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 APPLICATIONS OF LIFE INSURANCE

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Question 1
The sum assured under keyman insurance policy is generally linked to which of
the following?
I. Keyman income
II. Business profitability
III. Business history
IV. Inflation index
Answer: II. Business profitability

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Question 2
Mortgage redemption insurance (MRI) can be categorised under ________.
I. Increasing term life assurance
II. Decreasing term life assurance
III. Variable life assurance
IV. Universal life assurance
Answer: II. Decreasing term life assurance

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Question 3
Which of the below losses are covered under keyman insurance?
I. Property theft
II. Losses related to the extended period when a key person is unable to work
III. General liability
IV. Losses caused due to errors and omission
Answer: II. Losses related to the extended period when a key person is unable to work

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Question 4
A policy is effected under the MWP Act. If the policyholder does not appoint a
special trustee to receive and administer the benefits under the policy, the sum
secured under the policy becomes payable to the _____________.
I. Next of kin
II. Official Trustee of the State
III. Insurer
IV. Insured
Answer: II. Official Trustee of the State

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Question 5
Mahesh ran a business on borrowed capital. After his sudden demise, all the
creditors are doing their best to go after Mahesh’s assets. Which of the below
assets is beyond the reach of the creditors?
I. Property under Mahesh’s name
II. Mahesh’s bank accounts
III. Term life insurance policy purchased under Section 6 of MWP Act
IV. Mutual funds owned by Mahesh
Answer: III. Term life insurance policy purchased under Section 6 of MWP Act

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Question 6
Which of the below option is true with regards to MWP Act cases?
Statement I: Maturity claims cheques are paid to policyholders
Statement II: Maturity claims cheques are paid to trustees
I. I is true
II. II is true
III. Both I and II are true
IV. Neither I nor II is true
Answer: II. II is true

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Question 7
Which of the below option is true with regards to MWP act cases?
Statement I: Death claims are settled in favour of nominees
Statement II: Death claims are settled in favour of trustees
I. I is true
II. II is true
III. Both I and II are true
IV. Neither I nor II is true
Answer: II. II is true

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Question 8
Ajay pays insurance premium for his employees. Which of the below insurance
premium will not be treated deductible as compensation paid to employee?
Choice I: Health insurance with benefits payable to employee
Choice II: Keyman life insurance with benefits payable to Ajay
I. I only
II. II only
III. Both I and II
IV. Neither I nor II
Answer: II. II only

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Question 9
The practice of charging interest to borrowers who pledge their property as
collateral but leaving them in possession of the property is called
_____________.
I. Security
II. Mortgage
III. Usury
IV. Hypothecation
Answer: II. Mortgage

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Question 10
Which of the below policy can provide protection to home loan borrowers?
I. Life Insurance
II. Disability Insurance
III. Mortgage Redemption Insurance
IV. General Insurance
Answer: III. Mortgage Redemption Insurance

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Question 11
What is the objective behind Mortgage Redemption Insurance?
I. Facilitate cheaper mortgage rates
II. Provide financial protection for home loan borrowers
III. Protect value of the mortgaged property
IV. Evade eviction in case of default
Answer: II. Provide financial protection for home loan borrowers

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Financial planning

Financial planning:

If we want to invest our money we should first think twice about it .
The points to keep in our investment are : Time of period , return of the money with percentage and time.

We should have a financial planning
Financial planning plays a crucial role in building a life with less worry. Careful planning can help set your priorities and work steadily to achieve your various goals.
Types of goals:
1) Short term Goals

2) Medium term Goals

3) Long term Goals

Elements of financial planning include::
#Investing - allocation assets based on one's risk taking appetite,
#Risk management,
#Retirement planning,
#Tax and estate planning , and
#Financing one's needs

Life stages and priorities:
a) Learner -till say age 20-25
b)Earner - from 25 onward
c)Partner - on getting marriage at say 28 - 30
d)Parent - say 28 to 35
e) Provider - say age  35- 55
f) Empty nester - age 55- 65
g) Retirement - the twilight years - age 60 and beyond

As we can see above , the economic life cycle has three phases:
Student phase - first phase is the pre job when typically a student.
Working phase - phase of work begin individual comes to earn more than he consumes and thus begins to save and invest fund.
Retirement phase - process he accumulates wealth and builds assets which would provide funds for various needs in future including an income later years, when one has retired and stopped working.


To achieve one's financial goals , one must follow a disciplined savings in investment vehicles that  best suit one's risk taking appetite.
An unplanned, impulsive approach to financial planning is one of the prime causes of financial distress that affects individuals.

These goals may be short term : Buying an LCD TV set or a family vacation.
They could be medium term : Buying a house or a vacation abroad.
The long term goals may include : Education or marriage of one's child or post retirement provision