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Worksheet time: 31mins
Variable life insurance policy owners may make withdrawals in terms of
Number of units or fixed monetary amount through cancellation of units
Number of units of fixed monetary through reduction of the life cover sum assured
Number of units through cancellation of units
Which of the following statement about flexibility features of variable life policies is false?
Palsy holders may request for a partial withdrawal of the palsy and the withdrawal amount will met by cashing the units at the bid price
Policy holders can take loans against their variable life up to the entire withdrawal value of their policies
Palsy holders have to flexibility of increasing or decreasing their premiums for regular premium variable life policies
The investment returns under variable life insurance policy
I. Are not guaranteed
II. ARE ASSURED
III. OUR LINK DO THEY PERFORMANCE TO OF THE INVESTMENT FUND MANAGED BY THE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
III. Fluctuate according to the rise and fall of the market prices
I,II,II
I, II ,IV
I, III,IV
Which of the following statements is true?
I. The policy value of variable life policies is determined by the officer 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
I,II,II
II,III
I,II
Which of the following statements is false
Rebating is to offer a prospect a special inducement to purchase a policy
Twisting is a specific form of misrepresentation
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 THE AMOUNT
II. THE MARGIN BETWEEN THE BID AND OFFER PRICE IS USED TO COVER THE MANAGEMENT COST OF THE POLICY
III. THE POLICY VALUE IS CALCULATED BASED ON THE BID PRICE OF UNITS ALLOCATED INTO THE POLICY
I,II,III
I,III
II,III
What is the most suitable investment instrument for an investor who is interested in protecting his principle and receiving a steady stream of income
Equities
Warrants
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
II,III
II,I,III
I,II
Which of the following statements about the difference between variable life policies and endowment policies are false
I. The palsy 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 the are account driven
III. the benefits and risks of variable life and enjoyment policies directly accrue to the policy holders
II, III
I, II ,III
I, III
Which of the following statements about twisting is false
It refers to an agent offering a prospect a special inducement to purchase a policy
It includes misleading or incomplete comparison of policies
Twisting is a special form of misrepresentation
Mr juan dela cruz is currently earning 30,000 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
Variable life policies
Annuities
Participating whole life
What are the benefits of available when investing in variable life funds
I. THE VARIABLE LIFE ONES OFFER PALSY HOLDERS AND ACCESS TO POOLED OR DIVERSIFIED PORTFOLIOS
II. THE VARIABLE LIFE PALSY HOLDERS CAN VARY HIS PREMIUM PAYMENTS TAKE PREMIUM HOLIDAYS A ADD SINGLE PREMIUM TOP UP AND CHANGE THE LEVEL OF THE SUM ASSURED EASILY
III. THE VARIABLE LIFE PALSY HOLDER CAN HAVE ACCESS TO A POOL OR QUALIFIED AND TRAIN PROFESSIONAL FUND MANAGERS
II,III
I, II
I, II ,III
Rank the following in terms of their liquidity from the least liquid to the most liquid
I. SHORT TERM SECURITIES
II. PROPERTY
III. CASH
IV. EQUITIES
IV,III,I,II
II,I,IV,III
I,II,III,IV
A unit trust is
Established by a trust deed which enables a trustee to hold the pool of money an assets in trust in behalf of the investor
One whereby the investor buys units in the trust itself and not share in the company
A close and fund and does not have to dispose of if the large number investors sell their shares
Under variable life insurance policies
I. THERE IS NO GUARANTEED MINIMUM SOME ASSURED FOR THE PURPOSE OF DECLARING DIVIDENDS
II. THERE IS NO GUARANTEED MINIMUM SOME ASSURED AS A LEVEL OF LIFE INSURANCE PROTECTION
III. EACH OF THE PALSY 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
