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Sample questions & answers
1. If the owner of a fixed annuity directly solicited in New Jersey cancels during the free-look period, the insurer must promptly refund:
The account value, including any fees or charges
During the free look of at least 10 days after receipt, the owner may cancel and receive a prompt refund of the account value, including contract fees or other charges.
2. The primary purpose of an annuity is to:
Provide income, often for retirement
An annuity is designed to liquidate a sum into a stream of income, often for retirement.
3. An annuity that begins income payments more than one period after purchase is a(n):
Deferred annuity
A deferred annuity accumulates value and begins payments at a future date.
4. Which annuity credits a guaranteed minimum interest rate to the owner?
Fixed annuity
A fixed annuity credits a guaranteed minimum interest rate and pays fixed benefit amounts.
Practice: Annuities
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