Life annuities provide a stream of income during the annuitant’s lifetime. Payments begin after the accumulation period (annuitization) and continue while the annuitant lives. They liquidate a principal sum systematically and protect against longevity risk by pooling risks across many annuitants.

The incorrect statement is B, since benefits start while the annuitant is living, not after death.

Exact Extract (Virginia Annuities Study Guide): “Life annuities are designed to provide income during the lifetime of the annuitant, liquidating principal systematically and protecting against outliving financial resources.”

References (Virginia Documents / Study Guide):

— Virginia Life & Annuities Examination Outline, Section 4.1 Annuity Principles

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A foreign insurer (A) is an insurance company operating in a state other than its state of domicile (where it is incorporated).

A domestic insurer (B) operates in its home state. An alien insurer (C) is domiciled outside the U.S. A captive insurer (D) insures its parent company, not based on location.

The Virginia study guide defines a foreign insurer as one licensed to do business in Virginia but incorporated in another state, per insurance regulatory terminology. Reference: Virginia Life, Annuities, and Health Insurance study guide, section on " Insurance Company Types. "

Detailed Answer in Step-by-Step Solution:

The incontestability provision in LTC policies typically limits the insurer’s ability to contest coverage based on misrepresentations to two years (B) from issuance, unless fraud is proven (which may extend this in some states).

Option A (six months) is too short. Option C (entire duration) applies only to fraud in some cases, not standard misrepresentations. Option D (prohibited) is incorrect due to the contestable period.

The Virginia study guide, aligned with NAIC standards, notes a two-year contestable period for health-related policies like LTC, after which misrepresentations cannot be challenged absent fraud. Reference: Virginia Life, Annuities, and Health Insurance study guide, section on " Incontestability. "

Whole life contracts guarantee cash values, nonforfeiture options, loan values, and settlement values. Dividends are not guaranteed because they depend on company performance.

Exact Extract (Virginia Life Insurance Study Guide): “Whole life policies provide guaranteed cash values, policy loans, and settlement options. Dividends, if declared, are not guaranteed.”

References (Virginia Documents / Study Guide):

— Virginia Life Insurance Examination Outline, Policy Provisions and Guarantees

Ordinary whole life pays the face amount at maturity (traditionally age 100 or 120) if the insured is still alive, or upon earlier death. Term policies have no maturity value.

Exact Extract (Virginia Life Insurance Study Guide): “Ordinary whole life—pays the face amount at death or at policy maturity if the insured survives to that date.”

References (Virginia Documents / Study Guide):

— Virginia Life & Annuities Insurance Examination Outline, Whole Life Characteristics

Federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) requires equal benefits for older workers. Employers cannot deny the same group health coverage offered to younger employees. Exact extract: “Employees age 65 and older must be offered the same health benefits as those under 65.”

The Limited Payment Whole Life policy provides life insurance protection that extends to age 100, but the policyholder is only required to pay premiums for a shorter period, such as 10, 20, or 30 years, or even until a certain age (e.g., age 65). After that period, the insurance coverage continues, but no further premiums are required, and the insured continues to be covered for the rest of their life. This type of policy is designed to provide the benefit of lifetime coverage while reducing the duration of premium payments.

In contrast, Endowment policies typically provide coverage for a set period and pay out either at the end of that period or upon the death of the insured. Continuous Premium Whole Life requires premiums to be paid continuously, which does not reduce the payment period. Yearly Renewable Term is term insurance, not permanent life insurance, and coverage expires at the end of each term period.

To qualify for group life insurance, the group must meet certain minimum size requirements, as defined by the insurance provider or state regulations. This ensures that the group is large enough to spread the risk of insuring multiple individuals. Coverage for part-time employees and dependents is not typically mandatory, and new employees do not generally need to provide proof of insurability for group coverage.

Medicare Part A typically covers skilled nursing facility care, which includes care provided in a facility for patients who require skilled care following a hospitalization. However, Medicare Part A does not cover intermediate or custodial care, which involves assistance with activities of daily living or care provided in a non-skilled nursing facility.

Automatic premium loans use policy cash value to keep coverage in force, and interest is charged on the borrowed amount. Exact extract: “The automatic premium loan uses policy values to pay overdue premiums; interest is charged on the loan balance.”