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Which of the following statements correctly describes the treatment of a life insurance claim if the policyholder dies during the grace period?

hard Q9 of 15
Insurance Awareness - Life Insurance - LIC
Which of the following statements correctly describes the treatment of a life insurance claim if the policyholder dies during the grace period?
AThe claim is rejected because the premium is unpaid
BThe claim is paid after deducting the unpaid premium
CThe policy is treated as lapsed and no claim is payable
DThe claim is kept pending until the next premium is paid
Step-by-Step Solution
  1. Step 1: Understand the grace period concept

    The grace period is an extension of time after the premium due date during which the policy remains in force.
  2. Step 2: Apply grace period rule to death claims

    If the policyholder dies during the grace period, the claim is admissible because the policy is considered active.
  3. Step 3: Adjust for unpaid premium

    The insurer pays the claim amount after deducting the unpaid premium from the proceeds.
  4. Final Answer:

    The claim is paid after deducting the unpaid premium → Option B
  5. Quick Check:

    Death during grace period = claim payable minus unpaid premium.
Quick Trick: Grace period death claim = Pay claim, deduct premium.
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Assuming unpaid premium during grace period leads to automatic claim rejection.
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