33-15-336. Applicability. (1) Other statutes of this state setting simplification standards for language or format do not apply to property and casualty policies.
(2) Sections 33-15-333 through 33-15-340 do not apply to policies in manuscript form or to the following kinds of insurance:
(a) ocean marine;
(b) surety and financial institution bonds;
(c) reinsurance;
(d) commercial aviation; or
(e) large commercial risks whose aggregate annual premiums for insurance on all risks totals at least $100,000.
(3) A non-English policy is considered in compliance with 33-15-337 if it was translated from an English policy that complies with 33-15-337.
History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 416, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 25, Ch. 472, L. 1999.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 33. Insurance and Insurance Companies
Chapter 15. The Insurance Contract
33-15-301. Requiring standard provisions -- waiver
33-15-302. Policy must contain entire contract
33-15-303. Contents of policies in general -- identification
33-15-304. Permissible content
33-15-305. Prohibited content -- charter or bylaws
33-15-306. Execution of policies -- facsimile signature
33-15-307. Underwriters' and combination policies
33-15-308. Explanation of charges
33-15-309. through 33-15-314 reserved
33-15-315. Validity of noncomplying forms
33-15-316. Construction of policies
33-15-317. Insurance coverage of punitive damages
33-15-318. Safety program requirement in workers' compensation policies
33-15-319. and 33-15-320 reserved
33-15-321. Life and disability insurance policy language simplification
33-15-324. Application -- exceptions
33-15-325. Minimum policy language simplification standards
33-15-326. Construction -- time period
33-15-327. Powers of the commissioner
33-15-329. Applicability schedule
33-15-330. through 33-15-332 reserved
33-15-337. Minimum policy simplification standards
33-15-338. Powers of commissioner
33-15-339. Compliance with other statutorily required language