Mercedes is a single mother to her 5-year-old son Arthur. Arthur's father Richard is not in his son's life because he is a recovering drug dealer who spent the last 4 years in and out of prison. Mercedes has full custody of Arthur and cannot count on help from her family because they live in another province.
Wanting to ensure his well-being, in the event of her death, Mercedes purchases a $100,000 life insurance policy and names Arthur the sole beneficiary of the policy.
If she died without a will who would receive the death benefit?
Josh is a successful insurance agent with Smart Insurance Inc. who mentors new agents and gives them tips on how to increase their client base. He tells Clarence, a new agent, that he should send an email to close friends and family members to explain the services that he now offers. Clarence is worried about sending unsolicited promotional emails because Firash, the compliance manager, had told him that the practice is not allowed. What legislation was Firash correctly referencing?
Edward and Shirley initiated a whole life insurance application for their daughter Christine when she was 15 years of age. As Christine was a student with limited income at the time, the agent set Edward and Shirley jointly as owning and paying the premiums of this policy. Edward was designated beneficiary. Who is the policyholder?
Paola, an employee at Horizon Pharmaceuticals, was recently diagnosed with depression. She is unable to work and is receiving tax-free disability insurance benefits due to her condition. Paola is deeply indebted, and her creditors have been garnishing a portion of her pay for the last year. She is worried about her creditors also garnishing her disability benefit.
Can her disability benefits be seized by her creditors?
Ae-Cha starts working for the manufacturer, Premier Vibe Inc., a company that offers its employees group insurance with Sprout Life Insurance. Ae-Cha meets with Devon, the group insurance representative, and learns that her group plan includes $75,000 of life insurance coverage. Ae-Cha would like to know who designates the beneficiary on the life insurance.
Molly took out a disability insurance policy. A few years after the purchase, she severely injured her back and was unable to work. She immediately filed a claim with her insurer to start receiving benefits. The insurer asked for an attending physician's statement (APS) describing her condition and stating when that condition started. Why is it important for the insurer to know on what date Molly became disabled?
Josh is an established advisor who specializes in group benefits. He recently hired Bryan as a marketing manager. Bryan will be responsible for advertising and creating a social media platform for Josh's company. Among other things, Bryan is developing a monthly electronic newsletter, which he plans to email to potential and existing clients. However, because this is a brand new initiative, none of the would-be recipients has subscribed to the newsletter or asked to receive any such communication from Josh's company. What law should Josh and Bryan be mindful of before sending their newsletter?
Cassie applies for a $100,000 renewable 10-year term insurance policy through Mason, her insurance of persons representative. A month later, when Mason meets with Cassie again to deliver her contract, Cassie says she had to have a biopsy the previous week for a persistent cough. Mason tells her not to worry because the policy is already accepted. He completes the policy delivery. Six months later, Mason receives a call from Cassie's boyfriend informing him that Cassie died of stage 4 throat cancer.
How will the insurance company handle the claim?