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Virginia Insurance Virginia-Life-Annuities-and-Health-Insurance Exam
Virginia Life, Annuities, and Health Insuranceination Series 1101 (Page 19 )

Updated On: 7-Feb-2026
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Assuming no indebtedness or dividend accumulations, how much will the insurer pay under a life insurance policy if the insured dies during the grace period without having paid the premium?

  1. The face amount of the policy
  2. The cash value of the policy
  3. The face amount of the policy less the premium due
  4. The reduced amount of paid-up insurance provided under the nonforfeiture provisions

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

Detailed Answer in Step-by-Step Solution:
The grace period in a life insurance policy (typically 30 or 31 days) allows the policy to remain in force even if the premium is unpaid, provided the insured dies during this period. If death occurs during the grace period, the insurer must pay the full death benefit (face amount), minus any unpaid premium, but only if explicitly stated. In this question, no indebtedness or dividends complicate the scenario, and standard practice assumes full payment unless otherwise specified.

Option B (cash value) applies to surrender, not death claims. Option C (face amount less premium due) is a possibility in some policies, but absent specific policy language here, the default is full payment.
Option D (nonforfeiture provisions) applies if the policy lapses, not during the grace period.
Thus, the insurer pays the face amount (A).

The Virginia study guide states that the grace period provision protects the policyholder by keeping coverage active for a short period after a missed premium, and upon death during this time, the full face amount is payable unless loans or specific deductions apply.


Reference:

Virginia Life, Annuities, and Health Insurance study guide, section on "Standard Policy Provisions - Grace Period."



The interest that an insurance company earns on life insurance premiums paid helps to:

  1. Increase the life insurance premium rate
  2. Increase the mortality rate
  3. Decrease the life insurance premium rate
  4. Decrease the mortality rate

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

Detailed Answer in Step-by-Step Solution:
Life insurance premiums are calculated based on three factors: mortality (death rates), interest (investment earnings), and expenses (operating costs).
When an insurer earns interest on premiums invested, it increases the funds available to pay claims, reducing the amount needed from policyholders.
This results in a decrease in the premium rate (C), as higher interest earnings offset the cost of coverage.
Option A (increase premium rate) would occur if interest earnings decreased. Options B and D (mortality rate changes) are unrelated to interest, as mortality is a statistical factor, not a financial one.

The Virginia study guide explains that interest earned on premiums is a key component of pricing life insurance, allowing insurers to lower premium rates when investment returns are favorable.


Reference:

Virginia Life, Annuities, and Health Insurance study guide, section on "Premium Determination."



One premium payment covers which period of time in a single premium whole life policy?

  1. One month
  2. One year
  3. To the insured's age 65
  4. The full life of the policy

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

Detailed Answer in Step-by-Step Solution:
A single premium whole life policy is a type of permanent life insurance where the entire premium for the policy's lifetime coverage is paid in one lump sum at issuance. Unlike policies with recurring premiums (e.g., monthly or annual), this single payment funds the policy for the insured's full life (D).
Options A (one month) and B (one year) apply to term or recurring premium policies. Option C (to age 65) might relate to limited-pay policies, not single premium ones.

Per the Virginia study guide, a single premium whole life policy requires one payment upfront, providing coverage for the insured's entire life and building immediate cash value.


Reference:

Virginia Life, Annuities, and Health Insurance study guide, section on "Types of Life Insurance Policies."



A contractual arrangement that transfers exposure from one insurer to another insurer is a:

  1. Reciprocal contract
  2. Coinsurance contract
  3. Reinsurance contract
  4. Captive contract

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

Detailed Answer in Step-by-Step Solution:
Reinsurance (C) is a process where one insurer (the ceding company) transfers part or all of its risk to another insurer (the reinsurer) to reduce exposure.
A reciprocal contract (A) involves mutual insurance exchanges, not risk transfer between insurers. Coinsurance (B) refers to shared risk between the insurer and policyholder, not between insurers. A captive contract (D) involves a company insuring itself through a subsidiary, not transferring risk to another insurer.

The Virginia study guide defines reinsurance as a contractual arrangement allowing insurers to mitigate risk by transferring it to another insurer, a common practice in the industry.


Reference:

Virginia Life, Annuities, and Health Insurance study guide, section on "Insurance Company Operations."



The designation of a beneficiary by class in a life insurance policy means that:

  1. The policy must be a form of business life insurance
  2. A primary beneficiary cannot be designated in the policy
  3. Individual beneficiaries are not specified by name
  4. The beneficiaries are unrelated to the insured

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

Detailed Answer in Step-by-Step Solution:

Designating a beneficiary "by class" means identifying a group (e.g., "my children") rather than naming specific individuals (C).
Option A (business life insurance) is unrelated to class designation. Option B (no primary beneficiary) is incorrect; a class can still be primary. Option D (unrelated beneficiaries) is not a requirement of class designation.

The Virginia study guide notes that a class designation identifies beneficiaries by a category (e.g., "spouse" or "heirs") rather than specific names, offering flexibility.


Reference:

Virginia Life, Annuities, and Health Insurance study guide, section on "Beneficiary Designations."



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