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§ 23-82-101. Definition

For the purpose of this code, unless the context otherwise requires, “industrial life insurance” is that form of life insurance written under policies of face amount of two thousand dollars ($2,000) or less bearing the words “industrial policy” imprinted on the face thereof as part of the descriptive matter and under which premiums are payable […]

§ 23-82-102. Scope

The provisions of this chapter apply only to industrial life insurance policies. The following sections shall also apply to industrial life insurance: (1) Section 23-81-114, excluded or restricted coverage; (2) Section 23-81-115, limitation of liability; (3) Section 23-81-120, prohibited policy plans; (4) Section 23-81-129, incontestability after reinstatement; and (5) The Standard Nonforfeiture Law for Life […]

§ 23-82-103. Application to term and specified insurance

Any of the provisions required by §§ 23-82-105 — 23-82-117 or any portion thereof which are not applicable to single premium or term policies or to policies issued or granted pursuant to nonforfeiture provisions shall to that extent not be incorporated therein.

§ 23-82-104. Policies prohibited

No policy of industrial life insurance shall be offered, delivered, or issued for delivery in this state on or after January 1, 1988.

§ 23-82-105. Grace period provision

(a) There shall be a provision that the insured is entitled to a grace period of four (4) weeks within which the payment of any premiums after the first may be made, except that in policies for which the premiums are payable monthly, the period of grace shall be one (1) month, but not less […]

§ 23-82-106. Integrity of contract and application provision

(a) There shall be a provision that the policy shall constitute the entire contract between the parties or, if a copy of the application is endorsed upon or attached to the policy when issued, a provision that the policy and the application therefor shall constitute the entire contract. (b) If the application is so made […]

§ 23-82-107. Incontestability provision

There shall be a provision that the policy, exclusive of provisions relating to disability benefits or to additional benefits in the event of death by accident or accidental means, shall be incontestable, except for nonpayment of premiums, after it has been in force during the lifetime of the insured for a period of two (2) […]

§ 23-82-108. Misstatement of age provision

(a) There shall be a provision that if it is found that the age of the individual insured or the age of any other individual considered in determining the premium has been misstated, any amount payable or benefit accruing under the policy shall be such as the premium would have been had it been purchased […]

§ 23-82-109. Dividend provision

(a) If the industrial life insurance policy is a participating policy, there shall be a provision that the insurer shall annually ascertain and apportion any divisible surplus accruing on the policy. However, at the option of the insurer, the participation may be deferred to the end of the fifth policy year. (b) This provision shall […]

§ 23-82-111. Reinstatement provision

There shall be a provision that unless the policy has been surrendered for its cash surrender value or unless the paid-up term insurance, if any, has expired, the policy will be reinstated at any time within two (2) years from the date of premium default upon written application therefor, the production of evidence of insurability […]

§ 23-82-112. Settlement provision

There shall be a provision that when the policy becomes a claim by the death of the insured, settlement shall be made upon surrender of the policy and receipt of due proof of death.

§ 23-82-113. Authority to alter contract provision

There shall be a provision that no agent shall have the power or authority to waive, change, or alter any of the terms or conditions of any policy, except that at the option of the insurer, the terms or conditions may be changed by an endorsement or rider signed by an authorized officer of the […]

§ 23-82-114. Designation of beneficiary — Payment upon insured’s death

(a) Each policy shall have a space for the name of the beneficiary designated with a reservation of the right to designate or change the beneficiary after the issuance of the policy. (b) (1) The policy may also provide that no designation or change of beneficiary shall be binding on the insurer unless endorsed on […]

§ 23-82-115. Direct payment of premiums provision

In the case of weekly premium policies, there may be a provision that upon proper notice to the insurer, while premiums on the policy are not in default beyond the grace period, of the intention to pay future premiums directly to the insurer at its home office or any office designated by the insurer for […]

§ 23-82-116. Conversion provision

(a) There may be a provision in the case of industrial policies granting to the insured, upon proper written request and upon presentation of evidence of insurability satisfactory to the insurer, the privilege of converting any industrial insurance policy to any form of life insurance with less frequent premium payments regularly issued by the insurer, […]

§ 23-82-118. Prohibited provisions

No policy of industrial life insurance shall contain any of the following provisions: (1) A provision by which the insurer may deny liability under the policy for the reason that the insured has previously obtained other insurance from the same insurer; (2) A provision giving the insurer the right to declare the policy void because […]