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?
Vasu, an insurance agent, meets with Francine, his new client. Francine wants to purchase a disability insurance policy. Vasu helps her complete the application form. In the process, he collects all the required medical and lifestyle information on his client and wonders what he must do with the information he collected.
Which of the following options is CORRECT?
Josephine visits her dentist in downtown Victoria, BC, to have a cavity filled. The procedure costs her $550 but the maximum fee for a standard filling, according to the provincial dental schedule, is $400. Josephine works for a company that offers employees group dental coverage with a yearly maximum of $1,000 and an 80% co-insurance factor.
How much will Josephine receive from the insurer for her procedure?
Pierre-Marc, aged 32, is a dentist with a rich clientele. His income is substantial. Five years ago, he purchased an “any occupation” disability insurance policy. Today he meets with Joseph, his life insurance agent, to determine whether this type of coverage is still adequate. What should Joseph tell him?
Ming-Na is a McGill University graduate interested in pursuing a career as an insurance of persons representative. She wants to know which piece of legislation sets out the definition and role of insurance of persons representatives.
Which of the options below is CORRECT?
Kirill purchases a $250,000 permanent life insurance policy on the life of his grandson, Dmitry. Kirill asks his wife Katya to pay the policy premiums and names his daughter, Natalya, as the subrogated policyholder. He does not name a beneficiary. Subsequently, Kirill dies without a will.
Who will become the new policyholder?
Melissa, a La Tranquillité representative, is meeting with a client who tells her about something that happened to one of her friends. While she was taking part in an outdoor weekend at Mont-Tremblant Park, a forest fire broke out and one of the participants was never found. The client isabout to take out life insurance with Melissa. She asks Melissa what would happen to her insurance capital in such a situation. What can Melissa tell the client?
Insurance of persons advisor Somalia is careful to comply with the standards and regulations when she meets with potential clients. Under no circumstances would she want them to feel aggrieved or not respected. She makes sure to know their rights. Which legislation does Somalia not have to worry about?
The company Xtra is growing. Mr. Trenet, chair of the executive committee, invites his financial security advisor, Noah, to meet with them to underwrite an annuity contract. The treasurer of Xtra offers to invest $2,500,000 of the company’s retained earnings. Before voting on a resolution to designate a policyholder, the treasurer asks Noah if Xtra can be designated as the policyholder instead of Mr. Trenet. What answer should Noah give?
Insurer ABC analyzed the disability claim of Monique, who says she is going through a serious depression that is keeping her from being able to do her work. Unfortunately, the insurer believes that Monique is fit to work. She asked the insurer to revise her position but has received a final letter from the insurer refusing to pay her short-term disability benefits. What recourse does Monique have if she does not want to consult a lawyer just yet?