Life Policy ProvisionsQuestion 160 of 716
A beneficiary wants guaranteed equal payments for the next 20 years, even if she dies before that period ends, with any remaining payments going to her estate. Which settlement option meets this need?
a.Life with refund
b.Straight life income
c.Interest only
d.Fixed period
Explanation
The fixed-period option pays the proceeds (with interest) in equal installments over a stated number of years. If the payee dies before the period ends, the remaining guaranteed payments continue to the contingent payee or estate.
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