Section 1035 Exchanges

Overview

Understanding Section 1035 is crucial for insurance producers as it offers flexibility and planning opportunities for clients, but strict rules must be followed to avoid tax consequences. This course provides a thorough presentation of IRC Section 1035, explaining how life insurance, annuity, and long-term care contracts can be exchanged tax-free, and covers the suitability of policy exchanges within NAIC model laws, state laws, and proper market conduct.

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Objectives

  • Understand the meaning and significance of a Section 1035 exchange, especially from an income tax perspective
  • Know the three basic conditions that must be met for a policy replacement to qualify for Section 1035 tax treatment, including the financial products that qualify for Section 1035 exchange treatment and the 1035 exchange process
  • Be able to guide clients successfully through the Section 1035 exchange process in all situations calling for the full or partial replacement of an insurance contract

Designed For:

Life and health insurance producers and finance professionals




Course Information

Adding additional credit may change exam requirements.