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Key Facts: LLQP Seg Funds Exam

4 modules

Segregated Funds and Annuities is one of four harmonized LLQP modules in Canada

CISRO - Life Licence Qualification Program

30 scored + 5 pilot

The module exam has 30 scored questions plus 5 unscored pilot questions

CISRO LLQP exam structure

75 minutes

Time allowed for the Segregated Funds and Annuities module exam

CISRO LLQP exam structure

60%

Minimum passing score on each LLQP module; scores are not averaged

Provincial LLQP licensing requirements

75% to 100%

Typical maturity and death benefit guarantee on segregated fund deposits

CISRO LLQP segregated funds competencies

IVIC

Segregated funds are legally Individual Variable Insurance Contracts

CISRO LLQP segregated funds competencies

Family-class beneficiary

Creditor protection generally requires a family-class or irrevocable beneficiary

CISRO LLQP segregated funds competencies

100

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The LLQP Segregated Funds and Annuities module is one of four modules in Canada's harmonized Life Licence Qualification Program (LLQP), coordinated by CISRO. The provincial module exam has 30 scored multiple-choice questions plus 5 unscored pilot questions, taken in 75 minutes, with a 60% pass mark that is not averaged across modules. It covers Individual Variable Insurance Contracts (segregated funds), maturity and death benefit guarantees and resets, creditor protection, life and term-certain annuities, taxation and suitability, including comparison with mutual funds. This 100-question bank provides original practice across all of these areas with explanations for every option.

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1What is the legal name for a segregated fund in Canada?
A.Mutual fund contract
B.Individual Variable Insurance Contract (IVIC)
C.Guaranteed Investment Certificate
D.Registered Pension Plan
Explanation: A segregated fund is legally an Individual Variable Insurance Contract (IVIC). It is an insurance contract whose value varies with an underlying investment fund but which adds maturity and death benefit guarantees.
2What is the minimum maturity guarantee that a segregated fund contract must provide under current Canadian rules?
A.50% of deposits
B.75% of deposits
C.90% of deposits
D.100% of deposits
Explanation: Segregated funds must guarantee at least 75% of deposits at the contract maturity date. Many contracts offer a higher maturity guarantee, up to 100%, often at a higher cost.
3The death benefit guarantee on a segregated fund ensures that, upon the annuitant's death, the named beneficiary receives:
A.Only the current market value
B.At least the guaranteed amount (typically 75% to 100% of deposits) or market value, whichever is higher
C.The original deposit minus all fees
D.A fixed payout unrelated to deposits
Explanation: The death benefit guarantee pays the beneficiary the greater of the guaranteed amount (commonly 75% to 100% of deposits) and the current market value. This protects the estate against a market downturn at the time of death.
4What does a 'reset' feature on a segregated fund allow the contract owner to do?
A.Withdraw funds without tax
B.Lock in a higher market value as the new guaranteed amount
C.Cancel the contract without penalty
D.Convert the fund into a GIC
Explanation: A reset lets the owner lock in a higher current market value as the new base for the maturity and death benefit guarantees. This protects investment gains, but it usually pushes the maturity date forward.
5A common consequence of electing a reset on a segregated fund contract is that:
A.The management fee is eliminated
B.The maturity date is typically extended
C.The death benefit guarantee is cancelled
D.The contract becomes a mutual fund
Explanation: When an owner resets to lock in a higher market value, the maturity date is usually extended (often by another 10-year holding period). This is the trade-off for protecting the higher guaranteed base.
6A segregated fund's maturity guarantee generally applies only:
A.On any day the owner chooses to sell
B.At the contract maturity date, commonly after a minimum holding period of about 10 years
C.Immediately after the deposit is made
D.Only after the owner turns 65
Explanation: The maturity guarantee applies at the contract maturity date, which typically requires a minimum holding period of about 10 years. Selling before maturity means the owner receives market value, not the guarantee.
7Under what condition are segregated funds generally eligible for creditor protection?
A.When the contract is registered
B.When a family-class or irrevocable beneficiary is named and the designation was not made to defraud creditors
C.When the fund value exceeds $100,000
D.When the owner is self-employed
Explanation: Creditor protection generally applies when the contract names a family-class beneficiary (spouse, child, grandchild, parent) or an irrevocable beneficiary, and the designation was not made specifically to defeat existing creditors.
8Which of the following is a 'family-class' beneficiary for the purpose of creditor protection on a segregated fund?
A.A business partner
B.A spouse, child, grandchild or parent of the annuitant
C.A registered charity
D.A close friend
Explanation: The family class for creditor protection generally includes the spouse, child, grandchild or parent of the life insured or annuitant. Naming such a beneficiary can help shield the contract from creditors.
9Because a segregated fund has a named beneficiary, the death benefit can:
A.Avoid all income tax forever
B.Bypass the estate and probate, paying directly to the beneficiary
C.Be paid only to the estate
D.Never be paid until the contract matures
Explanation: Like life insurance, a segregated fund with a named beneficiary pays the death benefit directly to that beneficiary, bypassing the estate and probate. This speeds payment and can reduce probate costs.
10Compared with a similar mutual fund, a segregated fund typically has:
A.Lower management expense ratios
B.Higher management expense ratios because of the insurance guarantees
C.No fees at all
D.Fees only when the fund loses money
Explanation: Segregated funds usually carry higher management expense ratios (MERs) than comparable mutual funds because the insurer must fund the maturity and death benefit guarantees. The added cost pays for the protection features.

