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Free Annuities Practice Questions

California Life-Only Agent exam (series Life-Only) — 25 practice questions.

Subtopics: Annuity suitability, Senior annuity free look, Annuity disclosure to seniors, Purpose, Accumulation period, Annuitant, Immediate annuity, Deferred annuity, Fixed annuity, Variable annuity, Variable annuity licensing, Equity indexed annuity, Pure life option, Life with period certain, Refund annuity, Joint and survivor, Annuity certain, Tax-deferred growth, Exclusion ratio, Surrender charge, Retirement income use, Structured settlement, Owner rights, Early withdrawal penalty, Annuity vs life insurance

Sample questions & answers

1. Before recommending an annuity to a California consumer a producer must:

Have reasonable grounds to believe the recommendation addresses the consumer's needs and is in the consumer's best interest

California annuity suitability and best-interest rules require recommendations consistent with the consumer's financial situation and needs.

2. An annuity sold to a California buyer age 60 or older must include a right to return the contract for a refund of at least:

30 days

California provides a 30-day free look on annuities issued to buyers age 60 and older for a refund.

3. California requires that the sale of an annuity to a senior include:

Required disclosures about surrender charges and how the contract works

California requires clear disclosures of surrender periods, charges, and contract features, particularly for senior buyers.

4. The basic purpose of an annuity is to:

Liquidate a sum of money into a stream of income, often for retirement

An annuity systematically converts a principal sum into income payments and protects against outliving one's money.

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Practice: Annuities

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