Life Insurance FundamentalsQuestion 401 of 716

Before completing the sale of a variable life insurance policy, the producer is required to deliver to the applicant a:

a.Surety bond
b.Prospectus
c.Certificate of deposit
d.Fidelity bond

Explanation

Because variable life is a security as well as an insurance product, the producer must deliver a prospectus, which discloses the investment options, fees, and risks, before or at the time of sale. A certificate of deposit is a bank product, not a disclosure document. A surety bond and a fidelity bond are types of bonds that guarantee performance or protect against dishonesty, not sales disclosures. The prospectus requirement reflects securities regulation of variable products.

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