#1
What is the primary purpose of a life settlement?
To sell an existing life insurance policy
ExplanationMonetizing an existing life insurance policy.
#2
In a viatical settlement, who typically purchases the life insurance policy from the policyholder?
Investor or funding entity
ExplanationInvestors or funding entities buy the policy.
#3
Which party receives the proceeds of a life settlement or viatical settlement?
Policyholder or their beneficiaries
ExplanationProceeds go to policyholder or beneficiaries.
#4
What is the primary reason someone might consider a viatical settlement?
To fund medical expenses or end-of-life care
ExplanationFunding medical expenses or end-of-life care.
#5
Which party typically pays the life settlement broker's fees?
Investor
ExplanationInvestor usually covers broker fees.
#6
How does a life settlement differ from surrendering a life insurance policy?
In a life settlement, the policyholder receives a lump sum payment
ExplanationLump sum payment in life settlement.
#7
What is the main difference between a life settlement and a viatical settlement?
The health condition of the policyholder
ExplanationHealth condition distinguishes between them.
#8
What is the role of a life settlement broker in the transaction?
To negotiate the terms of the settlement
ExplanationNegotiating settlement terms.
#9
What is the viatical settlement provider's role in the transaction?
To facilitate the sale of the policy to investors
ExplanationFacilitating policy sale to investors.
#10
How does the life settlement process impact the policyholder's life insurance coverage?
The coverage is canceled
ExplanationCancellation of insurance coverage.
#11
In a viatical settlement, what is the primary motivation for the policyholder to sell the policy?
To fund medical expenses or end-of-life care
ExplanationFunding medical expenses or end-of-life care.
#12
What is a 'life settlement contract'?
A document that transfers ownership of a life insurance policy
ExplanationDocument transferring policy ownership.
#13
In a viatical settlement, what is a key factor that affects the settlement amount?
The policyholder's age and life expectancy
ExplanationPolicyholder's age and life expectancy.
#14
What is a key consideration for investors in viatical settlements?
The policyholder's age
ExplanationInvestors consider policyholder's age.
#15
What is the typical tax treatment for the proceeds of a life settlement?
Subject to capital gains tax
ExplanationProceeds taxed as capital gains.
#16
In a viatical settlement, how is the life expectancy of the policyholder determined?
By a medical professional
ExplanationMedical professionals determine it.
#17
How does the viatical settlement industry impact the life insurance market?
It decreases the availability of life insurance policies
ExplanationDecreases availability of policies.
#18
What is the primary factor considered in determining the viatical settlement payout?
The policyholder's age and life expectancy
ExplanationPayout influenced by age and life expectancy.