Insurance Planning Assn #1 - Group 2, Updated Long term care

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FIN 1194 Insurance Planning FIN 1194 Insurance Planning Assignment 1 Group 2 Beyza Kaçar c0872017 Akshat Nohwal c0882183 Ramandeep Kaur c0882485 Nima Tshering Tama c0879697 Kevin Dobariya c0885829 Nayan Babubhai Patel c0886249 © 2023 LAMBTON COLLEGE IN TORONTO
FIN 1194 Insurance Planning Assignment #1 (Online) – Group #2 . 10 Andrew was diagnosed with inoperable cancer, which was very upsetting to him and wife Sara. The couple operated a small business that required both of them to contribute significantly to ensure its success. Because of Andrew’s illness, he could not spend much time working at their business. Sara was also unable to spend a lot of time with their business because she was trying to help Andrew with his needs. Andrew’s doctors told him that he was not expected to live longer than one year. Business revenues began to decline and the couple were faced with bankruptcy. Andrew died approximately 6 months later, after which Sara was able to resume working. After carefully assessing the above situation, discuss what you feel would have been the best possible insurance-related product or combination of products for your client(s). Be sure to consider your client(s)’ current and future needs. Considering the unfortunate situation of Andrew's inoperable cancer diagnosis and subsequent death, it is clear that the couple was facing financial difficulties due to the decline in business income. Having © 2023 LAMBTON COLLEGE IN TORONTO
FIN 1194 Insurance Planning appropriate insurance-related products to handle such situations could have supported Andrew and Sara financially during these difficult times. We examine the importance and benefits of insurances that needed below. Life Insurance: A life insurance policy is an arrangement between a person (the policyholder) and an insurance company. The insurance company guarantees to pay the specified beneficiaries a lump sum payment, also referred to as a death benefit, if the insured person dies. The policyholder typically pays a premium to the insurance company in exchange for this coverage, either once or regularly (monthly, quarterly, or annually). Numerous types of life insurance are available to suit a range of purposes. Term life insurance is one of these kinds; it provides coverage for a predetermined amount of time, like 10, 20, or 30 years. The beneficiaries get the death benefit if the insured passes away during this time. However, unless it is renewed or changed to permanent insurance, coverage usually ends if the term ends without a claim. If premiums are paid regularly, permanent life insurance will cover the insured for their life. This category comprises a range of alternatives, including variable life insurance, universal life insurance, and universal life insurance. Typically, these options have a cash value component that can be borrowed against or withdrawn subject to certain restrictions, and the cash value increases over time. The Death Benefit, a sum given to a specified beneficiary upon the insured's death, is the cornerstone of life insurance. The policy owner may choose to set this amount in advance or based on the policy's nominal value, and in challenging circumstances, financial assistance may be offered. Life insurance has several benefits, chief among them being financial protection. The death benefit assists in paying for funeral costs, unpaid bills, mortgage payments, and continuing living expenses in the event of the insured's passing. Insurance companies offer Riders, which are extra features that may be added to plans for a cost in order to personalize coverage further. Popular coverages include Premium waiver, which forgoes future premium payments in the event of disability; Accidental death benefits, which boost death benefits and Accelerated death benefits grant access to a portion of the death benefit if the insured is diagnosed with a terminal illness. Offers rewards in the event of a fatal accident. These adjustable characteristics enhance The policy's adaptability, which enables policyholders to customize coverage to meet their unique requirements and situations. For Andrew: If Andrew had had a life insurance policy, Sara might have received a death benefit after his passing. The payment could have helped pay for emergency costs, including funeral and hospital expenses and outstanding business debt. For Sara: The life insurance premium could have served as an insurance policy for Sara's finances following Andrew's passing. This might have assisted her in paying for continuing living expenditures, business expenses, and even future investments in the company's recuperation. © 2023 LAMBTON COLLEGE IN TORONTO