About the LLQP Seg Funds Exam

The LLQP Segregated Funds and Annuities module is one of four modules in Canada's harmonized Life Licence Qualification Program, the national pathway to a life and accident-and-sickness insurance licence. It tests a candidate's ability to recommend Individual Variable Insurance Contracts (segregated funds) and annuities suited to a client's needs. Core content includes segregated fund structure, maturity and death benefit guarantees and their resets, creditor protection through family-class beneficiary designations, fund selection and fees, the taxation of allocations and dispositions, life and term-certain annuities, and how these products compare with mutual funds. The module exam is 30 scored multiple-choice questions plus 5 unscored pilot questions in 75 minutes, with a 60% pass standard set under the CISRO design document.

Assessment

Provincial module exam: 30 scored multiple-choice questions plus 5 unscored pilot questions (35 total). Each question has four options with one correct answer. There is no writing component.

Time Limit

75 minutes for all 35 questions in the Segregated Funds and Annuities module exam.

Passing Score

60% on the Segregated Funds and Annuities module. Module scores are not averaged; a candidate must reach 60% on each of the four LLQP modules separately.

Exam Fee

There is no separate CISRO fee for the module; candidates pay course-provider tuition (commonly about CAD 200-600 for the full LLQP) plus a provincial regulator exam fee (commonly about CAD 50-100 per module sitting), which varies by province. (Provincial and territorial insurance regulators under the harmonized LLQP framework coordinated by CISRO.)

LLQP Seg Funds Exam Content Outline

45%

Segregated Funds (IVICs)

Individual Variable Insurance Contracts: contract structure and the insurer guarantee, maturity guarantees and death benefit guarantees (typically 75% to 100% of deposits), maturity dates and holding periods, automatic and elective resets, deferral, fund selection and management expense ratios, the Information Folder and Fund Facts, and creditor protection through family-class or irrevocable beneficiary designations.

25%

Annuities

Life annuities (single life, joint-and-last-survivor, with guaranteed periods), term-certain annuities, impaired and indexed annuities, the accumulation and payout (decumulation) phases, registered and non-registered annuities, and how annuities convert capital into guaranteed lifetime or fixed-period income for retirement.

15%

Taxation and Regulation

Taxation of segregated fund income allocations and dispositions, allocation of capital gains and losses, registered versus non-registered contracts, T3 reporting, prescribed versus non-prescribed annuity taxation, IVIC regulation, Assuris protection limits, and the roles of CISRO and provincial regulators.

15%

Suitability and Client Needs

Recommending segregated funds and annuities matched to a client's needs, risk tolerance, objectives and time horizon, comparing segregated funds with mutual funds, disclosure and Know Your Client obligations, conflict-of-interest handling, and the ethical use of confidential client information.

How to Pass the LLQP Seg Funds Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 60% on the Segregated Funds and Annuities module. Module scores are not averaged; a candidate must reach 60% on each of the four LLQP modules separately.
  • Assessment: Provincial module exam: 30 scored multiple-choice questions plus 5 unscored pilot questions (35 total). Each question has four options with one correct answer. There is no writing component.
  • Time limit: 75 minutes for all 35 questions in the Segregated Funds and Annuities module exam.
  • Exam fee: There is no separate CISRO fee for the module; candidates pay course-provider tuition (commonly about CAD 200-600 for the full LLQP) plus a provincial regulator exam fee (commonly about CAD 50-100 per module sitting), which varies by province.

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

LLQP Seg Funds Study Tips from Top Performers

1Use the CISRO LLQP design document for Segregated Funds and Annuities as your blueprint, and study from a certified course provider's current materials so your facts match the latest curriculum.
2Memorize the guarantee numbers: maturity and death benefit guarantees are typically 75% to 100% of deposits, and the maturity guarantee usually applies only at a set maturity date, commonly after a 10-year holding period.
3Learn how resets work: a reset locks in a higher market value as the new guaranteed base and usually pushes the maturity date forward, which protects gains but extends the holding period.
4Master creditor protection conditions: segregated funds may be creditor protected when a family-class or irrevocable beneficiary is named and the designation is not made to defeat existing creditors.
5Contrast life annuities with term-certain annuities: a life annuity pays for life (longevity protection), while a term-certain annuity pays for a fixed period only, and know how guaranteed periods and joint options change the payout.
6Practise suitability questions by matching products to client facts: time horizon, risk tolerance, need for guarantees, estate planning and creditor concerns, and be ready to compare segregated funds against mutual funds.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the LLQP Segregated Funds and Annuities module exam?

The provincial module exam has 30 scored multiple-choice questions plus 5 unscored pilot questions, for 35 questions in total. Each question has four options with only one correct answer.

How long is the Segregated Funds and Annuities module exam and what score do I need to pass?

You have 75 minutes for all 35 questions, and you must score at least 60% on the scored questions. Module scores are not averaged, so you must reach 60% on each LLQP module separately.

What is an IVIC?

An IVIC, or Individual Variable Insurance Contract, is the insurance term for a segregated fund. It is an insurance contract whose value varies with an underlying investment fund but which adds maturity and death benefit guarantees.

What are the maturity and death benefit guarantees on a segregated fund?

Most segregated funds guarantee at least 75% of deposits (often up to 100%) at the contract maturity date and on the annuitant's death, regardless of market performance. Resets can lock in higher market values.

How do segregated funds differ from mutual funds?

Segregated funds are insurance contracts that add maturity and death benefit guarantees, potential creditor protection and the ability to bypass probate through a named beneficiary. Mutual funds are securities with no such guarantees and usually lower fees.

Are these official CISRO or course-provider exam questions?

No. These are original OpenExamPrep practice questions modelled on the CISRO LLQP Segregated Funds and Annuities competencies. CISRO and certified course providers publish their own materials separately.