Grace period -- Notification.

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  • (1)
    • (a) Every life insurance policy other than a group policy shall contain a provision entitling the policyholder to a grace period within which the payment of any premium may be made after the first payment of any premium.
    • (b) During the grace period described in Subsection (1)(a), the policy continues in full force.
  • (2) The grace period required by Subsection (1) may not be less than:
    • (a) 31 days; or
    • (b) four weeks for policies whose premiums are payable more frequently than monthly.
  • (3) The insurer may impose an interest charge during the grace period not in excess of the interest rate:
    • (a) set by the policy for policy loans; or
    • (b) in the absence of a provision described in Subsection (3)(a), a rate set by the commissioner by rule.
  • (4) If a claim arises under the policy during the grace period, an insurer may deduct from the policy proceeds:
    • (a) the amount of any premium due or overdue;
    • (b) interest at the rate provided in this section; and
    • (c) any deferred installment of the annual premium.
  • (5)
    • (a) At least 30 days before the day on which the insurer terminates coverage, the insurer shall send written notice of termination of coverage to:
      • (i) the policyholder's last-known address; and
      • (ii) a third party designated in accordance with Section 31A-22-430.
    • (b) An insurer shall obtain and, upon request, demonstrate proof of delivery for a notice the insurer sends under Subsection (5)(a).
    • (c) Proof of delivery described in Subsection (5)(b) may include a certified mail receipt or, for electronic delivery, a read receipt.




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