(a) Each policy of life insurance shall contain a provision that when benefits become payable because of the death of the insured, settlement shall be made on receipt of proof of death and, at the insurer’s option, on surrender of the policy, proof of the interest of the claimant, or both.
(b) The provision also shall state that benefits include the refund of premiums paid after the month in which death occurred.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 16 - Life Insurance and Annuities
Subtitle 2 - Life Insurance Policy Provisions
Section 16-201 - Standard Provisions Required; Exceptions
Section 16-203 - Incontestability
Section 16-204 - Contract Between Parties; Effect of Statements in Application
Section 16-205 - Misstatement of Age
Section 16-208 - Policy Loan Interest Rates
Section 16-209 - Table of Installment Benefits
Section 16-210 - Reinstatement
Section 16-211 - Payment of Benefits
Section 16-212 - Designation of Beneficiary
Section 16-213 - Brief Description of Policy
Section 16-214 - Long-Term Care
Section 16-215 - Limitation of Liability for Death
Section 16-216 - Prohibited Policy Provisions
Section 16-217 - Required Provisions for Wholesale Life Insurance Policies
Section 16-218 - Permitted Riders and Provisions
Section 16-219 - Notice to Policyholders of Universal or Variable Life Insurance