Kyra is the owner and president of Borealis Fit, a martial arts studio with 15 employees. The centre opened five years ago and has done well. Kyra was never able to offer her employees any benefits until now. Kyra meets with Monica, an insurance agent, to implement a group insurance plan for the employees.
Which method of calculating rates will the insurer use to quote the group premiums?
On June 5, Karl completed an application for critical illness coverage and paid an annual premiumof $1,250. On June 25, the underwriter approved the policy under standard conditions and sent it to the agent, who received it on July 7. The agent contacted the client on August 8 and the date for delivery was set at August 10. On August 12, Karl learns that he will lose his job at the end of the month. As such, he decides to cancel the policy, returning it to the insurer on August 15. What is the rule governing Karl’s right to have his premium refunded?
Juniper, 69, suffered a stroke a few weeks ago which left her partially paralyzed and has severely reduced her mobility. Since the stroke, she is unable to leave her home. She benefits from regular visits from nurses, massage therapists, and housekeepers. Juniper wants to claim the services on her long-term care (LTC) insurance policy and would like to know how the claim will be processed and paid.
Which of the following answers is CORRECT?
Kiril is the sole proprietor of a small gym with five employees. His sales manager, Antoine, is a former Olympic athlete, responsible for generating close to 50% of all revenues for the gym. Thanks to Antoine's popular social media presence, the gym is profitable and growing rapidly. However, Kiril has concerns about the future profitability of his gym should Antoine become ill or injured since the other employees are not local celebrities and would not be able to replace Antoine’s contribution to the business.
Which of the following types of insurance policy would protect the gym if Antoine were unable to work?
Angus is involved in a motorcycle accident and due to his injuries has to spend a few nights in thehospital. He is released from the hospital with a doctor's note indicating that he is able to perform certain parts of his job, but that it would take months until he can be back to normal. He promptly calls his insurance agent Dawn to ask her if he would be entitled to his disability benefits. Dawn reads his policy and tells him that he will not receive any disability benefits.
Which disability definition is MOST LIKELY included in his policy?
Paul is a self-employed props person in the film industry. A year ago, he purchased disability insurance with an accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) rider. During a film shoot, the wood floor of the film set catches fire due to his negligence and he loses sight in one eye. Hisdoctor prescribes complete rest for five months. How will the insurer compensate Paul under the circumstances?
President and sole shareholder of the Velos Tourisque company, Paul employs 50 people. Maryse, his financial security advisor, advises him to have his company take out life insurance on him. Who will be the parties to the contract?
A group of high school students visits Jacques, a financial security advisor, as part of Career Day. A student wants to know what an insurance contract is. What will Jacques answer?