Denise, aged 52, is a nurse in a facility for seniors who can no longer live independently. She earns $45,000 a year, with a marginal tax rate of 38%. She has very little savings and is aware that, if she became unable to live independently herself, she could not afford the $4,500 a month it costs to live in a facility such as the one she works at. However, Denise recently learned that she could purchase affordable long-term care insurance. Taking the underwriting requirements into account, how much coverage should she take out?
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?
The one-year anniversary of Sally’s disability policy is quickly approaching. She recently received a letter in the mail from the insurer outlining the requirements to increase her monthly benefit via the future purchase option she added when she initially got the policy. What is required of Sally to increase her monthly benefit?
Last week, at a dinner party, Dario, an insurance agent, met Andrew, a successful businessperson with a net worth of over $10 million. Dario spent the evening following Andrew around, telling him how he could help him manage his finances. The day after the meeting, Dario sent a fruit basket to Andrew's office. Every day since, Dario has been calling and urging Andrew to meet with him and take advantage of his services and insurance products.
Which duties and obligations did Dario break?
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?
Alexandre, a financial security advisor, recently left FinCode Inc. because of an unresolved dispute with the company. He is continuing his career as an independent advisor. This week, he has an appointment with a client who tells him that he met with another FinCode Inc. employee. However, that employee has a disciplinary record at the CSF for fraudulently copying a signature on a form. Since the client does not work in insurance and the information is public knowledge, Alexandre provides him with some clarification regarding the other advisor’s case. How can Alexandre encourage the client to do business with him without denigrating his competitor?
Gold, a financial security advisor, recently met with a wealthy client who needed tax advice. The client also wanted to draft a will and a mandate in case of incapacity. Eager to meet his client’s needs and make recommendations, he did not think it necessary to propose a meeting with the firm’s tax expert and notary. Towards whom has Gold breached his duties and obligations?
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?
Isaac and Natasha, Quebec residents, were married 18 years ago. At the time, they visited a notary to get married under the "separation as to property" matrimonial regime and had indicated their wish to waive the application of the division of the patrimony by agreement. After experiencing a series of personal crises, the couple is now divorcing.
Which of the following assets, if any, will they have to separate when they divorce?
Pierre is an insurance of persons representative. His new client, Carole, wishes to buy life insurance but wants to know everything about life insurance products before making a choice. What are Pierre’s responsibilities in this case?
