IFSE Institute LLQP Exam Practice Test Instant Access

Question 1

Paola, an employee at Horizon Pharmaceuticals, was recently diagnosed with depression. She is unable to work and is receiving tax-free disability insurance benefits due to her condition. Paola is deeply indebted, and her creditors have been garnishing a portion of her pay for the last year. She is worried about her creditors also garnishing her disability benefit.

Can her disability benefits be seized by her creditors?

AYes, disability insurance benefits are seizable.

BYes, but creditors can only seize up to 50% of her benefit.

CNo, because the benefits are tax-free.

DNo, because she is disabled.

Answer : D

In Quebec, disability insurance benefits that replace income due to a disability are generally exempt from seizure by creditors. This protection exists to ensure that individuals who are unable to work due to disability can still cover their basic needs without creditor interference. The tax-free status of the benefits does not directly impact their seizure exemption. Therefore, Paola's disability insurance benefits are protected from garnishment due to her disability, as stipulated by Quebec's insurance and creditor protection laws.

Question 2

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?

AThe Insurers Act.

BThe Distribution Act.

CThe Act respecting insurance.

DThe Act respecting prescription drug insurance.

Answer : B

The Act that governs the definition and role of insurance of persons representatives in Quebec is the Distribution Act. This legislation outlines the roles, qualifications, and responsibilities of professionals licensed to offer life and health insurance products. It is crucial for anyone aspiring to become an insurance representative in Quebec to familiarize themselves with this Act, as it sets out the requirements and framework for licensure, conduct, and the scope of practice in this field.

Question 3

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?

ADuties and obligations towards the public

BDuties and obligations towards clients

CDuties and obligations towards other representatives, firms, independent partnerships, insurers, and financial institutions

DDuties and obligations towards the profession

Answer : A

Dario's conduct at the dinner party and afterward constitutes a breach of his duties and obligations towards the public. Insurance professionals are expected to maintain high standards of professionalism and respect the privacy and comfort of individuals they interact with. By persistently following Andrew and subsequently pressuring him with daily calls and unsolicited gifts, Dario failed to demonstrate respect for personal boundaries. This behavior could be seen as unprofessional and could harm the public's trust in the industry. According to LLQP guidelines and ethical standards, agents must avoid aggressive solicitation and respect the autonomy and privacy of the public.

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Question 4

Coraline is a landscape gardener who owns a disability insurance (DI) policy. The policy will pay her a $3,000 monthly benefit after a 90-day waiting period. She is diagnosed with cancer, and because she has to undergo months of chemotherapy, she will be unable to work. She calls Robin, her insurance agent, to inform him of her diagnosis. She would like to know more information about the claims process.

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

ACoraline must contact her agent by phone within 30 days of learning about her diagnosis.

BCoraline has 30 days to provide the insurer with all of the information required to process the claim.

CThe insurer must pay Coraline the benefit amount within 30 days after receipt of the proof of loss.

DThe payment of the initial benefit to Coraline must occur within 30 days after the end of the waiting period.

Answer : C

Disability insurance policies generally stipulate that the insurer must pay benefits within a specific timeframe following receipt of the proof of loss, typically within 30 days. This aligns with LLQP guidelines and common insurance practices, which require that insurers act promptly upon receiving all necessary documentation related to a claim. Coraline must provide her proof of loss, after which the insurer is obligated to start the payment process. The waiting period dictates when benefits start, but the insurer must pay within the specified period after receiving the required proof.

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Question 5

Danny purchases a $1,000,000 whole life insurance policy. He names his three daughters, Donna-Joe, Stephanie, and Michelle, as revocable beneficiaries with each receiving one-third of the death benefit.

If Michelle predeceases Danny, and Danny did not have a chance to modify his beneficiary designation, how will Danny's death benefit be paid out?

ADonna-Joe and Stephanie will each receive $500,000.

BDonna-Joe and Stephanie will each receive $333,333, and Michelle's estate will receive $333,333.

CDonna-Joe and Stephanie will each receive $333,333, and Danny's estate will receive $333,333.

DDanny's estate will receive the entire $1,000,000 death benefit.

Answer : A

When a beneficiary is designated as 'revocable' and predeceases the policyholder, their share of the benefit typically reverts to the surviving beneficiaries rather than the deceased beneficiary's estate. In this case, since Michelle has predeceased Danny, her portion of the benefit is divided equally between Donna-Joe and Stephanie, the remaining beneficiaries. Therefore, each of them would receive 50% of the total death benefit, which is $500,000. If the beneficiaries had been designated as 'irrevocable' or if there were specific contingent beneficiaries, different rules might apply.

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Question 6

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?

AThe executor of Kirill's estate.

BKatya.

CNatalya.

DDmitry.

Answer : C

In the case of life insurance where a subrogated policyholder is designated, that individual (in this case, Natalya) would assume ownership rights of the policy upon the original policyholder's death. Since Kirill named Natalya as the subrogated policyholder, she would become the new policyholder upon his death, regardless of the fact that Kirill did not have a will. This designation bypasses the estate, meaning the executor or other family members (like Katya) do not assume ownership. This outcome aligns with LLQP guidelines on succession planning and the assignment of life insurance ownership.

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Question 7

Sabrina is an insurance representative with an insurance of persons certificate issued by the Autorit des marchs financiers (AMF). Her client, Stephanie, is a Quebec resident who accepted a job with Service Canada, in Ottawa, and purchased a condo there. Stephanie calls Sabrina to explain that her new job requires her to work in Ottawa three days per week, but she is still a Quebec resident; she spends four days a week with her family in Granby, Quebec. Stephanie asks Sabrina if she can buy mortgage insurance from her to help cover the mortgage on her new condo.

What should Sabrina answer her?

AYes, they can complete and sign the application in Ottawa because Stephanie is a Quebec resident.

BYes, but they would have to complete and sign the application in the province of Quebec.

CNo, because Stephanie is a federal government employee.

DNo, because Stephanie's condo is outside of the province of Quebec.

Answer : B

In Quebec, insurance regulations require that insurance contracts for residents must be completed within Quebec to be considered valid under Quebec law, regardless of the location of the insured property. Since Stephanie is a Quebec resident, the insurance contract, including the application, must be completed and signed in Quebec. The fact that Stephanie's condo is located in Ontario does not affect the validity of obtaining mortgage insurance from a Quebec-licensed representative as long as the process adheres to Quebec's legal requirements. This maintains compliance with provincial licensing and residency rules under the AMF.

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IFSE Institute Life License Qualification Program (LLQP) Exam Practice Test