Philippine Life Insurance Requirements

Summary

In the Philippines, life insurance policies require insurable interest, meaning the policyholder must have a legitimate interest in the insureds life. The contestability period for life insurance is typically 2 years, allowing insurers to contest claims based on misstatements or fraud. Employees with at least one year of service are entitled to a 5-day service incentive leave. Employers are not legally required to provide health insurance, but the 13th-month pay is mandatory. SSS contributions are shared by employers and employees. Wages must be paid at least bi-weekly. Independent contractors are not considered employees under labor law. Assigning a life insurance policy requires the insurers consent and must be in writing. Supervisory employees can recommend managerial actions requiring independent judgment.

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How long is the contestability period during which an insurance company can contest a claim based on misstatements or fraud? Question * options: A) 1 year B) 2 years C) 3 years D) 5 years
In the Philippines, the contestability period for life insurance policies is typically 2 years. This means that within this period, an insurance company can contest claims based on misstatements or fraud.
An employee who has worked for at least one year is entitled to a service incentive leave of five days. Question * options: True False
In the Philippines, the statement is True. An employee who has worked for at least one year is entitled to a service incentive leave of five days, under the Labor Code of the Philippines.
Employers are required by law to provide their employees with health insurance coverage. Question * options: True False
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In the Philippines, employers are not required by law to provide their employees with health insurance coverage. Therefore, the answer to Question * is False. Employers may offer health insurance as part of their benefits package, but it's not mandated by law.
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Which of the following is NOT a requirement for the issuance of a life insurance policy in the Philippines? Question * options: A) Complete application form B) Payment of initial premium C) Medical examination (if required) D) Approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
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The correct answer to your question is D) Approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Approval from the SEC is not a requirement for the issuance of a life insurance policy in the Philippines.
The Social Security System (SSS) contributions are solely paid by the employer. Question * options: True False/
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The correct answer to your question is False. In the Philippines, Social Security System (SSS) contributions are shared by both the employer and the employee. The employer deducts a portion from the employee's salary, and together they remit the contributions to the SSS.
The 13th-month pay is optional and not mandated by Philippine law. Question * options: True False
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The statement "The 13th-month pay is optional and not mandated by Philippine law" is False. In the Philippines, the 13th-month pay is mandatory for all rank-and-file employees, as per Presidential Decree No. *. Employers are required to provide this benefit to their eligible employees.
Once every two weeks or twice a month at intervals not exceeding 16 days. Question * options: a) Payment of wages c b) payment of benefits c) meeting of the board of directors d) meeting of executive officers
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The question regarding "once every two weeks or twice a month at intervals not exceeding 16 days" pertains to the "Payment of wages." According to the Labor Code of the Philippines, wages must be paid at least once every two weeks or twice a month at intervals not exceeding 16 days.
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Which of the following is NOT considered an employment status under Philippine Labor Law? Question * options: A) Regular employee B) Probationary employee C) Independent contractor D) Casual employee
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The correct answer to your question is C) Independent contractor. In Philippine Labor Law, independent contractors are not considered employees and do not fall under the typical employment statuses like regular, probationary, or casual employees. Let me know if you have any other questions!
Those in the interest of the employer effectively recommend such managerial actions if the exercise of such authority is not merely routinary or clerical in nature but requires the use of independent judgment. Question * options: a) Managerial employees b) Supervisory employees c) board of directors d) executive officers
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The correct answer to Question * is b) Supervisory employees. Supervisory employees are those who, in the interest of the employer, effectively recommend managerial actions requiring independent judgment, which is not merely routine or clerical. If you have more questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask!
Which of the following statements is TRUE about the assignment of a life insurance policy? Question * options: A) It can be done without informing the insurer B) It requires the consent of the insurer and must be in writing C) It is only valid if the policy is paid up D) It cannot be revoked once made
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The correct answer is B) It requires the consent of the insurer and must be in writing. This means that for an assignment of a life insurance policy to be valid, the insurer's consent is necessary, and the assignment must be documented in writing.