Question

Bob and Barbara Castle are each 39 years old and have sought your advice with regard to their financial affairs. Bob is a school administrator making $75,000 per year and Barbara is not employed outside of the home. The Castles' net worth is approximately $190,000. They have three kids, ages 6, 10, and 14. You have determined that the Castles currently have adequate life, health, auto, and homeowner's insurance. Which of the following forms of insurance is likely to fulfill their highest-priority remaining risk-management need?

Answer 1

The question is not complete. However, the concluding part of the question is the options which are:

(a) Disability income insurance

(b) Long-term care insurance

(c) Major medical insurance

(d) Mortgage insurance

(e) Umbrella liability insurance

The correct option for the question is A. Disability income insurance.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that:

1. Bob earns $75,000 and Barbara is unemployed.
2. The castle's net worth is approximately $190,000
3. They have three kids.

To fulfill their highest-priority remaining risk management need, Disability income insurance is needed.

This is because, if Bob were injured or ill and could not work, it will greatly affect the financial situation of the family. Hence the need for the insurance.