#1
What is a life settlement?
A financial transaction where a policyholder sells their life insurance policy to a third party
ExplanationPolicyholder sells life insurance policy to third party
#2
Which of the following is a reason someone might consider a life settlement?
They need cash for medical expenses or other needs
ExplanationNeed cash for medical expenses or other needs
#3
What is a life settlement provider?
An entity that facilitates the sale of life insurance policies from policyholders to investors
ExplanationFacilitates sale of life insurance policies
#4
What is the secondary market for life insurance policies?
A market where life insurance policies are traded after being sold by the original policyholder
ExplanationMarket where policies are traded after sale by original policyholder
#5
What is the role of a life expectancy provider in life settlements?
To evaluate the life expectancy of insured individuals
ExplanationEvaluates the life expectancy of insured individuals
#6
Which of the following is NOT a potential benefit of a life settlement for a policyholder?
Greater control over the policy's investment options
ExplanationDoes not provide greater control over investment options
#7
What is the viatical settlement?
A financial transaction where a terminally ill individual sells their life insurance policy to a third party
ExplanationTerminally ill individual sells life insurance policy to third party
#8
Which regulatory body oversees life settlements and insurance?
The Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA)
ExplanationThe Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) oversees life settlements and insurance
#9
What is the difference between a life settlement and a viatical settlement?
A viatical settlement involves a terminally ill individual, while a life settlement involves a person who is not terminally ill
ExplanationViatical: terminally ill; Life: not terminally ill
#10
What is the typical payout ratio for a life settlement?
50-75% of the policy's face value
ExplanationTypical payout: 50-75% of face value
#11
Which of the following is NOT typically considered when determining the value of a life settlement?
The policy's premium payment history
ExplanationPremium payment history not typically considered
#12
In which situation might a life settlement be considered unethical?
When the insured sells the policy without the knowledge of the beneficiaries
ExplanationSelling policy without knowledge of beneficiaries unethical
#13
What is the primary purpose of insurance regulations in the context of life settlements?
To ensure fair and ethical practices in the buying and selling of life insurance policies
ExplanationInsurance regulations ensure fair and ethical practices
#14
Which of the following is NOT a factor considered by investors when evaluating a life settlement?
The policy's premium payments
ExplanationPolicy's premium payments not considered by investors
#15
What is the 'insurable interest' requirement in life settlements?
The policyholder must have a financial interest in the insured's life
ExplanationPolicyholder must have financial interest in insured's life
#16
Which of the following statements about life settlements is true?
They are typically taxable as capital gains
ExplanationTaxable as capital gains
#17
What is the 'contestability period' in life insurance policies?
The period during which the insurer can contest the validity of the policy due to misrepresentation or fraud
ExplanationPeriod for contesting policy validity due to misrepresentation or fraud
#18
What is the potential impact of life settlements on the original beneficiaries of a life insurance policy?
The beneficiaries lose their right to the death benefit
ExplanationBeneficiaries lose right to death benefit