommendation, Contract, and Service Needs.