I, III, II
III, IV
I, II
The benefits of investing in variable life funds include
I. POLICY OWNERS HAVE ACCESS TO POOLED OR DIVERSIFIED PORTFOLIOS OF INVESTMENT
II. PALSY OWNER CAN EASILY CHANGE THE LEVEL OF THE PREMIUM PAYMENTS AS THE PRODUCT DESIGN OF VARIABLE LIFE POLICIES HAVE CLEAR STRUCTURES WHICH CATERS SEPARATELY FOR INVESTMENT AND INSURANCE PROTECTION
III. PALSY OWNER 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
I,II,III,IV
I,II,III
III,I,IV
Which of the following BEST describe the policy benefits of variable life policies
Deposive benefits are payable only on death or disability
The policy benefits are directly linked to the investment performance of the underlying assets
The policy benefits are guaranteed
Why is it important that the customer must understand the sales proposal in full
Because the impact of changes in investment condition on variable life policy is borne solely by the customer
Because the agent may give the wrong recommendations
Because the ensure does not guarantee any return
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
I,II
I,III,II
III,I
Which of the following statements is false
Variable life insurance policies offer investors policies with values and indirectly linked to the investment performance of the life company
Life company will carry out evaluation of its funds yearly and any surpass may be allocated to participating policy holder as a cash dividends
The investment element of variable life policies varies according to underlying assets of the portfolio
Which of the following statements about option top up under variable life insurance is false
Palsy owners may be additional units of the variable life fund and this units will be allocated to new variable life insurance policies
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 available life funds
The characteristics of a variable life insurance include
I. IT'S 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. IT'S 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
IV. IT'S WITHDRAWAL VALUE IS NORMALLY THE VALUE OF UNITS ALLOCATED TO THE POLICY OWNER CALCULATED AT THE BID PRICE
I, II, III, IV
I, III, IV
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 THIS PLANS
III. POLICY HOLDERS HAVE THE FLEXIBILITY OF VARYING THE LEVEL COVER
I,II
I,II,III
III,II
Investing in bonds offer the following except
Must be issued with a minimum death benefit
Must be issued with the maximum withdrawal value
It enables the investor an opportunity for capital appreciation
Which of the following statements about variable life policies are true
I. THE WITHDRAWAL VALUE IS NOT GUARANTEED
II. THE VOLATILITY OF THE RETURNS DEPEND ON THE INVESTMENT STRATEGY OF THE FUND
III. THE VARIABLE LIFE POLICYHOLDER HAS DIRECT CONTROL OVER THE INVESTMENT DECISIONS OF THE VARIABLE LIFE FUND
II,III
I,II,III
I,II
Single premium variable life insurance policy
Must be issued with a minimum death benefit
Must be issued with the maximum withdrawal value
Has no death benefit
Which of the following statements about characteristics of variable life policies are true
I. VARIABLE POLICIES GENERALLY HAVE A LONGER EXPOSURE TO EQUITY INVESTMENT THAN WITH PARTICIPATING AND OTHER TRADITIONAL POLICIES
II. THE PROTECTION COSTS ARE GENERALLY MET BY IMPLICITY CHARGES WHICH VARY WITH AGE AND LEVEL OF COVER
III. THE COMMISSION AND COMPANY EXPENSES ARE MET BY A VARIETY OF EXPLICIT CHARGES SOME OF WHICH ARE VARIABLE
I, III
I,II
II,III
Which of the following statements about benefits in variable life fund is false
The fund provides a highly diversified portfolio thus lowering the risk of investment
The fund ensures definite high yield for an investor since it is managed by professionals who are well-vers and the management of risk of investment portfolios
The fun relieves the investor from the hassle of administering his her investment
The flexibility benefit of investing in variable life funds include
I. POLICY OWNERS CAN EASILY CHANGE THE LEVEL OF SUM ASSURED AND SWITCH THEIR INVESTMENT BETWEEN FUNDS
