IFSE Institute LLQP - Life License Qualification Program (LLQP)
Mauro works full-time for a small company that offers no benefits. He earns $40,000 a year. He has an individual disability insurance policy that would provide him with $2,000 a month, for a maximum of two years, after a waiting period of four months. This policy includes a partial and residual disability rider. Injured in an accident, Mauro is completely unable to work for nine months. After that, Mauro’s doctor advises him to start working two days a week for the next three months, after which Mauro should be able to resume working full-time. What monthly benefit will Mauro receive during the period he works part-time?
Dorothy, age 36, is an architect. She runs her own office with the help of two assistants. She owns her own condo, has an active social life, and travels regularly for pleasure. She has a net annual income of approximately $125,000, once all the business, rent, salary, and car expenses have been paid. Dorothy is well aware of the significant financial problems that she would face for any absences from the office due to illness or disability. What are Dorothy’s main protection needs in this respect?
Kevin owns a construction business and wants to take out accident and sickness insurance to protect his income in the event of disability. On his application form, he indicated that he had competed in motocross races over the past five years. What requirements does Kevin need to comply with before the insurer can issue the policy?
Bachir owns a successful video game business and has 10 employees. The time has come to plan business succession and the eventual sale of the business. Bachir’s nephew Kharim, who shows a real interest in the business, is identified as his successor. Bachir would like to protect his sales price until such time as the business is sold to Kharim, who does not have the funds yet and will need a few years to amass the required amount. Bachir and Kharim consult insurance agent Bianca for advice. What should Bianca propose?
Li Jun, 50, applies for a $250,000 critical illness (CI) insurance policy with his insurance agent Ming. On the application, Li Jun states that he must take pills daily to manage his hypertension. Aside from this, his health is good. Given his age and hypertension issue, he is worried that the insurer may refuse his application.
What does Ming CORRECTLY advise him?
Cory is a recent college graduate who has just been hired by a marketing firm in an entry-level position. His employer group benefits only cover a short-term disability to a maximum of 119 days. He meets with an insurance agent to talk about disability coverage. To fully cover his salary, he would require a $3,000 monthly benefit. In reviewing options, he thinks that his ideal coverage of a 30-day waiting period and a “to age 65†benefit period comes at a cost that exceeds his budget. What recommendation should the insurance agent make to Cory regarding coverage?
On February 15, 2015, Donald took out income replacement insurance with an accidental death and dismemberment rider of $50,000 and a critical illness insurance rider of $25,000. The policy wasissued on April 1, 2015. On April 10, 2015, his doctor tells him that the results of a urine analysis carried out at the end of March reveal a serious anomaly and refers him to an emergency urologist. On April 20, Donald is diagnosed with cancer of the right kidney, which is due to be removed on April 26. But, two days before the procedure, Donald dies in a car accident. What benefit amount will the estate receive?
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?
Becky opened a small bakery five years ago. Although she struggled at first, her business hasbecome increasingly successful. Until recently, she only had two full-time employees, but now she hired two more and relocated the store to a busier street. The rent is higher, and so are the profits. As the bakery expands, however, Becky is becoming increasingly concerned about what would happen to it if she became unable to work—even for just a few months—due to an illness or an injury. Which one of the following options would most suitably protect Becky’s business against such a risk?
Laekyn purchased an individual disability insurance policy 3 years ago from Awah, her insurance agent. Today, Awah receives a call from Laekyn, who says she is hospitalized following a suicide attempt. Laekyn says her doctor diagnosed her with bipolar disorder and expects she will be able to return to work in 3 months.
Will Awah be able to help Laekyn receive disability benefits?
