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ID H0244

Bill

Status

Passed

4/6/2017

Primary Sponsor

Business Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires insurers to offer applicants the option to designate one additional person to receive notice of policy lapse or termination for nonpayment of premium before issuing or delivering an individual life insurance policy in Idaho

  • Designations must be made on insurer-provided forms that include the designee's full name, address, and telephone number, with policy owners able to change designees or update contact information at any time

  • Insurers must provide annual notice to policy owners regarding their right to make, change, or update designee information

  • Prohibits individual life insurance policies from lapsing or terminating for nonpayment unless the insurer sends notice by first-class mail to both the policy owner and designated person at least 14 days prior to the effective lapse or termination date

  • Applies to individual life insurance policies issued or in force on or after January 1, 2018, except for policies with monthly or more frequent premium payments

Legislative Description

Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding notice of lapse or termination of an individual life insurance policy.

INSURANCE

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on April 6, 2017 Session Law Chapter 265 Effective: 07/01/2017

4/6/2017

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Human Resources3/13/2017
Business3/2/2017

Full Bill Text

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