II. PALSY OWNERS CAN EASILY TAKE PREMIUM HOLIDAYS AND ADD SINGLE PREMIUM TO TOP UPS
III. VARIABLE LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES OFFER THE POTENTIAL FOR HIGHER RETURNS
IV. TRADITIONAL PARTICIPATING POLICIES AIM TO PRODUCE A STEADY RETURN BY SMOOTHING OUT MARKET FLUCTUATION
I, II, III
I, II, III, IV
The fundamental differences between traditional participating life insurance policies and variable life insurance policies include
I. VARIABLE LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES ARE LESS LIKELY TO OFFER MORE CHOICES IN TERMS OF THE TYPE OF INVESTMENT FUNDS
II. THE INVESTMENT ELEMENTS OF VARIABLE LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES IS MADE KNOWN TO THE POLICY OWNER AT THE OUTSET AND IS INVESTED IN A SEPARATELY AND IDENTIFIABLE FUND WHICH IS MADE UP OF UNITS OF INVESTMENT
III. VARIABLE LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES OFFER THE POTENTIAL FOR HIGHER RETURNS
IV. TRADITIONAL PARTICIPATING POLICIES AIM TO PRODUCE A STEADY RETURNED BY SMOOTHING OUT MARKET FLUCTUATION
I,III,IV
II,III,IV
II
The switching facility under variable life insurance policies is a very useful
For the purpose of profit planning by the life policies
For the purpose of assets planning by the trustee
For the purpose of sales planning by the fund managers
For the purpose of financial planning by the policy owners
The following statement about surrender value under traditional participating life insurance products are TRUE?
Cash value is paid when yearly renewable term insurance policy is surrendered
The amount of surrender value is usually higher than the amount under non-participating policies and it varies with the age of the assured, being lower at older ages
When a participating insurance policy is surrendered, the surrender value is calculated by multiplying the bid price with the number of units
Which one of the following statements about risks of investing in variable life funds is TRUE?
Policy owners who are risk averse should buy life insurance policies with high equity investment
Policy owners who invest in variable life funds with high equity investment face higher risk but can expect to achieve higher return than the traditional life insurance product over the long term d. Policy owners who are risk averse should not purchase life
What should be the withdrawal values after a year?
Php. 432.000.00
Php. 401,107.58
The protection cost under a variable life insurance policy
I. Are met by flat initial charges for regular premium plans
II. Are generally covered by cancellation of units in the fund
III. Are generally met by explicit charges stipulated openly in the policy terms
IV. Vary with age of policy owner and level of cover
II, III, & IV
II, III, & IV
Which of the following statements about diversification in portfolio management is FALSE?
Diversification can involve purchasing different types of stocks and investing stocks in different countries
Diversification can completely eliminate the risk of investing in stocks in a portfolio.
I, II , III
II, III
With traditional participating life insurance products, the allocations to policy owners in the form of dividends
I. Are not directly linked to the company's investment performance
II. Have already been smoothed by the life company
III. Do not have the highs and lows of investment return as in good investments years of life company
IV. Are not fixed at the inception of the policy, but are greatly dependent on the investment performance of the company.
I, II, III, IV
I, II, III
The objective of satisfying customers need profitably can be achieved by and agent through
I. The giving of freebies to the customers
II. Extensive investment training by the company
III. The use of sales plan, where sales goals, strategies, and objectives are coordinated with the market analysis, segmentation and training
IV. The giving of monetary assistance and discount to the customers
II AND III
II, III, AND IV
Which of the statements is true about CASH?