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FIN 1194 Insurance Planning In the present circumstance, the couple's modest firm was severely impacted financially by Andrew's diagnosis of incurable cancer and his consequent incapacity to work, which resulted in lower sales and the imminent risk of bankruptcy. A life insurance policy with the Expedited Death Benefit Rider would have been beneficial in this case, especially considering Andrew's terminal illness. Suppose an insured person is diagnosed with a terminal disease like Andrew was. In that case, they may be eligible to collect a portion of the death benefit while living, thanks to the Accelerated Death Benefit Rider. This advance payment could have given the couple much-needed financial support to pay medical bills, compensate for lost income from Andrew's incapacity to work, and keep their business afloat during this trying period. Moreover, in the event of Andrew's passing, monies may have been used to purchase Sara's interest in the company or help stabilize it if they had Business Continuation Coverage on their life insurance policies. This would have helped guarantee the business's ongoing operations and reduced some of Sara's financial strain. Having adequate life insurance coverage would have helped Andrew and Sara with their financial struggles and freed them up to concentrate on Andrew's care rather than worrying about money. Disability Insurance: For Andrew: When his sickness prevented him from working, disability insurance coverage may have replaced his lost income. This would have contributed to the couple's and the company's continued financial stability. For Sara: Disability insurance might have offered an extra source of income to sustain the family and the business if Sara could not work due to her husband's illness or for other reasons. Business Interruption Insurance: This kind of insurance helps businesses cover costs and lost revenue when regular business operations are disrupted. In this instance, business interruption insurance might have helped cover continuing business expenses if Andrew's illness resulted in a drop in sales. Insurance for Critical Illnesses: Andrew might have received a lump sum payment from critical illness insurance coverage if he had been diagnosed with a severe illness. This sum may have reduced the family's financial burden, paid for specialized medical care, or covered other medical expenses. Insurance for Long-Term Care: Long-term care insurance might have assisted in covering the costs of Andrew's medical and caregiving requirements, given his sickness and the ensuing care he needed, guaranteeing a higher standard of care without straining the family's finances. Long-term care insurance is a unique kind of insurance meant to pay for basic care if you are unable to take care of yourself and are unable to perform two or more activities of daily living, such as eating, dressing, using the restroom, bathing, and porting/transporting. The insurance provider will then pay the monthly benefit which may be based on the original subscription if the inflation option is not taken © 2023 LAMBTON COLLEGE IN TORONTO
FIN 1194 Insurance Planning or greater if it is if you qualify by being unable to perform any two or more activities of daily living. These benefits will be provided for the length of a predetermined period, as specified in your policy (e.g., two years), or until you get healthy again. Since the benefit is tax-free, no tax receipt is now needed, thus it does not affect any other benefits you may be eligible for. Generally, no receipts are needed; that is after a claim is approved, the insurance company pays the money without asking any questions. Few products are currently offered to Canadians as specialised long-term care plans, and only a small number of insurers offer LTC coverage as an option to convert other policies (including critical illness and disability insurance). We have compiled a list of Canadian insurers that currently or formerly provided LTC insurance. Company In the past As of May 2021 1. Blue Cross Yes No 2. Manulife Yes As a conversion option on critical illness insurance plans 3. My Dignity Yes Yes (My Dignity Product for home-based care) 4. RBC Insurance Yes As a conversion option on disability insurance and critical illness insurance plans 5. Sun Life Yes Yes For Andrew : Andrew's diagnosis is less than a year, indicating a rapid decline in his health and a greater need for specialised care. He was diagnosed with incurable cancer. His condition has caused him to have less income and financial burden, which makes specialised therapies and help with daily duties necessary. Financial security for medical expenses, home help, and possible stays in assisted living or nursing homes can be obtained with long-term care insurance. For Sara : Sara, Andrew's principal carer, may experience financial difficulties, due to her caregiving responsibilities. This might have an impact on their stability and revenue. If Sara's health worsens or she need assistance as she gets older, she might require long-term care. In order to help Sara take breaks and keep up her wellbeing, long-term care insurance can provide support services and respite care. Without relying on Andrew's coverage, this policy safeguards Sara's financial stability and guarantees that she can get the help and care she needs. Based on their distinct demands and financial situation, Sara and Andrew each have individual long- term care insurance policies. Whereas Sara's plan gets ready for future care needs, Andrew's plan offers specialised care and assistance services. With the assurance that they have the tools and assistance they need to address their changing care demands, this comprehensive coverage guarantees that they can face their health issues head-on. © 2023 LAMBTON COLLEGE IN TORONTO
FIN 1194 Insurance Planning REFERENCES 1. https://www.sunlife.ca/en/insurance/life/ 2. https://lsminsurance.ca/canadian/long-term-care © 2023 LAMBTON COLLEGE IN TORONTO
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