- (Topic 5)
Sebastian is a 44-year-old sales representative employed at Premier Aqua. He wants to take a year off to travel and relax. He has worked for the company for 25 years and accumulated $230,000 in adeferred profit sharing plan (DPSP). He would like to know if he can use some of the funds in his DPSP to fund his sabbatical.
Correct Answer:D
As with most Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP) funds, Sebastian??s accumulated balance is generally locked-in, which means it cannot be withdrawn in cash while still under the plan. Instead, he may transfer it to a Locked-In Retirement Account (LIRA) upon leaving his employment or retiring, ensuring the funds remain tax-deferred. LLQP guidelines state that DPSP funds are generally subject to locking-in provisions, which restrict withdrawals and are specifically aimed at providing retirement income.
Thus, contrary to options A and B, Sebastian cannot withdraw the DPSP funds for discretionary purposes, such as funding his sabbatical, because of these restrictions. Option C is incorrect, as transferring to a Life Income Fund (LIF) would only be appropriate once the funds are in a LIRA, typically when Sebastian is closer to retirement age and ready to begin income withdrawals.
- (Topic 2)
Danny purchases a $1,000,000 whole life insurance policy. He names his three daughters, Donna-Joe, Stephanie, and Michelle, as revocable beneficiaries with each receiving one- third of the death benefit.
If Michelle predeceases Danny, and Danny did not have a chance to modify his beneficiary designation, how will Danny??s death benefit be paid out?
Correct Answer:A
When a beneficiary predeceases the policyholder and no alternate or contingent beneficiary has been named, the portion allocated to the deceased beneficiary is typically redistributed among the surviving beneficiaries. Since Michelle was named as a revocable beneficiary andpredeceased Danny, her one-third share will be divided equally between the remaining two beneficiaries, Donna-Joe and Stephanie.
Thus, Donna-Joe and Stephanie will each receive half of the total death benefit ($500,000 each), as per LLQP guidelines which state that a predeceased beneficiary??s share is typically redistributed among surviving beneficiaries unless otherwise specified.
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- (Topic 1)
Maverick meets with Alyssa, an insurance agent, to review his life insurance needs. After completing the needs analysis, Alyssa suggests that Maverick purchase a $100,000 whole life insurance policy and add a critical illness (CI) benefit rider. Which of the following options is an advantage of adding the CI coverage as a rider instead of purchasing an individual CI policy?
Correct Answer:C
Adding a Critical Illness (CI) rider to a whole life insurance policy is generally less expensive than purchasing a separate individual CI policy because the rider is attached to an existing policy, reducing administrative costs and sometimes providing limited coverage options. While a CI rider may offer a less comprehensive range of covered conditions than a standalone policy, it serves as a cost-effective solution for adding coverage to a primary life insurance policy. Additionally, CI riders often provide a more affordable premium than individual policies, aligning with budget-conscious clients like Maverick.
- (Topic 5)
Arianna, a healthy 61-year-old university professor, is retiring this year and wants to transfer the funds she accumulated in her registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) into an annuity. She is looking at different options and would like to know which of the following annuities will pay the highest monthly benefit.
Correct Answer:A
A life annuity typically provides the highest monthly benefit compared to other annuity types because it does not include additional guarantees or features that reduce the payout, such as a guarantee period or indexing. Since Arianna is healthy and seeking the highest monthly income, a standard life annuity, which pays a fixed income for life without any additional features, will maximize her monthly benefit. LLQP resources confirm that adding options like guarantees or indexing typically lowers the monthly payout due to the insurer??s increased liability.
Option B would provide a lower benefit than a standard life annuity because of the 10-year guarantee. Option C (Indexed annuity) would have lower initial payments due to the cost of inflation protection, and Option D (Joint life annuity) would provide less income as it is designed to continue payments to a surviving spouse.
- (Topic 2)
Trisha is new to the insurance industry and wants to understand the primary responsibility of the Canadian Insurance Services Regulatory Organizations (CISRO). Which of the followingstatements about CISRO is CORRECT?
Correct Answer:A
The primary responsibility of the Canadian Insurance Services Regulatory Organizations (CISRO) is to establish and maintain a cohesive regulatory framework for insurance intermediaries, ensuring consistent standards across provincial and territorial jurisdictions in Canada. CISRO does not directly interact with consumers or administer PIPEDA; rather, it collaborates with regional regulators to promote regulatory harmony for insurance professionals.
This responsibility helps uphold public trust and ensures that intermediaries comply with legal and professional standards.