Life Policy ProvisionsQuestion 548 of 716
If a beneficiary is named irrevocably, the policyowner generally may NOT do which of the following without that beneficiary's consent?
a.Keep the policy in force
b.Continue to review and read the entire policy contract at any time without asking the beneficiary for permission
c.Continue paying the policy premiums
d.Change the beneficiary, take a policy loan, or surrender the policy
Explanation
An irrevocable beneficiary has a vested interest, so ownership actions that could reduce or eliminate their interest, changing them, borrowing, or surrendering, require their consent. Paying premiums, reading the contract, and keeping it in force do not.
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