Alexandre has just become a father. He wishes to take out a life insurance policy from Antoine, an insurance of persons representative. During their meeting, Alexandre mentions his love of mountain climbing. What should Antoine do?
Dale meets with his last appointment of a busy workday. He is helping his client Larry fill out a disability insurance claim form. Larry suffered a heart attack a week ago and is at home recuperating. Larry will be unable to work for the next 6 months and needs the benefits as soon as possible to cover his expenses. The at-home appointment takes a little longer than scheduled and Dale finds himself rushing to his son’s big hockey tournament. In his haste, he puts Larry’s form in his briefcase and subsequently forgets to submit the form. Which responsibility did Dale breach?
Everett is an insurance of persons representative who works exclusively for Moon Life Insurance. He wants to leave the company and become an independent representative. He knows that before he branches out on his own, he needs to ensure he has sufficient liability insurance.
Which of the following statements about his professional liability insurance is CORRECT?
Georges is a widower and sole shareholder of the firm Distribution Beluga. Upon his death, he will bequeath the firm to his son, Kevin. During a recent discussion with his accountant, the accountant told Georges that when he dies, Kevin will face a significant tax burden because the fair market value of the firm (a Canadian-controlled private corporation), once the ACB is deducted, is $4,600,000. Furthermore, Georges has never taken advantage of the lifetime capital gains exemption, which will be estimated to be $1,250,000. George's tax rate is 48%.
What will Kevin's tax debt be upon George's death?
Antonin and Magali are common-law partners in their thirties. They have two children together: a five-year-old daughter and a two-year-old son. Divorced from ex-wife Vanina, Antonin must pay her $1,500 a month in child support until their 10-year-old son reaches 25 years of age. Antonin is covered under a group life insurance policy equal to one year of his $75,000 annual salary. Magali does not currently earn any income, as she takes care of their two children full-time. Antonin is the sole owner of their residence, which will be fully paid off in 25 years.
What life insurance coverage do Antonin and Magali need in their situation?
It’s Friday afternoon and Olivier, an insurance agent, has just received the paper copy of his client’s insurance contract. Olivier is about to leave on a three-day weekend, and he's already late for his camping reservation. He wonders if he should delay his departure to deliver the document, or if it can wait until he gets back on Tuesday. How long does Olivier have to deliver the contract?
Lacy is reviewing her life insurance policy with Paul, her financial advisor, because she wants to better understand its cash value and to take advantage of tax sheltering. She purchased a $200,000 Universal Life policy 3 years ago and has minimum funded the policy on an annualbasis. Lacy is used to investing and is familiar with the investment world. In addition, her universal life policy has the level protection death benefit, and she has no intention of withdrawing the deposit amount, as she wishes to benefit from the tax exemption. Lacy is prepared to deposit a large lump sum of cash into her policy that she received from an uncle that passed away.
Before completing the deposit, what should Paul inform Lacy about?
Anita is a 50-year-old woman who is thinking of purchasing a $150,000 permanent life insurance policy to pay for the capital gains tax that will be payable on her country home upon her death. She had purchased the home twelve years ago and wants to bequeath the property to her niece when she dies.
Which of the following features about a permanent insurance policy is TRUE?