PDF OH-Life-Agent-Series-11-44 Study Guide

In a whole life insurance policy, the cash value grows on a tax-deferred basis. This means that as long as the policy remains active, the policyholder does not pay income tax on the gains within the cash value. Taxes may apply if the policy is surrendered or lapses, and the amount received exceeds the total premiums paid into the policy.

The Fixed Period settlement option provides equal payments over a specified period, such as 10 years, until the entire death benefit is paid out. This option ensures that the beneficiary receives income for a predetermined time frame.

According to the Ohio Life Insurance Study Guide:

"Under the fixed period option, the insurer pays the death benefit in equal installments over a specified period. If the beneficiary dies before the period ends, the remaining payments go to a secondary beneficiary."

A hazard is any condition or behavior that increases the likelihood of a loss occurring. Hazards are categorized as physical, moral, or morale. For example, driving under the influence is a hazard because it elevates the chance of a car accident. In contrast, a peril is the actual cause of loss, such as fire or theft.

Nonforfeiture provisions in whole life insurance policies provide options to the policyholder if they stop paying premiums. One such option is extended term insurance, where the policy's cash value is used to purchase term insurance with the same face amount as the original policy for as long a period as the cash value allows.

According to the Ohio Life Insurance Study Guide:

"Under the nonforfeiture provision, a policyholder may choose extended term insurance, which uses the policy's cash value to provide term coverage equal to the original face amount for a limited time."