Amount invested in cash depends on size of the cash flow requirement
It has a high yield potential
under a regular premium variable whole life plan
1. premium top-ups and holidays to the company's administrative rules re usually allowed
2. life protection is the main objective of the plan with investment as the nominal purpose
3. withdrawals after the payment of a view years premium are usually allowed
4. a single premium contribution is made of the policy which uses the premium to purchase units in a variable life fund to provide a certain level of life cover
1, 2, 3, 4
1, 2, 3
1 & 2 only
whis cof the following statements about investment objectives is false?
people insvest money in fixed deposits to produce high and guaranteed returns
peole invest money to provide funds fro higher education for their children
Which of the following is/are the main characteristic of variable life policies
1. The policies can be used for investment as a source of regular savings and protection
2. The withdrawal values and protection benefits are determined by the investment
3. The net cash values of the policies are the gross cash values shown in the policy that includes dividends up to the date of surrender less and indebttedness including interest
1 & 2
1, 2, 3
1, 2, 3, 4
Risk can be classified into two particular categories in relation to investment they include
1. The risk of not losing some or all of the persons initial investment
2. The risk of rate of return on the investment not matching up to the individuals expectation
3. The risk of rate of return on the investment matching up to the individuals expectation
4. The risk of losing sum or all of a person's initial investment
1, 2, 3 ,4
1, 2, 4
2, 4
2, 3, 4
The duties of the trustee of unit trust do not include
A. Ensuring that the fund manager adhere to the provision of the trust deeds
B. Managing the portfolio of investment and administering the buying and selling will shares in the unit trust itself
C. holding the pool of money and assets interest in behalf of the investors
Policy payable by variable life insurance policy owner is to cover
A. The price of each unit bought under the variable life insurance policy
B. The handling charges by provisional investment managers
C. The administrative expenses of setting up the variable life insurance policy
The selling price under a variable life insurance policy is
A. The price at which units under the policy are both back by the life insurance company
B. The price at which units under the policy are offered for sale by the life company
C. A fixed amount throughout the life of the policy
Diversification in investment involves
A. Reducing the risk of investment by putting one fund under management into several categories of investment
B. Spreading the risk of investment by not putting the fund into several categories of investment
C. Reducing the risk of investment by putting all one's eggs in one basket
Variable life on can be invested in any financial instruments including cash funds bond funds equity funds property funds specialized funds and diversified funds equity funds
A. Invest in shares of stocks which are inherently of lower risk in nature and the prices of stocks are stable
B. Invest in shares of stocks and investors who buys such assets usually aim for capital appreciation
C. Invest in shares of stocks and during market recession such as assets are usually the last to depreciate
Which of the following statements describe the differences between variable life products and participating products
1. Variable life products allow policy holders to vary the premium payments unlike participating products 2. Variable life products can take to form of whole life endowment policies with participating products
3. Variable life products a low policy holders to pay future single premiums from time to time to add more units to his account unlike participating products
1, 2, 3
2, 3
provide answer show ur solution!!
Ps 43,400.90
Ps 33,246.78
Ps 22,500.00
Which of the following statements best describes variable life policies
A. It is a flexible premium policy with returns that will not vary with the underlying value of investment
B. It is a flexible premium policy with returns that will vary with the underlying value of investment
Which of the following factors contribute to the specific risk of an investment
1. Rate of corporate taxes
2. Fraud by senior management
3. Financial leverage of the company
1, 2, 3
1, 2
2, 3
Investing in bonds offers the following advantages except
A. It offers protection to the principal and guaranteed studies stream of income
B. It enables the investor and opportunity for capital appreciation
C. It is a place of temporary refuge when the investor forces that the market outlook is uncertain
hmmm?
1, 4, 3, 2
2, 3, 4, 1
4, 3, 2, 1
In risk return profile of cash funds bond funds balance funds manage funds and equity funds are risk return draft will show that
1. Higher return normally comes with lower risk
2. Higher return normally comes with higher risk
3. At the top end of the graph are the equity funds
4. The relatively risk less cash funds sit at the bottom end of the graph
2, 3, 4
3, 4
1, 2, 3, 4
Which of the following statements are true
1. The policy value of variable life policies that is determined by the offer price at the time of valuation
2. The policy value of endowment policies is the cash value plus any accumulated dividends less any outstanding laws due at the time of surrender
3. The life company needs to maintain a separate account for variable life policies distinct from the general account
1, 2, 3
2, 3
only 1
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