IFSE Institute LLQP Exam - Topic 2 Question 18 Discussion

Actual exam question for IFSE Institute's LLQP exam

Question #: 18
Topic #: 2

Pat, a 30-year-old youth worker, meets with his life insurance agent to discuss disability insurancecoverage. After a thorough analysis of Pat's needs, the agent recommends a policy with a $1,500 a month benefit (50% of Pat's current salary) payable to age 65 after a 31-day waiting period. Pat has put enough money away to cover 6 months' worth of expenses, if necessary, but he would prefer not to dip into his savings. He applies for the policy, with the expectation that the premium will be $75 a month. He already thinks this is pricey and would not want to pay any more than that. Some time later, underwriting informs the agent that the policy has been approved, but with a 125% premium rating due to Pat being overweight. Which one of the following options would make the most sense to reduce the premium to a level Pat would accept without compromising too much on his coverage?

AExtend the waiting period.

BReduce the monthly benefit.

CExtend the benefit period.

DHave Pat reapply for coverage after losing the excess weight.

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by Luisa at Jul 11, 2025, 09:18 AM

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Marci

5 months ago

Wait, why would he extend the waiting period? That seems risky.

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Felix

5 months ago

I think reducing the monthly benefit is the best way to go!

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Hector

5 months ago

Sounds like Pat needs to cut back on that premium somehow.

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Jacklyn

6 months ago

Why not just lose the weight first? That could help a lot!

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Shalon

6 months ago

Totally agree with Sarah, less benefit means lower cost!

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Rima

6 months ago

I recall a similar question where reapplying after losing weight was suggested, but that seems risky if Pat needs coverage now.

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William

6 months ago

I think extending the benefit period might not help much with the premium, but it could provide more security in the long run.

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Alexis

6 months ago

Reducing the monthly benefit seems like a straightforward way to lower the premium, but I wonder if $1,500 is already too low for his needs.

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Mickie

7 months ago

I remember discussing how extending the waiting period could lower premiums, but I'm not sure if that's the best option for Pat since he wants to avoid using his savings.

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Corinne

7 months ago

I think I've got a handle on this. The key is finding the right balance between premium cost and coverage level. Based on the information provided, option B - reducing the monthly benefit - seems like the best compromise. I'll make sure to walk through the math carefully on the exam.

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Lavonna

7 months ago

This is a tricky one. I'd want to make sure I fully understand the implications of each option before deciding. Maybe I'd start by trying to estimate the premium difference for each choice to see which one best fits Pat's budget without sacrificing too much coverage.

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Kate

7 months ago

Okay, let's see. Extending the waiting period could lower the premium, but that might not be ideal for Pat's situation. Reducing the monthly benefit could also work, but that's not great if he really needs that level of coverage. I'm leaning towards option B, but I'll double-check the details.

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Keneth

7 months ago

Hmm, I'm a little unsure about this one. There are a few different factors to weigh here, like Pat's budget, the coverage he needs, and the impact of the premium rating. I'll have to think it through carefully.

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Elina

7 months ago

This seems like a pretty straightforward question. I think I'd start by looking at the options and considering how each one would impact the premium.

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Elli

9 months ago

I think reducing the monthly benefit could also help lower the premium.

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Dominque

9 months ago

I agree with Derick, extending the waiting period seems like a reasonable compromise.

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Derick

9 months ago

I disagree, I believe extending the waiting period would be a better choice.

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Jani

9 months ago

You know, if I were Pat, I'd be tempted to just say 'screw it' and get a gym membership instead of the insurance. At least that way, he'd be healthier and save some cash!

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